Hello fellow PCOS SISTERS...

I am wondering what post op life is like with PCOS? My Surgery is in march, I was dx in 03ish with PCOS and it's a part of life. My husband and I have no kids and we know this is our ticket to children... But as far as periods, hair growth ect... What are the changes your experiencing?

I'm almost 3 months out & I'm sad to say that there's no change with my PCOS at all. I've lost 60lbs as of today. I hope your journey with PCOS goes better

I'm almost 3 months out & I'm sad to say that there's no change with my PCOS at all. I've lost 60lbs as of today. I hope your journey with PCOS goes better <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Congrats in your 60lbs!! Well let's hope that things change...

I am 2 years out. I still had to do laser for hair growth but it is much better then before. I am having a period every 3 weeks but only lasts foir 3 days so it is not too bad.

Hello fellow PCOS SISTERS...

I am wondering what post op life is like with PCOS? My Surgery is in march, I was dx in 03ish with PCOS and it's a part of life. My husband and I have no kids and we know this is our ticket to children... But as far as periods, hair growth ect... What are the changes your experiencing?

WOW I WAS WONDERING THE SAME THING

I have PCOS as well. I'm 3 months out and i've lost 56 lbs. I have noticed a small decrease in the hair growth and I actually started my period this week! (on my own - no meds - for the first time in 6 years!)

Most women aren't excited about starting, but as you ladies well know, it doesn't just happen for us. I just want to be normal! VSG was the best thing I've EVER done for myself!

I have PCOS as well. I'm 3 months out and i've lost 56 lbs. I have noticed a small decrease in the hair growth and I actually started my period this week! (on my own - no meds - for the first time in 6 years!)

Most women aren't excited about starting' date=' but as you ladies well know, it doesn't just happen for us. I just want to be normal! VSG was the best thing I've EVER done for myself![/quote']

Sweet!

I have PCOS, I haven't had a period on my own for probably over 10 years! I had surgery Sept 14th and have lost 86 pounds. December I got my first period ever on my own without have to have it induced my medication. I have never been so excited to get my period in my life! It was so bad for me though, I had to stay home from work for 2 days because of how weak I was and bleeding so bad there was no way I could function at work with having to go to the restroom every half hour! It lasted about 5 days, only 3 which were super heavy and bad. Then in January I got it right on schedule and it was not bad lasted about 3-4 days nothing like the one before. I haven't really had any of the other issues like hair growth. I just get a few stray hairs on my chin that are really coarse and I pluck them. They haven't stopped coming in though But surgery has def helped get my periods back. My husband and I have been married a little over a year and before this I could not get preggo. Neither of us were married before or have any children, so this in itself for me is worth the surgery. Give it time, I hope this surgery works for all your PCOS like it did mine

I am 9 months post op. I am on the pill and prior to surgery would only get my period may 1 out of thee months and they would be more like spotting than a period. Since the surgery my periods have came every month, but I am still on the pill. I am not tryin to get pregnant so going off the pill to check my cycle is not an option. I do notice that my facial hair growth is greatly reduced. I would say that it's about 70% less. Also my skin has pretty much cleared up. I guess I would have to be retested via blood work when I go get my check up with my obgyn.

I also suffer from PCOS....I was diagnosed at 17....I am still preop and hoping for the best with getting the sleeve. My husband and I want to have children but of course with PCOS that has been impossible. Oh, the issue with hair on the face is horrible for me.....it has gotten worse. I did however, have my first period in a year in December (i can count on it to come once a year in December). I am glad to see that the VSG could help with some of the issues.

I, too, suffer from PCOS. I am 2 months post op, down 50 lbs, and have started my cycle 2 times on my own since surgery. Before surgery, I was having a period once a year (maybe). Now ive had 2 in 2 consecutive months! The first was just days after surgery so I attributed it to stress to the body. The other came exactly 28 days later and was heavy for a day or two, but otherwise normal. Here's to hoping that PCOS has met it's match!!!

I also suffer from PCOS....I was diagnosed at 17....I am still preop and hoping for the best with getting the sleeve. My husband and I want to have children but of course with PCOS that has been impossible. Oh' date=' the issue with hair on the face is horrible for me.....it has gotten worse. I did however, have my first period in a year in December (i can count on it to come once a year in December). I am glad to see that the VSG could help with some of the issues.[/quote']

I totally understand, my period only starts at the worst time... Holiday, day at Water park, beach ect... The facial hair!! I hate it! The ladies where I get waxed always say.. " you don't shave!" I always say... "I don't shave! It's a medical problem!" I'm looking forward to that calming down and also attempting to conceive children! My husband and I of 18 years want children so bad, due to our wt, my PCOS and he has ED... I am hoping and praying that Sleeve helps to fix us somehow... We just want to be healthy again

I' date=' too, suffer from PCOS. I am 2 months post op, down 50 lbs, and have started my cycle 2 times on my own since surgery. Before surgery, I was having a period once a year (maybe). Now ive had 2 in 2 consecutive months! The first was just days after surgery so I attributed it to stress to the body. The other came exactly 28 days later and was heavy for a day or two, but otherwise normal. Here's to hoping that PCOS has met it's match!!![/quote']

Yea!! Great job on 50lbs! Yea for 28 day cycle! May it continue!

I am 2 years out. I still had to do laser for hair growth but it is much better then before. I am having a period every 3 weeks but only lasts foir 3 days so it is not too bad.

I am 16/17 months out and am the same.

Regular periods every 24 days lasting about 3 days (some months really heavy sometimes really weak). I still have facial hair but it is less and takes longer to come back.

Have lost over 170 pounds and feel a whole lot better about everything.

I am 16/17 months out and am the same.

Regular periods every 24 days lasting about 3 days (some months really heavy sometimes really weak). I still have facial hair but it is less and takes longer to come back.

Have lost over 170 pounds and feel a whole lot better about everything.

Great job on your weight loss!!

I'm glad to hear the hair growth slows.... Periods every 24 days for 3 days... I can deal with that! That means in 20 months hubby and I can try to conceive!

I am pre-op and single but I was diagnosed with PCOS at 15 and am 25 now. After being non responsive to any bc over the years and Metformin regimen for 6 months, I just about threw in the towel. Then my doctor suggested Mirena. It's not for everyone but I've had it for 18 months and have had 2 day periods every month since then. My gyn and I decided that the VSG and Mirena until I meet goal are going to be the best options I have. I'm scheduled for 4/8. I'm praying everything works out for all of us!