saturnrider

I'm 23yrs old & I was just recently diagnosed with PCOS & hypothyroidism. My doc wants me to loss weight but it feels even with doing a 45min workout (cardio & weights) it doesn't help and I feel like I just gain weight. A few yrs ago I lost 16lbs in 3months doing a school project were I did water aerobics & I am signing up again this wkend at the YMCA but I still feel like for my future I need to do something for a few reasons. 1) alot of the reprocussions (arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis) from this already run in my family and it just increases my chances for my future. 2) i'm so tired of being over weight. However my doc wants me to do it the old fashion way of exercise & diet. So I started a diet journal thingy and I'm signing up this wkend for the YMCA but I have 130+ lbs to loss. I see my doctor in August and was thinking of just asking to be a candidate for the lab band, I did my research and that fits my life alot better then GB, but I'm not sure if I'm just rushing into it. I have done every diet out there, do about 45-1hr of exercise a day and I feel like I'm going no where but up in my weight. I'm so frustrated & just want to cry all the time at this point.
Any suggestions?

goddess819

That's good that you're starting now with a physician supervised diet/exercise program because most insurance companies now require 6 months of one. Make sure that you're check in's/doctor visits are not more than 30 days apart though so that they are considered consequetive. You'll need to call your insurance company directly and ask them which WLS procedures they cover and what you need to do to be approved.

Now, I'm not knocking the lapband...it can be a very useful tool, however, have you researched all of the major WLS surgeries and weighed them against your individual weight loss needs? Have you seen a qualified bariatric surgeon to discuss which option may be best for you? I know that the lapband is very popular right now but it may not be the best fit for you (I'm not saying that it isn't but you get what I'm saying right? I just want you to make sure that you've done all your research so that you don't have any type of 'buyers remorse' late on down the road that you chose the wrong procedure for you). Check out the VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy), RNY & DS as well. Evaluate each surgery with average weight losses, potential post op complications and such and weigh those against your weight loss & medical needs. Have you been to a surgeons informational seminar? I know that my friend was wanting the lapband but after attending the surgeon's informational seminar she decided that another form (the RNY) was better suited for her weight loss needs. Have you been to www.obesityhelp.com ? Lastly, have they gotten your thyroid straightened out?

Good luck and please feel free to ask more questions!!

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