Christian bandsters

[clempier 0]

Dear Phyllser,

I want to thank you for the support you give to the ones who are like me a bit afraid of what it's going to be after the surgery. I pray that God will give me the strengh to do the right thing like eating just 3 times a day because the worst time for me right now is in the evening. I know I eat my emotions and I pray God that he will deliver me from that and that I'm going to be free, no craving in the evening. I know I eat even if I'm not hungry and that's what scare me the most, I don't want to mess it up.

clempier, New-Brunswick Canada

[roseyyyd1 0]

Hi to all Bandster Bros & Sis...

Just have a new date for surgery, Dec. 10th, bout 7 weeks away. Seen that JoannMarie is also December! The change came when we found that our church is doing a benefit concert (Nov. 19th) for our Missions Team next year...with Margaret Becker and Russ Taff! So, prayed and it has all worked out, with a new date!

Hope to meet more sisters getting banded round this time, to walk with JoannMarie & Clempier thru this process and move forward like our forerunners, Phyllser, Brenda, Susan and more! Have a healthy day of blessed choices! He is our refuge! :wink_smile:

[Numbrgirl 0]

I agree with Phyl - it is amazing that you can still enjoy some really great food with the band - I have successfully stayed away from bread, Cookies, pastries, sodas, etc. I now eat lots of fish which is really healthy for me. I am working on getting to the 60lb mark by Halloween - which will be my 6 month anniversary - I can't believe it has gone by so quickly! God is good. I would love to reach the 100 lb mark by/before my anniversary date.

[roseyyyd1 0]

Hi Numbrgrl,

What a good point! I am hoping that will also help me, looking forward to new tastes with the new changes! Just not sure I will like spicy much more than now, i.e. if can't drink with it! lol

Congrats on your success...another Sister forerunner with testimony!

Would enjoy your full story anytime to glean/learn from. Have a blessed eve!:wink_smile:

[clempier 0]

Hi to all of you,

Everytime I go on line, first thing I do is to check if I got anything from Christian bandsters. It's a real blessing for me and I always look forward to get anything from you. I go to a small church in a small city in N.-B., Canada. I watch on TV things from US and I see big churches and a lot of Christian people praying our Lord and Saviour. I also know that you're going to go for election pretty soon. I pray that you all pray for God wisdom on which one you're going to put you X. I'm conviced that this election is completely different from the other ones. God is coming soon!!

No matter where you live or where you come from, we're all the same when it comes to surgery like the lapband is.

Right now, I'm waiting for my date. Dr. Savoie told me that as soon as he could get an op. room available, I would be in. I was wondering if someone whould share with me what was you reactions before you got your lapband? Right now, I'm trying to cut down on food because I know I often eat even if I'm not hungry (mostly in the evening). I pray God to deliver me from that before the surgery because I don't want to fail this time. God has to change things between my 2 ears. Please tell me if you're successful in this matter!!!

clempier:sad:

[morph521 0]

Hello, i was just banded on the 22 of oct. All is going pretty well and i attribute most of that to the Lord and all my friends prayers. I tried to get into habits before surgery of chewing more thoroughly and slowing down. This helped a lot. I am of course just on liquids right now but am not having any hunger yet. Probably the swelling from surgery. I live in Dallas Texas area. My dr is DR Benavides. They have great aftercare! I will get my first fill on Nov 18th. Hang in there and your turn will come. Remember, I can do all things through Christ.

[phyllser 3]

I also know that you're going to go for election pretty soon. I pray that you all pray for God wisdom on which one you're going to put you X. I'm conviced that this election is completely different from the other ones. God is coming soon!!

No matter where you live or where you come from, we're all the same when it comes to surgery like the lapband is.

Right now, I'm waiting for my date. Dr. Savoie told me that as soon as he could get an op. room available, I would be in. I was wondering if someone whould share with me what was you reactions before you got your lapband? Right now, I'm trying to cut down on food because I know I often eat even if I'm not hungry (mostly in the evening). I pray God to deliver me from that before the surgery because I don't want to fail this time. God has to change things between my 2 ears. Please tell me if you're successful in this matter!!!

clempier:sad:

Election: you are right on! Too many people do not realize the significance, especially spiritual, of this election!

Pre-op work... yes, get your body ready for change in eating habits, and your head ready, too! Head hunger is a big battle! We are OVERCOMERS!

