I just wanted to start this thread as a place of refuge. For all the Christians that would like to Talk about all things of faith.

Hello all,

I am so thankful. My surgery date was moved from 7/10 to 6/19. That means in 7 days I will be banded. :amen:

I want to thank God for answer to prayer. My July date was going to be difficult but I did not want to cancel it. When I got the call today from my surgeons office I was so happy.

Now to all of you prayer warriors :pray:out there...I woke up with a cold today. I have 6 days to get rid of it. Please pray that the Lord will heal this cold in time for my pre-op visit which is the day before my surgery date. I am doing everything on my end to get rid of the cold. Extra vitamin C, zinc lozenges and I really feel somewhat better BUT I am wheezing...that could be a real problem.

Sorry I am being so long winded. I thank you for your prayers. I ask that the Lord would give me patience! Everything in HIS perfect timing!!!

I have found myself questioning how the band would be interperted by religion. Reading the posts on this thread have helped me alot hehe catholic guilt what can you do.

Thanks again everyone

Eva

Breadlady, how are you doing? I am hoping you are on the better side of your cold. I believe our bodies are created to heal and I do hope you can go forward with your band. Are your lungs clearing? I am praying for you to be better and to proceed with your banding. Take care and remember your fluids!

Thank you for inquiring Victoriana. I still have the cold but it seems to progress to a different stage each day. I slept a good portion of the day today. Hopefully that will help. Your prayers are greatly appreicated.

Hey gang! How's it going? Just wanted to pop in and say hello!!!!

Are you guys still here??? I'm starting to get sad...:cry

Are you guys still here??? I'm starting to get sad...:cry

i'M STiLl HERE, Chimboree!! But its been quiet here. I check for new messages several times a day!! I know... I need to get a life!!

i'M STiLl HERE, Chimboree!! But its been quiet here. I check for new messages several times a day!! I know... I need to get a life!!

Yay. Yes, it has been very quiet for quite some time. I check several times, as well, so we're in the same boat! I feel like I live on LBT! But I must admit, it is a great place to be.

Hi all... Just wanted to pop in and say hi. Don't have the band yet but will in early August.

Im still here. Whats going on?

Hello,

I found this thread last week and have started at the beginning.

It is so nice to go through this experience with people who love the Lord. I live in North Texas. Had my band done on May 7th. I have lost 30 pds. I am able to eat anything (but I eat very healthy now). I have had no problems like nausea, etc...had my first fill last week. It went fine.

I started my journey at 232, I am at 202 yesterday morning. This is so cool!

I will check in tomorrow my sisters and brothers....

Blessings, Weza

Yay! I'm so excited that ya'll are here. Yes, it is wonderful to have fellow Christians to share this experience.

Have any of you told others in your church about your surgery? I have, but only w/folks that I know are positive and encouraging.

Today was an exciting day for me because I had my pre-op blood work drawn.... only two tubes... YAY! And I had my pre-op counselling with a dietician. Four weeks since I started my pre-op diet and I'm down 22 lb. A little over two more weeks until my surgery! The dietician said I need to up my calories and my protein intake. I've been averaging about 450 calories a day and she didn't like that. She said 1200, but we agreed tp 1000 and protein at each meal. So when I got home I went across the street and treated my self to a 6" turkey sub from Subway!! I won't do that again, probably, but had to have my "last sandwich"!! And I'd had to fast this morning for the bloodwork, so I was starving!!

Tomorrow will be a challenge but I'm up to it! Our son is flying in from San Jose for some Navy medical appointments, so we're having a family picnic, him and our two daughters and their families. I'm planning to have a hamburger with no bun and a spoonful of beans and potato salad. My husband will raise his eyebrows, but he'll have to get over that. I plan to exercise restraint, but will indulge a little.

God Bless to all and hope everyone has a fun 4th. The weather up here in the Pacific NW is supposed to be beautiful, as it was today!!

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Hello fellow bansters, I have been up to my ears in stuff with family, I know Ive missed you all. I know Chimboree that we have been pretty quiet lately, I think moms are busy with kids out of school too. God bless all of you and Ill be gone a while as I need to travel to see my dad and assist him with some health issues. Ill still check in, I just will be scarce again! Glad to know you all are still here!

hello everyone I've been away too long. I've been working so much and I'm not out of school for summer break until the 16th.But I just wanted to stop in and say hi. I had my first fill on Thurs. It hasen't helped much but I go back in two weeks for another. Pray that this one will. I think they hurt the dr. said it will get better as my skin gets thiner. I had mine done with ins. coverage do you know how much the hosp. charged 47,736.00$ WOW! my part was only 452.00$ God is good!