newbie here!

[star2017 80]

Hi everyone! My PCP suggested getting the VSG surgery this past Wednesday at my check up, so I'm waiting on my first appt in the mean time I've been doing a lot of research online about it and came across this forum, I'm so glad i did! The reasoning for the surgery is I have bad PCOS and highly insulin resistant, also have a heart condition i currently take two heart pills a day, pre diabetic, plus fibro. My family has a history heart disease, heart attacks, both my grandfathers passed away at young ages from heart attacks, my dad had one last year and so did my uncle. diabetes also run on both sides of my family and all the woman are over weight. I was always very tiny growing up, never had a weight issue until my late 20s when i started gaining for no reason and shortly found out i had PCOS, since then it's been a loosing battle. I'm 35, 5'3 and weigh 223lbs. I'm super nervous but excited. how long is the process from the time you're referred to surgery date generally? I was told i have to go to the first appt which is like a seminar where they show a video of the surgery and we discuss it, then i'll meet with a psychologist to make sure I'm mentally prepared, then a nutritionist. how long is the hospital stay? do they do it laparoscopically? for those of you that have had it done how was your recovery? i know every one has different time frames and experiences but I'm just curious. anyone else here have PCOS and has it helped? Thank you!

[RaynaRayne 3]

I'm just starting the process as well, but I wanted to say hello. I'm a PCOS person so I know your struggles. Good luck!

[shayla78 2]

My pcp just submitted my referral this past Thursday. So we both are @ the start . Good luck !!

[Introversion 1,876]

I know of someone who lost successfully with the sleeve while having PCOS. Although she lost slowly (average of 6 pounds monthly), she started at 205 pounds and got down to 122 pounds.

While I don't have PCOS, I was insulin-resistant, prediabetic, and hypothyroid. I was 34 years old with a height of 5'1 and a surgery day weight of 218. I slowly lost 100 pounds over 17 months and have managed to maintain the weight loss so far.

[star2017 80]

Thank you for the responses!! i love that i found this site and can talk freely about my concerns and excitements! I'm looking forward to my first appt and get things rolling!

[scrubby3250 4]

Hi everyone! My PCP suggested getting the VSG surgery this past Wednesday at my check up, so I'm waiting on my first appt in the mean time I've been doing a lot of research online about it and came across this forum, I'm so glad i did! The reasoning for the surgery is I have bad PCOS and highly insulin resistant, also have a heart condition i currently take two heart pills a day, pre diabetic, plus fibro. My family has a history heart disease, heart attacks, both my grandfathers passed away at young ages from heart attacks, my dad had one last year and so did my uncle. diabetes also run on both sides of my family and all the woman are over weight. I was always very tiny growing up, never had a weight issue until my late 20s when i started gaining for no reason and shortly found out i had PCOS, since then it's been a loosing battle. I'm 35, 5'3 and weigh 223lbs. I'm super nervous but excited. how long is the process from the time you're referred to surgery date generally? I was told i have to go to the first appt which is like a seminar where they show a video of the surgery and we discuss it, then i'll meet with a psychologist to make sure I'm mentally prepared, then a nutritionist. how long is the hospital stay? do they do it laparoscopically? for those of you that have had it done how was your recovery? i know every one has different time frames and experiences but I'm just curious. anyone else here have PCOS and has it helped? Thank you!

One thing to remember we will all go thru different stages...so be u ...read listen and absorb...but do not expect to be like...Sally...Mary....or Sue...Good Luck..

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[star2017 80]

Hi Everyone! I haven't been on in awhile, we bought a new house and spent the summer moving! I was contacted in july saying my seminar apt was aug 24th then they changed it to the 31st which was great because i ended up in NH the week of the 24th for training! so I just went to the bariatrics seminar this past Thursday my next step was to contact my PCP for the referral so I did that first thing Friday morning and by that afternoon the bariatrics office was calling to set up my first appointment of course I was working when they called and with today being labor day I have to wait until tomorrow to call them back. I'm excited to finally be moving forward!

Edited September 5, 2017 by star2017