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Hello my name is Kelly, I recently had the gastric sleeve done on January 13th. I was diagnosed with poly cystic ovary syndrome back in 2006 and that is when my weight became such a struggle for me. I have lost 45 pounds so far and feel fantastic!!! I would recommend this surgery to anyone who is considering it.

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thanks for sharing. I am getting ready to schedule my appt with the surgeon and at that point, a surgery date.

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thanks for sharing. I am getting ready to schedule my appt with the surgeon and at that point, a surgery date.

That is awesome!!! Good luck with everything.

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Isn't it great!!!???!! I too feel the same way, BEST decision ever! CONGRATS!!!

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Glad to hear you are doing so well! I too am thrilled with my decision to have VSG. I am slowly approaching my goal weight and feel great (except for a head cold at the moment). I love being active again and feeling strong!

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Congratulations and I wholeheartedly agree with you! Best choice ever!

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Yeah! My surgery is scheduled July 2015, and I can't wait to start my weight loss journey!

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@@KellyJ1121

I have the same affliction and it has been a struggle for years. This is the best decision I ever made too. PCOS with insulin resistance has been an uphill battle but this surgery has helped me so very much and it has only been a month.

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Good for you! I too was diagnosed with PCOS. I am 3 1/2 months post op and and down 64lbs. I just met with my OB for an annual. She was ecstatic with my weight loss. I also for the first time in YEARS had a positive ovulation test. My OB said that the PCOS had most likely taken care of itself with the weight loss. I am going on the pill until I'm one year post op to prevent pregnancy. I do not have any children yet. Talking to my OB about trying to conceive this time next year I became emotional. It's SOOO exciting. The possibilities are endless.

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