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Has anyone suffered increasing ED issues since banding? My sex drive wasn't great but I'm experiencing ED issues and off to the Doctors next week. Just wanted to know if there is a known link to ED and banding?

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You could look up information on the Vagus nerve. I know it starts in the brain and then separates into all different parts of the body one of those parts being the stomach. They say pressure is put on it by the band and effects the appetite and other things. You might want to do some research and see if it effects the erectile function. Just a thought.

`~~Stephanie

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Hi there...actually my drive has increased big time since the band along with the large amount of weight loss. I had issues pre-band but they're all gone now. My testosterone is still a bit on the low side of normal but still within range.

I would definitely see what the doctor has to to say. Probably will need to do all sorts of blood work and perhaps send you off to a Specialist. Good news is they have meds now to take care of these things.

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Flowering man, when you see your doctor have him check your testosterone levels simple blood test

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Michpell is right... my hubby started have prob in his late 40ies... turned out to be low t. Now he gives himself a shot ever two weeks and every thing is working fine.

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My husband as well he now does test shots he feels better he is able to take weight off and everything else is up and running ;-)

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Thanks all. Having blood tests next week

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I've had the opposite problem, but I'm only 29 and shouldn't have those types of issues. I've also been on testosterone therapy for a few years. Losing 75 lbs from my heaviest has been good for the libido. Hope you get yours figured out.

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I'm 45 and these issues can kick in from 40. Thanks for all the comments

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I feel for you Flowering man, I'm 44 and have had ED issues prior to my banding. I'm hoping with the weight loss that this will fix it's self!!

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joe... get your T checked...

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I'm with Jim in the increased libido department. Probably just from being able to move around easier! However, there are lots of ways weight loss throws off your Vitamin balance so that might be worth looking into as well as the low t.

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ED and decreased interest in sex are two different things. If you have the desire but you can't get an erection, then it's probably not Low T. Are you by chance on medication to lower your blood pressure, because if you are loosing weight and taking BP Meds it may be that you need a lower dose of BP medication (as long as your BP stays in a good range). That or you may be Vitamin deficient.

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No I'm not on any meds. I have had the blood tests and all is well. So at a bit of a loss

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No I'm not on any meds. I have had the blood tests and all is well. So at a bit of a loss

I can't speak to ED, but I do know that in my life my weight loss has taken all of my focus, which in turn has lead to a decreased interest in many things that once where important to me. Sometimes I think my body has dropped into survival mode, and is cutting out everything but the most important things.

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