I wonder though if PCOS being a determinant in your weight would mean that you wouldn't loose weight despite having the lap band. Not putting you off at all, but just thinking that a hormonal issue could mean that by just reducing food intake would be enough to keep the weight off. It would be something you'd have to ask your Dr about. Would be a shame to go through it if the PCOS meant it wouldn't work as well.
Tril apparently the PCOS tends to operate in the same was as type 2 diabetes in that you get into the fat-can't exercise-slow metabolism-get fatter cycle. Often the drastic reduction in food leads to weight loss - you can still have PC ovaries, just not the "syndrome" part of it IYKWIM? But you are right in that it is something to bring up with a doctor.
One of the biggest probs with not losing weight after the surgery is people who want to be fat and sabotage the procedure by drinking milkshakes or eating melted mars bars and icecream (ie: easily digested high-kj food). Mum met a man who gained 5kg after the surgery by throwing up after each meal and gorging himself again.
So another thing to consider is being the the right headspace before having the procedure....
i went to my GP and got a referral to see a lapband surgeon. I will make an appt tomorrow.
Good point about PCOS. I will make sure i ask him about the procedure vs PCOS.
We have a guy at work, who does the milkshake/hot chocolate thing whilst having the lapband. He hasn't lost any weight for the 4 years i've known him.
My weight/appearance is a major trigger in my depression. Cailin told me this, and it is so true. I couldn't see it, but when she said it, i was there shaking my head. When i am light/skinnier, i have enough confidence, that i could be president. I have so much energy that i could run a marathon. But now, i have no confidence or energy. I am hiding from people, because i don't want them to see how much weight i have gained since September/October 2009. I am so ashamed, yet so happy ITMS. I know true friends will not judge on my appearance, but tell that to my brain.
One side of me is saying, dont go and the other side, is saying go. Dh is so against it.
Sometimes I think you tell yourself you are happy as a coping mechanism when really you aren't I have no idea about costs - there is another thread about it and I think that costs have been mentioned in that one. I think that if this is the one thing that will make you happy then you should seriously look into it and even get it done if you think that this is what you need to be happy
Hang on a minute. I think you misunderstood me. I can tell when you are entering depression because you stress about your appearance. Not that your appearance causes your depression. YOU ARE GORGEOUS! But of course you have to do what is best for you. But what I meant was you attack your appearance when you are becoming depressed KWIM?
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I have no idea about costs - there is another thread about it and I think that costs have been mentioned in that one. I think that if this is the one thing that will make you happy then you should seriously look into it and even get it done if you think that this is what you need to be happy
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