I need prayers!!!

My name is Debbie and I haven't posted on here in a while. The last time I posted I was waiting for approval. Well here it is about 6 weeks later and my surgery date is Feb. 16th 2006. I want this so bad and prayed over this so many times. But these last few days I have been anxiety ridden, shaken and nervous. Please tell me this is normal. I have been in pray on and off all day for Jesus to calm me down. I don't even know what I am afraid of. I do have bouts of depression, so about 3 weeks ago they started me on prozac. Can this be a side effect? I am asking all you wonderful people (who I know you all have a faith in Christ) to put up a pray for me today. I would really appreciate it. I just need to get through 1 day at a time. Thank you in advance for your support. In His love and mine, Debbie G.

Hi Debbie. I am so excited for you to have a surgery date so soon. I am sorry you are feeling so anxious though. I have already said a prayer for you for God to comfort and strenghten you and wrap His loving arms around you. We serve a God of all comfort as II Corinthians 1:3 says. We also know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. I pray your day improves quickly. Love in Christ, Kathy

Thnak you so much. It has been such a rough couple of days. I am feeling a little more relaxed. I will just keep turning to our Lord and fellow christians for help. In His love and mine, Debbie G.

Hi Debbie, What you are feeling is completely normal. You are doing the right thing by asking for prayer, and praying yourself. That's what I did, and The Lord gave me such a peace about the whole thing. There were days when I would start to get anxious again, but I would pray and then tell the enemy that he has no rein over me . You just have to trample him under your feet. GOD IS IN CONTROLL!!!! He will help you through this process. You are in my prayers. God bless you, Annette

Thank you for your heartfelt words. And thanks for letting me know that it is normal too. You are right about the enemy not having rein over me. I prayed about this surgery for a long time and I feel God has led me here. I am feeling much better since praying and posting here. Thanks again for you prays. In His love and mine, Debbie G.

Hi Debbie. We all felt scared and I personally PANICED a couple times. But it is completely natural. I got to reading some old posts tonight and wondering how everything turned out for some people. I remembered Diane: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/christianity/postdetail/6076.html?vc=0 And Kathy, you were a bit nervous. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/christianity/postdetail/6956.html?vc=0 And Becky, I was reading some of yours too. God has given us all so much and protected us more than we'll ever really know. I would encourage everyone to turn back a few month and read some of the posts. Jesus loves YOU Debbie!!!

Thank you so very much Glenn. I am finding that being scared is just a natural part of my WLS. I am just so BLESSED to have all of you here for support. I know I can do this, after all I have God on my side. I am feeling more positive from all your responses. I thank you so much again for all you prayers. In His love and mine, Debbie

Hi Debbie. I am joining the others in prayer for you. Yes, you are normal for feeling the way you do. It is a big unknown. However, one big KNOWN is that God is there with you. He loveas you and will never desert you. Even when things looked pretty bleak for me while I was in the hospital and later on, I still knew that God was in control and continued to sing praises to His name. Do keep posting, and we will keep praying! Love in Him, Peg

Debbie, what you are going thru emotionally is normal.....but that doesn't discount that it is a big step and I know you realize that. Just days before my surgery I had an awful panic attack while shopping. It happened so quick. I stopped right there in the store bowed my head, crying like a baby and asked God to rid me of all anxiety and give me peace and if for any reason I was desirous of the surgery for the wrong reasons....He could still take it away from me. I, too, was started on Prozac 3 wks before surgery and I had taken Prozac before....and believe me, I was grateful for the forsight of my doctor to prescribe it. I continued it until about 3 wks after surgery. There are some verses on my profile that might encourage you. I will keep you in my prayers Debbie. I pray that God will give you perfect peace and calmness of spirit. luvitsunnyv