Is your spouse jealous?

Do any of you have problems with your spouse feeling threatened with the weight that you are losing? How have you handled it? Any suggestions.

Actually when I first tried to diet my husband was really supportive and he joined WW with me. He had a lot more sucess on it than I did, so he actually sabbotaged himself for my sake! Now that I have had the surgery he has jumped back on the WW bandwagon and he is soo happy he has lost 6lbs in his first week, and was very sucessful on the program when we were first on it, so he has really handled it well by rejoining and getting himself healthy.

My husband is very supportive, but he had WLS over 2 years ago. I remember all the feelings that I had when he had his surgery. I was past jealous. I had all these horrible feelings that I had to work through. The only thing that I asked of my husband was compassion and understanding. He didn't really understand. My suggestion is just be as supportive as you can of him. Try to understand how he is feeling. I know exactly what he is going through. Show him a lot of love.

Tammy, Hi ! Oh Heck ya I have had little issues with my hubby being jelous & insecure. I have lost 47 pounds. He has been very supportive but he has some insecurites. I was banded sept.18th. He had a deam one night that I left him. It was so sad he was so tired the next day. I just had to reassure him I am not going anywhere and that I love him. I reminded him how much better my health is already. You aren't the only one with this issue,it will be okay. Just reassure him how u feel about him. Rue

Hi Tammy, I think that they all get insecure. I have lost 50 lbs. and my husband can't keep his hands off of me. I should be flattered, but it gets on my nerves at times. I try not to make him feel rejected. The problem that I have is that I felt rejected before I lost the 50lbs. and now he's all over me. I know that he loves me but, it doesn't make me feel good. Weight loss is a big adjustment. Hang in there and let him know how you feel about him and about yourself. Sometimes it helps for others to realize that the weight loss is a blessing for your health and not just for appearance. Be Blessed! Mary