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

HI! I'm new to this website. Just stumbled across it. My husband and I approved and waiting our test dates and surgery dates! We are looking for a protein powder called Myocel that we need to take. I have not found it anywhere yet. Can someone help? I thought I could just order it online?

May God Bless everyone in 2010! God is GREAT!

YSIC,

Debbie

Chino CA

Just wanted to drop in and say hello!! :thumbup:

HI! I'm new to this website. Just stumbled across it. My husband and I approved and waiting our test dates and surgery dates! We are looking for a Protein powder called Myocel that we need to take. I have not found it anywhere yet. Can someone help? I thought I could just order it online?

May God Bless everyone in 2010! God is GREAT!

YSIC,

Debbie

Chino CA

Sorry I missed your post, Debbie! Did you try searching online for Myocel?? Amazon is a good place to get stuff like that. In my early stages I used E.A.S. protein which I got at costco. But, of course that is a great big bag... I never did use it all, but with two of you, you probably would. Most doctors kind of discourage the use of Protein drinks after about the first 6 weeks because they want you to be eating "hard" protein. It keeps you feeling full longer. But, every time you have an adjustment, they usually want you back on liquids for a day.

Just wanted to drop in and say hello!! :thumbup:

Hello, TN girl! Welcome to both of you.

Just wanted to encourage everyone about to get a band. I've had mine since June 18 and have lost 67 lbs and am 3 lbs from goal. Going in for one more fill in the band on Feb. 2. I'm now a very happy 5'9" 170 lb woman who fits in size 12's and larges which I never thought I'd see again. I'm off almost all meds and supplements and walk 30 min to an hour each day. I've incorporated climbing stairs at school into my before school walk so I've got some good aerobic and muscle strengthening weight bearing stuff going on.

I'm going to be checking this thread more often. Hope you all post frequently.

I also have a blog started last June where I journal about dealing with all the head and heart issues that accompany food addiction. You can find it at: IF YOUR STOMACH OFFENDS YOU, TIE IT OFF

If you're just starting out you may want to begin at the beginning. I talk a lot about my fears of judgement by other Christians and so on. Not many posters on this thread and I'd love to hear from more of you.

Hello!!

I've been hanging out in the public rooms, but thought I'd pop in here and Say Hello!!!

It's nice to see like minded Christians supporting each other!!

God is Great!!

E

I was banded 5 Feb 2010. As of 7 may, I've lost 38 pounds. I wasn't 100 pounds overweight, but my diabetes and hbp were determining factors. I don't regret for one moment having had the surgery. Right now, though, I'm having moments of feeling like I'm reverting to old eating habits. I'm an emotional eater. Please pray for me.

The Lord bless you and keep you and cause his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and grant you his peace.

Cheri

I will be praying for you. Emotional eating has something behind it so turn that over to Him and let Him carry whatever is bothering you.

Cheri

PS ifyourstomachoffendsyou (same name what is your middle name?)

Blessings to everyone!

Cheri is nickname for Cheryl. Middle name is Sue.

By the way, my first year bandiversary was June 18. I am 75 lbs lighter and in maintenance. PTL

Cheri

Cheri is nickname for Cheryl. Middle name is Sue.

By the way, my first year bandiversary was June 18. I am 75 lbs lighter and in maintenance. PTL

Cheri

Cheri is my name Lavonne middle. I will be one Year at the 13 of July about 71 last so far pushing for 75 just not sure

if i will make it or not. Nice to meet you!!

Cheri

Nice to meet you, too. Not all that many people spell it Cheri

Hello, My name is Teri and I am so excited to find this group! I was banded 62 days ago. I have lost 32 pounds but I am starting to have problems. I can feel myself falling into old habits. Grazing, eating b/c I am bored or most of all to cover up hurt feelings. I am trying to give this to God but I am struggling. I am also back to focussing on food instead of God. If anyone would please pray for me I would appreciate it so much. No one at my Church understands why I got the Lap Band in the first place, so they have a hard time supporting me.

Thank you so much, and may God Bless all of us on this journey!

God bless you and keep you. I know its hard. I blogged through my weight loss period and it really helped me express my feelings safely and tackle a lot of the reasons I eat. I kind of lost interest once I reached my goal, but I do post on this and other threads to help me stay on track. Reach out. Don't eat your feelings. Find a safe way to express them and talk them out.

You may have to do some confronting of others and take control of your own happiness, which can mean ignoring people who are used to manipulating you and letting what they say go in one ear and out the other. Sometimes you have to minimize contact with them. God wants you to be healthy and to put him first--not those who demand your attention. That includes husbands and kids and parents and siblings.

That doesn't mean you stop caring for them. But it does mean you stop listening to them and start listening to God. And that you can't fix them. If their demands on you are making you sick emotionally, you learn to pick and choose what you can do for them. Learning to say, "No, I love you but right now I can't do that," and learning to walk away from arguments is one of the things that has helped me grow spiritually and emotionally.

All of this happens in baby steps, just like taking off the weight. As I shed the lbs., I also shed the expectations of others. I pick and choose the help I can give people. I think I actually accomplish more, now, because I do the things that I'm good at instead of the things they think I should be good at. Instead of disappointing others with my inadequacy at things they are learning to respect me for what I excel at. That's a good trade.

As always, with my advice and anyone else's, take what you like and leave the rest.

Cheri

There are Christian programs such as RU and many others that deal with addictions. Let's face it we are addicts. Just because you are born again, (and that is the only way you are a Christian by the way) does not mean that you will not struggle with sin. Yes overeating is sin, but praise the Lord He is faithful to forgive and heal us. See 1 John 1:9. I will pray for us that God will give us grace to overcome in His power and for His glory.