WLS and preparedness and prayer about WLS

I have been thinking about the issue of preparedness since Lynda's post. Thanks Lynda for bringing this to my attention. I thought about it before surgery but so much was going on for me it hid in the recesses of my feeble mind. I have been going over in my mind what I have stored vs what I can eat. Well, there is no reason I can't eat wheat and other starches. Sure I shouldn't now but in a survival situation, I could do it. I am sure I won't be worrying much about weight gain. I have dried eggs, canned meat, dried pintos and even canned cheese. I also have sugar and honey but those are things I can't eat. I won't need to eat those and will save them for my family. We can also store the protien we use for shakes. Had not thought about that but will look up the shelf life and start storing that as well. I am not worried about it at all, now that have thought about it. Thanks again, Lynda, I will check things out and see how best to modify my food storage and 72 hour kit. I especially need to re-stock my meds and supplements since I don't use most of what I did! I prayed hard about the surgery. I didn't get that burning yes but the doctor told me I had no other option. I would die without it. (Sometimes our answers are given through someone else.) I had a couple of priesthood blessings and they were positive. My husband gave me one that told me I would regain my health and be a strength and example to my family. That I would spend much time with them and give them many memories. I won't say that I had an easy time of it. I had numerous complications and, indeed, even had a near death experience. However, in the end, things turned out that I am a much stronger, happier and compassionate person. I am so much healthier and can serve others in ways that I never have before. I can and am doing things I have not done in DECADES!!! Literally Prayer and priesthood blessings are the answer. Grins, Kaye

I'm always thinking preparedness. Here's a thought. I wonder if it's possible to buy the vitamins that you need and can them at the cannery. Maybe they'd last longer that way? I haven't had surgery yet but one of my biggest concerns is ending up with vitamin and mineral deficiencies (sp?). I've been doing a lot of praying myself. I feel calm and good about my decision and everything seems to be falling into place so far. Guess I should just quit worrying so much, huh? Lynda D.