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I'm interested to learn if anyone has had any difficulties with surgery; which one you went with and why.
I've been debating if Bariatric surgery is the right path for me as I've always struggled with my weight since I was 15. I played soccer from middle to high school (6+ years) and still couldn't shed pounds. I was also a very late bloomer when it came to my menstrual and at 18, I finally found out I was diagnosed with PCOS with my first menstrual being 19 with the help of some medicine.
I saw my friend go through the process and she looks great so that motivated me a bit.
Thank you~
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@svang26, welcome. It sounds like it would be best to start with a conversation with your doctor. Bariatric surgery isn't for everyone who is overweight. You may need to meet certain medical guidelines to qualify for weight-loss surgery. Here's more information from Mayo Clinic about bariatric surgery that might be helpful:
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258
Here's more information on the types of surgery:
- Guide to types of weight-loss surgery https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/in-depth/weight-loss-surgery/art-20045334
Losing weight may help to increase the effectiveness of managing PCOS, and it can help with fertility. Have you talked with your doctor to find best weight-loss plan for you?