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Lost it?????? Heck no! I FOUND it!!!!

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I agree with Cindy. My husband would tell you that he is most definitely enjoying the side effects of my weight loss ;)

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I read that when you lose fat, your fat releases estrogen, and that may affect your sex drive.

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No problem on the male side of things ;)

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I haven't noticed any difference one way or the other.

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How about some more men responding. If you have/had ED did the banding change anything? I'd like to know so I can look forward to a normal or close to normal sex life again.

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I never had any problems with the equipment so I can't help you there. Its nice to be able to look down and see it again instead of a bulging belly though. I always had a high drive but now I don't always feel like I need to cover up and hide what I look like. Its much better in that respect.

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I have found mine and it is making up for lost time!!

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Even at only 18lbs down.....i feel like I'm Getting my Pretty Back....so when i feel better about myself....i feel sexier..and <cough> you know what comes next! :)

Hugs,

BandedKitten

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can anyone tell me wheather they have lost there sex drive since having the lapband fitted

The first couple of weeks, I lost my sex drive. Didn't have the energy on liquids to be interested in sex. BUT, after I was eating regular foods and lost some weight, it came back much stronger than before I had surgery.

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Yes, but I dont think its to do with the band, I think its the fact that I've gotten older, moved into my 40's, had cancer and gone through radiation and chemotherapy and as a result gone through menopause, it was bowel cancer I had and I've also had to deal with an ileostomy and having a bag (which is temporary) and just the general feeling that my body has somehow let me down and I'm now measurably older and no longer a young woman sort of feelings. On top of that, pelvic radiation does actually do damage to your bits. So there's really no mystery there and plenty of practice does keep those feelings alive somewhwat..

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I had the band put in Feb 28, 2011. So a little over 3 months ago. I have lost about 40 lbs in the past 4 months. I figured my sex drive would have increased, but unfortunately, I have little or no libido right now :(. It is extremely frustrating for me! I feel great about myself and am wondering what is wrong. Am I the only one with a lowered sex drive?

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