Hi Everyone!

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Hello Everyone!

My name is Kelly. I'm 28 years old and I am beginning the process of getting weight loss surgery.

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 2 1/2 years ago. It was a hard day from me. It was definetly good in that I finally had someone who believed me and could say, "No Kelly. You're not crazy. There really is a problem here." I mean, since I was 12 years old, I was struggling with symptoms. I didn't have a period for...months at a time. Actually, my doctor has told me I basically have amenoria;my cycles are so irregular. I was irritable. My family and I had just decided that was the way I was--slightly testy. Skin problems, thining hair, hair in places I didn't want it...you all know the drill.

And of course, the weight! All of the sudden at 13, I had this little pot belly, and my parents would say "Kelly, you are getting so round." "You really shouldn't eat that." And the weight just kept coming. Slowly, steadily it crept on. No matter what I did or didn't do. I couldn't lose more than 25 pounds, then I'd gain it back and more. :think

I knew something was wrong, but how many times can you go to the doctor and leave without any answers? Leave feeling like everybody thinks you're lying or making it all up? :heh: So when my new doctor just matter of factly said "You have PCOS" I was relieved! Where Had She BEEN All Of My Life?!?! She also left me with more questions than answers really. I still didn't know how to get the weight off. Just take this birth control and then what? :phanvan

So, that's what I've been doing for the last 2 1/2 years. Trying to control old symptoms and developing new ones. Now, with my BP up, cholesterol climbing, and heavier than I've ever been, I'm finally ready for weight loss surgery. I've gotten to the point we're I realize that this will help me and it's OK for me to ask for help. I'm too young for the health problems I have, and I want to change my life instead of reacting to it. If that makes sense.

I'm so glad to find a site that deals with both of these issues. I feel like LapBand is the right surgery for me, but am a little apprehensive as to how well it will work with my PCOS. I'm looking forward to hearing all your stories and recieving any advice.:Banane10:

See you on the boards!:bandit

kelly

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Hi Kelly! Girl, I so understand what you are talking about with PCOS. I had been complaining of symptoms for years before I finally stopped going to a male gynocologist and switched to a female. I was so happy when someone finally said it wasn't all in my head or getting older, that there was actually a name for what I had, PCOS.

As far as PCOS and the band, I am doing great with it. You are supposed to lose 1-2 pounds a weeks with the band, and that is exactly what I am doing. And, I am feeling better than I have in years!