I know this is not the "intro" forum, but I was so excited to see there is a special section for those with PCOS - I just wanted to say hi! <BR>My name is Tara, I'm about to turn 30, and I was diagnosed with PCOS about 2 years ago now (actually self-diagnosed, because my hair started falling out in male pattern baldness, and I googled it, then confirmed with gyno and then endo - sadly I had symptoms for over 10 years but my pcp or gyno never thought of it or checked my hormone levels, and I had never heard of it!) I found out I am alergic to metformin, and I've been unable to lose/keep off more than 20 lbs. The PCOS risk factors/complications are what really made me decide to get the surgery - I'm so excited about it and look forward to reading how others experience with PCOS/symptoms has been after surgery/weight loss! Fianlly finished the long process and all my appointments over the last 4 months, pre-op appointment with my surgeon is 4/6

I know this is not the "intro" forum, but I was so excited to see there is a special section for those with PCOS - I just wanted to say hi! <BR>My name is Tara, I'm about to turn 30, and I was diagnosed with PCOS about 2 years ago now (actually self-diagnosed, because my hair started falling out in male pattern baldness, and I googled it, then confirmed with gyno and then endo - sadly I had symptoms for over 10 years but my pcp or gyno never thought of it or checked my hormone levels, and I had never heard of it!) I found out I am alergic to metformin, and I've been unable to lose/keep off more than 20 lbs. The PCOS risk factors/complications are what really made me decide to get the surgery - I'm so excited about it and look forward to reading how others experience with PCOS/symptoms has been after surgery/weight loss! Fianlly finished the long process and all my appointments over the last 4 months, pre-op appointment with my surgeon is 4/6

Wishing you good luck! I am also 30. Was banded 11/16, I am on metformin. I have lost 30 lbs so far and am thrilled with my progress. Peeling off 1 lb was torture for me before the band. I am so happy I did it!