Hey all! Just wanted to share my experience so far...

I was down 55 lbs when I weighed myself at exactly 7 weeks post-op!! I have severe PCOS so I was afraid my weight loss would not be as efficient as I wanted. I have had zero complications, and no more cholesterol/blood pressure/sugar/period issues! Not only that but I feel that this journey helped me open up a little and actually share myself with others and accept help from people. My life has significantly improved and I am so happy I decided to go through with this.

The only weird thing is, I don't actually "see" a difference, though my friends/family swear there's been a drastic change. I'm still experiencing some depression from the "grieving phase" of missing food as comfort, but now that I'm actually opening up to people, I find that I'm not so emotionally vacant anymore. Thank you everyone who helped answer my questions along the way, wish you all the best of luck with your journey!

Wow, that is amazing!!! That is my dream since I, too, suffer from PCOS. I have been very scared that I wouldn't get results because of it. You've given me hope today!

Keep us posted!

Hey all! Just wanted to share my experience so far...

I was down 55 lbs when I weighed myself at exactly 7 weeks post-op!! I have severe PCOS so I was afraid my weight loss would not be as efficient as I wanted. I have had zero complications, and no more cholesterol/blood pressure/sugar/period issues! Not only that but I feel that this journey helped me open up a little and actually share myself with others and accept help from people. My life has significantly improved and I am so happy I decided to go through with this.

The only weird thing is, I don't actually "see" a difference, though my friends/family swear there's been a drastic change. I'm still experiencing some depression from the "grieving phase" of missing food as comfort, but now that I'm actually opening up to people, I find that I'm not so emotionally vacant anymore. Thank you everyone who helped answer my questions along the way, wish you all the best of luck with your journey!

Thank you for your post. I have big time PCOS too, and it is good to hear of your success.

Congrats on such a great start! I'm really glad to hear that the PCOS hasn't caused you issues with weight loss. Everyone is different and sometimes those darn hormones cause more issues than we expect.

I didn't really see a difference in myself until around 60 pounds lost. Even now I really have to see side-by-side pictures of me then and now to really see how much I've changed. It's far easier for other people to notice, I think.

Continue opening up and growing comfortable with this new body you're making for yourself. You'll continue to change as you head towards goal and I think you'll be very happy once you get there. I think that seeing the external match up to what we want to be inside really helps us treat ourselves better. I had no idea how much I shut myself away and how distant I was even with my family and friends as I continued to gain weight. Once I started losing and feeling better it was like I was back to being ME again. It wasn't until I regularly felt happy and cheerful that I realized it had been YEARS since I'd felt that way on a regular basis. Not sure if that makes any sense or not.

In any case, keep up the great work. I'm sure you'll start to see a difference in the mirror soon.

~Cheri

Gratz!!!!

That is so awesome. I too have severe PCOS, and while I'm not quite as quick as you, I'm so happy at 8 weeks out being down 42 lbs! I have had much better periods, no diabetes meds, and lower cholesterol & BP meds as well. I am soooo glad I made this decision!

Thank you... I have PCOS also. My sugery is on Monday,... Cograds on your wonderful start and new life.

Toyia

Thank you so much for your support! I was scared before doing this as I didn't find many reviews of VSG surgery for women with PCOS, but I took a chance and I never regretted it. I was scared of failure because I tried everything beforehand, and have very bad PCOS symptoms (the excess hair, hair loss, period issues, etc) and tried met/byetta/spyro without much success. It's unbelievable how my life has change so drastically in just 8 weeks. I may not be my goal "size" but I am living the life that I've been wanting to have for so long. I still sometimes deal with depression, but otherwise my confidence is so high and I feel so open. Random strangers seem friendlier towards me, I know it's not because of my weight, it's because of the positive energy/confidence that my body releases now. I was so angry and closed a few months ago, now I feel myself opening and slowly becoming the person I envision myself to be on the inside. I wish all of you the best of luck, especially those with upcoming surgeries! The greatest tip for anyone doing this surgery (but especially for those with PCOS) is to strictly follow the guidelines, and try to limit your "bad" carbs (the kinds that PCOS chicks have trouble with). I notice my weight loss severely slowing down if I have too many starchy carbs.

I too have PCOS I'm almost a year out from surgery and I've lost 130 pounds. I have had normal periods since about 3 months after surgery. I'm very happy with my decision to have surgery and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

Cheri---I relate to that statement so much! I too was turning from a fun-loving, social, good friend into a hermit because I was so depressed about the weight that just kept coming on. I'm starting to feel like myself again, too, and it's such a great feeling!

I think that seeing the external match up to what we want to be inside really helps us treat ourselves better. I had no idea how much I shut myself away and how distant I was even with my family and friends as I continued to gain weight. Once I started losing and feeling better it was like I was back to being ME again. It wasn't until I regularly felt happy and cheerful that I realized it had been YEARS since I'd felt that way on a regular basis. Not sure if that makes any sense or not.

~Cheri

Just wanted to add that a number of my PCOS symptoms are getting better.

I have less facial hair, spontaneous (but not regular) periods, skin pigmentation seems to be getting slightly better (hard to avoid the sun during summer in Texas, which isn't helping).

These posts give me hope! Im getting revised from the band to the sleeve AND I have PCOS. Two fabulous reasons many say the weight loss is slower because of.

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Omg these posts give me so much hope. I too have PCOS and currently taking metformin and spyro. No help there. I'm going through my insurance requirements now hopefully having surgery by August.

Hey all! Just wanted to share my experience so far...
I was down 55 lbs when I weighed myself at exactly 7 weeks post-op!! I have severe PCOS so I was afraid my weight loss would not be as efficient as I wanted. I have had zero complications, and no more cholesterol/blood pressure/sugar/period issues! Not only that but I feel that this journey helped me open up a little and actually share myself with others and accept help from people. My life has significantly improved and I am so happy I decided to go through with this.
The only weird thing is, I don't actually "see" a difference, though my friends/family swear there's been a drastic change. I'm still experiencing some depression from the "grieving phase" of missing food as comfort, but now that I'm actually opening up to people, I find that I'm not so emotionally vacant anymore. Thank you everyone who helped answer my questions along the way, wish you all the best of luck with your journey!

I haven't noticed a difference yet...however I can wear a pair of jeans that haven't fit for 2 years. Overtime I think we'll notice and see ourselves as we are in the mirror. I am 17 days post op and down 32 pounds.


[emoji1591]Angie

I had PCOS... all symptoms resolved. I'll be a year post op in July.