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Topic: What Did You Do With Your Old Clothes
Hi , I am writing because I am in dire need of plus size clothes. I am looking to see if anyone has things they want to get rid of. Please let me know. I will be end of year having sugary and I need things now. If you have any clothes you want to get rid of please let me know. I need sizes 26-28 or 30-32
Topic: RE: Worries unique to an LDS person
I was directed to this surgery by the Lord! It was not something I ever wanted to do, but after many years 100% committed to balanced weight loss programs I could not lose another pound, and the Lord understood. One night in my prayers I was pleading for anything else I could do that would help me lose weight, and that's when I received my answer, as clear as anything that's ever come to me. In fact, if I hadn't received such a strong witness that it was the right thing for me, I'm not sure I would have gone through with it. It's scary!
As far as ward members - I have chosen to keep this private from everyone but my immediate family. I have absolutely no desire to be lectured, judged or a topic of conversation in the ward grapevine. It was between me and the Lord anyway.
As far as food storage - food storage does not have to consist of only the basics! Look at what you eat now, and stock up! I'm only 9 days post-op, but I'd consider stocking up on vegetarian chili, canned meat, fruit canned in their own juices and more. Be creative!
I feel a little uncomfortable sharing all this, which is highly personal to me. But I felt impressed to check out the Utah board today for the first time, so I figure maybe there's a reason....?
Best of luck with your conundrum!
(deactivated member)
on 4/17/05 11:18 am - Idaho Falls, ID
on 4/17/05 11:18 am - Idaho Falls, ID
Topic: RE: Worries unique to an LDS person
I am sorry you are getting this sort of negative feedback. I don't know you, but I support you 100%!
April =)
Topic: Anyone Interested?
Hey Everyone!!! 
I had my surgery in February of this year and have dropped 40 pounds. I've always wanted to run in a Marathon and have decided this is the year, although i'll start out with a 5k, 10K or 1/2 Marathon first.
I want to start training, but thought it would be funner if there was someone who would like to run and train with me.
I live in the SLC (Sugar House) area and could meet for runs.
If your interested please feel free to email me or post here. If there's enough people that want to do it we could enter as a team....that would be cool too!
Tami~ 
I had my surgery in February of this year and have dropped 40 pounds. I've always wanted to run in a Marathon and have decided this is the year, although i'll start out with a 5k, 10K or 1/2 Marathon first.
I want to start training, but thought it would be funner if there was someone who would like to run and train with me.
I live in the SLC (Sugar House) area and could meet for runs.
If your interested please feel free to email me or post here. If there's enough people that want to do it we could enter as a team....that would be cool too!
Tami~ 
Baby Blues
on 4/17/05 8:28 am - Roy, UT
on 4/17/05 8:28 am - Roy, UT
Topic: RE: Worries unique to an LDS person
I had my surgery November 29 2004. I told some ward members. Others found out thru the ward gossip grapevine. No one had said anything to my face about it. I do remember one enrichment meeting about a year ago that was focusing on proper diet and exercise. One of the ladies bore her testimony that it was so easy to get caught up in fad diets but that if they conflicted with the Word of Wisdom then we would be held accountable. Well, I am also diabetic and for my disease, I need to be very careful about carbs. I just told myself that perhaps her strong feelings about this was nothing more then perhaps personal revelation for her own cir****tances that she was trying to impose on us. You have to let it go. Unless Heavenly Father is telling you NO (and you know it when it happens) maybe he's telling you to use your own judgement and take responciblily for your choices and descisions. When I was researching RNY every time I prayed about it I got a very real bad feeling about it. I kept trying anyway and everytime I was going to move ahead with RNY something happend to stop me. Finally I gave up. Then a year later I got curious about lap band surgery, did some research, went to some seminars, got informed, then I prayed about it. I got nothing. No bad feelings, but no good ones either. I made the choice to have lap band anyway. When I prayed that everything would go well and that my family would be at peace, that is when I got the burning feeling. So far, I have not regretted my surgery. In fact, I am saving up to have a full body lift and breast reconstruction in the summer of 2006. It's not about looking hot or sexy...but more about getting my body to look and work like Heavenly Father intended to begin with. I am the one who took a wrong path and didn't take care of my body. Now I am paying for it...literally. First with comorbidities, and now by forking out several thousand dollers to fix it. Incidently, one of my friends is the food storage specialist in our ward and she told me that storing 1400 lbs of wheat isn't what food storage is all about. She has special lists for food storage for those with special dietary needs. She knows my situation and help me start mine. Anyway....don't worry about what the ward thinks. You don't have to answer to them.
Tammy Shaw
Baby Blues
on 4/17/05 8:04 am - Roy, UT
on 4/17/05 8:04 am - Roy, UT
Topic: RE: Confused
Hi Julie,
I really understand how you feel. Now that it's actually within reach, it's scary. Have you talked to your father? I think he would rather pay for your surgery then pay for your funeral. What kind of surgery are you looking to have? I had lap band surgery and it's done open and it only cost me $12,900. I am soooo happy with my band that I shudder every time I think how close I came to getting RNY. For me personally it would of been a disaster. Others have had RNY and had a great experiance. That and the cheaper price of lap band was another factor. Talk to your father, do more research, and take your time. When the time is right you will know.
Best of Luck.
Tammy Shaw
Clinton, UT
Topic: RE: Confused
Carol, Thanks for writing back.. I feel pretty alone in this right now. Could you please give me any details you feel comfortable with about your weight, surgery, doctor.. complications..etc..
Thanks Julie
Topic: RE: Confused
When you've "tried" yourself, what were the results? Do you plan on doing that for the rest of your 'short' life?
"IF YOU DO WHAT YOU'VE ALWAYS DONE, YOU'LL GET WHAT YOU ALWAYS GOT"
Yes, right after I had It done, I was regreting it. I thought "What have I done to my body?" The being scared and depressed is part of the healing. Now, I am so glad I did this. I added more than 30 yrs onto my life. My Diabetes is in complete remission. No pills since surgery. My clothes are FALLING off me!! By the way, I just turned 49.
I'm visiting UT right now and have to go to D.I. 2X a week to get clothes. Not even three months out and I'm down about 65 lbs. WOW!!!
There are off days but the good outweigh the bad by far.
Good Luck and keep us informed on your progress.
Carol 
Topic: Confused
I have been saying for the last couple of years, that if I ever get the chance to have this surgery.. I would not hesitate. Well, now my
"greatest dad in the world" has offered to pay for my surgery. My older sister had it 18 months ago and looks great!! No problems at all. Now I'm having all these thoughts about complications.. what if?? no insurance!! Also, is this really worth the drastic steps.. I'm also questioning if I should keep trying to do this myself?? I am 48.. been a BIG GIRL since jr high school, gained and lost, gained and lost.. quit smoking over 2 years ago and gained more. Now i'm 275 lbs.. 5'5.. no medical problems yet, just sore knee's and left hip. One more thing, should I do open and save my dad 4000? or ortho??
I need advice.. support, anything at this point.
Scared in Farmington Utah
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