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I am in the beginning stages of the lap band procedure. My husband is very cautious and is wanting all kinds of information. I am hoping that this forum will help with that!

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This is the best place to come. Also, be sure to take everything you read here with a grain of salt. We're just people so sometimes you'll see us at our best and sometimes at our worst. Good luck with everything.

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Reeba~ This is a great place to get information! My husband was very skeptical before I had the procedure too. He went with me to all of the meetings and appointments so he was able to ask questions and have them answered.

After the info meeting he was on board and ready to move forward in the process with me. This has been huge! You really need the support from those around you.

Good luck!

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My husband is an RN who worked in a "GI" lab for years and was adamantly AGAINST the band, because of all the issues he saw relating to bypass (roux en Y) surgery. Once he went with me to a seminar (and spent about 30 minutes discussing the surgery etc with my surgeon who bless him seemed interested and willing to chat for hours!) he was totally on board, supportive, and enthusiastic. My husband was wary because of the medical risks he thought were there. So if your husband is cautious because of that, maybe a seminar etc can help? There are also some good books on the marked...half price books or your library (or amazon!) can help you there. Good luck!

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