emily_0192010

Well you have come to a GREAT place! The people on here are all very supportive and informative and I believe a few of them have had un-supportive husbands as well. (check out the powder room forum, it is the girls room)

Just about a year ago I was attending my information session and I was pretty set on the band. I was so happy I decided to look up and research the sleeve. It was the perfect solution for me.

Whichever route you take just make sure to do your research. Purposely look for the bad, that way you aren't surprised by anything later on. Like, one of the downsides to the sleeve is that some people get chronic heartburn. But, it can be controlled with antacids. The band is highly publicized, and its negatives are heavily shadowed. So chances are at the info session you won't hear any negatives. Band can slip, they can erode, they can malfunction. There is a similar forum to this called "lapbanktalk"... check out their complications page. Do the same on here.

As for your husband, well I can't say too much since I am not married myself. But I think if you stick to your guns, and do your research and know the facts you will be able to show him that this surgery is actually quite safe. I remember reading from some other posts that your husband may be scared of the changes in your relationship that your weight loss may bring, especially if he is overweight as well.

I am 4 months out and I am eating normally (just tiny portions of course!) and have had no problems. I am nearly at my 100 pounds lost mark (I lost 40 pre-surgery) and I feel great. I have never regretted my decision.

Good luck, and keep us updated! Hopefully soon we will be welcoming you to the loser's bench I'll save you a seat until then!

Thank you for posting this... i think it is a good idea to write down our reasons why so that we can remember them in the future. Maybe I will go and do the same thing now I saw that your surgery was today... I hope you are doing great and have an easy recovery!