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Can one succeed, at weight loss, without a supportive partner?

Hi all!   I have been considering getting a lap band for a while now. I couldn't before because of my insurance but it looks like my husband's new insurance *might* actually cover it... knock on wood.   I went to a meeting a while back and the doctors were saying that, in order to succeed with a lap band, one must have a lot of self control and, if not, one should opt for the bypass instead.   Personally, I could probably keep myself in check if I was single but I have 2 children and a husband that ALWAYS attempts to sabotage my weight loss attempts.   I don't think it's conscious but he is not willing to get the lap band with me and I fear that if I get it he will only encourage me to push it to it's limits.   I don't like the idea of rearranging my organs, (at all), but I don't want to get a lap band and then not be able to keep myself in check, with him taunting me along the way.   Has anyone had a similar situation and, if so, what came of it and your weight loss decision?   Please, no "no one can sabotage you, you can only sabotage yourself" kind of comments. I have heard them all and have learned one thing over the years: if it's in front of me, I will probably eat it, (and like it).   Thank you, in advance, for your experience!   Shannon
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Any words of support from someone afraid of "cheating"?

Hi all!   I have been talking to my husband about him getting the band at the same time as me, so we begin this journey together and can keep up with one another.   He is receptive but fears not being able to "stick" to the food plan once the procedure is done.   He is 6' 5" and eats very quickly and in decent/large quantity. He is heavy but has a fast metabolism.   My husband is not a sweet tooth kind of guy. He likes the occasional treat but if given a choice between pitas with hummus and ice cream, he'd probably choose the pitas.   He *does* love soda, and regular soda, not diet. I had gotten him to quit a while back but he fell off the wagon. I am slowly trying to gently nudge him back on.   He also LOVES meat! Especially steak and red meat, though he likes almost any meat on the planet. LOL   He doesn't tend to snack a lot during the day, (except on weekends occasionally).     So, the recap, he LOVES:   meat, regular soda, salty snacks and, occasionally, sweets like ice cream etc..     He CAN CONTROL easily his consumption of:   most sweets, (candy, cake, pie, chocolates etc.), starches etc.. He likes rice and potatoes etc. but also enjoys salads and high protein items.     So, any words of wisdom from folks that have a similar pattern?   He has *never* dieted, per se, just increased his activity levels. He has lowered his salt intake and has gone lower caffeine and diet soda for a long stint, however, which is a big thing for him.   I am sure, given his metabolism that, even if all that he gets out of the band is a slightly smaller stomach, he will still lose a substantial amount of weight and that may become addictive, this making him want to stick to the program even more... in theory.   So, I hope that some of you have had similar loves and cravings and can set his mind at ease.   Thanks, in advance!   Shannon
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