nikki914

Hi Carrie. I am glad to hear that I am not the only one, but I am sorry that you are going through the same thing. We are also the same age, so maybe that has something to do with it! I am impressed that you were strong enough to get this process started on your own; that is a great first step. What approaches have you used with your spouse? I am having some stomach issues so I am waiting for the results of some tests to come back before I get started. I looked up my insurance company's policy and judging from my BMI I should be OK with them.

I have been recently looking into the LapBand. My brother had is about 16 months ago and looks great. I will admit that my first reaction to his telling me was "this is the easy way out". But looking at myself, I realize that I have been choosing the easy way out by not doing anything. I have been overweight most of my life and now I am at the point where I have to have enough with a BMI of about 46. I broached this with my husband who thinks that if we just tried we could do it and would not support my decision. Well, we have both been overweight since we met and have made attempts but nothing has stuck. I am really looking into this procedure but would need my husband there and would want his "blessing". Has anyone else had this issue? My friends and family who I have spoken about this with think that it is a great idea - how do I continue conversations with my husband. THANK YOU!