Anyone have PCOS?

[BeautyInProgress 6]

I'm asking because I have PCOS and am anxious to find out if the RNY will help my case. I'm almost 23 and I'm hoping insurance will give me approval. If any of you have any tips or info, I'd appreciate it very much!

[Folly 308]

What is PCOS?

[rydellpaige 1]

I'm in the same boat darling. I'm 20 and I also have PCOS. I'm getting surgery on February 10th, so let's hope!!!!! Let me know how yours goes. You can direct message me if you'd like. I'm really interested in finding out how the how the "sagging skin" situation goes????

[catdaddy 232]

What is PCOS?

http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-topic-overview

[cadladykim 55]

Yep have it (diagnosed) for 18 years. This is suppose to help with the insulin resistance. Hormones that cause Hair growth. I would imagine periods would become more regular. I'll be curious to find out.

Good luck!

[annelisem 10]

Hey,

I do - it's the reason I had the surgery as I was insulin resistant from it.

I had my surgery a week ago. I haven't been able to lose weight with it, but this month I've now lost a total of 24 pounds.

RNY is meant to be best as it helps with hormones etc.

Keep in touch or message if you need any help. Obviously it's all very new for me though!

[conner7701 3]

PCOS is Polycystic ovarian syndrome. I have been told I that I have it but sometimes I think that they tell all heavy people that.

[Melanie36 71]

Yes. I have PCOS. I'm definitely excited for how my RNY (scheduled for Feb 16th) will help my PCOS symptoms.

My PCOS was also half of the reason why I chose RNY over the Sleeve. I think the malabsorption piece will be key in my case since normal caloric restriction was never enough for me to get to a normal weight.

[freshair 135]

Well my OBGYN and bariatric team strongly encouraged RNY because of my PCOS. This surgery is really supposed to help with symptoms and get rid of it all together, part of my symptoms are completely irregular periods and never ending periods like unless i used depoprovera mine would never stop so I'm 2 months post opp RNY and as of yet no changes in my symptoms I've been on my period almost since surgery with only 2 weeks free, but i feel it's almost gonna stop. Now my current issue now is i can no longer use the depoprovera needle cause of osteoporosis so I'm still working with my team as to what birth control/hormone treatment will work for me with Rny. Also i was told by my team that as more weight comes off the symptoms should disappear. So here's hoping they are right.

Edited February 1, 2015 by freshair

[BeautyInProgress 6]

Thank you all for your replies. I don't have a surgery date yet but I'm nervous because every time I go to the NUT I either am the same weight or have gained a pound or two. It's so frustrating because I have my 5th visit on the 11th and I know that in most cases the insurance will not approve you if you don't lose weight during your nutrition 6 month visits. I really need this surgery though. Do you think I'll have issues getting covered if I don't lose weight because of PCOS ?

[GADeltaDawn 14]

I have pcos and was told I was most likely insulin resistant. I was also told that if I lost the weight it would most likely resolve on its own. I did see a list of comorbidities in my research for the surgery that included pcos as a valid one for weight loss surgery. I just can't remember where. I'm talking to my surgeon about it to see if it would be a plus to include even though I met the bmi requirement. I have noticed in my past weight loss that my symptoms to get better the lighter I am. Good luck and keep us posted!

[Cheereeo 1]

I have PCOS as well, am insulin-resistant and have thyroid issues. I take medication for both plus HBP meds. I am 44. I wear a size 22/24. I have been going to monthly support groups since the Summer of 2014 and going through all the insurance requirement visits with my last nutritionist appointment just last week. I am struggling so much with which surgery to go through. My surgeon said RNY is best for anyone with sugar issues. I am not diabetic--yet! I do, however, take Metformin every single day since TTC 12+ years ago (have two children now). I don't want to end up with diabetes--this is my biggest fear. But my sister had RNY in November 2014 and has been in the hospital three separate times for dehydration. I'm really struggling. At the support groups, it seems like all the newbies have gotten or are getting the sleeve. It seems so much easier to deal with after the surgery to have the sleeve. Also, I believe if you get the sleeve, you do have the option to later 'upgrade' to the RNY if needed, but who wants to count on that?? But I believe there is more risk of putting weight back on later with the sleeve and my nutritionist said I would lose more weight with RNY. Uggh. It is so tough. You talk to almost anyone who has gone through with RNY, all say they would do it again in a heartbeat--even my sister I think! This is just so hard. I am really struggling. But then wonder if my worries are just another excuse which all of us who struggle with weightloss are so very good at--making excuses. Problem I am experiencing is that I don't really think these bariatric surgeons truly understand PCOS. I no longer see a reproductive endocrinologist for my PCOS because I am no longer TTC, but I do see a regular endocrinologist. I wish I could see a study of PCOS patients who have undergone the surgery and really see their long-term results--like over one to two years out? I will be mortified if I get this surgery and then stretch out the sleeve or pouch only to get fat again.

[banded2004 31]

Hi - I was diagnosed with PCOS in my mid thirties. I take Spironolactone to control cysts on my face and Hair growth in unwanted places and male patterned baldness. It's worked! I am 3 weeks post op from Band Removal after 10 years. I have gained back 35 lbs in a year since my band stopped working. My Bariatric team has recommended the sleeve for me. Most of those ghrelin hunger hormones get removed in this surgery which curbs appetite. I am slowly jumping through all the hoops and log wait list, researching PCOS food plans and learning. It's hard, lonely and frustrating and I'm glad there are others here. I'm 59 and PCOS has been a life long curse. Thanks to everyone who has shared. I have found a lot of great info on Facebook Failed Lap Bands. Lots of experience there in revisions to other surgeries. ????

[banded2004 31]

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Edited February 6, 2015 by banded2004