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This is my first time posting a blog and I hope I am doing it right. I have never done anything like this before. Anyway, I am finishing up my pre surgery requirements and should be able to submit to the insurance soon. I am looking forward to surgery in June or July. My problem is my husband. He has never had to worry about weight in his life and he is not being supportive in my decision to have a lap-band. He says it is the lazy man's way to lose weight. I know with all the classes I have been in that this is not going to be easy. I don't consider it a cop out. I just think it is a tool that is going to make it harder for me to eat too much. What advise do those of you that have had this surgery have for me? How can I get my husband on my side? I would really like his support.

Well yesterday I had an EGD and found out that I have ulcers in my stomach. The doctor told me that I will not be able to have my lap-band put in on August 4th as planned. Now I have to go back and get a followup EGD in 6 - 8 weeks to see if the ulcers have healed and then reevaluate. Assuming everything is okay it looks like I am looking at late September at the earliest to get my band. Needless to say I am very discouraged. I don't know how I am going to maintain my momentum at this point. I was so set on getting my band on August 4th. I guess a visit to my bariatric psychologist is in order to help me put this in perspective and keep my eyes on the prize. Has anyone else run into this?

Well yesterday I had an EGD and found out that I have ulcers in my stomach. The doctor told me that I will not be able to have my lap-band put in on August 4th as planned. Now I have to go back and get a followup EGD in 6 - 8 weeks to see if the ulcers have healed and then reevaluate. Assuming everything is okay it looks like I am looking at late September at the earliest to get my band. Needless to say I am very discouraged. I don't know how I am going to maintain my momentum at this point. I was so set on getting my band on August 4th. I guess a visit to my bariatric psychologist is in order to help me put this in perspective and keep my eyes on the prize. Has anyone else run into this?

Well, I finally have a date for my band surgery. Barring any problems with my insurance, it will happen on August 4th. I have to say that I still doubt myself. Some days I am all for it and feeling very positive. Other days I wonder why I am doing this and why can't I just lose weight the old fashion way. It doesn't help that my husband is totally against it. I know he worries about the surgery itself. I guess I would like to hear from you folks that have already been banded. Any regrets? Do you wish you hadn't done it or is it the best decision you ever made? I really could use some words of encouragement! :thumbup:

Well, I finally have a date for my band surgery. Barring any problems with my insurance, it will happen on August 4th. I have to say that I still doubt myself. Some days I am all for it and feeling very positive. Other days I wonder why I am doing this and why can't I just lose weight the old fashion way. It doesn't help that my husband is totally against it. I know he worries about the surgery itself. I guess I would like to hear from you folks that have already been banded. Any regrets? Do you wish you hadn't done it or is it the best decision you ever made? I really could use some words of encouragement!

Gosh, Diva101908 took the words right out of my mouth. I am meeting with the surgeon tomorrow and will most likely have surgery in July, but I too have been second guessing myself, wondering why I am a failure at losing weight and if I am lazy for wanting to have a lap-band. I take comfort from my daughters who do support me and want their mother around a long time. Thanks to those who answered Diva. Your words have encouraged me and made me remember why I started this journey to begin with. There are no magic bullets when it comes to weight loss and it will still take work on my part to make the lap-band work, but I do believe it will be the most powerful tool yet that will make me more accountable and help me stay on track. I am looking forward to a healthier me. Good luck to you Diva. Stick to your guns!

This is my first time posting a blog and I hope I am doing it right. I have never done anything like this before. Anyway, I am finishing up my pre surgery requirements and should be able to submit to the insurance soon. I am looking forward to surgery in June or July. My problem is my husband. He has never had to worry about weight in his life and he is not being supportive in my decision to have a lap-band. He says it is the lazy man's way to lose weight. I know with all the classes I have been in that this is not going to be easy. I don't consider it a cop out. I just think it is a tool that is going to make it harder for me to eat too much. What advise do those of you that have had this surgery have for me? How can I get my husband on my side? I would really like his support.

I am finishing up all of my requirements for lap-band surgery. I have one more class to go and then have to meet with the surgeons and work with my insurance company. I am anxious to have the surgery, but also very nervous. I always thought that I would be able to take the weight off with Weight Watchers or some other program like that, but failed everytime. I never thought I would pick the surgery route. Although I know it is not a magic bullet, I hope it will give me the will power to stick to a healthy diet and finally take the weight off. For those of you that have had the surgery, do you have any words of wisdom for me? Do you have any regrets?