Any Ladies Out There With Pcos? Banded Or In The Process?

[mdlapband 30]

First thing I wanted to reply with was that I'm 5 months post op and I used to have to take birth control in order to get a normal period. I dumped the birth control about 3 months ago because it was giving me the worst acne and GUESS WHAT?! I just finished a normal period for the 2nd month in a row!!!! YAY!

In regards to the comment below:

It is ok to have a carb free plate and if you find yourself shaky after working out maybe have a small carb item like a pice of fruit before a workout or a small baked potato but only eat 1/2.

A low carb diet has always helped me with PCOS and I recently tried doing Atkins w/ my lapband. ( I really like atkins and have no issues with it) But this time I was getting light headed/dizzy quite frequently and for longer than just the first couple of days.

Dr. Westman, the dr who just wrote the New Atkins book actually practices at Duke (Where I had my lapband surgery done) and he has worked with the dietitians that I work with. My dietitian explained that lapband patients on atkins should acutally up sodium intake just a touch. Maybe have a cup of chicken broth midday. It is supposed to help with that low carb dizziness!

I thought that was an awesome tip right from the King of Low Carb and wanted to share!!

[sunshine412 33]

Its nice to know that im not alone dealing with pcos. I had all of hormones tested recently and the only thing that came back elevated was my free circulating androgens. Im not the typical pcos case.... i dont even have cysts! I hope the band helps....

[Peace & Love 0]

I have PCOS and was banded on May 17th. I have not had a fill yet and I am getting very hungry. Over the hoilday I cheated, and I feel awful. I was losing wight and then it stopped (of course.) I go in soon to get my first fill. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to fix it. I have dreams of being thin. I only know one other person personally who has done this and if I ask or tell her some of my complaints, she starts in with gossip to others. Does anyone have suggestions on how to over come this? ( the eating thing not the person talking!! lol)

[nickieredd79 3]

What is pcos?????

[lawismylife 41]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycystic_ovary_syndrome

[willpastons 0]

I have it! I also was newly diagnosed with insulin resistant type 2 diabetes. Had my band done 21 months ago and have been yo-yoing with my weight. Actually going to dr tomorrow bc something has to give.

[Jeniluv1978 22]

Willpastons.... I was banded 24 months ago and have been dealing with the same thing. Although I have been diagnosed with PCOS for 18 yrs I was only newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes since November. And I didn't take it well. I have spoken to my dr and nutritionist and have decided to go band to sleeve. Let me know what happens with your journey! I feel like I hit a road block with no Detour.< /p>

[kaiepooh 1]

I have PCOS and insulin resistant and was banned Nov 08, 2012.. I did really good at first but find now I am craving everything.. I have lost 57 to date. I go for a check up/fill thur. I am 6.7cc When I go over 6.9 I get sick and throw almost everything up except liquids.. I think I may have strechted my puch cause i can eat more. And get hungry faster.. I got on my scale and seen I m up 4lbs so mad at myself uuggghhhhh...

I went on a cruise in May and acutally lost a lb. But I think it is cause I walked all over.. I cant take Metformin I have very bad side effects from it and dont get my period due to a hysterectomy but left the ovaries..

I am so mad and just want to stuff my face but I know I cant.. I guess I just needed to vent. Thank you for listening..

[alley-gator 96]

Hello ladies, I am so glad I found this thread, and I will look for the other one too. I have pcos and am going to a seminar next wed...my insurance does a great job of covering the band and fills. I have a lot to learn about the band although I have been researching like crazy but even with all the info I knew having pcos would make this band different for me than someone without it. The only time I've ever been successful losing weight during infertility treatment to get pregnant(now have an awesome little guy) but since then I have gained that and more back, of course like we always do. So I am pretty much just starting this journey and appreciate so much that you have shared your tips & experiences for me to learn from!

[NOgunbe 11]

Congrats on the wl Lindsey! Having pcos is the only that makes me nervous about not succeeding with the band! You give me hope!

Wht is pcos?