Marti C.

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Maureen R. 23 years, 3 months ago

Hi Marti, This is regarging Poly cysitic ovaries...I do have them and some of the gross side effects like excess hair..good thing I am blonde, but I still have to get waxed every two weeks. Anyway, I just learned about this disease/condition a bout 6 months ago. I had an MRI of my back and pelvis and they said I had multiple cysts on my ovaries. I just found an ob/gyn locally who is familiar with both WLS and PCOD. My appopintment is January 24. I will let you know how it goes and what he has to say. I also just joined a support group on yahoo groups..PCODpals. I am 4!/2 months post op, have lost 72 lbs and feel fabulous. I think the weight loss and low carb diet really help the PCOD. I am wondering about how they will dal with the cysts and if there is anything they can do about the excess hair. Good luck. I will let you know. Maureen

Sharon Neva 23 years, 3 months ago

MARTI~~BEST WISHES ON YOUR WLS JOURNEY~~ May the world hug you today with its warmth, and love.....Pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart.....And may the wind carry a voice that tells you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world wishing you well!~~

Helenjean P. 23 years, 3 months ago

Congratulations on your date! You must be so excited! I also had the VBG, so if you have any questions, feel free to email me! Best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery.

Leslie E. 23 years, 6 months ago

I'm with you!! I am enjoying what I can while I can. Leslie Elwood

Tricia A. 23 years, 6 months ago

Just wanted to stop by and tell you that I am on your side. My surgeon moves fast and I had only a couple of months to enjoy my favorite foods before surgery. I am almost 4 weeks out and down 28 pounds and feeling great. I am now just starting to eat regular foods and it feels great. But have fun and enjoy your favorite things.

Becca K. 23 years, 6 months ago

Marti, I understand where you are coming from, but, unlike you, my surgeon wanted to see that I was as committed to making the changes in my lifestyle before the surgery as she was willing to do for me after the surgery. Food is necessary for life. But you need to be sure that you do not go overboard with food before surgery. For an example, when I saw my surgeon for the first time, she made it clear to me that if I gained ONE POUND more than what I weighed at that first visit that she would not operate on me until I lost back down to that size. And she meant it. I have seen it happen. My surgeon also recommended that I try to lose 25 pounds prior to surgery to help shrink my liver, also to make the surgery that much easier for her. I have to wonder what your surgeon would say if you had that attitude with her when they are trying to get you to a healthy life again. Would you really thumb your nose at her and act like you knew it all and would do what you wanted? I would hope not. This is life changing and you really should get used to the idea now. We eat to live, not live to eat. You will learn this lesson one way or another. I hope that you learn it now, before surgery and not after surgery and are miserable because you can't eat all that you want to. This surgery is a tool, and you need to get used to trying to live this lifestyle now. It will truly help you out in the long run. Have you asked your dietician why she told you this or do you automatically think that someone is telling you what to do? If that is your take on this, you are partly right. This person is trying to get you into the right mindset for this surgery. You have to be ready as mentally for this as your are physically. The doctor's as good as they are only operate on your stomach. You have to be ready to deal with the head hunger and the time to get ready is now, not later. JMHO. I hope that you can take something from what I am telling you. God Bless.

Karen N. 23 years, 6 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool!

MommaAngel 23 years, 6 months ago

HI MARTI I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS

Sharon Neva 23 years, 6 months ago

MARTI~~CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING YOUR DATE~~ Dream what you want to dream. Go where you want to go. Be what you want to be because you have only one life and only one chance to do all the things you want to!!

RODEO CLOWNS S. 23 years, 6 months ago

WOW!!!! I am so excited for you!!! Are you excited too?????? I wish you all the very best. The time will go very quickly and your surgery date will be here before you know it. May all of your sweetest dreams come true.