PCOS/ Sleeve/Mexico/loan question

[JennG25 19]

Hello! This will be my first post. My name is Jenniffer, I'm 26 years of age, suffering from PCOS (no periods, hirsutism, weight gain, infertility, except for the hair loss) and Hypertension. I'm 5'4 and 266 lbs.

I've been overweight my entire life. I developed hypertension when I was 14 years old (inherited) due to my obesity. When I turned 15, I decided to do something for my health and got a gym membership, That's when I reached my lightest weight 180 lbs. Years later, by 2008/09 I was 289/290 lbs. I made it to 207 and then again I'm back to 266/7 in a three year period. I have tried as many diets as you can imagine. I have become a diet connoisseour and a fitness lover. I have become very deppressed and getting sleeved has become my last resource. I found out about going to Mexico and getting sleeved through A Lighter Me , but I also learned about Dr. Ramos Kelly. I have some questions for those that can relate to my experience.

Here are my questions:

-A Lighter Me (cheaper still good) vs Dr. Kelly (more expensive)

-Which loan company lent you the money and how was the process.

-Were you able to lose weight with PCOS, just like regular women do? Tell me about your experience please, because I'm completely lost.

P.s. I heard bypass surgery works better for women with PCOS but I prefer the sleeve.

Please help!

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

I had the sleeve surgery in Mexico on 11/3/14, one week before my 29th birthday. I'm 5'7, my highest weight is 290 and my weight when I decided to get surgery was 261.

I have PCOS and have always fought for every single pound I lost. It seemed like I could follow my diet perfectly 95% of the time and workout but that 5% would set me back every single time. I used to joke that I could look at a potato and gain 5 pounds. It's kinda true.

Since I decided to get surgery I'm down over 50 pounds and over 80 since my heaviest weight. The biggest piece of advice I have for you is to follow a low carb diet as much as possible after surgery. This can make you or break you with PCOS and insulin resistance. Also, my periods have started back, although I forgot how bad cramps can be and now I miss not having one!

I work at a bank so I just told my boss I needed a loan and I was approved on the spot.

I didn't go through A Lighter Me or Dr. Kelly so no advice there.

Edited February 4, 2015 by krisrpaz

[jenbaby75 283]

My good friend has PCOS, she has easily lost over 120 after being sleeved.

[JennG25 19]

I had the sleeve surgery in Mexico on 11/3/14, one week before my 29th birthday. I'm 5'7, my highest weight is 290 and my weight when I decided to get surgery was 261.

I have PCOS and have always fought for every single pound I lost. It seemed like I could follow my diet perfectly 95% of the time and workout but that 5% would set me back every single time. I used to joke that I could look at a potato and gain 5 pounds. It's kinda true.

Since I decided to get surgery I'm down over 50 pounds and over 80 since my heaviest weight. The biggest piece of advice I have for you is to follow a low carb diet as much as possible after surgery. This can make you or break you with PCOS and insulin resistance. Also, my periods have started back, although I forgot how bad cramps can be and now I miss not having one!

I work at a bank so I just told my boss I needed a loan and I was approved on the spot.

I didn't go through A Lighter Me or Dr. Kelly so no advice there.

Thanks for the info. What do I need to get a bank loan? I'm working on my credit and my boyfriend (who is going to be the signer) has a good credit.

[JennG25 19]

My good friend has PCOS, she has easily lost over 120 after being sleeved.

This gives me hope. But how did she wait to get to lose 120+ ?

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

Thanks for the info. What do I need to get a bank loan? I'm working on my credit and my boyfriend (who is going to be the signer) has a good credit.

If you need the full amount you can try to apply for an unsecured loan. It isn't only about credit, it's also about your debt-to-income ratio. If those aren't really great they may ask for collateral.

If a traditional bank doesn't work, you could try CareCredit but the interest rates may be much higher.

[jenbaby75 283]

It took about a year for her to lose 120. You can apply for Care Credit, and they likely will do a period of time with zero interest. I had to get it for a vet bill, it worked great!!

[jenbaby75 283]

I am tired, forgive my forgetfullness. She lost 120 over the course of a year, but she chose to lose a little more slowly, and likely didn't follow the diet to the letter cbut she looks great, and has very little loose skin.

[JennG25 19]

It took about a year for her to lose 120. You can apply for Care Credit, and they likely will do a period of time with zero interest. I had to get it for a vet bill, it worked great!!

Omg! You are so helpful!

I have one last finance question. My boyfriend got his credit checked twice last year (inquiries; furniture, house rental, etc) and they gave him a full credit report (in paper) so he won't have to get his credit checked in a while because his credit score has gone down by a few points. Can he use that credit report in order to get the loan? (He's ok if they have to check it again, he just doesn't want his credit to go down due to the inquiries. )

[JennG25 19]

Thank you so much!

[JennG25 19]

Omg! You are so helpful!

I have one last finance question. My boyfriend got his credit checked twice last year (inquiries; furniture, house rental, etc) and they gave him a full credit report (in paper) so he won't have to get his credit checked in a while because his credit score has gone down by a few points. Can he use that credit report in order to get the loan? (He's ok if they have to check it again, he just doesn't want his credit to go down due to the inquiries. )

Sorry this question was for the other person. Lol but if you know some answers, please let me know.

[JennG25 19]

If you need the full amount you can try to apply for an unsecured loan. It isn't only about credit, it's also about your debt-to-income ratio. If those aren't really great they may ask for collateral.

If a traditional bank doesn't work, you could try CareCredit but the interest rates may be much higher.

I have one last finance question. My boyfriend got his credit checked twice last year (inquiries; furniture, house rental, etc) and they gave him a full credit report (in paper) so he won't have to get his credit checked in a while because his credit score has gone down by a few points. Can he use that credit report in order to get the loan? (He's ok if they have to check it again, he just doesn't want his credit to go down due to the inquiries.

[JennG25 19]

I am tired, forgive my forgetfullness. She lost 120 over the course of a year, but she chose to lose a little more slowly, and likely didn't follow the diet to the letter cbut she looks great, and has very little loose skin.

Omg! Thank you! I'm so scared of not losing the weight I desire! My goal weight is 130... I guess I'm frustrated.

[jenbaby75 283]

Anytime you apply for credit, they pull your report. 1 inquiry is not going to hurt his score. They will be looking for debt to income, and payment history. You need to make sure your surgeon accepts care credit if that is the route you go.

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

Anytime you apply for credit, they pull your report. 1 inquiry is not going to hurt his score. They will be looking for debt to income, and payment history. You need to make sure your surgeon accepts care credit if that is the route you go.

What they said ????

Good luck!