My first Post

Hi Everyone, I am so glad you are all here. I came to know the Lord 13 year ago when I got clean off drugs. I had lost everything, even my kids but the Lord is faithful and truly restores what the Locust ate. Sometimes it may take along time though as I have found, my oldest daughter finally came back to live with my just last year, it was one of the greatest miracles of my life. One I will most definitely have to share with all of you sometime. I have struggled with my weight all my life, I have been very skinny, anorexic at times, but not for long. However for the last 3 years I have been the heaviest I have ever been and I have continued to gain weight regardless of what I do. I have prayed without ceasing, beggin Jesus to help me lose weight, I have gotten so angry with Him that he would not allow me, have any of you ever felt that way? Well my darling husband prayed for me this Christmas that God would give me my miracle. 1 week ago I was just browsing online and came upon this website. I had been toying with the idea of surgery, but honestly didn't believe I was heavy enough. I thought I would have to gain another 40lbs or so. But the Lord is so faithful, I was so worng. I posted my profile and Jesus took the wheel. I have done nothing and He has done everything. I have watched Him bring doctors to me without having to work hard at all. I just feel like I am finally on the path that He has intended for me. I don't know where I will end up, but I am so very grateful to be here. I feel guilty sometimes, when I read other profiles that I am not heavier. I see your struggles and think what I am complaining about, but then I realize my pain is the same as yours despite the number. So, in Gods grace He brought me to a place, with people *****ally understand. Something I have never had. Praise the Lord and thank you all for being here. I am looking forward to getting to know you all so very much. If you can please pray for guidance and wisdom for me. In Christ Trish Hagmaier

Welcome Trish to our Beautiful family!!! I have been inspired here on an everyday basis, I thank God everyday for bringing me here to this forum and for letting me be a part of this family!! Each and every person on this forum has been like a sister or brother to me! I pray that all goes through for you and that God drives the car to your final destination. Welcome again, I hope to get to know you better!! Steph

Trish, Welcome!! I am so glad you found us. I have only been here a few weeks myself, and have felt welcomed, and blessed every day!! I too, am at the borderline of qualifying for surgery when you look at the body mass index, but it's those other related problems that make us so miserable and vulnerable. It sounds as if God has truely done some miracles in your life!! If it is his will for you to use this tool of WLS, I am sure He will see you through it! For me, I just became so physically disabled, and in constant pain, and looking at a future going nowhere but downhill if the wt. issue wasn't resolved. So I prayed for God to intervene if this wasn't in his plan for me, but everything went so fast and smoothly, and continues so. So I have to believe that this is my opportunity!! Within a month and a half of my first beginning thinking of it, and asked my Dr., I had my referral ok'd by ins., and my 1st appt, than my date of the 16th Jan. Wow!! So many others have gone thru sooo much! Don't feel guilty; all of us are so happy to have the fellowship of our dear brothers and sisters in Christ, and regardless of HOW overweight you are or aren't, we pray and hold one another up!! God Bless you, and please stay in touch with us all!! Love in Christ, Kathy B.

Hey Trisha. Glad to see you jumping right in here. We'll be here for you. Looks like the Lord has already given you some pretty good guidance. I'm proud of you. peace, Glenn

Hi Trish! So glad you have joined us! You will find that you will feel loved and very much at home here. We are a little family. I am praying for you as you begin your journey. It is a wild ride, but one that is so worth it! Love in Christ, Stephanie

Hi Trish! WELCOME! I am thanking the Lord that you have found this board! The people here are wonderful encouragers and prayer warriors. I will most definately be praying for you to have guidance and wisdom in having this surgery. I read your profile and it sounds like you are doing your research. That is very important. I feel the more you know, the better decisions you can make. This surgery is a tool, a wonderful tool, but still a tool - it won't take all the work out of losing weight but it would certainly give you a fighting chance! Please keep posting a let us know how you are doing! Love ya! God Bless, Lynda Phil. 4:8

Hi Trish! God just recently lead me to this board also. Everyone is so kind and encouraging. Be thankful you are not any bigger than you are. It doesn't get easier in that direction! God bless you in all that you do! Candy

Trish WELCOME to this family! We all love each other here and treat each other like what we are...FAMILY. Feel free to come here anytime if your sad, happy, excited, have a praise report...ANYTHING, but come back. I'm 17 month post op and to this day I have no regrets of having this surgery. Feel free to ask me anything. We love you, Letty -153

Hi Trish. Welcome! I'm glad the Lord led you here. Do keep posting so that we can get to know you better. We'll be praying for you! Peg