I am a regular member of this site, but I just created this username today because I really wanted to discuss this issue and protect my identity. I was recently banded and I am a sex addict, but well before I made the decision to be banded I knew I had a problem. I also noticed that whenever I went on a strict diet in the past, my sex addiction got significantly worse. When I made the decision to get banded I joined Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) because I knew with giving up food I would eventually find myself out of control if I didn't get help. I struggle with this addiction every day, but I get so much encouragement and support from this group and now I am able to fight this addiction. Aside from the healthy sexual relationship I have with my husband, I have been sexually sober for 4 months. SAA has telemeetings every single day of the week, sometimes twice a day. I prefer the women only meetings, but they have men only and mixed meetings as well. I thought I would be the only 'woman freak' out there, but there are many normal, intelligent women all over the country who struggle with this problem. I recently obtained a sponsor and am working on my first step. If anyone would like more information you can visit their website at www.sexaa.org
