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Hi everyone. I got banded on friday the 31st. I cant distinguish hunger pains, from gas. I only have about 2 ounces of jello a day and 2-3 ounces of clear broth a day. The rest is sips of water every 15 minutes when i am not having jello or broth. I dont know if i am getting enough food in. I wont be going on yogurt and pudding until tomorrow.
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On my wedding day May 8, 2010. I wasnt happy that I was weighing in at 292
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Healer….. I believe You're my Healer I believe You are all I need I believe You're my Portion I believe You're more than enough for me Jesus You're all I need I sang that chorus over and over as the song Healer played in my living room. All alone in my apartment I had a moment of breakthrough with God. I know something inside of me broke and was being healed. Something I didn’t even ever acknowledge as needing healing. We all have unspoken requests; many that we don’t even think need a touch from God. The writer of this song was suffering from an addiction no one knew about, which was later found. I do not know where he is at with his walk with God or his healing but I do know he wrote this song for his unspoken request. A request he was afraid to bring forth out in the open because his position in the church. No matter where we are in our walk with God there is always something inside of us that God is looking to heal and change in our lives. I know today is one of those days where I have learned something new about our God. That our God can move at anytime and any place. He knows our requests even if they are spoken or unspoken. I know the Lord has healed me from an addiction that I didn’t even know I had. The Lord has healed me from food and from the years I used it as a comfort and as an enemy. No request is too big or too small for him. You just have to surrender it all and really want the change. And believe that God can heal. O LORD my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me. Psalms 30:2 You (God) satisfy me more than the richest feast. Psalm 63:5
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I am so glad that I was able to encourage you with my words. I know that God has to be in the center of everything, even in the small decisions. Today I am trying to stay encouraged. I was suppose to be getting my lap band this morning but last night I received a call that since I was out of network I had to wait for a new approval date to be put somewhere in network. I thought the surgery was going to cost me nothing but now I will be having some out of pocket costs. I am struggaling to decide if I should have the surgery now since I cant afford to have a bill.
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Thanks for the comment on my blog. Can we be friends so we can support each other in our journeys.
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Thanks for the comment on my blog, I really appreciate the feedback. I thank God for this website where I can meet people who are going through the same thing I am going through, Can we be friends so we can support each other in our journeys.
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Thanks for the comment on my blog. Can we be friends so we can support each other in our journeys.
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Thanks for the comment on my blog. Can we be friends so we can support each other in our journeys.
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You are very welcome. I think we are all here to support one another the best way we can. I really will be praying for you. I too use to have those thoughts about myself. Please continue to write and let us know how you are doing. God bless you.
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I read your blog and commend you for your honesty. Many believe because since the outside is changed then everything will be better. If there are underlined issues once has never dealt with they will come out even after you have lost the weight. If we constant hear negative thoughts in our mind then it is what we believe about ourselves. What you think of yourself is not who you are. God wants to heal us from our old hurts. I will be keeping you in prayer. God bless you.
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Im so happy that you have decided to get the lap band. Please keep us all posted on your journey. We are all here to support one another. God bless.
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I found this great post on this sites forum. It has 200 protein recipes. We dont have to settle with store bought protein shakes. We can make our own. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f82/200-protein-shake-recipes-49774/
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Thats a good question. I wouldnt use those protein shakes with all those carbs and sugars. I know a great way to make a protein smoothie out of fruit and egg whites, its also a great antioxident. I would use frozen strawberries and blueberries with 2 teaspoons of egg whites. You can add more egg white depending how much protein you want. Then I would add 1 or 2 splendas for flavor along with some vanilla extract. To make the smoothie smooth you can add water or a bit of soy vanilla milk.
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Hello everyone. My name is Tabitha and I am 27 years of age. I will be banded on August 24th. I am feeling so many emotions as the days go by. I feel excitement, worry, tears, and joy. Today my emotions took a turn for the worse. My husband told me to call my insurance company to make sure everything is going to be paid for by my insurance. When I called the man said the most out of pocket cost I would have is 1,000. I told my husband and he said that he could not help me pay for that 1,000 since we are in a financial strain as it is. My husband works and I only have 2 weeks left of unemployment. Though its not much what I get I am grateful for it. Well as soon as my husband told me this I started to cry. I truly felt all alone in my own situation. I texted my good friend kde who has been banded for only a week. She advised me to call my patient care rep Angela, which I did. I was all tears. Angela put me in a conference call with the billing department. They said all I would pay is a deductible of 300 dollars. Without me mentioning it Angela said I could come in the office tomorrow and fill out some paper work to have the deductible paid by them since I am having financial hardship. I felt so blessed and relieved. I was literary not going to pursue the surgery if I had an out of pocket cost of 1,000. So tomorrow I fill out that paper work. I am really happy with my life right now. I think this surgery is just icing on the cake. I am a newly wed with a wonderful husband. In 2 years we plan to try to start a family. This surgery will surely make that possible. I guess I want to say no matter the emotions you just have to push them to the side and persevere. God is good and he will never let you down.
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Awww girl I look forward to resding your blogs as soon as they come. I know u are busy with school now but try to right as much as u can. It really helps me. Love u.
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On my wedding day May 8, 2010. I wasnt happy that I was weighing in at 292
acts936 commented on acts936's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
@shellydaisy I hide my weight very well. I guess cause I am 5ft 7. But my weight has gone all the way up to 314.2 since I got married 3 months ago. I get banded next week. -
Thanks for posting your journey being banded. It really eases me with my upcoming surgery. Love you girl. I am so happy for you.
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U look so beautiful on your special day. -
I like your style, its hot. Go girl. lol -
On my wedding day May 8, 2010. I wasnt happy that I was weighing in at 292
acts936 commented on acts936's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
@jtrujillo1 aww thank you so much that is so sweet of you to say. So are you. Thank you for the friend request. @Armywives I love you girl thank you for being one of my best friend. And oh yes and for blessing us on our wedding day with your beautiful talent. You are an Angel. -
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