Obesity Comorbidities
To follow is a list of comorbidities (additional conditions or diseases) related to obesity which may help you in qualifying for weight loss surgery. It is from NIHS.gov (National Institute of Health, a federal entitity which uses this list to establish co-morbidities for insurance companies). My insurance is BCBS Federal Employee, and this list was used for me. Polycystic Ovaries is on the list.
Family history of heart disease
Family history of stroke
Family history of diabetes
Family history of heart attacks
Hyperinsulinemia
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Coronary-artery disease
Hypertension
Migraines or headaches directly related to obesity or cranial hypertension
Congestive heart failure
Neoplasia
Dyslipidemia
Anemia
Gallbladder disease
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative arthritis
Degenerative disc
Degenerative joint disease
Recommended joint replacement from specialist
Accelerated degenerative joint disease
Asthma
Repeated pneumonia
Repeated pleurisy
Repeated bronchitis
Lung restriction
Gastroesophageal reflex (GERD)
Excess facial & body hair (Hirsutism)
Rashes
Chronic skin infections
Excess sweating
Frequent yeast infections
Urinary stress incontinence
Menstrual irregularity
Hormonal abnormalities
Polycystic ovaries
Infertility
Carcinoma (breast, colon, uterine cancer)
sleep apnea
Pseudotumor cerebri
Depression
Psychological/sexual dysfunction
Social discrimination
Premature death in the immediate family
I had a starting weight of 203lbs on my 5'3" frame. I'm eight months out from my sleeve surgery and am now 146lbs. I am going slowly but surely and have no complaints whatsoever. I feel WONDERFUL. Best that I have for years and years. Still want to lose another 26lbs but am more than prepared for it to take a while longer. After all, the extra pounds didn't just pile onto my frame over a few weeks. Oh no, that fat was stealthy and sneaky and slipped on without me paying it too much attention. I just turned a blind eye as I gave my full attention into sinking my teeth into something sweet and carb rich!!!!!
