Weight Loss op changed my life
April 25, 2009
Weight Loss op changed my life
Kristy Tenio struggled with infertility for years after being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
But then she decided to pursue a radical treatment - weight loss surgery.
Kristy Tenio is a changed woman. Looking at photos of her now - over 8st (51kg) lighter - it is almost impossible to tell that you are looking at the same person. She says she has never felt better, despite the radical nature of the surgery. "I was worried about the risks, but the benefits for me far outweighed the risks. By two weeks post-op I felt great.
"I was experiencing more energy than I had in years and was ready to go back to work after three weeks". Kristy's decision to go under the knife was not driven simply out of a desire to be thinner. In fact, her doctor had told her that if she did not lose weight, the chances were she would never be able to have a baby.
Full detail in BBC website