Thank you all, This give sme hope. I have pcos and am considering the sleeve surgery. I am so tired of the pounds packing on and not going anywhere with diet and working out. Is the process to get it a long one?

Hi ladies, I'm not active on the boards anymore, but I wanted to let you gals know that I lost 135 lbs after my VSG 2 years ago.  My body hair thinned after I hit normal BMI.  I have awful facial hair, shave everyday and that did not change. I had tried laser hair removal  8yrs ago with no results, but decide to try again at normal bmi.   Well, I'm happy to say I went for my first treatment a few weeks ago and I can tell for sure it's working!  After about 10 days my face was smooth for the first time in 17yrs!  I still have some thicker hair right around my chin, but it's only been one treatment and I am amazed!  I have hated this damn hair all my life.  I don't like to swim or sweat because I don't want my makeup to melt off and I never go camping because I cant shave right away and I don't want everyone to see it.  Now I see a camping trip in my near future with my 6yr old boy and I'm so excited.  I wanted to share to give you girls dealing with the hair some hope!

Erin

Well so far so good with me, early days I know but may as well be positive. The great news is I have had two periods without any help!!!! That has not happened for me in years! How is everyone else doing?

I have also used babying teething gel.  It will numb the area and it will not hurt so bad.

 Congrats on taking a great step towards a healthy life!!! it was the best decision I have ever made. I have/had PCOS since I was 13 years old and like you, only had cycles 2-3 times a year and they were very unpredictable. 7 months ago I was only 24 years old, newly married, and facing the possibility that I may never be able to have children. I tried and stuck to every recommended diet with the addends diet showing the most promise, but not really making a dent. since surgery, I have had cycles regularly avery 30-35 days, have lost weight, and the symptoms of PCOS have pretty much disappeared. I find it best to stick to a low-carb diet, as I seem to lost more weight and I have less cravings. I hope that your surgery will help you as much as it has helped me. My husband and I will get the go ahead to start trying for a baby this December, and I am hoping for the best!! Best of luck to you as well!!

Enjoli