New To The Group.. Looking For Support..

[Guelia1279 10]

Hi Marilyn! I also have PCOS. I'm 36 and was sleeved on Aug. 6th of this year. I know what a pain PCOS can be. I haven't had to deal with the hair growth' date=' but definitely all the other issues associated with PCOS. I was scared that this surgery wouldn't even help with the weight. Man was I wrong. Surgery date, my weight was 267, today, 11 weeks post op, my weight is 215! I feel soooo different and I've had to cycles since surgery. They're usually every 3-4 months apart. Follow the rules for this surgery. The first few weeks are the most difficult. Get through those and the light is on the other side! Lol. I was worried that I'd be stuck eating turkey the rest of my life, but I can eat and tolerate ANYTHING, at least anything I've tried so far. I'm still under restriction on what I eat until the 3 month mark on Nov. 1st. But so far, everything works. It just makes me eat smaller portions. I think you're making the right move. I wish I had done this sooner! It has improved EVERY aspect of my life![/quote']

I apologies.. *rear=great.. :-)

Any suggestions you may have to help get through the first couple of weeks?

[Sleeveofsteel 22]

Have a great support system, stay hydrated, follow the guidelines and sleep a lot! But start walking as soon as you can! Enjoy the fresh air, it will keep you sane. Don't read everything on the Internet as gospel....always check with your doctor for serious questions. This forum was a life saver for me.

[Guelia1279 10]

Have a great support system' date=' stay hydrated, follow the guidelines and sleep a lot! But start walking as soon as you can! Enjoy the fresh air, it will keep you sane. Don't read everything on the Internet as gospel....always check with your doctor for serious questions. This forum was a life saver for me.[/quote']

Thank you.. I will keep all of that in mind.. :-)

[starr1202 38]

Welcome Marilyn, I am new to this to I just got my insurance approval last week and having surgery next Tuesday. It's completely normal to be scared as many of us are excited about it and nervous at the same time.

[Guelia1279 10]

Welcome Marilyn' date=' I am new to this to I just got my insurance approval last week and having surgery next Tuesday. It's completely normal to be scared as many of us are excited about it and nervous at the same time.[/quote']

Congratulations on your approval. I approved last week but surgery is not until January2013 :-( I wish I could of had it done in December but surgeon is booked.

[starr1202 38]

Oh no I wouldn't want to wait that long but hey your scheduled that should be a little exciting for u I know I was so excited when I got my date. I'm scared to death being my first surgery but excited at the same time. I just can't wait to go in

[Guelia1279 10]

Oh no I wouldn't want to wait that long but hey your scheduled that should be a little exciting for u I know I was so excited when I got my date. I'm scared to death being my first surgery but excited at the same time. I just can't wait to go in

I completely understand how you feel. This is my first surgery as well. But I plan on enjoying my holidays n not worry about it until the new year.

[Fun size 62]

Guelia, Did you call about getting on a cancellation list?

[krazynique 18]

I am new to and it took me almost 3yrs, a child and 20lbs and I have decided to go for the surgery. I am nervous and excited and a little disappointed that I could not do it myself. I just started so I have until February to worry about the actual procedure

[MonicaR 8]

Hi Marilyn! I also have PCOS. I'm 36 and was sleeved on Aug. 6th of this year. I know what a pain PCOS can be. I haven't had to deal with the hair growth' date=' but definitely all the other issues associated with PCOS. I was scared that this surgery wouldn't even help with the weight. Man was I wrong. Surgery date, my weight was 267, today, 11 weeks post op, my weight is 215! I feel soooo different and I've had to cycles since surgery. They're usually every 3-4 months apart. Follow the rules for this surgery. The first few weeks are the most difficult. Get through those and the light is on the other side! Lol. I was worried that I'd be stuck eating turkey the rest of my life, but I can eat and tolerate ANYTHING, at least anything I've tried so far. I'm still under restriction on what I eat until the 3 month mark on Nov. 1st. But so far, everything works. It just makes me eat smaller portions. I think you're making the right move. I wish I had done this sooner! It has improved EVERY aspect of my life![/quote']

I'm glad to hear it gets better. I was just sleeved 5 days ago & I am having a hard time. I'm feeling hungry, like I'm never gonna eat again. I'm really deppressed. I keep telling myself it gets better but it's so hard

[rmubvashrink 57]

you will definitely eat again. i think alot depends on how you lived and eating habbits before but keep postive. and remeber noting, nothing, nothing taste as good as thin feels.