weightinggame

Hi George OG, I’ve finished my interviews now but thanks so much for replying.

Any post op level is good, thanks.

Hello Gents, Really appreciate this is a guys only forum and will not be contributing to posts and won't post again other than to respond to replies. I am here purely as a researcher. Please see a snippet of my original post below. I was wondering of any of you would be willing to speak or communicate with me on this? I have so far had all ladies responding to my general post and I think you might have a different angle which I am really keen to capture. Would really be a shame to miss out such an important view point. Takes only about half an hour via call, mail or Skype - at my cost and is fully anonymous. You can pm me on here or reply to the post and I'll be in touch. Really appreciate your help, thanks Rachel. "I was banded 10 years ago and have been a member here since then. I am still maintaining my weight despite having the band removed which I know is unusual. As a result I have developed a real interest in what happens to people's identity following all types of bariatric surgery, so much so that I am formally researching this issue as a Masters level student pre PhD in Psychology. I experienced some really interesting changes as a result of my surgery and have seen many people have struggles and succeed over the years. I think understanding that process better may help others - including support services, to navigate their journeys, through what can be an exciting but equally as tough time personally and that's why I am doing this. Our very kind forum founder Alex Brecher has given his approval for me to carry out my research on the forum".

Thank you so much to everyone who has an still is responding, you are such a great crowd! Wondering if any guys out there would be willing to have a chat......we need your voice too

Wonderful, will send you a pm, thanks.

Thank you, will drop you a pm.

Wonderful, thanks so much. I have sent a pm to your inbox.

Thanks so much, I've sent you a pm.

Thanks so much Apple203, I have sent a pm to your inbox.

Hi Brightfaith, Yes, at any point post surgery.

Thanks so much frustr8, have just sent a pm to your inbox.

Thanks so much for being my first respondent, I’m really excited too! Be in touch very soon.

Hi everyone, I was banded 10 years ago and have been a member here since then. I am still maintaining my weight despite having the band removed which I know is unusual. As a result I have developed a real interest in what happens to people's identity following all types of bariatric surgery, so much so that I am formally researching this issue as a Masters level student pre PhD in Psychology. I experienced some really interesting changes as a result of my surgery and have seen many people have struggles and succeed over the years. I think understanding that process better may help others - including support services, to navigate their journeys, through what can be an exciting but equally as tough time personally and that's why I am doing this. Our very kind forum founder Alex Brecher has given his approval for me to carry out my research through this wonderful forum membership. I am looking for people who are willing to talk to me about their journey and answer a few questions just in a conversation. This is expected to take around 30 minutes and can happen in the most convenient way for you including Skype, phone call, messaging or email, wherever you may be in the world, all of which are at my cost of course. You can remain anonymous, the contributions will generate results which will result in an academic paper but no personal details will be divulged. I know I have received a great deal of help and information from this site over the years and I would like to pay back and contribute to that going forwards, it would be really great if some of you could help me to do that too by giving me half an hour of your time. Please respond to this post or message me directly if you are interested and I can give more information and organise some time to talk. Thanks so much for reading this and please do share your story with me. Rachel AKA Weightinggame.

Hi, I had my band in 8 years, removed 2yrs ago. Have had lots of stomach problems post removal even though my surgeon said it was all "clean" when he removed it. I've been treated for ulcers, ibs, food intolerances and now gastroperesis is being considered. I think it fits, constant nausea, pain, bloating and that's even when eating band size portions. Has anyone considered this for you? I'm sorry you're so unwell and hope things improve for you.

Thank you x