sallywilliams

Hi everyone. I’m new to the site and have just received confirmation that my band will be going ahead in September! I am so happy I just can't put the excitement into words!! I was diagnosed with POCS 9 years ago. At the time all I suffered from was irregular periods and very erratic moods. I managed to have 2 sons which I am very grateful for. As the years have past though my weight has increased considerably. This weight gain has caused other side effects like Hirsutism and Acne (the acne is mainly just my back) but the hair is on my face, neck, chest, breasts, stomach, arms, back, shoulders ect ect. I have fair hair and blue eyes but this hair is dark and coarse. Unfortunately the excess hair/acne combined with the weight gain and an unsympathetic husband meant my confidence and self esteem hit rock bottom. I became a shadow of my former self and avoided people and social situations. However, I'm pleased to say that things are looking up! I got rid of the unsympathetic husband a few years ago; I have a new career and my two wonderful sons. And I’m hoping that with the help of the band I will be able to lose some of these stubborn pounds and gain some of my confidence back. I was wondering though if anyone could tell me if the excessive hair does improve with significant weight loss?? Sally xx

After a year of waiting i'm finally being banded on the 15th of November! Having it done at St Richards in Chichester by by Mr John. I'm feeling quite tired at the moment as i've been following the milk diet for the past four days, suprisingly though i'm no where near as hungry as I thought I would be . Would love to hear from anyone who's been banded at St Richards or by Mr John. Or anyone that has any words of advice really. Sally

Thanks for the information Wendy, sounds like a terrible diet! lol. I too am having mine done at St Richards by Guy Slater. He seemed very nice when I met with him back in April. I just hope that having the band works for me, ideally i'd like to lose 7 stone! But hey the way I see it is anything is an improvemnet on what I am now . How long before you're op did you get an exact date? I'd feel so much better if I knew when it was happening. Also need to know to book time off work and make arrangments for my children to be looked after. Anyway, thanks once again for the advice, any other tips you could give me would be most appreciated. Sally xx

Hi everyone! I'm Sally and I live in Brighton, East Sussex. I've just had news that my band will be fitted in September, no exact date yet though :smile2: Was wondering if anyone can shed some light one the pre op diet I keep reading about?? I've not been told anything about a special diet as yet :confused2: Sally xx

Hello everyone! New to the site. I got the news that my band will be going ahead in September and I am so excited!! No hint of nerves what so ever.:crying: