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Hi, I'm starting this journey with very little support from my family. I was wondering if those of you that have been banded have any advise, not just on rallying my family, but what to expect in the coming months. I a

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Sorry, didn't finish...I have my first nutrition visit Oct 2, my psych evaluate on Nov. 9 - my insurance is going to pay half...I'm curious and excited, nervous and impatient...any words of advise?

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I would say that you become as informed as you can and then inform your family. I have full support so not sure what you are dealing with, but this is a very personal decision and it is important for the support. I have told a few people, if I don't do this, I will die - not many have argued with that statement.

Good luck with your decision and welcome.

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If your family won't support you then maybe don't tell them? There is nothing worse than an unsupportive/uninformed family. My family is supportive but very "spaced out" they expect the weight to magically fall off. they think that my (relatively small) weight loss isn't good enough. they're nice to me, but i can sense the disappointment they're feeling.

If they are uninformed/unsupportive then PLEASE get support from somewhere else.

If you do choose to tell them, maybe sit them down and explain to them that this isn't magic

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We'll be your support. Also my surgery center provides support group meetings every month. Maybe you can call around and find one in your area.

I agree with doing your research and learning all you can about LBS.

Good luck

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I'm in the same situation, No support because they feel like I can do this without surgery....so I just decided I will do this alone with the support of the wonderful bandsters on this forum. The ones who does not support me does not have weight issues and have not walked a mile in my shoes and thinks it's very easy to just stop...they have not idea how much of a struggle it is.

But I am doing this for ME...if I become a diabetic and have other health related issues due to weight, then it will be MY problem, not theirs. That's how I look at it. though you would love their support, but ultimately you are doing this for you and not them.

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You guys are awesome!! Thank you! I like that comment about doing it for me...that makes since that it will be my problem and not theirs.

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