Question:
Any spouses want to share their experience

My husband is being supportive of my decision to go ahead with the WLS, but he doesn't know what to expect. He wants to plan to help when I get home after the surgery, but isn't sure what to do. He is supportive, but concerned. He would like to talk to some other spouses or significant others. Are there any spouses out there that are willing to share their experience with him? The info found in the archives is over a year old.    — Nancy H. (posted on October 7, 2003)

October 7, 2003
my husband said he could email him with and questions and concerns or can chat on yahoo, his email is [email protected] i am 11 months out with 135 lost, now weighing 140
   — terri R.

October 7, 2003
I sent you my contact info. check this site Barbs book has aspecial section for the significant other<P>[email protected]
   — bob-haller

October 7, 2003
Nancy, my husband would be willing to speak to yours. Please email me privately and I'l give you contact info.
   — LMCLILLY

October 7, 2003
OK.I am not to good at this. Marys husband here. e-amil mary and I will answer your questions but I have thing to say. Thank God for this surgery because I now have a better chance to grow old with the person I love.
   — Oldsoul

October 12, 2003
THIS IS A GREAT QUESTION BECAUSE WHEN YOU HAVE W.L.S. REALLY EVERY FAMILY MEMBER HAS IT WITH YOU.. MY WIFE IS ALSO OVER WEIGHT,, AND BECAUSE SHE HAS ADDISON (POOR IMMUNE SYSTEM) NO W.L.S. SURGEON WILL DO HER.. SHE COULD DIE IF SHE GOT AN INFECTION,, SHE ASKED MY DR AT MY PRE OP CLASS.. AS I LOST,, LOOKED BETTER,, SHE FELT BAD AT FIRST, WORRIED,, SHE FEARED I'D LOSE WEIGHT AND LEAVE HER,, IT DOES HAPPEN,, BUT WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE,, YOU LOVE THEM,, WEIGHT DOES NOT CHANGE THAT.. I HELPED HER THROUGH THIS,, ASSURED HER NOTHING HAD CHANGED EXCEPT I LOST 240 POUNDS.. 2 YEARS OUT WE ARE BACK TO NORMAL,, LIKE OTHER POSTERS,, E-MAIL ME AND I'LL GET MY WIFE TO EXPLAIN HOW SHE FEELS TODAY ABOUT IT ALL,, WE CAN HELP EACH OTHER IN SO MANY WAYS.. AND IT MAKES IT ALL WORTH IT.. GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR [email protected]
   — bruce M.