?Question of the week?

Here is a question of the week for all of us to ponder and think back on. When you were morbidly obese, was there a situation that you are absolutely mordified that you stooped to that level? For me it involved one of my children throwing a half eaten fun sized snicker candy bar in the garbage. Instead of making the garbage can, the partial eaten candy bar landed on the floor (the bathroom floor). When I saw the candy on the floor, I crawled on my hands and knees behind the garbage can to reach and retrieve that candy. I then ate it. Thinking back on it now, I'm mortified that I stooped to that level. ****il now, I've never told a single sole that I'd done that) Anyone else up to confessing? Melody

Thanks for the laugh Melody!! I'm sure if I think hard enough I can remember more than just a few.... Gala

Hi Melody, This is an embarrassing one. Last year around this time I was beginning to wonder if the wls was really for me. The YW were planning to stay the night at the bishop's cabin. Because I was one of the leaders, I thought I'd better not sit this one out. I knew that on Saturday morning we were planning on driving to the snow to play in it. Now you guys gotta remember, I live in the Phoenix area. We folks aren't used to snow. I thought they were just going to drive us to the side of the road..NOT !!Everybody was supposed to climb into the frozen lake!!! I tried walking from the car to where everyone was hiking down the trail and my feet got stuck in the mud/slush. I quickly realized that if I went down that mountain..they would need a helecopter to get me out!!! I stayed up on the hill with the cars. I had nowhere to sit. All I could do was listen and watch the kids and leaders all laughing and sliding around on their inner-tubes. I had 2 hours to myself. I did allot of soul searching, praying and crying. I knew that I couldn't go the rest of my life watching others have fun..I wanted to be part of the picture from now on. From that time on..I was committed to getting approved for my RNY. I am 12 weeks out and 54 lbs lighter. I have sooo much more to lose but I am happy just being a LOSER now. HugsGinger

I can't believe that I am going to tell this to you but, I was eating some candy as well, a whole bowl of M&M's and popcorn. I made a real glutten of myself. I didn't see anything wrong with it at the time, but, I was just so famished that I did this and didn't care...did I mention that I was alone at the time and I was feeling sorry for myself? Oh well, that happens to all of us at one time or another. I am so glad that I am not that way anymore. I don't miss that old lifestyle and the pain that went with it. Donna

I can think of quite a few things. I can't think of a specific instance but I remember the feeling of debasement when I realized what I had done. I never want those feelings again. I do remember sitting on a chair at my daughter's and it BROKE, in front of the whole family and my very proper and distinguished son-in-law had to help me up off the floor. (I tend to be intimidated by his upbringing to begin with. DC type people) Then again the same thing happened at another daughters home. Her husband had to help me up also. SIGH Let us pray we won't go through these things again. Grins, Kaye

Hello everyone, I have many of those moments. I use to drink a six pack of coke at a time just so I didnt have to share it with my family beause it was my favorite soda. Sick isnt it? O also I have wonderful news that I wanted to share with you all . I have gotton my Temple Blessing re-instated and wearing my garments is the most wonderful feeling and having all my blessing restored is so wonderful. My husband and I are going to the Temple on Saturday..... I can't wait. Have a great day everyone. Always Kathy

Congratulations on your good news! I hope that you will keep your covenents in mind and be careful. I am really happy for you and I know that Heavenly Father is smiling down on you and keeping you safe. Enjoy your temple trip and be safe. I hope you don't live too far from the temple. I am 5 hours one way from the St. Louis Temple so I go when I can. Donna

Congratulations on getting your Temple Blessing re-instated. As far as going to the temple, The temple president's wife spoke in our Stake Conference one time. She made an analagy that I'll never forget. She told us to think how wonderful it is when we have family come home. She said the temple is Heavenly Father's home and each time we go to the temple Heavenly Father is so excited to see us. Remember that as you attend the temple. That your Heavenly Father is rejoycing because you came home to visit him. Congratulations Kathy, Melody

I have plenty of very fat embarassing experiences, but one I had about two weeks before my surgery stands out right now. I was in Oregon for a conference for work. I had to take an early flight home so I could get ready for the surgery (appts and stuff). It was a small plan (hopper style) and held about 20 people. I got on the plane and the seats were squished so close. My hope was that I had a row to myself...didn't happen. A slender guy came and sat next to me. I hung over into the aisle and barely could buckle the belt around me. Now mind you, if I was hanging over into the aisle, that meant I was also hanging over into his seat. I was stuck like that for over an hour and I was mortified for me and for him. He never said a word, but I know what was going through his mind. I was so glad that I was on my way to taking care of it. That was almost 5 years ago and I've flown on planes since and have room to spare. I can sit in my seat, cross my legs and be comfortable. I can also, respect the space of others. I'm so happy. I've maintained my weight of 110 for almost two years now. Christy