Christian bandsters

[ragdollx19 1]

Dozy, I am so sorry to hear of everything you have gone through. I admire you staying strong with your faith in God during such an emotional and physical trauma. A lot of people only place God in situations that affect them when its a good one or when they want him to change something. I hope you get back to 100% soon and can come to a decision on your future health. You can do it!

[mini 0]

Babygotback,

Your description of witnessing was wonderful and your sincerity shines through! No wonder God chose you to be one of his saints!

Blessings, Weazer

[wombat712 2]

Prayers for everyone!! We're coming up on the holidays and the traditional eating fest that goes with it.

I just got a fill so I know I won't be eating too many deserts (thank God!).

Geneva <><

[mini 0]

Geneva,

Your right, we won't miss the food. Just a couple of bites of everything soft and we will be satisfied! This coming year is going to be so good for us!

Blessings, Weazer

[georgia girl 35]

I need prayer for recovery.

After a picture perfect banding, 3 weeks ago, last week, I had sudden intense pain in the abdomen area under my left breast after I drank 4 oz of Carnation Instant Breakfast. That was 10/24 at 10 pm. Sticking to the schedule, I had a yogurt at 11 pm, and a Protein drink at midnight. The pain was more intense. I took 3 TUMS, and went to bed. I had a fever, 99.7. I had two Tylenol and a Popsicle. I thought I was coming down with what my husband was getting over. But the abdominal pain was odd. I figured I'd call the doc at 9 am.

I never made it to morning to call the doc, the pain was too great. 7 hours later, I ended up in the emergency room at 5 am last Thursday morn (10/25), followed by emergency surgery to save my life.

Seems the band was eroding my esophagus and the liquids I had after that Carnation Instant Breakfast that started the pain went into my body instead of into my stomach. The doc had never seen anything like it happen to a bander and though there's always risk of complications to any procedure, never expected a complication like this.

I had to have the band removed. My survival prognosis going in to surgery wasn't good. They gave me 20%. Lucky for me, I don't have too many body complications like diabetes or high blood pressure. I'm strong and I made it, and a much more faster recovery than the doc or my family could even hope for. I was put on may prayer chains and my husband spoke the Word to me while I was in ICU. I quickly went from critical/stable to stable in 3 days.

But instead of a lapriscopic surgery, I had my belly cut, so now I have tons of stitches, staples and pain. The first 5 days of the ordeal was torture and madness and intense pain. I'm out of the hospital as of this afternoon (11/2) because bed rest at home is the better healer. My back was very happy to see my nice soft bed, because after 8 days, the hospital bed just wreaks havoc on your spine. I just had my first good sleep of 3 hours straight. I'm up to eat and will be zonking again soon under the influence of a Percoset.

So, I'm no longer a member of the band, but I have to be on the diet for the next month while my insides heal. AND maybe, while on that liquid diet, I can at least achieve my weight loss of 50 pounds anyway and be at 299 and going down, perhaps the hard way. I'm down 20!

Future banding is out of the question. The doctor doesn't recommend it and wouldn't risk it. RNY is still possible, but not until spring 2008. I have 2 months to decide if I choose RNY to get an April surgery date..., and guess what, begin the nutritional process all over again.

I'm happy and thankful to be alive. It's been a mixture of tears of joy at being alive, and sadness at nixing the great weight loss goal I had in 18 months.

There is no one to blame. I keep saying Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose." God will make this "a good" for me; I've assured my doc that I don't blame him, and that God will make this "a good" for him as well.

ALL THE BEST to EVERYONE!

Remember, what happened to me is not the norm.

Go for life every time! Live it healthier and thinner!

Good bye All

I'm so sorry the lap band did not work out for you. Thank God you're alive and doing better now. You are in my prayers.

[BabyGotBack 0]

Babygotback,

Your description of witnessing was wonderful and your sincerity shines through! No wonder God chose you to be one of his saints!

Blessings, Weazer

Thanks!! Praise God!! He is making me more like Him and less of myself everyday! That is such a good thing!!

God bless you!!!

[wombat712 2]

That is the ultimate goal - to look more like Him than ourselves! It's a lifelong jouney - I only wish I had started it sooner. I was young and didn't "actively" try to grow until I was 30. Such a waste. But, it did finally bring my husband to the Lord as well as both of my children shortly after him.

Hugs & Prayers to all!

Geneva <><

[lookelou 0]

I'm glad you started the tread too Al.

[wombat712 2]

Me Too!!!!

Good morning all!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

[mini 0]

Babygotback - God bless you too!

