female only PCOS and cramps from the depths of Hell

[Cervidae 2,389]

Hello ladies!

I had my RNY almost 4 months ago and I've lost almost 70 pounds since then. Part of the reason I chose RNY is because it has been shown to reduce the symptoms of PCOS more than any other weight loss surgery, and the thought of my awful symptoms reducing is incredibly appealing to me.

My question here today is 3-fold: Did any of you with PCOS notice a change in your symptoms for the better or worse? How far out were you when these changes began? Did your PCOS affect your weight loss in any way?

I've had two periods and one really weird spotting incident since surgery. Both periods have been painful beyond anything I've experienced. I woke up this morning with the distinct feeling that someone is rubbing a cheese grater against the inside of my uterus. I'm hormonal, weepy, and craving huge amounts of food for the first time since surgery (which I obviously cannot, nor do I want to, give in to). I also believe my stall, which has been going on for 2 weeks, is from my strange hormone imbalances. I have an appointment with my PCOS specialist in just a few days, but I would really like to hear some of your experiences. This is so, SO not fun at all.

Thanks for listening to me whine. I hope some of you can offer me some advice or experiences.

Edited December 5, 2015 by Cervidae

[jane13 2,256]

@@Cervidae - sorry I can't help you with the PCOS. I just had very heavy florida periods and could easily go up 6-7 pounds during the days leading up to the actual start. I cramped sometimes.

heating pad and some otc "girl meds" ???

[Cervidae 2,389]

@@jane13 I'm currently sitting with a heating pad, which seems to help a bit, but I seem to remember my surgeon saying "no midol" so I'm not even sure what I could take that would actually help this. What do you take? When you gain some pounds, does it feel like Water weight? Or it is your hormones being crazy and are you actually gaining weight?

[Ray92 91]

I have PCOS and endometrial hyperplasia. The doctor gave me birth control to regulate my hormones. Since my wls I decided to quit the hormones for a couple of months to see what happens. So far I have had one period from hell (as I usually do). The cramps were so intense I felt like my uterus was going to explode at any second. 2 weeks after my period I got a very weird, very dark brown spotting. Asked my gyno about it, said I shouldn't worry. Just my body trying to regulate itself and old leftover stuff coming out.

For the cramps I take either advil (ibuprofen) or anaprox. Both have worked wonders. Usually advil is enough for me and Anaprox is prescribed. Important note, do not take advil and anaprox at the same time. I was told to take Tylenol in between advil OR anaprox if I still had pain but I have never needed to resort to that.

EDIT: oh also, first week after wls my skin was all lovely and clear. Now I am also getting breakouts from hell also from the change in my hormones..

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Edited December 6, 2015 by Ray92

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I have lived with PCOS for years,hirutism,weight issues,heavy periods,insulin resistance, dysplasia...had to have a partial hysterectomy and metastatic breast cancer ....I am revising from a band to bypass...hoping to get a grip on this...

[SassyC4 29]

I have PCOS and have had it for 10 years that I know of. I've been in an out of ERs for ruptured cysts on my ovaries, I've tried almost every birth control to get my hormones under control, I've also taken Metformin for a big part of those 10 years. I am 6 weeks post sleeve now. I bled after surgery (I think everyone does) for almost a week. I got the brown discharge 2 weeks later. My period came about 4 days ago and the cramps and bleeding have been usual. Yes, it hurts but it's nothing compared to a cysts. I've got a heating pad but I really miss my Sassafras tea Overall I haven't noticed a chance yet in my PCOS except that my facial hair growth has slowed down.

I hope your cramps get better!

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I had a hysterectomy...I take 850 grams of meteor in twice daily...zip have been there ...when zi was in my early forties ....its debilitating ...I take floradix Iron with herbs and it helps...a drop in Vitamins make it worse.hang in there....

Metformin

850 2x a day

[SPettijo 40]

For the cramps I take either advil (ibuprofen) or anaprox.

DO NOT TAKE NSAIDS! Advil is an NSAID. The only over the counter med you can take are Tylenol and off brand Tylenol. If you need something for cramps talk to your OB and don't choose something that could be very hazardous for your new guts.

I have PCOS. A month after surgery my period started... a month later it hadn't stopped. I got a full check up and my OB put me on hormones to regulate my periods. I did not however get put on birth control. Please remember you have to wait to get pregnant so if you aren't on the pill please use some other form of protection. I use a heating pad and while the idea sucks, more exercise. usually lighter stretches and then meditation to relax the muscles.