If there are any Christians out there who are looking for special support during this time I thought we could start a thread related to this. It might help with those thoughts and doubts as to if this is the right thing we are doing or any other 'shares' that might come to mind. I could use some at this time in my walk.

Sister in Christ,

Valerie

Welcome newbies. This is a great site.

Hello everyone! I was excited to see a group of beleivers sharing about their lap band experiences! I have been through my 6 month insurance requirement and am now waiting on the surgeon's office. THEY ARE SSSSOOOO SLOW! Anyway, hoping to be banded in late September early October.

Blessings!

Hey I'm supposed to be banded on september 30th. I'm becoming very excited. I felt I was to young to do the bypass I have three young children. Hope you get your date soon!!

God is with you.

Hi everyone. Just wanted to remind you that I have a blog where I talk about the lapband and related issues from a Christian perspective. One of my most recent posts talks about food addiction and codepency. Its called Unwrapping the Mummy. You can read my blog on lapbandtalk (ifyourstomachoffendsyou) or at IF YOUR STOMACH OFFENDS YOU, TIE IT OFF

I have posts dealing with guilt and shame, ADHD/ADD (which I have), eating disorders and food addiction, and everyday stresses and strains. It could be another tool in your recovery.

I beilieve that this surg is an answer to my prayers I have been trying and praying for years for God to help me with my weight problem. I hope this is the answer. I pray for all of you to do well please pray for me.

I beilieve that this surg is an answer to my prayers I have been trying and praying for years for God to help me with my weight problem. I hope this is the answer. I pray for all of you to do well please pray for me.

Praying for everyone who is having or has had this surgery. The band is a great tool. Read this thread and others for answers to your questions and support and follow your food protocol for best success.

Everyone,

This morning I was down 2 pounds which puts me half way to goal. Whoo hoo. I also have dropped 3 and 1/2 meds and 2 supplements. Hooray for me!

Cheri

Everyone,

This morning I was down 2 pounds which puts me half way to goal. Whoo hoo. I also have dropped 3 and 1/2 meds and 2 supplements. Hooray for me!

Cheri

:thumbup:That is totally awesome. Keep up the good work. Just remember how much more we can glorify God with a strong healthy body!!!!

This is a great thread! I am praying for an approval from my insurance company and to allow me to have the procedure done on an inpatient basis, so I can stay the night. It has been months getting to this point, but well worth it., I just have to keep on praying that God will let me take this path and get the surgery. I am so afraid of the insurance company denying the claim.

All the best to you all!

This is a great thread! I am praying for an approval from my insurance company and to allow me to have the procedure done on an inpatient basis, so I can stay the night. It has been months getting to this point, but well worth it., I just have to keep on praying that God will let me take this path and get the surgery. I am so afraid of the insurance company denying the claim. All the best to you all!

Welcome! Hope it all works out for you. Keep us posted.

Thanks for the prayers!!! I just found out I was approved but it is for outpatient procedure... The hospital doesnt want the procedure done in an outpatient setting because they want more money so my drs office has to try to work it out with them... Please pray it works out and I can get a surgery date...

Thanks so much!!!

Praying in Arizona ..Keep us posted.

God Speed.

Thanks for the prayers!!! I just found out I was approved but it is for outpatient procedure... The hospital doesnt want the procedure done in an outpatient setting because they want more money so my drs office has to try to work it out with them... Please pray it works out and I can get a surgery date...Thanks so much!!!

Any update??

Too quiet here lately! Where is everyone???

Any update??

Too quiet here lately! Where is everyone???

hey how are you? i really do not know how to operate this website to get to the christian bandsters but I am ok. i just changed my doctor and got a fill i still have trouble staying focused and maintaing weight loss. but today I worked out and I am joining a bootcamp at my gym. I have a mustard seed of fath and that is enough to keep me just bfor today

I have a special prayer request. Two people that I have meet on these boards are having really hard times. I have been praying for one for a while she is not banded yet but having a lot of medical problems as she waits for her surgery date. She is so sweet and nice and deserves to be out of some of the pain she is going through.

The second person is someone who was banded last week and she is suffering such terrible depressiona and anxiety like I have never seen before. I suffer from depression and this is much deeper than anything I have dealt with in years. She is getting medical help and is soon starting in counseling but I would like to see her be touch by the Great Physican and there to be restoring of her mind.

I really do not want to give their names but if you just pray for Cheri's special friends after you read this and whenever you can I will believe with you that God is with them and things will get better soon. Thanks for loving God and being there when His children need you!

Will definitely pray for them!! I wanted to update you all.

Thanks for the prayers! You know I finally called the surgery coordinator even though her message says not to leave a msg unless you have a letter from her. Guess what, she called me back and said I missed my presurgery appt. I am like what? She emailed it to the wrong email address!!! So my surgery date is NEXT thursday. So I only have 8 days for my liquid diet but she said that would be fine. How funny is that!!! How are you doing on your weight lost? I cant wait to get my surgery!!! I have my preop appt tomorrow so I am nervous about that ... please pray that goes well.