New to the board, LDS living in AZ!

Hi everyone. Someone emailed me about this board as I clearly state Im Mormon. I would have never thought about OH having this sort of board! Im glad we do. Anyone Im getting my WLS RNY BYPASS on Sept 25th! Please feel free to email me anytime!

Hi Shannon, Welcome to this board. My name is Melody I check this board every couple days as we go through periods of time where we are really quiet. It's good to have new people join us. Please feel free to post feelings, events that are happening in your life or just to vent. We may not know the answers but we are here to listen. I lost my profile when Obesityhelp changed their profile format. I just have never gotten around to creating a new profile for myself. A little about myself. I had lap RNY in Idaho 3 years ago. I started my journey at 260 lbs. I now weigh in at 120 lbs give or take a few pounds (depending on the time of month). This is the best thing I've ever done for myself. Would I do it again? In a heart beat. I've been married for 26 years. My husband and I have 5 children ranging in age from 23 to 6 years old. My husband is a non member which brings it's own struggles into our lives. I live in Idaho in the South Central part of the state. That's plenty for now. Welcome to the board. We'd love to hear from you. Feel free to post often. I'd love to have this board become active again. Melody

Hi Melody, Great to hear from you! Im having the same WLS as you. I have done a lot of reading, looking and asking. I feel pretty good about my choice. My wls is Sept 25. Im a self pay. Heavenly Father has been very good to our family. Everything came together shortly after we found out that our insur. comp did not pay for WlS. Im a stay at home mommie on a budget. I KNOW how blessed I am to be able to have these years with my girls. Im thankful everyday to be home with them and homeschool my oldest. I worry about what can go wrong and have read others that have lived thru WLS but are paying for it. I do give my worries to Heavenly Father but I am human and they tend to come up for time to time. 26 years to a non memeber! WOW That must be hard. I converted 1st then my hubby the following month. We have been members 2 years in Sept. I love the church. And know that it is truth. I know the book of Mormon is sound and Smith was choosen to lead us where we are today. Im so greatful to have a ward that is so loving. I have many true wonderful friends! Now time for bed!

Welcome Shannon! We are kind of hit and miss on this board at times. Congratulations on your taking the initiative to have this surgery and being willing to pay for it. I had a Lap RNY on July 18th, 06 and am at Goal. Now have the challenge of just maintaining. I am one of the older women on this forum at 62. Been in the Church all my life. My parents were converts. I have lived all over the U.S. but am now retired and live in Central Texas. Linda Woods