I told my older brother about wanting to get banded. I thought he would be supportive, as he has always had a weight problem and just recently had a mild heart attack! Well, surprise, he was very negative!! He kept saying "Why would you want to put something foreign in your body like that?" I thought long and hard and this is what I asked him " If I needed a hip replacement, would you question that? How about if I needed to have my shoulder worked on and had to have pins implanted? Would that upset you? Better yet, what about the ear tubes I had put in? These are all medical tools used to improve my quality of life. Yet, the lapband is upsetting to you? I have been obese for so long and now, medical science has advanced enough to provide a tool for me to use. I am looking forward to bettering my life and I need all the love and encouragement I can get. Please, get on board with me here and be the supportive big brother." You know what? He cried. And then, he said "Of course Sis, you know I am there for you."

I should be a lawyer :ihih:

Elgrad

I couldn't have said it better myself. Good for you! You have to be an advocate for your own health, and it looks as if you've done that!

Great reply! And 100% correct, too! I'm going to have to write that one down. . . .

Excellent way to put it.