I was banded 8/4/10... yup that's two days ago. I'm already thinking did I do the right thing? I'm a Christian did I not call upon God and isn't he capable of helping me through anything. Why didn't I trust in him for my weight issues. I've struggled with this since the beginning. But now that it's done it's become more of a reality. I'm scarred and I know it will pass but I'm still scarred right now.:redface:

Chill out Pickles26...isn't it often said that God helps those that help themselves? Or am I missing something crucial?

Give it your best shot and your most positive attitude.

Hi there - I too recently got banded on 08/2511 and am a Christian. Please do not beat yourself up. Modern medical advances are not solely for those who do not know God. This is NOT the God we serve. As a matter of fact I am praising God for allowing their to be such medical advancements to help me.

Remember, you and I and many others have made a decision to lose weight and this weight lose will allow us to live healthy lives... This said, what matters most is how we live for Christ before, during, and after the band- will this become a locamotive to get us in a place to share the Gospel of Christ more, or get us active to serve more, or will we hide behind selfish intent and leave HIm after we reach our weight loss goals?

Thank Him, keep HIm with you doing this whole process, and allow this to be another testimony to another about God's goodness! Personally I shared my decision with 3 other sisters in Christ and I am very happy that I did. many of us, unfortunately feel that being a Christian requires a homie look, and this is as FAR from the truth as EVER. We have Freedom in Christ!

You and I are children of the Most High God, & we have made a decision to put our best foot forward outwardly for health sake. So now just keep focusing on the inwardly (relationship with Him) and all will work out within His will FOR OUR LIVES!

Remember your quiet time in study daily- it will strengthen you for this journey!

Forever His-

your sis in Christ Jesus,

yolanda -

@pickles just wondering how u r doing now.?? God bless u !