TinaMari

Wow. Congratulations!!!! I pray my surgery goes as well as your did.

I am writing this reply with tears in my eyes. Thank you so much for posting this article. Diabetes is my primary reason for having this surgery. I've been so hard on myself since my diagnosis. This article is so inspiring as well as the other post that stated the diabetes medicines were stopped two days post op. I am praying that I too can one day share that same story. Thank you so much! May God continue to bless you along you wl journey.

Oh okay. Thanks!

OMG. June 18th is right around the corner!! Good luck with everything. You can do it!!! Stay strong. We all have faith in you!!!!

I completely understand! How was your first sip of liquid? Was it painful? I'm so nervous about that...

That's amazing! Are you in any pain? Do you have a drain or something of the sort hanging from your stomach? I heard something about a drain but not sure what that's all about...?

Congratulations!! You made me shed tears of joy. Although I have not reached the 3's I was close to it and I know just how great you must feel. Keep up the good work!

That's amazing!! Congratulations!!!

Congratulations! Are you in any pain or have any discomfort?

Why do you feel so bad? What's going on? Are you weak?

That's great. Have you started drinking any liquids yet? I'm curious to know how your first sip goes...!

They put me under - general. The actual procedure only takes 5-10 minutes but they wanted me to get to the hospital 1.5 early. They allow you to sleep for 30min after the procedure. Then they give you juice and crackers and your on your way home! My throat is sore but it isn't that bad.

Hi all! I just had the endoscopy. My throat is a little sore but overall I feel fine. Initially i was super nervous but I'm glad it's all over. Feel free to ask me any questions regarding the procedure!

That's amazing!!! I am so proud of you. Keep up the good work~!

AMEN!!!!!

Not yet! I've completed most of the pre-req's though. Tomorrow I go for the endoscopy (which I scared sh*tless about... lol) and Friday is my last nutrition visit. After that, my records are going to insurance for approval. I hope to have good news soon! BTW: I tried metformin and glumetza (which is a slow reactant of metformin). I had terrible side effects so I had to stop. But, I did hear that metformin is a great drug for PCOS because it targets mainly all of PCOS' adverse symptoms and helps with weight loss. Good Luck!

@ Shape Shifter --> WOW! That is insane. I cannot believe PCOS caused that much weight gain. That is truly a detriment to your health. Sheesh! I am also insulin resistant which has turned into full fledged diabetes because my diagnosis was so late. I have the ability to loose weight on my own but I find that it is extremely low when I take insulin. However, without the insulin, I am able to loose weight at a moderate pace. It's almost like a catch 22. My surgeon said the insulin resistance will definitely reverse. I am just praying the PCOS will also. Ugh!

OMG. I am so sorry to hear this. My condolescences to you and your family.

Hello, I was diagnosed with PCOS last year. My endocrinologist told me that PCOS is directly correlated with obesity. However, losing the weight does not automatically mean the PCOS will go away. But, she did tell me that with weight loss the adverse symptoms will improve (excessive hair growth, irregular menstruals etc.) Also, weight loss will decrease and often eliminate the cysts in your ovaries. I am praying that my PCOS is reversed or at the very least that my cycle starts to regulate. A side note:: (for those with irregular cycles) A friend of mine would sometimes go months without having a cycle. She lost 80lbs (naturally- not through surgery) and now her cycle is normal. So that is proof that loosing weight can help your body get back on track. But, from what I was told, there is no guarantee. Also, you should probably see an endocrinologist who specializes in PCOS. Only because my OB/GYN told me different things in regards to PCOS and my endocrinologist flat out told me that OB/GYN's have different perspectives on PCOS. However, they are not specialists on the subject matter where as endocrinologists are. Just food for thought!

How was the endoscopic exam? Does it hurt? I am so afraid! lol.

I was told as long as all of the other requirements have been fulfilled they submit the documentation directly after your third nutrition visit...