To consider bariatric surgery?

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Ezlo · 23/11/2024 12:01

I have PCOS and find losing weight really difficult. I'm now at 25 stone and desperately unhappy with my size.

Has anyone had bariatric surgery and would like to share experiences?

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Spoink · 23/11/2024 12:11

I would absolutely try the injections before opting for surgery. At that weight, you may even be able to access some help on the NHS in this regard. But if you can afford £150-odd a month, I would look into Mounjaro. Comes with extra health benefits too and isn't as invasive or final as bariatric surgery (which often stops being as effective over time anyway unfortunately).

Thatdarncat44 · 23/11/2024 12:06

Definitely try Weight-loss injections.

Have you been on Tier 3 Specialist WL pathway?

Surgery is a three year waiting list on the NHS in my area.

SilenceInside · 23/11/2024 12:05

You could try a private prescription for weight loss injections first, if that's within your budget?

Sellingmoonlight · 23/11/2024 12:04

Have you thought about trying Mounjaro? My daughter has PCOS and was gaining weight really rapidly. She’s now lost 2 stone and is doing very well on it. She still has another 3-4 stone to go but it’s a start.
Mounjaro seems to affect hormones in some way too so it may be worth trying that before surgery

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