Any Born Again Christians?

[lovedXJesus 27]

Hi Everyone, I was just curious......

Are there any other born again Christians out there who have had WLS? I have not had my surgery yet but was wondering if there were others out there who share my faith. How they might have wrestled with having the surgery in the first place? That kind of thing. Thanks for your input

[jacileggs 402]

What is the difference between a born again christian and a christian?

[Danny'sGirl 21]

LovedXJesus- I am a follower of Christ and I certainly prayed and was seeking God's will both regarding my previous weight loss attempts and regarding surgery.

I believe that God has gifted mankind with medical treatment to help to mitigate the pain of living in a fallen world.

I'm very much looking forward to being able to serve God with more energy in my new body.

Best to you on your journey. I'll be praying for God to give you discernment regarding the decision.

[waitingtoexhale 174]

I do consider myself a Christian, I have personal relationship with God. I too prayed about the surgery and asked God if it's His will that everything would go through with my insurance because I wouldn't be able to afford the out of pocket expenses. I waited for my approval and received the call on the 27th of the 30 days that I was told that it could take. I thanked The Lord and cried tears of joy. I feel even more blessed that God allowed me such a chance to become healthier. I also prayed that my new life style change wouldn't interfere with neither my thoughts or my husband although I met him at a way smaller weight, it's been a while and he's just as excited. My date is scheduled for September 26, 2014. I pray that all goes well with you:)

[slowtogo 301]

I am a pastor - and had weight loss surgery. While I don't share the how - I do share the weight loss. It made me healthy again. The question of how does faith interfere with the decision process to me is like asking a cancer patient if they are gonna do chemo if they are a christian. What does that have to do with it?

[waitingtoexhale 174]

I am a pastor - and had weight loss surgery. While I don't share the how - I do share the weight loss. It made me healthy again. The question of how does faith interfere with the decision process to me is like asking a cancer patient if they are gonna do chemo if they are a christian. What does that have to do with it?

Good answer Pastor. I believe that God gave the doctors the ability to help patients in ALL aspects.

[NairobiBlue 25]

I'm a born again Christian and wrestled with my weight for years, had uncontrollable diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure. High cholesterol, name it I had it! I prayed and stood on my faith! I had surgery and I can't begin to tell you how it changed my life! God used the doctors to keep me whole!!! I have no regrets and thank Him for what he has done!

It's been 8 challenging yet fulfilling months! I am whole again!

[lovedXJesus 27]

Thank you to everyone out there for their input. I think what I feel is that I would be able to do this without surgery if I had enough faith. I struggle with that. I really want to have the surgery, but like Waitingtoexhale, I only want to do what the Lord blesses. Thank you for your prayers.

[cathurst812@yahoo.com 13]

I'm christian and just had surgery a week ago. I have been thinking and praying for years about this. I most definitely know that the time was a God thing. It was his time and his hands. I have trusted in him to get me to this point and will continue to trust in Him all of my days.

[pik 262]

Thank you to everyone out there for their input. I think what I feel is that I would be able to do this without surgery if I had enough faith. I struggle with that. I really want to have the surgery, but like Waitingtoexhale, I only want to do what the Lord blesses. Thank you for your prayers.

I am a Christian, and I have done it without the surgery before. I did not lose the weight with faith, though. I lost it with diet and exercise. Unfortunately I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and just could not do it that way again.

I have had complications due to the surgery, so I was questioning my decision. I even felt guilty, like the Lord made me in His own image and I went and wrecked that.

I really had to just get past that way of thinking. It was not doing anything for me.

Have you talked to your pastor?

[TraciHade 3]

I am a Christian but had gotten out of the practice of attending church (move around a lot and I'm very shy). Since having the surgery, I've been going to a church for several months and getting involved. It is like I have so much more time when I'm not constantly eating or trying not to eat!

[melimo1002 16]

I am christian and prayed alot about my surgery. In fact i asked Gods hand to be in it the whole way. I believe He is the reason i was allowed to have this surgery and ive had peace about it through the whole process. I feel blessed He has given me the chance to become healthy and yes i have had to lean on Him throughout the struggles through a stricture and 7 weeks of liquids. I do not know how i would have done had i not had His strength.

[Shortcake31 4]

I am a christian and I had the surgery May 1 of this year. In the beginning I was completely against it because I felt like I should be happy with how God made me. After talking with family, friends, and a whole lot of praying and one on one time with God I knew it was the right decision for me. I'm so glad that I stood on my Faith in God. I am truly a healthier and happy me for that.

You will be fine. Just keep God first and know that everything will work according to his favor.

[tshine01 4]

_{I'm a Christian, personally I think the way it may interfere with being Christian, is that some other Christians believe " well if you believe in God and your a Christian then you should have faith and believe that God will help you lose the weight without having to do surgery it, or your not trusting God". I've heard that plenty of times, like I'm not believing in God enough to help me if I chose to have weight loss surgery. I don't agree with that but it seems that a lot of other Christian's think about it that way, which sometimes makes me question if I'm not having enough faith in God, if I decide to have surgery.}

[lovedXJesus 27]

Shortcake31 and Tshine01,

Thank you for your insight. I have definitely been praying about it and have asked God to make it really hard for me to have it done if it's outside of His will. I really want it to be His will and not my own. Of course, I really want it done too! LOL I was surprised that when I presented it to my husband he did not object. He is a pretty straight forward kind of guy and I thought he would have said that it was not something I should do because I should trust God. THAT was my first "sign" that surgery might be ok. Tshine01: I would keep praying about it like Shortcake did and ask God to show you what to do. God Bless