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

Karen,

Not sure I would want two things going on at once, but I'm sure it is easier to just have them go in one time. DON'T OVERDO IT!

I can't you had surgery for both. Good for you! God bless! I will be praying for you too!

I can't believe you had surgery for both. Good for you! God bless! I will be praying for you too!

Is anyone interested in a free trial gym membership? The National Body Challenge by discovery health network has an 8 week body challenge. You get a trial membership good from Jan. 5 - March 2. I signed up last year and decided to buy a membership. I haven't gone as much as I should. And, they are limited on Bally's locations, but if you are anywhere near one, it's fun to have the free membership. My daughter got the free membership with me last year but did not sign up after the 8 weeks. She called me today and asked me to go online and sign her up, she's been gaining weight. So I signed her up today. Just thought it might help someone who might not know about it.

Hello again all. Thanks for all the welcomes and the congrats! I have found reading this thread to be very helpful.

For an update, as of this morning, I am down to 302. Only 3 more lbs to crack that dang 300 barrier I've had for so long.:whoo: My goal was to be around 280-290 for softball when it starts at the end of April. May have to change it to around 250-260:D

woohooo CERADAD!!!!!!!! You will most definitely make that goal!!!!!

hugs & Prayers,

wombat <><

If anyone tries to sign up for the National Body Challenge, there is some kind of conflict on their page with the internet explorer. If you use mozilla fire fox it will load correctly.

Hugs and prayers to all this beautiful day

wombat

Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9 NLT

Good morning from Wi where we finally have some sun today. We have had rain, dense fog, hail, thunder and lightning, and even tonadoes in the past week so this sun is heaven sent.

I'm anxiously awaiting for my 2nd fill next tue. Praying for some restriction. I'm just as hungry now as I was before surgery. Wombat, you came so close to making goal. Hope I can do as well.

You can do it!!!!!!!! Getting some restriction will really help though

Weight loss just starts to slow down the closer you get to goal. But then each pound packs a bigger punch on your body at that point!!! One of the girls at goal said that 3-5 pounds was 2-3 clothes sizes. Where right now for me it wouldn't do anything!

You've been doing great - just need a fill

I'm going for a fill next week as well; just need a little snugging up. Can't tell it by me today though - I'm tight and lost my lunch but it's TOM and things change.

hugs & prayers,

wombat

<p>Candy8360<p>How did your first fill go? I have my first fill one week from today! I am a little nervous but I have talked to people who have had several fills. I am feeling so much better as I loose more weigh. Praise God for Lap Band technology! God bless everyone from northern Minnesota</p></p>

hi, I just had my initial consultation with the doctor and will see the lifestyle team tomorrow. My husband is a minister and has been very against gastric bypass for the year or so that I have been thinking about it. I finally had to go ahead and fill out the paperwork for him to look at lap banding seriously. As we were driving to the dr's office, he started crying and said that he is so excited for me to do this. I can't tell you how wonderful that felt!!! He has been supportive ever since. I have loads of questions as to whether this is what the Lord would have us do. Didn't he tell us to take care of our bodies as a living sacrifice? Have I completely screwed up my relationship with God and that is why I can't be diligent enough to lose weight. So many people say it is a matter of faith. I have beat myself up for my entire life believing I had no faith. All I know is that I will die if I don't get this weight off. I know God doesn't want me to die and leave my kids. There, I spit out all that venom. Pray for me as i approach the next few weeks of testing and then surgery.

God Bless you Pepsi!!! You have taken the first step

It is fabulous to have your DH support as well.

I, too, used to wonder about my faith if I couldn't put it in God's hands and take care of it. But as it's been said many times on this thread, God gave man the ability to do this procedure so why should we not use it to help us?

I have been with my pastor for 23 years and he supports me on this as well. He knew me back when I was a snotty teenager all the way till I was at 206 at 5'0". Aside from my DH, he has been a big supporter and encourager of my progress.

May God bless you and your family according to His purpose today

wombat

Hi all,

It's been a few weeks since I have been on here but I am back to say hi and see how everyone is doing. I am now 9 weeks out from surgery as of today. I have lost about 16lbs since my surgery and trying to stay strong. I have involved myself with 2 different bible study groups at church and going to service every Sunday. I think it is the only thing right now getting me through each week.

I have so much on my plate but with God by my side I feel like it all is at least within grasp. I am so blessed to have found a group on this site that not only can be there as a support which knows just what I am going through physically but also spiritually.

I hope you all have a wonderful evening!

God Bless

... I have loads of questions as to whether this is what the Lord would have us do. Didn't he tell us to take care of our bodies as a living sacrifice? Have I completely screwed up my relationship with God and that is why I can't be diligent enough to lose weight....

God called us to be temples for the Holy Spirit--not amphitheaters! I for one believe that the LapBand is like a crutch. Isn't that what some people want us to think Jesus and religion are? just a crutch?--but when you're a cripple, as we all are without Him--a crutch is exactly what we need.

My pastor told me that, in the same way i wouldn't refuse to go to a doctor for a cast for a broken bone or to get stitches for a serious cut, why would i refuse to go to a doctor for help with a broken eating system?

Some demons are only expelled through fasting and prayer, remember? USE the LapBand to expel the demon that truly interferes with your worship of God.

Peace be with you...