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.

This is so cool! I'm excited for you and for us!

I'd love to help you with your research and answer your questions!!! Hopefully others will jump on board and you will stay very busy!!!

Looking forward to your email! Or we can chat on FB if you prefer?

This is so cool! I'm excited for you and for us!
I'd love to help you with your research and answer your questions!!! Hopefully others will jump on board and you will stay very busy!!!
Looking forward to your email! Or we can chat on FB if you prefer?

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

count me in too but I'm only on here and Quota.

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

Are you looking for people at any stage of the process?

Hi Brightfaith, Yes, at any point post surgery.

I’m willing on a Fri or Mon :-)

I'd be willing to help. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have.

Hw-273
Sw-226
CW-124
GW-130
Size- 2, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made.
Bra Size- 34C

Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017
RNY
"Only those who try will become" FFX

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

I’m just 12 days post-surgery but would be happy to contribute!

8 minutes ago, Myaiku_Kuraitani said:

I'd be willing to help. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have.

Hw-273
Sw-226
CW-124
GW-130
Size- 2, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made.
Bra Size- 34C

Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017
RNY
"Only those who try will become" FFX

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

13 minutes ago, brightfaith said:

I’m just 12 days post-surgery but would be happy to contribute!

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

I would love to take part of this. I am pre OP, let me know how I can help you !

Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal App

Happy to help if you need rny post ops (5 months)

I’m open