Hi all
I've just joined and wanted to say hello and introduce myself to you all.
I'm 60 something man from Essex who has been dieting for as long as I can remember and probably like most people have had limited success only to see it all go back on.
I am now seriously considering surgery (gastric band). My daughter had this done about 15 months ago with some good results once she was able to adjust, she is now pregnant but still has the right mindset.
My biggest concern, and I know you will all think I'm a big wimp, is that I have a sickness phobia (since childhood) and in most of my research I read that most people suffer to some degree with vomitting and it is this that really bothers me. Just the thought of being sick makes me shudder.
Is there anyone, who has had the op, and not suffered with vomitting because just to hear this would reassure me.
I know that I need to lose weight (4-5 stones) and I do want to enjoy a healthy retirement, which is fast approaching, so any words of encouragement to help me overcome this needless fear will be greatly appreciated.
tommyboy
I've just joined and wanted to say hello and introduce myself to you all.
I'm 60 something man from Essex who has been dieting for as long as I can remember and probably like most people have had limited success only to see it all go back on.
I am now seriously considering surgery (gastric band). My daughter had this done about 15 months ago with some good results once she was able to adjust, she is now pregnant but still has the right mindset.
My biggest concern, and I know you will all think I'm a big wimp, is that I have a sickness phobia (since childhood) and in most of my research I read that most people suffer to some degree with vomitting and it is this that really bothers me. Just the thought of being sick makes me shudder.
Is there anyone, who has had the op, and not suffered with vomitting because just to hear this would reassure me.
I know that I need to lose weight (4-5 stones) and I do want to enjoy a healthy retirement, which is fast approaching, so any words of encouragement to help me overcome this needless fear will be greatly appreciated.
tommyboy