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Doubts and Fears

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ifyourstomachoffendsyou

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Saturday, June 13, 2009

 

Doubts and Fears :crying:

 

 

I was up a good part of last night questioning myself, afraid of going through surgery, afraid of all the food restrictions following surgery and the thought of a restricted diet the rest of my life. I'm afraid of some unidentified heart problem causing blood pressure or heart rate problems during surgery. There were a few questionable things but nothing severe in all the tests I had. Those things will hopefully disappear along with the weight. I've been through many surgeries and never had a problem, but I've never weighed this much before either.

 

My Bible was open to Matthew 6: 25-28, and I read it several times trying to find either reassurance or a definite "No.!" from God. So I'm not supposed to worry about what I will eat or drink or my body and what I will wear. At first I thought, "So if I'm totally trusting God I wouldn't have this food problem or need this surgery?" Which is my old guilt-ridden way of thinking. Then I thought, "I'm not supposed to worry about the food after the surgery, or my body during the surgery. God's going to take care of me." I believe he will honor my decision to do something to jumpstart my body and brain's recovery from food addiction.

 

This morning I sat down with my husband and together we went over the diet in its various stages that I'll have to follow. It's manageable with his help. He asked what he could do if he saw me making a bad choice. I asked him to just come up to me and give me a hug. I think most of the time, that's all I'll need

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I am having the same doubts and questions. Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone. How are things going? My surgery is July 15.

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Hi, doubts and fears, its good to have your companion by your side and there for support. my husband helps me alot and lets me and asked me is that on your list of food. I was banded 5/19/09. Don't be scared its easy if i can do it anybody can do it and yes the lord will be with you all the way thru it. when is your surgery date. Don't be afraid you have the one and only over you and watching out for you and make sure it all goes good. the one and only the lord all mighty.

God bless you and your family. Its nice to see christians on here and letting people know they can talk to . I will be praying for you. god bless you .

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