Hi!

I'm new here. Just thought I would say hi! I'm 29, born and raised in the church. Been married for 7 1/2 years and no children (). I'm starting the work to have Lap Band done. I can't even wait! Anyway just wanted to say hi and am excited to find other members around here!

Hi Ruthie. Welcome to the mormonism board. My name is Melody and I try to post or answer posts often. I check this board everyday and it's exciting when we get new members. Let me tell you a little about myself. I had my surgery RNY on March 8, 2004. I'm 13 months post op now and have lost 125 lbs and am still losing. This morning I weighed 135 pounds. I was excited. I weigh less now than when I was in grade school. I have lots and lots and lots of excess skin that just hangs so I still feel fat. Every once in a while I'll catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror and think that I kind of look normal size now. This surgery was the best thing I've ever done for myself. This surgery is a major surgery. Bad things can and do happen. Pray often about the decision to have the surgery and then get a priesthood blessing before you actually go in for surgery. Good luck Ruthie and I'd like to see you on this board more often. Melody 260-135-??? (I'd still like to lose a little more. I'm past my surgeons goal but I'd still like to lose a little more)

Hi Ruthie, I had my surgery (RNY) in Feb of this year. At 10 weeks out I am down 45#. Yeah for me! I don't make it to this board often but I like to check in when I can and say hi. I'm glad you found the website, it has been such a help for me. I don't think a day goes by that I don't begin a sentence with, "well, on the message board..." I have met some great people on the main board and learned a lot of good stuff. I second what Melody says. I prayed for a long time before I finally felt like it was the right thing to do. I even went to the temple just to be sure! Good luck on your decision. Bren