I am so new at this. I am 25, 5'2", 201.6 lbs as of today. I have been suffering from PCOS for a few years now. My blood pressure is in normal ranges and so is my blood sugar, the only thing that is elevated is my cholesterol. My dad had gastric bypass six years ago and constantly tells me it was the best thing he ever did and how he regrets waiting so long to do it, but when ever I try to broach the subject to my family they stop listening and tell me to try harder through traditional means. I have done Weight Watcher, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, meal plans, trainers, and been to see a D.O. that specializes in PCOS. In the last six months of changing my eating habits and working out more, I have only lost 4 lbs. The highest weight I have ever been was 3 months ago at 213. I understand that this weight is low for some people, but I am terrified of never getting the weight off. I don't know how to talk to my family about this. My boyfriend thinks it's taking the easy way out and that I just need to work harder, but I don't know what else to do. Obesity runs in my family, as does diabetes. I don't want to be either of these anymore. Surgery is a huge thing and it's not a magic pill that fixes everything, but it is a tool that could set me on the right path to success. I have become so down on myself over my weight and have been losing self confidence more and more everyday. This is something I really want to consider, but I need to have the support of my family and right now I feel as though they just don't understand the struggle I'm having. Has anyone else had this problem, does anymore know how to talk to them about it?
