I Gained Weight

DEAR CAROL,           THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT.  I WEIGHED AT MY SURGEONS OFFICE FRIDAY MORNING AND I WAS 403.5 LBS AND IMMEDIATELY I BEGAN FASTING ON ONLY 1 GALLON OF WATER A DAY. I HAVE LOTS OF EXPERIENCE FASTING FOR SPIRITUAL REASONS, AND WHEN I FAST ON 1 GALLON OF WATER A DAY, I ALWAYS LOSE 2.2 LBS A DAY. I PLAN ON GOING BACK TO WEIGH AT MY SURGEONS OFFICE MONDAY MORNING. THEN I WILL TREAD SOFTLY ON ANYTHING I MAY EAT BEFOR MY SURGERY ON WEDNESDAY JULY 11, 2007. I WISH YOU EVERY SUUCESS AND BLESSING AS YOU PROCEED ONWARD TOWARD YOUR GOALS. HAVE AN AWESOME AND BLESSED DAY!!! PEACEFULLY ABIDING, REV. LEVI SIMEON BENJAMIN

You can do it! Keep the faith!

DEAR WENDY,           "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS  WHO STRENGTHENETH ME."(PHILLIPIANS 4:13 KJV). THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT. I WISH YOU EVERY CONTINUED SUCCESS ON YOUR JOURNEY FORWARD TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH. HAVE AN AWESOME AND BLESSED DAY!!! PEACEFULLY ABIDING, REV. LEVI SIMEON BENJAMIN

Drink lots and lots of no calorie no caffeine liquids to help things clean out and to get you really hydrated prior to surgery.  You are going to do great! God bless! robin

DEAR ROBIN,           THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT.  I WEIGHED AT MY SURGEONS OFFICE FRIDAY MORNING AND I WAS 403.5 LBS AND IMMEDIATELY I BEGAN FASTING ON ONLY 1 GALLON OF WATER A DAY. I HAVE LOTS OF EXPERIENCE FASTING FOR SPIRITUAL REASONS, AND WHEN I FAST ON 1 GALLON OF WATER A DAY, I ALWAYS LOSE 2.2 LBS A DAY. I PLAN ON GOING BACK TO WEIGH AT MY SURGEONS OFFICE MONDAY MORNING. THEN I WILL TREAD SOFTLY ON ANYTHING I MAY EAT BEFOR MY SURGERY ON WEDNESDAY JULY 11, 2007. I WISH YOU EVERY SUUCESS AND BLESSING AS YOU PROCEED ONWARD TOWARD YOUR GOALS. HAVE AN AWESOME AND BLESSED DAY!!! PEACEFULLY ABIDING, REV. LEVI SIMEON BENJAMIN

Sounds like you have this under control from experience.  (I too have spiritual fasting experience, but not to the dedication you have!)   I would only add that once you have reweighed, please push water as much as possible.  It is really important to go into your surgery being super hydrated, it makes a big difference in recovery. keep us posted on your progress! blessings robin 

 DEAR ROBIN,

                 THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE ONCE AGAIN TOGETHER WITH YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT. I AM NOT A NOVICE TO FASTING FOR SURE. HOWEVER, IT IS NEVER EASY TO FAST REGARDLESS OF ONES FASTING  EXPERIENCE. I WENT TO PREA*****AMEROON AFRICA  IN DECEMBER OF 2004 FOR THREE WEEKS AND PRIOR TO GOING THERE TO PREPARE SPIRITUALLY I WENT ON A FORTY DAY FAS****ER ONLY. I DRANK ONE GALLON OF WALMART SPRING WATER EVERY DAY FOR FORTY COMPLETE DAYS AND NO FOOD WHATSOEVER. NOT AN EASY TASK TO SAY THE LEAST AND I DID SO SUCCESFULLY WITH GOD'S HELP. I LOST 52 POUNDS DURING THIS FAST. WHEN I COMMIT MYSELF TO DO SOMETHING, I STICK WITH IT. I PLAN TO DO WHATEVER IS REQUIRED TO BE HEALTHY AND LIVE LONGER AND REACH MY GOAL OF 177 LBS. SIZE 32 OR SIZE 34 WAIST MENS PANTS. GOD BLESSED ME WITH AN AWESOME WIFE ON APRIL 01, 2006 AND I WANT TO GROW OLD WITH HER AND ENJOY OUR FUTURE TOGETHER SERVING THE LORD. I BELIEVE YOU GAVE ME GOOD ADVICE TO DRINK AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO MAKE SURE I AM SUPER  HYDRATED PRIOR TO SURGERY. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR RESPONSE AND YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT. AGAIN I WISH YOU CONTINUED  SUCCESS AS YOU PRESS FORWARD TOWARD YOUR GOALS. HAVE AN AWESOME SUNDAY AND A GREAT WEEK. GRACIOUSLY ABIDING, REV. LEVI

I did the same thing (gained 6 lbs) and was scared to death they would postpone. I did liquids for 3 days prior and had lost 7 on my visit. You can do this. NO SALT! Jennifer

DEAR JENNIFER,           THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT.  I WEIGHED AT MY SURGEONS OFFICE FRIDAY MORNING AND I WAS 403.5 LBS AND IMMEDIATELY I BEGAN FASTING ON ONLY 1 GALLON OF WATER A DAY. I HAVE LOTS OF EXPERIENCE FASTING FOR SPIRITUAL REASONS, AND WHEN I FAST ON 1 GALLON OF WATER A DAY, I ALWAYS LOSE 2.2 LBS A DAY. I PLAN ON GOING BACK TO WEIGH AT MY SURGEONS OFFICE MONDAY MORNING. THEN I WILL TREAD SOFTLY ON ANYTHING I MAY EAT BEFOR MY SURGERY ON WEDNESDAY JULY 11, 2007. I WISH YOU EVERY SUUCESS AND BLESSING AS YOU PROCEED ONWARD TOWARD YOUR GOALS. HAVE AN AWESOME AND BLESSED DAY!!! PEACEFULLY ABIDING, REV. LEVI SIMEON BENJAMIN

Best of luck to you Levi.. keep drinking lots and lots of water and everything will work out!! You are a strong person and I know this will come through for you!!! Im cheering you on!!!