Hey! Wake up out there!

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are enjoying every second of this fantastic time of year! ......... I've been having last suppers! ...Yup! I'm finally...after researching for 2 years...having a Revision! yay! But....the bad news is that it's the day after Christmas! Y'know...nothing says Merry Christmas like clear liquids and a bowel prep! I will be going proximal to distal and will wait on having the Stomaphyx. My surgeon, Dr. Eric Schlesinger, suggests doing it one at a time for me since I am 30 to 40 pounds over my goal and not 75 plus.... If this doesn't do the trick "then" we'll try the stomaphyx. I'm committed though! LOL! I think I'm experienced enough to know what things make a weight loss surgery fail and I don't want to blow this second chance! ...... Hopefully my repentance is thorough this round! I would LOVE it if this board was busier.....Maybe we could all try and spread the word to our LDS Weight Loss buds to check in here? Hope all are well! Joyce in AZ

Joyce, I hope you are recovering nicely from your revision. What a "fun" way to spend the holidays. I agree, I would love for this board to be busier. It seems like I have an echo in here!

Hey Joyce, I didn't realize you were LDS. =) Right now I'm still in the process of trying to get surgery. I've been faced with the heartbreaking loss of my mother this month, which has left me both more excited to get this weight off, and less excited in the depths of my sorrow. I had my second surgical consultation the day my mum passed away. It's been hard. I hope your distal "conversion" works well for you. I'm sure I'll be seeing you around the valley some. I'll be posting to the AZ board once I'm approved and get a date. ~Lithia

Hi Lithia! Holy Cow! I"d better start living a cleaner life if I'm unable to "show" that I"m LDS! *winks* I'm very sorry about the loss of your mother Lithia! Losing a parent definitely takes the wind out of our sails and gives us pause to redirect our lives. I'm sure your "mum" would be so proud of your efforts towards better health and a higher quality of life. No need to wait to post until you get your date! The AZ forum is VERY supportive of pre-ops. In fact, having a group of mentors (aka angels) is a MUST!!!! ..... My Distal is indeed working for me so far....and working, and working and.....well....lots of trips to the potty during my recovery phase! That's typical of the first few weeks and forever after if the wrong foods are eaten. I had a half of a cheeseburger last night and thought I would die before I could finally get rid of the tight tummy and tight chest feeling! .... I'm within pounds of my first goal weight though so will consider a shopping trip before long! LOL! .... My boss may get tired of seeing me in baggy clothes! Good luck with your WLS journey and keep in touch!!! Joyce

Hi Joyce, I just found out about the LDS board from Laurie, so I'm posting a message. Kerry

Hi Kerry Glad you found us! Laurie

I came here on a fluke and guess what....it has been forever since people have posted. Are we all so busy with callings that we can't come to the board for support? I just got back to work again after a nice summer break. We went to Alaska and it was wonderful I had a ball and including a "aip line advernture in Juneau, I can't believe my lifestyle after 7 years. Yes...it has been 7 years since my WLS. I'm trying to figure out to change my picture, but can't seem to make it work....any hints? Well back to planning lessons. Blessings to all

I just found this board while on the gay and lesbian board. Don't start with me about it, some of my best friends are gay. They were talking about updates on forums and how OH was starting more religious forums. Boy, was I shoucked when I saw one for us. I will stop more often now that I know we are here.

I just found this board but does not look like too much traffic is going on. Too bad.

  Hi   I just found this forum  and am disappointed in not much written...
 I thought it would be buzzing with actitivaty I cannt type today...  anyway I will keep checking back  now that most schools has started maybe it will pick up...   some on the boards  I have seen just isnt what I am looking for...  hoping this will be some sound good advice and chatter..  prayers  sis harmon