Hello ladies,

I have no business here but just need to ask a question. My girlfriend and I have been trying to conceive for some time now. Her weight is no help but the main problem is P.C.O.S. (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome). I assume most of you know what it is (given your are all females), if not here is a link explaining what the syndrome is. ( http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/polycystic-ovary-syndrome.cfm )

She's leaning towards the RNY to help her weight but recent researching discoveries indicate women getting pregnant after WLS and P.C.O.S not being a factor anymore. Any of you ladies have any input or direct info in regards to this? Any of you have P.C.O.S and have gotten pregnant after RNY?

Well i am only 7 days post op but have had pcos for years... i stated a period 4 days post op after not having one for 4 years. Needless to say my hubs has been warned no fun until i go get on bc!!! I just had the sleeve

Edited March 24, 201511 yr by Weighting2BeFree

I also had POCS and the gastric bypass. My husband and I never worried about birth control because of my condition. I am 10 months post-op and 11 week pregnant. I know you are supposed to wait, but we weren't actually trying...lol. My bariatric doc said I should be okay since I have been eating really well. It's very exciting, I have never been pregnant before and never thought that I would be able to conceive a child. Gastric bypass surgery changed my whole life. I'm healthier and happier and about to be a mom. If your girlfriend is struggling with her health I would definitely recommend the bypass. Good luck!

Hello everyone,

I'm new here. I too have suffered from PCOS (officially diagnosed at 21) and infertility. I am in the pre-op stage, 35 (soon to be 36), and getting married in August 2016. My fiancé and I have been sexually active for about 10 years, with no successful pregnancies. I finally made the decision to get weight loss surgery this year. I had the same questions about fertility. This thread gives me hope! Thanks everyone for sharing!

I was diagnosed with PCOS at 16 years old. At 24 I was told I would only have a slight shot of having children and only with IVF (which I could never afford) at 31 I went to a seminar for weight loss surgery after hearing there was a chance it could "help" my PCOS. Well at the seminar the surgeon said gastric bypass (not band or sleeve) had a 99% CURE rate. Yes cure. I'm sitting here a year and a half after my surgery holding my two month old beautiful healthy son. After a healthy and happy natural pregnancy and birth. Good luck.