my story, pcos and made the decision to get banded!

[victoryarose 0]

hi! i am soooo glad that i'm not alone! i am so thankful to find this site. i have felt really alone in my journey with pcos and almost doubling my body weight in the last 9-10 years. like many others, i'm sure, i have thought about getting lap band surgery through the years. through the painful process of diets, "i'm gonna start on monday", spiritual journeys, emotional journeys, mental journeys, losing 20 pounds twice, and so on(you get the picture)....i went to an orientation with my mom, who wants the surgery, and decided that i am going to it! i have alot of questions, nervousness, and excitment at the same time! i know it's not the end, but making the decision feels like the end to a looooong journey and i am about to step into a very new life.:smile2: i would make my appointment today, but i am trying to raise the money(i do not have insurrance). i hesitantly asked the surgeon here in alaska if he would do my surgery pro-bono. he said no. the surgery here is 23k. so, i am on the search for a experienced surgical team that will cost way less. i already has a couple of friends that want to donate to my lap-band and wow, what a blessing! i was diagnosed finally last year with pcos and put on birth control and metformin. well, the metformin made me sick, so i stopped it, and i have been off bc since april. i have had 2 positive pregnancy tests, but start my period(i think i am mis-carrying). i am hoping that god-willing, everything will fall into place soon, and i can be restored back to health! support, advice, and new friends are welcome to respond! have a wonderful day:tongue:

[smsmithart 4]

Good luck ..welcome to lbt

[*slim* 2]

Good luck! Have you looked into financing your surgery? That is another way to go without insurance. I wish you the best!

[BABYGRACE1213 0]

I too have pcos and i am having my surgery thru state funded medical insurance have you tried that route i already have one child so I was able to obtain it that way but i had to fight to keep it. I Also know their are things like family health plus which is here in new york which is a way reduce insurance for people for just cant afford it. You may want to think of going on something like that while you have the surgery. Just a few suggestions.... Anyway I had to do 6 mos. of supervised dieting tho, but first time in my life im down 30 pbls. and i feel great!!!!!! so stay commited.