- Username: Shante81
- Location: Rancho Cordova, CA, USA
- Member Since: 3/30/2009
- BMI: 28.5
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: RNY (04/21/10)
- Surgeon: Michael W. Blaney
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Surgeon TestimonialMichael W. Blaney2/2510: I had my first consultation with Dr. Blaney today and I feel confident with my decision to have wls. I felt comfortable even though I'm not a big talker. I really like the fact that he discuss the good and bad of wls and how your eating and exercise affect the amount of weight you lose. What I liked more about his practice versus Dr. Duncan is that Dr. Blaney and his staff are more personable. I feel comfortable with that and knowing that the team at the center is so encouraging lets me know that I can do this. He also likes his patients to read this book call Weightless surgery For Dummies.
7/17/10 3 months post op..I still have no regrets waiting so glad I did. Shante81's JourneyClick Here To View
Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.I have struggle with my weight my entire Life. I began my first diet at the age of 9. I have used diet pills and diet to lose weight but it continues to return plus extra. My mom suggested I look into surgery awhile ago but I would always push the thought out of my mind but now I am to the point where I know I can not do this on my own anymore. I have struggled with depression which leads me to overeat and it is something that I am working on controlling. I live with individuals who are not supportive of my decision to have weight loss surgery but health is my only concern not their opinion. |
My Appionted Time.... on August 26, 2009 8:07 pm
I just had to share this. It made me shed tears because I felt like it was meant for me. I have been a little down lately because I feel like my proccess to have surgery is at a stand still and it really scares me but I have to thank my mom for sending me this because it was just what I needed to hear.
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Your Appointed Time
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
"For the vision is yet for an appointed time…though it tarry, wait for it"
(Habakkuk 2:3 KJV)
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
God has an appointed time to fulfill the visions, dreams, and desires in your heart. Just because it has taken a long time or because you've tried and failed, doesn't mean it's not going to happen. Don't give up on those dreams! Don't be complacent about pursuing what God has placed in your heart. Our God is a faithful God. No matter how long it's been, no matter how impossible things looks, if you'll stay in faith, your appointed time is coming.
Remember, every dream that's in your heart, every promise that has taken root, God put it in there. And not only that, but He has every intention of bringing it to pass. Hold on to that vision today by declaring, "My time is coming. God is working behind the scenes on my behalf. I will fulfill my destiny!" As you continue to hold on to that vision and speak life over your dreams, you'll see them begin to take shape. You'll see your faith grow, you'll see your hope strengthen, and you'll see yourself step into the destiny God has prepared for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
"Father in heaven, I receive Your truth today. I receive Your promises today. I ask that You ignite my heart with Your holy fire so that I can pursue Your perfect plan for my life. Make my thoughts and words agreeable to Your will. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
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Power Over Fear on August 10, 2009 1:25 pm
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Power Over Fear
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline"
(II Timothy 1:7, NLT)
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TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
God's desire is that we continually progress, that we reach higher heights and go to new levels. Oftentimes, as soon as we make the decision to step out in faith and obey God, the enemy brings in fear to try to stop us. He'll bring thoughts like, "What if you fail? What are other people going to think? You don't have what it takes." He'll do his best to use fear to try to convince us to shrink back and stay where we are.
The Bible says that fear is a spirit. It plays on our emotions and holds us back. But the good news is that we have power over fear! The Bible says that perfect love casts out all fear. When we receive God's perfect love, we will have confidence about the future because we know His plans are for our good. I've heard it said that fear is an acronym for False Evidence Appearing Real. Understand that fear is a lie. Today, choose to believe God's Word and receive His love so that you can overcome fear and move forward into the good life He has prepared for you!
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A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for giving me power, love, and a sound mind. I open my heart to You and receive Your perfect love. Fill me with Your confidence and assurance to embrace everything You have for me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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Trinity Baraitrics on August 6, 2009 6:26 pm
I attended Trinity Hospital's seminar today and wass really impressed. It has a comunity feel to me and I really felt I learned so much from the seminar as well as the support group. I plan to try to get my surgery approved here because I felt so confortable with the atmosphere of the center. Plus it is current where I reside.Keep me in you prayers guys because I am on the waiting list and I need to be approved by medicaid. God won't bring me to it not to bring me through it!
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Hope Against Hope on August 4, 2009 1:49 pm
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Hope Against Hope
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
"Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him…"
(Romans 4:18, NIV)
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Do you feel like you are in a hopeless situation today? Is there no sign of change in the natural? Remember, we serve a supernatural God. What looks impossible with man is possible with God.
In the Bible, God told Abraham he would be the father of many nations. But in the natural, this looked impossible. Both he and his wife were beyond child-bearing years. They had no reason to hope or believe it would happen. They had nothing to go on in the natural. But one translation of this verse says, "Hoping in spite of hopeless circumstances, he believed." And you probably know the story. Abraham finally had a son, Isaac and his son, Jacob had 12 sons—the twelve original tribes of Israel with descendants outnumbering the grains of sand on the shore!
Today, I encourage you to do what Abraham did and go against all the odds; hope on in faith anyway. Keep believing. Keep praying. Keep moving forward. Don’t focus on the impossible circumstances, focus on the God who makes the impossible possible! Keep looking through your eyes of faith because He has blessing and victory in store for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, today I choose to hope in You even when everything around me looks hopeless. I invite You to breathe Your life into the impossible circumstances around me. Have Your way in and through me as I dedicate every part of my heart and mind to You. In Jesus´ Name, Amen.
