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29 and Hyperinsulinemic. Columbus, OH

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I start my 6 month program in December with my...

sarah.deskinsNovember 23, 2014
$14,000
I start my 6 month program in December with my first dietician visit. I have to say, I am somewhat apprehensive, but I can be a very determined person, so here's hoping I can prove it! lol! I have PCOS and insulin resistance at 29 years old, and come from a long line of diabetes and hypertension! As a healthcare worker, I see the toll diabetes can take on a person, and I'm certain I don't want to live that way. On the human side of things, I recently became engaged, and am hoping I can make myself successful with this procedure and look great in my wedding pictures! I would love to be able to look back and see myself in my wedding dress and think "I looked beautiful that day".

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Mchapa98
November 23, 2014
You are already a beautiful girl. Good luck!
sarah.deskins
November 26, 2014
Thank you very much, Mchapa98.
vp5109
November 23, 2014
Good for you. It's a life changing procedure, but all for the good as far as I'm concerned. I've lost 109 lbs since last Dec and feel great. Good luck to you.
sarah.deskins
November 26, 2014
So glad to hear it! Thank you!
K_at_RealSelf
November 24, 2014

Good luck with the 6 month program, I hope it passes quickly for you! :-) We've all been through it, or are going through it, so we're here to support you!

Please do keep us updated with your progress.

sarah.deskins
November 26, 2014
Will do, Kirsty!
J.D.W
December 3, 2014
I have severe pcos and have been on steroid injections for 13 years to control it... I just turned 27. I had the sleeve and it was the best decision I have ever made in my life. in 8 months I am down 140 lbs and still dropping. Im no longer considered morbidly obese or even just obese. I am over weight.... Use to that would of bothered me but after being at my highest That is something I can live with. My cycles since surgery has been amazing. I use to bleed 4 months on 2 months off. Never missed a day of heavy bleeding to the point of ever 45 minutes I was about to bleed through. 8 weeks after surgery I had my first cycle it was 15 days.... every cycle since then has only been 6 days and I can use regular vs super heavy plus!!!!!! The sleeve has changed my life!!!!!
sarah.deskins
December 10, 2014
Very good! I don't have the bleeding problem, but I was gaining quite a bit of weight. Metformin and watching carbs has stop the gaining, but I am not losing anything anymore. (I was gaining 5-10 pounds a month after the birth of my son)
J.D.W
December 11, 2014
This surgery has transformed my entire life. I am thankful for it. I had to pay out of pocket 100% and would do it 1000 more timesof needed. Good luck!!
kkaremy
December 8, 2014
Sorry, I am not understand, what is the 6 month program? I am 22 and I seriously think about the bypass because I am Hyperinsulinemic since I remember. I am not morbidly obese, but I hate the insulin resistance and thats consecuences. I would like to share experiences with you. Thanks
sarah.deskins
December 10, 2014
KKaremy, the six month program is an insurance requirement to get the surgery approved. The hospital program I am going through requires a patient to attend monthly meetings with dieticians for 3 months and have a psych evaluation, however, my insurance requires me to go for 6 months. In that time, you learn how surgery will affect your body, the do's and don'ts of eating right, etc. So far, this month I have a group dietary meeting and a meeting with the surgeon for a history and physical. Had labs done last week. So, now we just see what happens next after these two appointments
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