Christian bandsters

[Great2BThin 5]

Sharmom and any others fighting depression/feelings of sadness....

I hit rock-bottom a couple of wks ago. At 1st it began with my mind not being with my wieght loss. Then it really hit me when my mind caught up making me see those close to me are still FAT!! Gosh, I by all means don't mean that hatefully, but that's what depressed me. Not only did I feel ashame because I was finally realizing I'm in the "thin girl" catagory, but I felt all lost. First, my comfort of food. It was no longer my one and only security...like I killed my BF, then second, some of my close friends actually comment..."because you're not fat anymore...." I was really feeling all alone. I was unable to enjoy my progress. Then I OPENLY shared my feelings with my support grp. I got some really good feed-back and encouragemnt. I was assured it would pass. And it did..realy quick. Now I can say I'm proud of my progress, so much that I came clean and told everyone at church this past Sunday that I had the Lapband. I'm tired of people asking/questioning on my wt loss doings...proud enough to say I had it done, it wasn't easy, and I've worked hard to THIN!!! I still love my plump friends/family. I want to be an encourager to them, not depressed and discouraging. If they don't take the new me for who I am, then what did they think of me to begin with?

Barb,

Thanks for your posts today, very timely for me. We lead a small group in our home on Wed. nights. These are the first folks I should've told about my band so they could pray for and support me but instead they are about the only ones I haven't told. I was thinking of 'coming clean' tonight. Well depends on if the opportunity arises. unfortunately there are a couple of very, how shall I say 'strong vocal aka opininated' women in the group 2 of which are former WW leaders. Most folks I've known through WW are very anti surgery so I have felt afraid to tell them. But have come to the same line of thinking you mention in your post lately and am no longer going to feel like I have to keep it quiet. I'm not going to broadcast it from the roof or anything but if anyone asks I will be truthful instead of dodging the question. It makes me feel like I did something wrong when it's the best thing I've ever done. I truly felt God led me in this direction as the doors just kept opening wider and He has blessed me with such tremendous success since.

[JoannMarie 0]

You are all such an inspiration to me.

My emotions are all over the place these days. Anticipation, nervousness, excitement, a little fear -- I can't believe it is finally coming into view. 22 days. Thank you all for sharing your feelings about all this. In spite of all these emotions, I do not feel like I am alone in this, and that means so much to me. It's amazing - not only does He open the doors, He provides the friends and support in the most unlikely of places...

God bless all of you.

[clempier 0]

Dear NeverB4,

Thank you so much for sending me this verse. I seem to forget that I'm not alone in this. I know God is giving me time to work things in my mind before the surgery. He's the one who knows when I'll be really ready for it.

Thank you so much to reminding me.

clempier, New-Brunswick Canada

[dal 0]

So good to read all the GOOD NEWS! This is my first visit to this thread. I have spent my life growing in the things of God - but my weight was always the roller coaster. I believe God opened the doors this year to do it. Last year I got nowhere, so I went where I believed he was leading. I have lost but the last two weeks I have been eating more than I should - but I am hungry! The dr. said my last fill would not do the trick so I go next week for more. I am hoping the restriction will be better. I am not eating the way I used to by any means and I do feel better but I want more - as usual impatient me. So I will lean unto the Lord and walk this journey trying to remember every step is a healthier step than what I have been doing. I know God will bless us as we learn from him and our bodies in the process. God bless y'all!

[Numbrgirl 0]

Man- what happened to this board? I haven't logged on in about 20 days and suddenly it has a whole new look. I can't seem to find all the threads I was linked too.....cosmetically it looks better but proving to be a bit challenging with all the bells and whistles!! Just wanted to check in to say that GOD IS GOOD!!

[phyllser 3]

Man- what happened to this board? I haven't logged on in about 20 days and suddenly it has a whole new look. I can't seem to find all the threads I was linked too.....cosmetically it looks better but proving to be a bit challenging with all the bells and whistles!! Just wanted to check in to say that GOD IS GOOD!!

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[tutornmom 1]

All the time!

