7 Months post-op. I lost 33 kilos, down from 115 kg to 82 kg (from 253 lbs to 180 lbs). I know 82 kg doesn't sound skinny, but I am also very tall so the results are to my liking. I buy size 40 jeans (size 30 in jeans measurements, size 12 in EU sizes or size 8 US), I feel much better about my body and my life in general.

The great surprise was that my period returned - it appears once a month, which is something that never happened before. The other side effects of PCOs, however, are here to stay: the excess hair on my face, the dark Patches of skin on the feet and neck (my sugar levels were always okay, so it wasn't diabetes).

Seeing that losing so much weight did not help me get rid of the facial hair, I started taking Yasmin contraceptive pills. The doctor says that within 3 months I should see some improvement. Will update if it works.

Have you tried laser hair removal? It's quite affordable now... Thank god! I laser my entire face every 6 weeks for $99 us dollars. I'm quite happy with the results.

Curious.. how many times have you had it done? Also is it not permanent?

Nevermind.. my question has been answered.. I should of kept reading. thank you

Edited July 14, 201412 yr by bloominggrl