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PCOS & Lap Band?

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Fox-E    27

Fox-E
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Has anyone on here struggled with PCOS and then had Lap Band? Has the weight loss changed the PCOS symptoms?

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tripletmomma2000    3

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Hey there!

I was dx. with PCOS when I was 13. Struggled with it all my life. About 8 months before I got the band, my PCOS took a shift on it's own, and I started cycling regularly, which, I never had done before. Since getting the band, and losing 180+ pounds (so far!) I know my blood work, and transvaginal scans all say "no more PCOS"

I did have hair on my face, but I went to American Laser, and had laser treatments every 7 weeks for 3 years. Now, 98% of that hair is gone.

So..... I suppose if someone wanted to, they could UN-diagnose me?

It's crazy!

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Dakloh    0

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I have PCOS too. I am hoping symptoms get relief as I lose weight and have less insulin resistance. Hope to cut Metformin in half too!

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CNoelleM    0

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Mu PCOS is gone too after losing weight. I, too, started regular periods about 3 months prior to surgery. My doctor has officially un-diagnosed me LOL

Hey there!

I was dx. with PCOS when I was 13. Struggled with it all my life. About 8 months before I got the band, my PCOS took a shift on it's own, and I started cycling regularly, which, I never had done before. Since getting the band, and losing 180+ pounds (so far!) I know my blood work, and transvaginal scans all say "no more PCOS"

I did have hair on my face, but I went to American Laser, and had laser treatments every 7 weeks for 3 years. Now, 98% of that hair is gone.

So..... I suppose if someone wanted to, they could UN-diagnose me?

It's crazy!

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Jodi_620    37

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I was officially "un-diagnosed" within weeks to a month or so after banding. I no longer need metformin and all of my symptoms are gone.

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Slimmerin2011    0

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I actually have had issues with this all of my adult life. Diagnosed about 8 years ago when couldn't get pregnant. I didn't have a period for over a year and a half and within the first month, started having them again. No BC being used, down 90 lbs and no such luck, but they are started again. I was taken off of the glucophage when I had the surgery and haven't taken since. I am also hypothyroid and on a very small dose(less than 1/2) than before surgery,so I think it all works itself out with the weight loss.

Good Luck!! Ask any questions that yu may have

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mousek    4

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Hey there!

I was dx. with PCOS when I was 13. Struggled with it all my life. About 8 months before I got the band, my PCOS took a shift on it's own, and I started cycling regularly, which, I never had done before. Since getting the band, and losing 180+ pounds (so far!) I know my blood work, and transvaginal scans all say "no more PCOS"

I did have hair on my face, but I went to American Laser, and had laser treatments every 7 weeks for 3 years. Now, 98% of that hair is gone.

So..... I suppose if someone wanted to, they could UN-diagnose me?

It's crazy!

It's good to hear you are doing so well! By the way, great weight loss too!!!!!!:Banane27: :Banane34: Let's make a toast to your suceess so far!

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mousek    4

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Mu PCOS is gone too after losing weight. I, too, started regular periods about 3 months prior to surgery. My doctor has officially un-diagnosed me LOL

It is wonderful to see people near the end of their weight loss journey with fantastic results!:Banane48: :party:

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mousek    4

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I was officially "un-diagnosed" within weeks to a month or so after banding. I no longer need metformin and all of my symptoms are gone.

It's great to hear your symptoms are gone! Also, wow another great weight loss on this post.:Banane34: Cheers!

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Tara Anne    0

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Has anyone on here struggled with PCOS and then had Lap Band? Has the weight loss changed the PCOS symptoms?

I was diagnosed with PCOS 2 years ago - I found out later that I am alergic to metformin, and that's what lead me weight loss surgery - I needed someting else to help me lose weight/treat my PCOS. I never knew before why it was so difficult to lose weight and I had so many crazy symptoms! I'm encourgaed to see so many good experiences here with people being un-diagnosed - that is so encouraging!! :)

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Jenn1214    120

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I was diagnosed with PCOS very recently, about two years ago. I have lost about 20 pounds in three weeks between the pre op diet and during recovery, but I was concerned because my cycle had become very irregular. I had a sonogram last week and my ovaries were totally normal. I find it hard to believe such a small weight loss could make a difference, but I guess it did for me!

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Lisa75    3

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I was wondering the same. some of your results are amazing. I was diagnosed in 1998. went thru infertility treatments etc. Deal with a LOT of symptoms. While doing the pre diet for insurance I started having a period after 2 1/2 years without one and guess what even ovulated which I hadn't seen but a couple times in my life! Amazing. I'm totally believing that the lap band will help ALL my symptoms. I'm so excited. Waiting to be approved now ;) So happy for you all!

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cakegirl    12

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I've been off metformin since two weeks after my surgery, which was 8 weeks ago.

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