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

BTW, I had lost 6 #'s over the Christmas holidays. I was so happy.

AWESOME! Congratulations. That is a huge accomplishment...we know the holidays are ROUGH! food and Snacks galore...

Yes, Thanksgiving was hard for me cause grandkids and DD came home, but for Christmas it was just me and DH. I ruined the ham (not on purpose) cooked it too dry and I didn't cook a whole lot more, so thus, we didn't have a lot of goodies to eat. For NYE's we had brisket, peas and green beans and black-eyed peas are not my favorite and I can take or leave green beans so I feasted on meat. LOL

Glad to hear you are feeling better 2bemeagain!! I have been praying for you :rolleyes2:

God is good and He won't leave you now :tt1:

{{hugs}} and prayers,

wombat

Hey2bmeagain. Are you feeling better? I just now got read the post you made.

Hey2bmeagain. Are you feeling better? I just now got read the post you made.

I'm much better Candy, Thanks!!!!

Wombat, thanks also for your prayers. I am so thankful for this thread.

Hello, I'm a nurse also.I'm so glad to find a Christian group. I too am a Christian and have prayed about this for over a year. I don't have a date for surgery yet but I'm hoping for March!!

jaunderwood

Hello, I'm a nurse also.I'm so glad to find a Christian group. I too am a Christian and have prayed about this for over a year. I don't have a date for surgery yet but I'm hoping for March!!

jaunderwood

Welcome Jaunderwood,

God can and will give us the desires of our heart. Keep praying and I will be in agreement( praying also) with you.

Thanks 2bemeagain!!

I feel such encouragement from this site.It is just what I needed. I am of the belief that everything happens for a reason. I hope to hear from my insurance this week. I would appreciate your prayers.

jaunderwood

Welcome Welcome Jaunderwood!!!!!!!

Where two or three are gathered in His name, there He is in the midst of them.

Prayers and {{hugs}} for you :rolleyes2:

Wombat

Hello Wombat,

I agree with you!! I didn't know the waiting would be so hard!! I do believe this is God's will for my life but patience is not one of my virtues!!

Jaunderwood

Whatever you do, don't pray for patience unless you're ready for God to give you trials that help you grow in that area of your life.

Every time I do that, it seems like 4,000 fresh new obstacles are thrown in my path. For example, there are a grand total of 5 stoplights in my hometown, and I have to go through 4 of them to get to the highway for my morning commute. If I'm running a little bit late, and I ask for patience, because some days I struggle with road rage, there will be 30 cars driving 2 mph between me and where I'm going, and I'll manage to hit EVERY light when it's just turning red. And sometimes for good measure, there will be a pedestrian walking at a snail's pace that I have to slow down or even stop for....Well, you get the idea.

Be careful what you pray for!

Hi everyone. I haven't visited for a couple of days. This week has been particularly hard. I have had some awful obstacles not related to the band thrown in my path. Satan has been attacking full force but by the grace of God I will walk strong. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I am leaning on Phillipians right now. I see the surgeon tomorrow to see what he says about the lap band and if he will prepare my packet for the insurance and what he will require of me. My blood pressure has been ridiculous this past two days and I have never had high blood pressure but I am forging on. Please pray for me tomorrow as I meet with the dr. Thank you for being my sisters in Christ. Thank you for this website and sharing with me. In love, Cindy

God Bless you Cindy!!! You are in my prayers {{hugs}}

wombat

Hi everyone. I haven't visited for a couple of days. This week has been particularly hard. I have had some awful obstacles not related to the band thrown in my path. Satan has been attacking full force but by the grace of God I will walk strong. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I am leaning on Phillipians right now. I see the surgeon tomorrow to see what he says about the lap band and if he will prepare my packet for the insurance and what he will require of me. My blood pressure has been ridiculous this past two days and I have never had high blood pressure but I am forging on. Please pray for me tomorrow as I meet with the dr. Thank you for being my sisters in Christ. Thank you for this website and sharing with me. In love, Cindy

Cindy,

I will began to pray now. God can will bring you through EVERY trial. You have already spoke the words over yourself and you will make it. BP is probably from the other stress that's going on. satan never brings anything new, his stuff is the same old crap, so I say to him and his imps, "Cindy IS covered under the bless of Jesus that died on the cross and rose again for HER, took the keys of hell and death. Take your hands off of her cause she is a child of the mighty and most high God. God's word says, The Lord IS Cindy's shephard and Cindy shall NOT want.... Finish reading Ps. 23rd and make it personal.

Give us your praise report tomorrow.

Candy, just a note to let you know that I am praying for you and know that God is in control of you life right now. I'm proud of you for making the changes in your own life right now. it's so hard as a wife and mom to put ourselves first. But that's what we did by getting banded. (by the way, we were banded a day apart - I was 12/3/07). Please know that with the stresses going on in your life would have probably made the old you go straight for the food but because of the band you are losing weight instead of gaining. focus on the good in your life and be proud of your accomplishments!!! and remember - You can do all things through Christ who Strenghtens you!

In Christ,

Eileen