[jsdwellsnme 0]

Hello All I was hoping I would find a thread for Christians in here somewhere Praise God! I was just referred last week for WLS I choose the Lap band but I belong to kaiser and they have you go to an orientation to discuss all your options so Im going to ultimatly give it to the Lord, I was approached by my doctor to have this surgery because of my weight and all of my health complications, when I agreed to let him put a referral in I thought to myself this is going to be a long process I have plenty of time but that same day the referral had already been recieved and I was being called in to have blood work done and now Im set up for orientation on January 19th . I have had referals for other things take weeks so the fact that the referral came through so effortlessly Im going to completly credit the Lord with! It wasnt even on my mind to have this done and now that the door seems to be wide open Im stepping through it. I have a peace about it that I didnt think I would have so all I have to do is remember to trust and lean on the Lord through this whole experience. I too am a little timid about telling people for fear that they will try to discourage me, but prayers are way more important, and I know that the people that may try to discourage me would not being doing it malisiously it would be out of concern and love that they may have doubts but ultimatly we are to trust in the Lord. I can't wait to get to know some fellow christians here that have already had the surgery to learn from them and the fellow christians that have not Im looking forward to walking the journey with you.

Edited November 26, 2008 by jsdwellsnme
edited for spelling errors

[dal 0]

Go where the doors are opened! That is what happened to me this year. So far so good. I have hope that I will finally conquer a life long battle and be a better representative of the Lord Jesus Christ! Happy Thanksgiving to all - may we count all our blessings that God has so wonderfully supplied.

[Brydie 0]

Hi Jsdwellsinme,

Welcome to the land of lapbanders. You have made the right decision and you will receive a better body, more energy and a great state of mind from your weight loss. In brief we can be better disciples for the Lord in healthier bodies. I think that we will be more acceptable to others even though they may seem nice now, some people can't help their attitude to large people. More energy means more doors will be opened and more ministries be shown to you, so you will need that extra energy but isn't that exciting. I also like the idea of the band over other surgery because it does not take all choice away from us but requires effort from us too. We have to make it work for us and the Kingdom. So all the best and God's Blessing on your wonderful step.

Brydie from Down Under

[Lady Lap Band 71]

Hey Everyone!

My name is Breanne and I am a Christian as well. I have just begun my lap band journey and am perhaps looking at a Spring Surgery!

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[phyllser 3]

Hey Everyone!

My name is Breanne and I am a Christian as well. I have just begun my lap band journey and am perhaps looking at a Spring Surgery!:tongue2:

WELCOME!!

You are so young!! I have grandchildren almost as old as you!!

[sharmom 7]

Thank you for you post. I am doing much better. I am now dealing with many other oportunities to keep depression away but dealing with the previous sadness I an armed. Keep praying for me and my family. We have lost our vehicle and my husband hit a deer with the rental car and my teenager is in jail for threatening to kill me. She has had troubles most of ther life.

We also lost most of the christmas gifts that were in the car but I realize what didint kill me makes me stronger. thank you for your prayers keep praying.

[Lady Lap Band 71]

WELCOME!!

You are so young!! I have grandchildren almost as old as you!!

:tongue2: Thank you so much for the warm welcome!!!

[interpretasl 0]

I'm very excited to share that it has been a little over a year since I was banded(November 27, 2007). I thought I would take this opportunity to share with everyone my experiences.

My highest weight was approx. 460 lbs. As of right now, I fluctuate between 315 and 320. I'm okay with that, but still working on getting it off. To include in the story, my wife was banded about a year ago also and there have been some big differences. Another story for another time.

My doctor required a 10 percent weight loss before surgery. Done! At the time of surgery, I weighed 400 lbs. To lose the 40 pounds, I changed my diet to a primarily liquid diet and walked during my lunch at work. When I got home from work, I would have something like meatball Soup (mostly liquid and a little protein). I also started the Protein shakes (big mistake). Just FYI, the mistake was not because it delayed be loss, but I cannot bare the taste of Protein powder any more.

After my surgery, I did the same thing, worked out by doing a lot of walking. As of today, that is still my exercise of choice.

I have made every doctor's appointment except for one (due to job and insurance change). I received my first fill about six weeks after surgery. I was told it didn't hurt, but the initial poke did. Now, not so bad.

I worked on food choices as far as what and how much. Believe it or not, how much wasn't as big of a problem. I would eat toast, crackers, tortillas, and rice. Now, I cannot. I still lost the weight. The difference is that breads get stuck and I have to wait it out.

It has just been recently that I got my "good" fill. I cannot gulp liquids. It is very noticeable in the morning that the evenings. I sip coffee throughout the day and have a great meal at night. I'm rarely hungry during the day. At night, I eat about 3 ounces of Protein and about 1 -2 ounces of veggies and / or carb. I choose not to drink sodas. I cannot eat cake or any other white flour products without it getting stuck.

Overall, I am very happy with the progress. I look forward to getting under 300 pounds. When I can afford it, we'll be joining a gym to knock out the reaming pounds.