My surgery is scheduled for Monday and I can't wait! But I am also fearing that because of my PCOS I won't loose weight as quickly as others have. I get discouraged very easily and I am wondering if there is anyone else out there experiencing this same problem. How did it go for you?

Well, MSanti . . . I have heard from others who have been there that the surgery has been effective in helping those with PCOS. I know that it can't make mine any worse . . . and I am confident that it will work. I am confident that it will work for you, too. You seem to know what's going on with your body.

I do wish you all the luck in the world on Monday and during the post-op . . . I look forward to hearing from you how it went and how you are feeling.

Have a fabulous weekend!

I actually had to bring it up to my doctor and get his opinion. Because apparently I did more homework than HE did! I actually had to remind him of the basics behind pcos and tell him why I thought carbs were bad for my condition. Finally he said your right! I tell ya I dont know what they teach these people! I stuck to atkins for 6mths solid with no temptation but only lost 20lbs. I then of course did what we all do and gave up. I gained only 5lbs back however. I still try my best to cut down on carbs but I have to admit I havent been very good at it this last year or so. Im so glad that I am on a journey that may help with this situation! Good luck to us all!!!

Hi guys! Surgery went really well. I am back at work today with no pain at all! how is everyone else?

I too have PCOS & hypothyroidism. I had my surgery almost 3 weeks ago. I lost 17 lbs the first week and then hit a stall for week 2 and half of my 3rd week. I finally lost 4 lbs this past weekend. I was very depressed about the stall, and figured that because of my PCOS I was amongst the few that the surgery doesn't work for. I hope I am wrong. I wish all my PCOS sisters well!

Hi My name is Miranda I have PCOS and had the surgery almost 8 weeks ago and i am down almost 30 lbs since preop.

I am scheduled for surgery on June 8th and I am frantic with worry regarding whether or not my pcos or insomnia will prevent me from losing.

I had NO CLUE that carbs and pcos were a bad combo.. no one ever told me. I also have hypothyroidism along w pcos.. am I doomed for quick weightloss?

Also can you get an IUD with having pcos? and how soon after surgery? thanks ladies =)

Don't get discouraged ladyblue72! You have done really well thus far! 21 pounds is a big accomplishment! I am currently on week 6 and I stalled from week 3-6 it sucked!! But I tried other things and began working out and now I am losing about a pound per week. It doesn't seem like a lot but ill take it!! It may take us longer to shed the weight but we will get there! Good luck!

For me, this has been the best thing ever! I have been struggling with weight gain for the last 8 years, and was finally diagnosed with PCOS 2 years ago. This surgery is working so well for me. I have done every diet known, only to lose a few pounds and gain it back + some. Since surgery, my energy levels have increased tremendously, I haven't needed any diabetes meds, I just got taken off BP meds, and after another blood test in 3 months, I may be taken off cholesterol meds as well. My periods have already become "normal" (shorter and less heavy) and on time! I feel like a new person already!

Congratulations on your success mjs6172, you are doing really well! As for me; I am currently three months out and the first two months I had a regular length period. This month has been a bit irregular again...spotting for two weeks and finally got it this week. I have noticed though that the bleeding is considerably less heavy. Thank god for that!! I still haven't had it as scheduled and I am hoping to one day get there.

Does your weight fluctuate up and down during the week?

I too have PCOS & hypothyroidism. I had my surgery almost 3 weeks ago. I lost 17 lbs the first week and then hit a stall for week 2 and half of my 3rd week. I finally lost 4 lbs this past weekend. I was very depressed about the stall, and figured that because of my PCOS I was amongst the few that the surgery doesn't work for. I hope I am wrong. I wish all my PCOS sisters well!

I have not yet been sleeved but I am just starting the process. I to have pcos ugh. I have spoken to a friend who has pcos and was sleeved 18months ago. She said her carb intake totaly controls her loss. She has got it down to a science for her body. She said if she goes above 19g of carbs she stalls. So I am thinking we all will have to play around with the amount of carbs we all comsume.....Good luck all and I look forward to joining the loser list soon!

Good luck Heather! Hope to see you on the losers bench soon!

If I go over my limit on carbs I too stall and I also notice if i'm not drinking enough water I stall as well:) So, I allow myself some cheat days to have my carbs but most days I follow my diet...... basically with pcos whenever you eat carbs they turn strait into sugar and go straight to you tummy....at least that's what happens to me.

I had NO CLUE that carbs and pcos were a bad combo.. no one ever told me. I also have hypothyroidism along w pcos.. am I doomed for quick weightloss?

Also can you get an IUD with having pcos? and how soon after surgery? thanks ladies =)

I have pcos and an iud. I have the paraguard iud, I wanted that one because there is no hormones in it. So far it has been fine (installed in 2008) and has caused no other issues or weight gain. I would ask your doctor though. And yes pcos sucks in the carb department and it so does make a difference when you lower your carb intake. Good luck!