My turn to ask for advice...

Darla S.
on 3/11/08 1:04 pm - Maple Grove, MN
I think all you can do is to point out what WLS has done for you (like he hasn't noticed!), to let him KNOW that you don't want to push him one way or the other, but to support him in his decision either way.  TELL him you're excited to know he's considering it, and that you don't want your excitement to rub him wrong!  That way, he can communicate to you if he's feeling annoyed or irritated! Frankly, hon, it sounds like a done deal.  He's seen your success.  He's feeling the effects of his own weight issues.  He loves you and wants to be around for you for a long time.  Just be there to support him and help him along the way!   Love you 


  Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

Betsy B.
on 3/11/08 11:18 pm - MN

Ok, little update. Aaron had his sleep study last night, they told him the best thing for him would be to lose weight. He actually told them, with me sitting there silent, that he is seriously considering WLS, hard as it was, I kept my mouth shut, and let them finish, kissed him goodbye, and went home. I didnt sleep last night, too much going on in my head!! When I picked him up this morning, he thanked me for not "digging deeper" about his comment, when , I took the opportunity to put to use what all of you wonderful people said. I explained, that though it was the best choice for me, he will need to make his own choice, and I will be here to support him in whatever ways possible. he asked, "even though I wasnt the best support for you in the beginning of your ride?" Yup, its what I do. I told him I will help him, no matter what, and he needs to tell me if I am going over board, i also sent him the link to this, and he just emailed me, said that I have the most amazing support system, and he sure feels like an ass for not being 100% from the word go. Its just fear of the unknown is what I told him, and now, we both know a lot more, and it will be easier to go forward.

So, on that note, thank you, all of you, from Aaron and I , its one thing to try to explain coffee to him, but for him to see the reactions here, just warm my heart, and reinforce just how lucky I am, to have wls, and most of all, all of you!!!

Betsy


Darla S.
on 3/11/08 11:46 pm - Maple Grove, MN
uh... by the way, Betsy?  GET A NEW AVATAR, FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD!!!


  Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

Betsy B.
on 3/12/08 12:29 am - MN
I'M WORKIN ON IT!!!
Betsy


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