Any Post-Op Orthodox or Catholics getting ready to fast?

I was just wondering if there are any other Post-Ops who are getting ready for a Lenten season that includes abstinence and fasting. I had Lap-Band surgery on 1/13 and today I start my first Lent as a WLS post-op. It's going to be a long 40 days! Carole

I am 2 years post-op RNY and going through the same thing. This year, I decided to give up cheese. I know it sounds simple, but cheese is almost like air to me! Kris

Cheese can be really hard to give up. There is some indication that cheese/dairy contains hormones that make it addictive. I love cheese. Hate milk but love cheese. I am an Eastern Rite Catholic and we follow rules of abstinence very similar to the Eastern Orthodox practice. So we give up (for then entirity of Lent): Weekdays - Meat, fish, eggs, diary, olive oil and wine. Weekends - Meat, eggs, and dairy And every Wednesday and Friday during Lent are days of strict fasting. One meal per day only. No snacks. Liquids only. This is my first year doing this as a post-op and I'm hoping the dimmed hunger from my lap-band will help me a little bit. I'm not counting on it, but a girl can dream! :D Many blessings during this Lenten season! Carole

I am neither catholic or orthodox, but I believe in sacrificial giving especially during this season...There is so little that I do eat, I'm not sure what God would have me commit to so I am still in prayer....it may be that He wants me to commit to giving instead of withholding this year..... or, I may just commit to fasting and prayer for every Wednesday during lunch. Blessings, Carole. luvitsunnyv

Very cool! I know that God will point you to what He wills for you! Blessings, Carole

I am a Catholic, and I abstain from meats on Fridays, I do still eat seafood though, if that helps.....Good luck. Steph

The abstaining from meat part is actually really easy for me since I'm a vegetarian already! It's the fasting part I'm praying about. But hey, if I can't go 6 weeks without chewing anything (2 week pre-op diet and 4 weeks post-op) I should be able to handle 2 days a week for 7 weeks. Right? Wishing you a blessed Lent, Carole

Carole, I'm not Catholic, but our church does a 40 day fast as well leading up to Easter. We are supposed to pick one day out of the week and fast the entire day. I know that is impossible for me. I plan on fasting dinner every Friday and something material for the morning and afternoon. Probably TV or something. I believe that as long as I put down something that I put in front of God and use that time to draw near to Him it will be pretty much the same thing. Dawn

Absolutely, Dawn! Have a blessed Lent! Carole

What a beautiful question! We are so blessed in this country/world and need to remeber that especially during the holiest season for all Christians. I truly believe in serving the Lord with my heart and mind by giving more--to others, to my family--rather than giving up something. I pray that you have a truly special encounter with our Lord during this season. Love in Jesus, JeanMarie