CynthiaK

Hi there, I too have PCOS. What I have been told is that there is no cure for PCOS, if you have it you have it for life. But I have also been told several times that if I lose the weight, it will control my symptoms to where they are barely noticable, and I may be able to have a baby naturally. I am scheduled for my sleeve on 4/28. Keep in touch!

Hi Shannon! Oh, I am so thankful for this forum already! Yes, let's keep in touch and go through this together. Mexico is one thing, the surgery and recovery is another, and the after that will be another animal all on its own. We will need support of people who know what we are going through. I'll try to figure out how to send you a private message with my email address (I'm new here). Cynthia

Hi there, I have my surgery scheduled with Dr. Almanza on 4/28. I have been staying up all night and researching researching and researching. I have contacted over 30 doctors, attended seminars, made phone calls and have asked tons of questions. Still I'm scared. I'm scared about a few things. First, I'm scared to have surgery in Mexico. I keep going back and forth on this because of the after support locally if I get it done here, but the cost here is ridiculous! I was also worried about the posts on here about Dr. Almanza, but after careful research and lots of phone calls, I think he'll be fine for me. It's just scary going to Mexico to get surgery done! Next I'm scared about doing this and having a complication like a leak or an infection. I can't have this happen. I am thankful that I am 39 and healthy, other than being overweight and having PCOS. I just had my gall bladder removed and I hear the surgery and recovery is very similar so I think I know what to expect. I bounced back very quickly from the gall bladder surgery. Finally, I am scared about getting this dramatic surgery done and not losing the weight I desire or GULP! gaining it back! I have been on up and down diets for over 12 years now. I know how to lose about 40 or 50 pounds, but I keep gaining it back. I have about 80-90 pounds to lose. I'm scared I'm going to go through this extreme thing and fail again. I am an emotional eater. I know this surgery won't fix that. It is only a tool, I know that. I am seeing a therapist to help me, but I still eat. I really hope this will help me stay on track and help me maintain a healthy weight for the rest of my life. Ultimately, I believe in God and I know my Lord is with me and I have prayed through this and I trust in my Lord. But I am still human.

Hi there! I live in uptown! Surgery is scheduled with Dr. Almanza 4/28! Let's talk!