"there Is Not A Downside To Weight Loss Through Bariatric Surgery,"

[nabird77 29]

Interesting article today... here's the link:

http://news.yahoo.com/weight-loss-surgery-may-help-menstruation-skin-hair-180405888.html

[chitowngirl 884]

Pretty interesting.

[BKMama 179]

Interesting article, thanks for posting! I've been worried that the rush of hormones post-op would make my already moderate acne worse, but hadn't considered that increased hormones may be causing it to begin with.

I'd be happy with no period though, this baby factory is closed for business! LOL

[joyful noise 101]

Thank you for the interesting article.

[LadyIvy 159]

Interesting. Thats a brave doc to say there is no downside to bariatric surgery though.

[Lissa 2,631]

Thanks for that article. Interesting conclusion, but drawn from a very small sample of women. I think they'd get a better sample group HERE.

[Cody0709 15]

Very good article

[JTmoas 19]

Thanks for sharing !!

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I have a hard time with that statement "there is no downside". It seems like he is talking about as it relates to hormones, reproductive health etc, not as a broad statement.

[mmorral 19]

Thank you for posting...

The article is talking about my life. At my highest weight I would get my period maybe once every 90 days and if I go beyond that I had to take medicine to start my period. I have PCOS which I was insulin resistant, was growing hair on my chin and toes, hormone imbalance, not able to get pregnant even with the help of medications, and difficulty losing weight. My OB / GYN was the one that suggested I might want to consider getting help on the weight and to help with the insulin issues.

I am 4 weeks out from surgery and already had my 1st period. Guess what?, my cycle was for the first time in a long time, 30 days.

I agreed my my surgeon that I would wait 18 months before trying to conceive. He told me that he wants me to be selfish and learn now to adjust to my sleeve, make and perfect my new habits, and love me before taking care of another life.