Haven't had surgery yet so I cannot respond from that point of view. I would listen to the professionals. I believe that God knows what is in your heart, listens when you pray and would not want or expect you to endanger yourself physically in order to be more present with the Holy Spirit. Perhaps you can "fast" in another way rather than limiting or eliminating food. Is there something you enjoy that you can deprive yourself of for a period of time--watching TV, etc.?

Wow, that's a personal thing. Everyone's religion is so different. I wouldn't think it would be healthy to not have your protein but then again that is your belief. That's a hard one. I think it comes down to where you are with God. If you feel God will sustain you then follow what you feel. Best wishes to you .Sorry I couldn't answer your question well. debby

Judy,
I understand what you are talking about. I have asked this of my church and what I was told any fasting would amazing. Never put your health at risk. I am UPC. And understand . Just fast from something like Facebook, Tv, Cell Phone ect. You will get the same blessing as long as you are doing it for the right reason.

Hey Judy! Sorry you're in such a quandry. My humble opinion: your doctor was paid to take care of you and give you advice concerning your health after gastric bypass. He is handling your physical being. Your minister, pastor, priest, or other religious leader handles your spiritual matters. Have a chat with that person and see what the advise is. I'd be willing to bet that both professionals are in total agreement.

Personally, I had lost about 40 pounds many years back. I had a personal discipline of fasting (water only) each Monady, for 24hrs. I decided on Monday to extend that fast to three days. On the evening of the second day, things got very ugly with dizziness, inability to think clearly and lots of other things that are common to a diabetic reaction to low blood sugar. I was and am not diabetic. I stopped the fast as soon as I realized what was happening. For me, the risk is not worth taking. A healthy temple of the spirit must function as well as it can. There are other ways to access the right side of the brain besides lack of nutrition.

Blessings to you as you get this sorted out,
Spotz

Our bodies are his temple, our ability to fight evil with our speech and our everyday actions is what keeps the Lord smiling and Satan with a headache. In the old times during the Bible fasting was about going without food or water for a certain period of time. But in that age they really had no guilty pleasures. You will recall though if you look into the New Testament that Jesus and his disciples had dinner during a mandatory fast. When questioned Jesus informed those that did the questioning that the reason they ate during that time knowing it was a time of fast was because his men needed the nourishment to keep their bodies strong. With that I simply believe that the Lord wants you to show a commitment to him but not when it comes to endangering your health. In this day and age there are so many more things that we as a people are privileged to have in our lives that if we cut out some of those things like have been mentioned in previous posts it would be smiled upon by the Lord as if we had removed ourselves from food.

Hi Judy,

this question has come up before. My first thought is that if your body can handle a fast before surgery, then why wouldn't it be able to handle it after? Perhaps because of malabsorption we wouldn't be able to bounce back as quickly.

But here's my take on fasting after GBS from the spiritual side. people choose to give something up during the fast that is a sacrifice. I ask with all humility, how much of a sacrifice is it for you to not eat?? I mean even at two years out I don't crave food as i used to. So your heart is clearly in the right place, you want to honor the Lord by giving up something. But it is supposed to be hard to give it up.

I would go with the recommendations of a couple of others. TV, Cell phones, computers, sleeping, exercise, sex, coffee. Something that truly, truly gives you physical pleasure. I believe God will honor that fast, because you are keeping the spirit of the fast. you are giving up something that is HARD for you to give up.

Let us know what you decide,

Blessings,
rochelle

well rbd74, I have a thing, FOOD, and it is bigger than the cell phone, I do not have except for emergency, I call it my obama phone. poor people get it free. I do not have cable, tv bores me and is pretty disgusting really. I go to church and I wont skip it. I do not go out, drink smoke or date. there is not much really I can give up. Food. It does not matter I had the bypass, I enjoy what I eat and that is about all I have to give out to God. I DO crave food !!! it is on my mind a lot, like what is on my mind after I eat? what to eat for the next meal. I love the food. I go for God, my kids and than the FOOD...lol so yeah, it does mean something to me, maybe you don't crave it. lol

also, I don't have sex and don't sleep all day. lol so yes it would be my food. I walk like I should and my doctor told me I can';t do more.

I believe in fasting and the power of fasting. If it was only for 3 days then I think that just water would be fine. If it was any longer then that I would make it a just water and protein drinks fast. I had my protein level plummet once and it was brutal to get it back up again.
I thank God that there are people like yourself in this world who are so dedicated to prayer life.

Yes fasting is excellent after gastric surgery for a deeper healing of the stomach and as part of a health program. Alternation juice and water fasting can be the most effective way to fast or start and end a water fast with juicing. We are glad to be of support.

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