nursejackie

I have read that article before lol. That was actually the article that made my mind up to have the surgery in the first place. It seemed to say that the sleeve and bypass were more effective than the lap band, but to me it looked like both the sleeve and bypass were effective with the sleeve having less complications. That was why I choose the sleeve. But I am still second guessing myself like the OP.

Sorry if I hijacked this thread OP. It is hard to find people who understand PCOS and weight loss and insulin resistance and I get really excited when I do because I really want to make the right choice.

1 minute ago, Introversion said:

Gastric bypass is the gold standard bariatric procedure for obese PCOS patients.

Nonetheless, I know a number of women with PCOS who have reached their goal weights and found amazing success with their sleeves.

Here's the catch: due to the severe insulin resistance that is the hallmark of PCOS, weight loss is usually much slower with a sleeve and faster with a bypass.

What about the bypass effects insulin resistance ? Thank you so much for your input. Are there additional hormones effected because of how the intestines are re- routed or is it just because of the further limitations on how much food you can eat ? It is impossible for me to lose the amount of weight I want. I did Optifast and stuck to it for months and could not get under 175 and I was eating 800 calories a day ! I have tried every diet on Earth, I am serious. If I do this and it does not work I may lose it !

Me ! I am going through the pre- approval process for the gastric sleeve. Yesterday my friend told me that bypass surgery may be better. Introversion , I have PCOS. I saw that that could be a factor in what surgery you choose. Do you know which is better ? I feel more comfortable with the sleeve just because of less nutrition absorption issues and shorter surgery time. But I am second guessing my decision. I really want this to work.

Thank you so much. That is exactly how I feel ! My BMI was right at the cutoff when I started 35 ( because I have health issues too ) and when they weigh me with clothes around 37- 38. I was scared that if I even peed too soon before the weigh in I would not pass so I have just been eating. I have gained at least 10 lbs and I feel terrible and I usually do eat healthy and work out but because I have PCOS I can never lose weight which is why I really want the surgery. I am now heavier than I have ever been and I am scared I will get denied and have ended up putting myself even further from my goal. You are so right though , I will be having surgery before I know it. This waiting period and going though all the qualifications is sooo rough though. Glad to know I am not the only one who has gone through this.

Hi. I am going through the pre- authorization requirements for the gastric sleeve. I am eating way more than I should. I have such bad anxiety about possibly not getting approved, or being approved and actually going through with this. I am looking for anyone either in my position or who have been there and want someone to talk to ! I am freaking out.

I agree. Don't beat yourself up. You were sick and lost a lot of weight fast. You gained a little back but you are on your way to losing big time !