Geneva - I didn't get saved till I was 43! I wish it happend sooner too but he wanted us to go through what we did so that we could learn and be able to identify with others that are just like we were. Boy, have I got allot to teach! How wonderful that you brought your hubby and kids to faith. That must be the highlight of your life! I think both of my girls are saved but, sometimes you can't tell the difference between having a intellectual knowledge of God and being a true believer of God. God was known to me all my life, I loved him and believed in Him with all my heart, but, I didn't trust Him enough to give him my sins and follow Him. Now, I trust Him with all my heart. I am redeemed! He washed me clean. I new it the minute it happened. It can't be denied if your lucky enough to feel the Holy Spirit wash over your heart!

Blessings,

Weazer

[wombat712 2]

Weazer that is beautiful!! I know what you mean about not always being able to tell. My son was saved when he was 9, and then when he was 12 he confessed to the pastor that he only did so because everyone else was. He became truly saved and baptized; he cried, I cried Still I sometimes wonder based on actions but we can't judge.

Hugs & Prayers,

Geneva

[ALOCO53 0]

I believe that God led me to do this. I never considered wls, I found a Dr. about an hour away and went to all his doctors and did all those tests but I really wanted to do this closer to home. I really didn't want to put anyone out of their way to take me to and from the hospital. I don't know why but the surgeon's office never returned my calls, I was beside myself, but put my trust in the Lord. I now have a Dr. locally who will band me on December 10th. I feel peace about this now. I feel that God gave me the desire of my heart and I am sure everything is going to be okay.

[hollyberries 2]

My name is Cindy and I was banded on November 6th. During recovery I started to actively post and read www.lapbandtalk.com. It is funny how I did not find this thread until today.

Ever since I started to research WLS; I have been at peace about it. A strange queit peace. I stumbled upon Lapband during my research and just found it to be a safer choice to me. When I approached my husband about it; he was very supportive to my decision. He actually said that he was not comfortable with GB but felt that if I wanted to do the Lapband, he was behind me. He has seen how I have struggled with my weight for a long time.

I really didn't tell anyone of my decision except family; who were also supportive. A little nervous about it but once I explained it and had my Mom come to my appts with me they were on board with my decision.

I must say that the peace I felt from God went right with me into surgery. I was never once nervous and did not even need to have the happy juice to calm me prior to surgery. Recovery was a little slower as I had never had surgery before so I did not know that I would feel as tired as I was. However, Thursday was my turning point and I felt like a million bucks. Each day gets better and better but I know when I have over done it because my body tells me.

As for the diet, the Lord has been helping me with this as well. It has not been as bad as I thought it was going to be. The pre-op was fine and I actually lost 24lbs during the two weeks. I was astonished that I was not hungry and believe me I thank him for that. The two week post op diet has been fine a bit cumbersome with the Protein shakes and I am kinda sick of it but I will prevail. I just harken to the scripture; "He who has begun a good work in me" not sure where it is in the

Bible but it has been a great comfort to me. As you can see from my ticker, I have lost 35lbs. all together so far. I know it won't be all roses and butterflys but I am looking forward to my new found body. I thank the Lord for giving the people who created the Band the knowledge and science to follow through and help us with the struggle of obesity.

Thanks for listening and I look forward to getting to know everyone.

God Bless,

Cindy

[mini 0]

Geneva, I have a 13 yr old that I worry about. I know she's a beliver in God and beleives that Jesus died for our sins...but l'm not sure that she is saved yet. All we can do is keep praying for them...really really really hard!

Aloco53 (LOL) Welcome, soon you'll be a bandit too! This is one of the very best things I have ever done for myself. I believe that this surgery was a blessing from God for me. I am off my blood pressure meds...my skin looks ten years younger...I don't get winded easily. It's been a great experience. I know it will be for you too!

Hollyberries (Cindy) Welcome, so glad you found us. I'm with ya on the peace thing. When ever I have a big decission to make...I hash it out with God and until I get that peaceful feeling I don't act upon it. That doesn't mean we won't continue to worry a bit...change can be a bit scary...but we can put our trust in the Lord. I have a feeling your going to be an inspiration to us all.

Blessings my new friends!

Weazer

[wombat712 2]

Welcome Hollyberries!!

Hugs and prayers to all for this week. Thanksgiving is going to be one of the first big challenges for our food. I pray that we all "listen" to our bands and we don't get stuck, slime, or PB!

Today, I am thankful for my God, my Family, my Church, my Band and for LBT!!

Geneva <><