Question:
This may sound odd, but I had some 'personal' questions to ask . . .

anyone out there who is LDS (Mormon) and had this surgery. I had a couple questions I'd like to ask about some specific doctrine questions relating to this surgery (don't worry, not deep theological questions, just basic how does WLS change a couple things). If you could email me, I'd love to just get 3 or 4 quick questions answered.    — Hilary C. (posted on October 10, 2002)

October 10, 2002
Hi, I'm LDS and just had surgery. My husband would love to help me look into your theological questions. I will try to e-mail you.
   — Mari S.

October 10, 2002
I'm not LDS personally, but my surgeon is. I bet he'd be happy to talk with you about it too. His name is Dr. Kenneth Warnock in Wichita Falls, Texas.
   — Jenni K.

October 10, 2002
I'm LDS and I live in Hutchinson, KS. I had open RNY on 3/6/02. I talked to my bishop briefly about the surgery ahead of time and received a blessing the night before. You can email me as [email protected]
   — jan M.

October 10, 2002
I too, am LDS. My husband was against my surgery, but not for religious reasons. He was just afraid something would happen to me. I'm now at goal having lost 135 lbs. and I'm healthier than I've ever been and I give God the credit for blessing my surgeon's hands and watching over me. God has surely blessed my efforts. I've had no complications, never once vomited, and my labs just came back again...everything was excellent. My pre-op health issues are all, repeat all gone. No HBP, diabetes, arthritis, incontinence, fibromyalgsia, just feeling great and very happy. Feel free to write anytime...good luck and God Bless.
   — Teri D.

October 11, 2002
Hi everyone! I'm the original poster of this question, and I really appreciate the responses I've gotten here, on my surgery page, and through personal emails. I know that my Heavenly Father wants to see me healthy and happy and living my life, and I know that right now, this surgery is the best way to do this. I sometimes worry I'm showing 'disrespect' to my body by having it permanently changed, but I know that God wouldn't look down on me taking advantage of the latest and greatest medical techniques . . . just like my mom having one of her baby's C-section, my aunt having a lump removed, my Grandpa having open heart surgery, etc . . . that's the great thing about living in the time and place that I do, that there are all these medical wonders that can help us live longer and healthier than ever before! Take care everyone!
   — Hilary C.