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

Praying for you Gen!!

Hi Everybody,

I am considering the lap band, I am still in the praying stage. I'm glad to find a Christian link. I'm not even sure if it's available in Albuquerque yet, traveling won't work out right now. I wanted to find out how it went to for others so this site will work out well. I'll be in the backgound following everybody's progress until I feel I know what I am supposed to do.

In Christ's Love

LA

Hey Wombat,

I've been attending my church for 17 years. Our Pastor died last feb., and they appointed his wife as our Pastor now. He was a really Godly man, and gave very good practical advice.

One of the best tidbits of advice I heard him give was, when you are feeling down, go to a children's hospital, or find someone worse off than you, and start calling or ministering to them.

It will take your mind off your own problems, and show you how you can help others.

Even if you feel down and depressed, we still are blessed with many blessings. He also advised writing down your blessings.

And, Anne31, LET US KNOW HOW THINGS GO!

I will be praying for BOTH of you.

And, to Savedbygrace, YOUR SURGERY DATE IS SO CLOSE! Will be praying for you too!

Hey Desrt Dwellr, Glad to have you join us! There is another lapband forum at obesityhelp.com - forums - lapband. You might find some answers there as well!

Thank you, I will have to check out that website.

LA

For Gen....

"Dear Lord, I ask that you lift gen up right now. Wrap your loving arms tight around her. Secure her under your wings of safety. Give her joy today and strength to carry on. Bless her for her faithfulness to you. Allow her to feel your gentleness and happiness today. In Your name I ask, Amen."

Gen, my monthly gave me those same feelings this past weekend!!

If you like to read (and have the time-ha!) I would suggest running to closest Christian bookstore, or wal-mart, and check out the latest books. I'm reading Heaven without Her and it's really lifting my spirits up. Also, just laying all your cares and concerns in prayers and then giving God time to speak to your heart, really listening for Him....is the best cure-all!! I will continue to pray for you!

Wendy,

Have a restful and fun day today!!

Will remember you in prayer thru tomorrow and the days after!!!

You guys are wonderful :tt2:

Thank you for all your prayers - my spirits are lifting! I know God is in control and He always wants the best for us.

Candy - you are so right. This next week and half is volunteer week at my company. They give us a bunch of choices and allow us 32 hours of free time to go and volunteer. I'm going to a food pantry one day, going to cook and serve at a Ronald McDonald house, and do an afternoon at the SPCA. Serving others always helps put things into perspective!

Coltorismom - I've been praying for you today for your surgery! Please let us know how you are doing when you can. God be with you.

Just a few more hours!! I have to be at the hospital at 5:15 and we live 2.5 hrs away so I'm about to get some sleep. I want to thank all of you for the prayers and thank you in advance for the prayers that are to come. I'm a little nervous, which I guess is normal .. I'm ready for the surgery part to be over and continue the journey to a new life... one I can live out more for our Savior!!

Hey Coltorismom and Savedbygrace, HOPE ALL IS WELL - Love to hear how things are going!

I'm doing ok. Still struggling with moving around due to pain in the incisions but I think I'm done with the gas pain. No problems swallowing. I am hurting in both calves in my legs so I just got back from having an ultrasound done to be sure there are no blood clots. I haven't heard the results yet but feel that it's from the compression devices.

I'm on Clear liquids but not hungry at all. Im having to make myself drink the 48 oz of liquid I need.

If I could get rid of this incision pain.. I'd be wonderful!!

Hello to All,

I haven't posted in ages!! Pray all is well with everyone. Just wanted to share... Dr. Don Colbert (you may have seen him on Joyce Meyer etc.) came to my church in Detroit last week. He ministered on health and food addictions. The main thing that stuck in my heart was John 14:16 & 26. He talked about the Holy Spirit being our COMFORTER!! Why do we/I always use food as comfort instead of the HOLY GHOST???!!! He is our COMFORTER and is not fatteneing or unhealthy:smile:! I am going to purpose to do this in my life and I hope this little tidbit encourages, uplifts, and edifies you as well!!!

Peace & Blessings!

PS. Still haven't been banded... in insurance waiting period (limbo). Went to the Dr. last week and had lost 5 lbs! The nurse to me to "STOP IT!" Thats the first time in my life someone told me to stop losing weight! Isn't that hilarious?!!?:thumbup:

yes it is funny to have them tell you stop losing! But, i would think if they have a documented weight already it would be okay to start losing. when i was going through all the waiting stage, i went on some eating binges, so i gained, THEN lost when i went on the liquid diet pre-surgery.

Savedbygrace -- no more gas pains? mine lasted almost three weeks! Glad to hear you are doing so well! The having to make yourself drink after surgery is normal. i remember being so NOT hungry the first few days after surgery! Glad to hear from you.

Savedbygrace -- no more gas pains? mine lasted almost three weeks! Glad to hear you are doing so well! The having to make yourself drink after surgery is normal. i remember being so NOT hungry the first few days after surgery! Glad to hear from you.

well i thought the gas was gone lol. I've dealt with it more today. Mostly in my chest. I've went out walking twice and of course walking around the house every hour or so. Laying down is uncomfortable!! The good thing is that the incision pain is better! I took the bandages off today and they are already itching some but thats a good sign!! Looking forward to the future!!!