hi anyone.. i only just stumbled across this site.. i wasn't sure if i would be able to find anyone who could relate to me or would want to talk to me.. im 21, ive been morbidly obese for the majority of my child and teenhood. i suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Disease which is said to of caused the majority of my weight gain, Severe depression.. i say due to my weight as i have been fat since i was 4 and have seen a dietician since i was 9.. i feel so alone, my family some of whom are large but don't seem to go through the same thing i do, and i don't have many friends or a best friend that i can talk to. My parter of 14months is the closest thing i have and he just wants the best for me. after trying nearly every diet known to man, lapband is now the last resort. i am seeing a lapband specialist in two weeks after all other specialists for my back problems, polycystic and sleep specialists have reccommended. i am so scared as i have seen the negative side of the surgery in my moms ex best friend but also the positives in my partners mom. i am scared that i will not lose much weight by doing this and that is my greatest fear. i need to lose nearly 50kgs.. nearly half my body weight to be at what my dietician deems my optimum weight. i just wish i had someone to talk to so i didn't feel so alone despite the fact i know there are thousands apon thousands of people suffering aswell i just don't seem to be able to find any to talk to.. i would really love to hear stories from others and anyone interested in talking to me and guiding through the process..

I hope everyone is having a beautiful day and that things go great for you all!

Kind regards,

Sammy

p.s. my email is missdillon@live.com.au and my msn is xox1misled_angelxox1@hotmail.com

Lol MissK Top Tier has the most original to the heard responses im with you on that girl!! im hearing you xx

I too suffered from PCOS, but it was later in my 20's. I had sleep apnea and edema.

My close friend and I were banded two weeks apart last July. She also had PCOS and took fertility drugs to conceive her first two pregnancies. 6 months after banding, she had lost close to 50 lbs, began ovulating without realizing it, became pregnant and is due in early September. Her twins will turn two years old 4 months after this one is born! :cursing:

I am sorry those around you aren't as supportive as you need them to be. You are doing this for you and your health. You will find a lot of support on here whenever you need it. Good luck and check back in often!

Hi Sammy-Jo-

Just wanted to say hang in there, girlie! I will be there to support you as you take your journey--- and you can support me in mine!!

You have a new family now and we will all support you!!

Hugs and Love,

Evie

hi sammy, my name is melissa im 31yrs old live and live victoria. I tried every diet there was and didn't lose anything and after 2 chn the weight piled on depressed hated shopping etc couldn't even run around with the kids. I made the decision to have lapband and after 18 months on the waiting list it finally happened i got banded on the 1/6/09 and since lost 7kg in 12 days already more cause your on the shakes and don't feel like eating it was the best decision i have ever made. yes there are risks but so does every operation and yes you are in pain after but if you keep up with the pain relief its all good. dont feel like your alone if you want to talk or have Q's email me on mel_sarahjack@hotmail.com All the best with your surgury. melissa

Evie.. thankyou so much.. its so hard.. today was a really really REALLY bad day for me.. im not sure how things are going to go from here.. nearly did something stupid.. its nice to know atleast one person is here..

love sammy

Sammy- I am here if you ever need to talk!! Email me Evie@mycvl.com I am on email allllll day long. Don't do something that is a permanent solution to a temporary problem!! Ok? Ok!

Hugs and Love

Hello Beautiful..

Im trying im trying =)

Mom took me shopping today and i found a beautiful dress and a belt i wear under my boobs with it and a few other nice pairs of clothes and it made me feel heeps better.. and i brought myself a beautiful blue ring - blue makes me happy.. so thats a good start.. today was a great day.. how was your day my lovely what have you got planned for the same day i just had but that you are just beginning.. lol.. get it? 12hr time difference and ur behind