Hello, i was just banded on the 22 of oct. All is going pretty well and i attribute most of that to the Lord and all my friends prayers. I tried to get into habits before surgery of chewing more thoroughly and slowing down. This helped a lot. I am of course just on liquids right now but am not having any hunger yet. Probably the swelling from surgery. I live in Dallas Texas area. My dr is DR Benavides. They have great aftercare! I will get my first fill on Nov 18th. Hang in there and your turn will come. Remember, I can do all things through Christ.

WELCOME to BANDLAND!!

[clempier 0]

Hi morph521,

I'm so glad to hear from you and how you feel so soon after surgery. Thanks to our Lord, he takes care of his children. I didn't know how long it would take before the first fill. I really pray God to help me to do the right things. Like trying to eat less and my worst time is after supper until I go to bed. Are you struggling with that? Hope to hear from you soon.

clempier, NB Canada

[clempier 0]

Dear Phyl,

I really can feel you're a women of wisdom. How did you get over that battle in you head? Because I've been struggling with that for years. I pray our Lord to set me free from those thoughts.

clempier, NB Canada

[Great2BThin 5]

You are so right about this election being so important. I just need to remember God is in control. I was reading a lot of the political threads here and got tired of all the negative bantering, I get enough of the negative ads on TV. I already voted by mail.

The head stuff was/is the hardest part of bandster living. Each time I have gotten in trouble getting something stuck, etc. has been when my mind convinced me to have that one more bite. Also I stuffed a lot of feelings down with food. Don't do that anymore so am feeling so many more emotions. At first it was scary but it does get easier. The lows are lower, but the highs are higher! Remember chew chew chew and tiny bites! The told me pencil eraser size bites and try to practice chewing 30 times to get an idea of how much you should chew.

[momma klunker 0]

i am brand new to this site. Pre lap band. Getting psyc. eval and full physical next week. Waiting for my doc to write the letter. I am now having to loose my ten percent and really doubting myself. I am very nervous about insurance approval. Please pray for me.

Bridget

[clempier 0]

Hi Momma Klunker,

I know the feelings, I'm waiting right now for the date of surgery. I'll sure pray for you because I know how much it can mean to you to have that surgery. For me, it's like a dream come true but still waiting for the final result. God bless you.

clempier N.B., Canada

[clempier 0]

Hi Long2bThin,

Thank you for your respond. You seems to know pretty well the battle of the mind. How do you manage that battle of the mind? What do you say to yourself or what do you do? How do you cope with all those emotions that you use to calm with food? Right now, that's my biggest fear not the surgery itself. I have no problem with the chewing because even now they told me I eat slow and it take me long to have my lunch at school. (I'm a teacher).

Hope to hear from you soon.

clempier N.B., Canada

[Great2BThin 5]

Hi Long2bThin,

Thank you for your respond. You seems to know pretty well the battle of the mind. How do you manage that battle of the mind? What do you say to yourself or what do you do? How do you cope with all those emotions that you use to calm with food? Right now, that's my biggest fear not the surgery itself. I have no problem with the chewing because even now they told me I eat slow and it take me long to have my lunch at school. (I'm a teacher).

Hope to hear from you soon.

clempier N.B., Canada

Well I don't really have a cut and dry answer to that one. I allow myself to feel the emotions that I used to stuff down with food. It was hard at first. I distract myself or I remember what it feels like to get somethng stuck and how much that can hurt. I guess just knowing I can't, I don't. Not sure if that's much help and I am by no means perfect at this. But I just got done with a week long visit with my parents and went through all sorts of emotions. I had a real down day or so. I prayed a lot, and tried to keep busy. Plus I remind myself how far I've come and how I don't want to go back.

[clempier 0]

Hi Long2bThin,

Thank you so much and God bless you with all kinds of blessings and surprises that only Him can give. Today is Sunday and I usually go to church but for some reasons, I knew I had to stay home. My husband is gone to church and my daughter is at her friend's place. God gave me a time of rest because I was pretty tired. Being a teacher takes a lot of my time. It's not a job from 8 to 5, I see myself working a lot of time until 10:00 or 10:30 at nights. Staying home gave me also a time alone with God and I crave for those moments with Him. I know in my heart that he's the only one who can change my thinking and He'll be there to get me through all difficulties. He also gives people like you who went through the surgery and can help others by listening and answer questions we might have. Thank you so much.

clempier N.B. Canada