Melbear

Thanks Chickie. I'll take your advice and sip a bit more Water down. I can tell you one thing I am enjoying the rest - I was banded on Friday. I'm treating this like a holiday as I haven't had one in over 10 years.... Thanks Christine

Hi is there anyone else out there that is having trouble peeing? The sensation is there, and I want to go but its so hard to actually do it. Is this a case of the meds I'm on or could it be a bladder infection. I'm getting a little worried. Some advice would help set me at ease either way..... Thanks Christine

Hi Jude Hope everything went well for you yesterday and the pain is as little as possible. Are you experience problems with peeing? You no like when on Duramine you want to go you can feel it coming but you just can dam well do it??? I'm hoping this is normal and can be put down to the drugs wer're taking now for the pain. Cheers Christine

Hi everyone... well here I am on the other side...My op went pretty well. Yes there was pain when I first tried to get out of bed - but after that I hit the drugs and just made sure I kept taking them. So I can't really say I've had a lot of pain as I kept it masked. I am however very very sleepy. There is one problem I am experiencing which is feeling like I have to pee but finding it very difficult to actually get it out :eyebrows: - I'm putting this down to the drugs. Is there anyone else out there with a similar experience - love to hear from you. Thanks Christine

Hi OregonHolly Melbear here....great list. Please add me i'm going in on the 5th October (Australia). Cheers Melbear

babs0101;568829] Thanks for the not of support babs. Howz things going? I've paid all of my fees now (all $11K), had the blood tests and going in Wed for my preop - at this appointment I'll get fitted for my stockings (to prevent DVT), be weighed etc etc. I'm feeling so uncomfortable - I've been piging out slightly and cant wait to loose some of this weight. Doc said I didn't need to go on any diet pior to the surgery which has been good. I'm first up on the list at 7am. I haven't told anyone I'm going in - I'm supposed to attend a friends baby shower the day after the op. She's going to be so dark at me for missing it - the surgeon said that a "hernia" would be the best excuse to use - so I'll go for this. Let me know how you are going. Cheers Melbear

Hi OregonHolly

Hi guys, thanks for starting this thread. It's nice to be able to talk freely without anyone knowing me and therefore judging me. I've been struggling with my weight now for over 10 years. I have two wonderful children 9 & 13 - I'm separated and to be really honest haven't had sex with anyone for 9 years - purely because well..... I can't stand looking at myself in the mirror let alone having anyone else get that close. If anyone classifies for being a born again virgin I'm it....Looking back though it gets pretty depressing not having that intimacy and knowing its only because of self esteem issues. I keep trying to convince myself that I’m too busy and I don’t want any of my time taken away from the kids. I also grew up with 3 brothers who always called me a &@^#%*$ ugly mole. Then of course there was my ex husband who was the first (at age 22) and only guy who I’ve ever had sex with (no I'm not religious). After two pregnancies all I got from him was fat ugly *^#$% - he later confessed to having an affair for every year we were together (9 in total) - my best friend included. Unfortunately you start believing that you’re worthless. More so though, I think the weight issue and bingeing is more of a protection issue - you know - if I'm big no one will find me attractive therefore I'm safe from being hurt again. I’ve never been bulimic but I have used every type of pill out there to control my weight. Anyway bla bla bla bla....... here I am a self paying Aussie lapster (approx $11K) and I'm still unsure of whether to do it or not - I know I don't want to look back in another 10 years regretting that I didn't go for the op.... I guess that’s why I'm here - to get your support, to forge ahead into new frontiers, new experiences, new hope, new friendships...... I wish everyone one here all the success that they deserve... I'm scheduled in for the 5th October. I weigh 100kg (220 pounds) and I'm 176cms with a BMI of 33. My weaknesses: chocolate, coke and of course large serves..... Talk to you soon. M