I scheduled my surgery in Mexico. Paid $2100 of the $5100 I need to pay. Scheduled it for July 12th.

The evening that I sent $2100 and spent an additional $1350 for plane tickets....my husband got laid off.

I have panicked a little. But I keep telling myself that if this is what God has planned for me, it will happen. I have 6 weeks to get $3000 plus $500 spending money together. My husband starts another job tomorrow that lasts 2 weeks then he's supposed to start another 4 week long job right after. I pray it all works out. I really want to be healthy and have energy and not be in so much pain.

Don't rely on God.. rely on yourself. Do everything you can personally do to make your surgery safer. Make sure you're on a healthy liver shrinking pre-op diet low in carbs and high in protein, make sure your blood pressure and HR are under control.. make sure you've researched who the surgeon is, their post-op program, etc., and got feedback from others to elevate the chances of success. "God" won't do that for you. It's all up to you.

Edited May 30, 20179 yr by PatientEleventyBillion

Don't let the enemy destroy this for you! Sending a prayer your way.

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Don't rely on God.. rely on yourself. Do everything you can personally do to make your surgery safer. Make sure you're on a healthy liver shrinking pre-op diet low in carbs and high in protein, make sure your blood pressure and HR are under control.. make sure you've researched who the surgeon is, their post-op program, etc., and got feedback from others to elevate the chances of success. "God" won't do that for you. It's all up to you.

I cringe every time I see a response from you...if God gives her comfort then so be it. You may not believe in God but don't take away from those that do. I really pray that God humbles you to be nicer and compassionate to others.

I cringe every time I see a response from you...if God gives her comfort then so be it. You may not believe in God but don't take away from those that do. I really pray that God humbles you to be nicer and compassionate to others.

Thought of this as I read the past few responses.


HW: 328 (02/21/17)
SW: 271 (05/24/17)
CW:

4 hours ago, lindabalseca said:

I cringe every time I see a response from you...if God gives her comfort then so be it. You may not believe in God but don't take away from those that do. I really pray that God humbles you to be nicer and compassionate to others.

Let me lend you a hand:

https://www.bariatricpal.com/ignore/

It's comedic that overly sensitive people would find that post bashing, when it's genuine advice about self-empowerment and making good choices rather than pushing that off on others to make. If that advice triggers you, seek help. I certainly am not going to change who I am because some snowflakes can't handle blunt advice that's not disrespectful whatsoever.

And to the above, I'm not an atheist, but here's a trophy for your effort.

Edited May 31, 20179 yr by PatientEleventyBillion

I cringe every time I see a response from you...if God gives her comfort then so be it. You may not believe in God but don't take away from those that do. I really pray that God humbles you to be nicer and compassionate to others.

I don't get that they are bashing the belief in God. I see it as God expects us to do for ourselves. I'm pretty sure that's why God gave us free will.

3 minutes ago, Tmaloni67 said:

I don't get that they are bashing the belief in God. I see it as God expects us to do for ourselves. I'm pretty sure that's why God gave us free will.

Thank you, finally some rationality.

I don't get that they are bashing the belief in God. I see it as God expects us to do for ourselves. I'm pretty sure that's why God gave us free will.

Then why do people pray? For strength, direction, for help, for others. It's nice to have someone to count on that will always have our back without judgement when we choose either the right or wrong path....unconditional love is what most people seek from God and soul care. People lack in unconditional love it's very rare.

Don't rely on God.. rely on yourself. Do everything you can personally do to make your surgery safer. Make sure you're on a healthy liver shrinking pre-op diet low in carbs and high in protein, make sure your blood pressure and HR are under control.. make sure you've researched who the surgeon is, their post-op program, etc., and got feedback from others to elevate the chances of success. "God" won't do that for you. It's all up to you.

If you don't believe in God why are you on a Christian thread. Please be gone. Thank you

Y'all just block that person. I just did

1 hour ago, kowgurl1988 said:

If you don't believe in God why are you on a Christian thread. Please be gone. Thank you

1 hour ago, kowgurl1988 said:

Y'all just block that person. I just did

It's called the recent topics side panel.. and bye Felicia!

Edited May 31, 20179 yr by PatientEleventyBillion

SO DID I

Amen to that, now that you've announced you've blocked people (hint: it's irrelevant to the person you're announcing you're blocking, especially when they gave you the link to block them), maybe those of you who've not discussed the topic whatsoever (how ironic that this is the very same people ) might be able to contribute something worthwhile to the topic now.

Edited May 31, 20179 yr by PatientEleventyBillion

@PatientEleventyBillion you think you are helping, but you come off as mannerless and uncouth. And therefore negate any advice you give.

And enough with the snowflake crap already - no one wants to hear it. And I am not one, so don't retort back on that.

I hope everyone has a good day