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

walking is good for the pain, and good for you too! will help boost your metabolism. in a day or two you will start feeling hungry again. and, soon (before you start getting fills), VERY hungry. be prepared. once you start getting fills, then you can concentrate on weight loss. until then, concentrate on your healing! will get better every day!

Hello, I'm kind of new to this forum. My surgery date is this Wednesday. Wanted to share with you that I've just started a Sunday School class on Beth Moore's "Get Out of That Pit". You should pick up her book. We're discussing how Satan loves to get you down into that pit and off the right track in every aspect of your life. This class came at a good time for me.

welcome dbowers. where are you from? what time is your surgery wednesday? Glad to have you here.

Hello My Sis. & Bros. in Christ

I'm a recent bandster 3/31/08. I'm thankful that I ran accross this thread. I just want to say Hello to you all, God bless each and every one of you and I will be praying for your success with you weight loss and ask that you do the same for me. :biggrin:

Edited April 28, 200818 yr by talkinjack

welcome talkinjack, have you gotten any fills yet?

Talkinjack...been wondering where you've been!! Care to share how it all went for you? Glad God's keeping you on your feet!!

I am NOW 6 days post op & I am still a little sore, but I am feeling 100 percent better. My port site is very tender. My other surgical sites are pretty well healed. One of my bandages fell off today. The port takes the longest to heal.

I have been having some hiccups (agonizing!). Hiccups aren't fun with the band. I haven't been experiencing a lot of nausea. Very little. My husband went back to work yesterday. Pretty rough night. I have two special needs kids. I had a very challenging night, needless to say. My mom is coming tomorrow to stay for a week. I am much looking forward to that.

EIGHT MORE DAYS UNTIL solid food. YEAH!!!!!!

all for now

coltorismom

i posted a reply, but the page would not load afterwards. if I posted this twice, please ignore! I get the hiccups quite frequently now, especially when I overeat. There is a gland called the vagus nerve that travels down the back of the throat into the stomach area. Also gives a tickling feeling in the nose or makes you sneeze. look it up online, it is quite interesting.

GLAD ALL IS WELL!

I have yet to start on solid food but am already having the hiccups.

glad to hear you are moving along on your healing coltorismom!!!!! It just gets better and better each day - hang in there!!!

Gen

Hello! I'm new to the boards and I'm so glad I found a Christian board. I am just in the process of getting approved by my Insurance. I have 3 more months of Dr supervised visits then hopefully I will get the go ahead. I hope y'all don't mind me joining with you.

welcome talkinjack, have you gotten any fills yet?

Actually, I go for my first fill on May 15th. I can't wait. I have been very cautious of my calories during this stage because I feel that I am able to eat more than I should and I am hungry more often so I spread out my calorie intake. It is to my understanding that my band came with a small amount of fill and for that I am thankful. I have a question for you, I noticed your fill dates, is that the norm? I'm just trying to figure out what to expect. I never asked my Dr. what size band I have.

Hello Brenda (NeverB4),

All I can say is God is Good!!! This whole experience thus far has been a blessing. The gas pain was probably the most unexpected and I'm so glad I am past that stage. I think the hardest part for me to get through was the food stages because not being able to eat solids for a month has made me appreciate food and making the right choices to eating more healthy. NO REGRETS....I was never to successful in loosing weight and I am so thankful for this procedure, it surely has been a God Send. How have things been going for you, how are you feeling?

Talkinjack,

Glad to hear how well you're doing. I know God will give me peace when it comes to only being able to eat 2oz's at each meal starting 2nd wk post-op.

I get banded next Weds (!!!!!!). I've been on a protein shake diet for 4wks now and have been able to remain satisfied with it. I only get hungry if I stay up too late. I'm enjoying being headache free from sweets!!

I'm so excited at what the Lord will enable me to do after Weds is over!

May the Lord continue to bless you and heal you, Coltorismom!! I was classroom nurse for a couple of yrs for the special needs children in our local school district. I even became a home nurse for one of them. I can imagine your challenges. Welcome and Godspeed!