Hurray! It's that time again! I love conference. I'll be listening to it on the web ( http://www.lds.org/broadcast/gc/15161,5391,00.html ). Hope you all get a chance. In this world we live it we need all the inspiration and wisdom we can get. What better place then from the words of the prophet, apostles, and the leaders of our church. Happy Sabbath DAYS!

Hi Liz, This is a cool site huh? I love to be able to be in contact with LDS ladies who have gone through this surgery. Good luck on your upcoming surgery! Billie

Its been 6 weeks now since the scale moved for me. no, I take it back - I gained 4 lbs. I am 7 months out today and stuck. I am starting to feel like a wls failure. I am not sure what to do about this - I know there are plateaus but this is starting to feel pretty permenant. Am I stuck over 250 lbs forever?? I am starting to think I will never be able to move the scale down to the 200 notch. I hate this. I got this done because I didnt want to be morbidly obese anymore, but I am still morbidly obese and feel like I will be forever. I am scared. I am so sad and depressed about this. ANY ADVICE?? -Sherrie

Next week . . . that's fantastic! Good luck with everything and let us know how you're doing and be sure to come to us if you need support (emotional or otherwise!). Hydi

Hi there Well lets see where do I begin. I grew up in southern Indiana. Been in Texas for the past 15 years and love it. I consider myself a full fledged Texan now!! I joined the Church when I was 19. My parents were not really thrilled about it but became ok with it after a while. Both of them have passed away now and I have had their work done. Have received confirmation that my Dad excepted his work..very special to me to have been given that knowledge. I served a Mission in what was then called The Utah North Mission. My areas were Preston Idaho, SLC, Ogden and Logan. Met my sweetie during my mission, I had the great blessing of being one of his Missionaries. He and his son joined the Church and after I returned home I eventually went back to Utah and he and I were married in the Ogden Temple in 1985. He is a wonderful husband and best friend. We weren't able to have children went through nightmares trying to adopt agency was not honest...anyway he had 3 children from a previous marriage and they are all grown and gone. So my biggest trial has been being a step-parent...very difficult situation to be in at least for me. Middle daughter has ADD very badly has been in prison for the past year and has 2 more to go for drug abuse issues. Love the grandchildren they light up my heart. I am very outdoorsie and adventurous. I love animals...they are my sanity. I have a horse, donkey, 3 outside dogs, 2 inside dogs. and more cats than I care to think about..lots of drop offs but we love them and feed them. Hubby and I both have motorcycles and four wheelers..we love camping and just being together outside. I love to travel and working for American Airlines has made some incredible adventures possible for us. I started gaining a lot of weight after my Mission..Stress from being step-parent...having jobs that I sat all the time...etc etc..So very greatful for my surgery this year. I had RNY on 4/23/04 and so far I'm at -61. The scale hasn't been moving as much lately as I would like. Been trying to up my excercise. I am always amazed at the advancements to medicince that Heavenly Father has blessed us with. I will be eternally greatful for this 2nd chance at a healthier life and for all the new friends I've made because of it. God bless all of you in your lives and this incredible journey we are on. Love ya'll Alfie