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Hello Everyone, My name is Emily. I am a 34 year old wife and mother from Kentucky. I have grown to a whopping 259 lbs. I now have diabetes, sleep apnea, asthma, and a list of obesity related diseases. I am so tired all of the time.  I spend most of my time thinking about all the things I am missing out on. I have finally decided to do something about it. I go for the “seminar" Friday. I hope it will be beginning of the rest of my life.  After researching, I found that this site seemed to be the most informative and supportive. I hope to make many friends here! I was wondering if anyone had a spouse that was not supportive of the surgery. If so, how did you handle it? Good luck to you all! Emily

Hi Emily
W-e-l-c-o-m-e!
I am a realtive newbie here, but there are some wonderful ladies full of support and answers here ont he KY board.  I am sure that when they get a chance they will greet you as they did me. They answer honestly and completely, with compassion. I have to say you are on the correct board!
welcome and I am sure you will find someone either here or on the main board whose spouse felt that way initially.  The thing I have read is if you can get them to talk to your surgeon have them go and do so. The surgeon will help aleviate some of the stress and worry.

Good luck
teach

Hey Emily!!! Welcome to the board!!!

I have a story about my husband I will P.M. you later

Hello, Emily!  I'm Kelly and a 34 year old wife and mother from Ky, too!  LOL!   I haven't had surgery yet, but am hoping to have Lap Band surgery in March or April.  I have to be followed by a doctor for 6 months before I can.  I am in month 4...so 2 more to go!  Have you thought about what surgery you're thinking about?  You seminar will be VERY informative...so will this board!  Just ask any question...no question to small, big or silly!  I have learned that these ladies and gentlemen here are very helpful. 
Anyway, it's nice to meet you!  Let's keep in touch!

Hi Emily,
Welcome to the KY board! We are a bunch of Fabulous woman in my opinion..LOL
Lots of love and support on this board..
I had lapband in late August and it's been a journey to say the least!
Welcome!!! and Happy New Year
Sandi

Hi Emily!  I ended up going to three of those seminars before I finally made up my mind.  There are alot of very supportive people here on the KY board - Welcome!

 Hi and Welcome Emily! You have just met some of the greatest people on here and more will post after me I am sure! Ask us anything! We love to share and gab! There's a few fellas on here that post as well so we can get a menagere of views.....Feel free to come to a support group meeting as well! Alot of people do so they can ask questions and meet people!  Hope to see you at one!

Emily
I hope you have checked back...as I predicted those wonderful women have come forward to welcome you...
again welcome!!

Welcome Emily!!

Congrats on making your preliminary decision.  Now you just need to research to the hilt until you know which type of surgery is best for you!  We have 3 surgical types with good representation on here (band, DS and RNY) but be sure and go to the main surgical boards as well. 

It's a wild ride so buckle up!!

Thank you for all the support!  I am really looking foward to sharing my weight loss journey with all of you.