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Just something to share on August 3, 2009 10:31 pm
(I believe what goes around, comes around, whether you do good or bad.)
The man slowly looked up.
This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life... Her
coat was new. She looked like she had never missed a meal in her life.
His first thought was that she wanted to make fun of him, like so many
others had done before. "Leave me alone," he growled. To his amazement,
the woman continued standing. She was smiling -- her even white teeth
displayed in dazzling rows. "Are you hungry?" she asked. "No," he
answered sarcastically. "I've just come from dining with the president.
Now go away."
The woman's smile became even broader. Suddenly the man felt a gentle
hand under his arm. "What are you doing, lady?" the man asked angrily.
"I said to leave me alone."
Just then a policeman came up. "Is there any problem, ma'am?" he asked.
"No problem here, officer," the woman answered. "I'm just trying to get
this man to his feet. Will you help me?" The officer scratched his head.
"That's old Jack. He's been a fixture around here for a couple of years.
What do you want with him?"
"See that cafeteria over there?" she asked. "I'm going to get him
something to eat and get him out of the cold for awhile.."
"Are you crazy, lady?" the homeless man resisted. "I don't want to go
in there!" Then he felt strong hands grab his other arm and lift him
up. "Let me go, officer. I didn't do anything."
"This is a good deal for you, Jack," the officer answered. "Don't blow
it."
Finally, and with some difficulty, the woman and the police officer got
Jack into the cafeteria and sat him at a table in a remote corner. It
was the middle of the morning, so most of the breakfast crowd had
already left and the lunch bunch had not yet arrived. The manager strode
across the cafeteria and stood by his table. "What's going on here,
officer?" he asked. "What is all this, is this man in trouble?"
"This lady brought this man in here to be fed," the policeman answered.
"Not in here!" the manager replied angrily. "Having a person like that
here is bad for business." Old Jack smiled a toothless grin. "See,
lady. I told you so. Now if you'll let me go. I didn't want to come here
in the first place." The woman turned to the cafete ria manager and
smiled. "Sir, are you familiar with Eddy and Associates, the banking
firm down the street?"
"Of course I am," the manager answered impatiently. "They hold their
weekly meetings in one of my banquet rooms."
"And do you make a goodly amount of money providing food at these weekly
meetings?"
"What business is that of yours?"
" I, sir, am Penelope Eddy, president and CEO of the company."
"Oh."
The woman smiled again. "I thought that might make a difference." She
glanced at the cop who was busy stifling a giggle. "Would you like to
join us in a cup of coffee and a meal, officer?"
"No thanks, ma'am," the officer replied. "I'm on duty."
"Then, perhaps, a cup of coffee to go?"
"Yes, ma'am. That would be very nice."
The cafeteria manager turned on his heel, "I'll get your coffee for you
right away, officer." The officer watched him walk away. "You certainly
put him in his place," he said.
"That was not my intent. Believe it or not, I have a reason for all
this." She sat down at the table across from her amazed dinner guest.
She stared at him intently. "Jack, do you remember me?" Old Jack
searched her face with his old, rheumy eyes. "I think so -- I mean you
do look familiar."
"I'm a little older perhaps," she said. "Maybe I've even filled out more
than in my younger days when you worked here, and I came through that
very door, cold and hungry."
"Ma'am?" the officer said questioningly. He couldn't believe that such
a magnificently turned out woman could ever have been hungry. "I was
just out of college," the woman began. "I had come to the city looking
for a job, but I couldn't find anything. Finally I was down to my last
few cents and had been kicked out of my apartment. I walked the streets
for days. It was February and I was cold and nearly starving. I saw
this place and walked in on the off chance that I could get something to
eat." Jack lit up with a smile. "Now I remember," he said. "I was
behind the serving counter. You came up and asked me if you could work
for something to eat. I said that it was against company policy."
"I know," the woman continued. "Then you made me the biggest roast beef
sandwich that I had ever seen, gave me a cup of coffee, and told me to
go over to a corner table and enjoy it.. I was afraid that you would
get into trouble. Then, when I looked over and saw you put the price of
my food in the cash register, I knew then that everything would be all
right."
"So you started your own business?" Old Jack said.
"I got a job that very afternoon. I worked my way up. Eventually I
started my own business that, with the help of God, prospered." She
opened her purse and pulled out a business card. "When
you are finished here, I want you to pay a visit to a Mr. Lyons...He's
the personnel director of my company. I'll go talk to him now and I'm
certain he'll find something for you to do around the office." She
smiled. "I think he might even find the funds to give you a little
advance so that you can buy some clothes and get a place to live until
you get on your feet. If you ever need anything, my door is always
opened to you." There were tears in the old man's eyes. "How can I ever
thank you?" he said. "Don't thank me," the woman answered. "To God
goes the glory. Thank Jesus...He led me to you."
Outside the cafeteria, the officer and the woman paused at the entrance
before going their separate ways. "Thank you for all your help,
officer," she said. "On the contrary, Ms.. Eddy," he answered. "Thank
you. I saw a miracle today, something that I will never forget. And
thank you for the coffee."
Have a Wonderful Day.. May God Bless You Always and don't forget that
when you "cast your bread upon the waters," you never know how it will
be returned to you. God is so big He can cover the whole world with his
Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart. God is going to
shift things around for you today and let things work in your favor..
If you believe, send it. If you don't believe, delete it.
God closes doors no man can open & God opens doors no man can close. If
you need God to open some doors for you...send this on.
Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing.
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