I started this topic to keep track of my success with VSG surgery while having severe PCOS (all the bad symptoms including excess hair, hair loss, bad periods, cramps, pain in ovaries, mood swings). I noticed that there isn't too many information on the VSG experience with PCOS, so I thought I'd post this publicly for future sleevers curious about what to expect.

8 weeks post-op (10 weeks "dieting" if you include pre-op) my period seems to have normalized. I think this is due to the weight loss (55 lbs) but mostly to all the exercise I did. I started walking daily for 30-60 mins 2 weeks before the surgery, and kept it up afterwards. After a few weeks, I lowered it to 4-5 times a week.

The first 3-4 weeks after the surgery, I actually had pain in my ovaries (probably cysts). Eventually this went way.

2 weeks after the pre-op diet (and a day after my surgery) I noticed that a majority of my mood swings were gone. It felt like the unsteady cloud in my mind had finally been cleared. I attribute this to all the exercise and lack of carbs. I've noticed that the white sugary carbs have very negative effects with my PCOS. My weight loss so far has matched others (and even exceeded non-PCOSers!) but I notice it stalling if I have bread/pasta. I limit myself to half a serving of toast/whole wheat wrap and one serving of either crackers/pasta/potato per day. I usually have less but never more.

When I have my period, I don't get horrible PMS like before.

I have an appointment for laser hair removal next week, I will keep you updated on the experience/success. My past experience with American Laser Center was a waste of time and money with no results, so I am trying a different clinic.

This is strictly my experience and it will vary among us, but I truly think that the activity is what's really pushing me towards greater success. It's hard but anything helps. I will post more under this topic in the upcoming weeks to let you know of further progress!

was it hard to be approved with PCOS thru insurance?was the wait and the same as if someone didnt have issues? I am literally soaking up all of this information...I have an appointment with my endocrinologist this week and am going to discuss surgery...im super nervous!

was it hard to be approved with PCOS thru insurance?was the wait and the same as if someone didnt have issues? I am literally soaking up all of this information...I have an appointment with my endocrinologist this week and am going to discuss surgery...im super nervous!

was it hard to be approved with PCOS thru insurance?was the wait and the same as if someone didnt have issues? I am literally soaking up all of this information...I have an appointment with my endocrinologist this week and am going to discuss surgery...im super nervous!

was it hard to be approved with PCOS thru insurance?was the wait and the same as if someone didnt have issues? I am literally soaking up all of this information...I have an appointment with my endocrinologist this week and am going to discuss surgery...im super nervous!

was it hard to be approved with PCOS thru insurance?was the wait and the same as if someone didnt have issues? I am literally soaking up all of this information...I have an appointment with my endocrinologist this week and am going to discuss surgery...im super nervous!

I don’t think the pcos had any bearing on getting approved. The main items that were under consideration were my weight and track record of not being able to achieve a healthy weight.

Anyone with a 36-7 BMI with good success with sleeve surgery having PCOS? I know I love all kinds of food so I would consider myself a foodie however I didn’t feel like I have an inappropriate relationship with it. I only say that bc on another thread some people were talking about food addiction which I feel is different than myself and possibly others looking to or have already had surgery. My question is, what has been y’all success having PCOS?

I thought the sleeve was going to be what I was going to have done per my referring dr but the surgeon said he thinks bypass is the best option for me due to reflux...anyone else’s dr say anything like that?

Hey, I thought I would post a quick update. My surgery was 3 years ago this week and I lost a total of 108 lbs. I’m down to 167! It’s been slow, yes, but if you eat reasonably you’ll eventually lose the weight. My goal weight (normal BMI) is 151.