I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early 20's (now 38) and I am having a VSG to deal with my weight once and for all. I am 5'1" and 232lbs with co-morbidities. I am not expecting to be 'skinny' but I feel that although I may not reach goal with the VSG, if I was to go with the DS or RNY I might loose too much to be healthy (If I was heavier I would most likely go with one of those surgeries though).
I have chosen the sleeve over RNY or DS as the weight loss is similar, without the complications/malabsorption component. But - I always have the option to revise to a DS later down the track if necessary.
Any weight loss surgery is simply a tool - without a major lifestyle change the weight will eventually come back, but the VSG suits my lifestyle more that the others - I ruled the lapband out straight away - too high maintenance and too high risk of malfunction or other problems.
I hope I can have my surgery next month, fingers crossed.
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May 2006: 227lbs
25 Oct 2006: 185.6lbs (84.2kg)
Goal: sub 150lbs (below 65kg)
Dx Hypothyroid: 1990
Dx PCOS: 1991
Started Met: 21 Aug 2006 |