Hi everybody,

I am new to this site and have a million questions. My first is, has anyone on here been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)? I was diagnosed about 2 1/2 years ago and am having a lot of problems controlling my weight. My insulin resistance keeps getting worse and worse so I have seriously been considering getting the lap band done. I am just wondering if it possible that the lap band won't work on people with PCOS. I guess I am so used to medications, etc.. not working that it is hard for me to believe something actually will. I have an appt. with my pcp next week to look into this further but wanted to check on this board to see if anyone has PCOS and had the lap band procedure.

Any info on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!

If you do a search of posts you will find you are not alone. go to search at the top of the home page and type in PCOS you will be able to search posts or threads.

Here is a thread you can check out: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/those-who-have-pcos-44999/

Here is a thread you can check out: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/those-who-have-pcos-44999/

Thank you for posting the link to that thread! I too have PCOS and have been wondering how others with it have been fairing.

You're quite welcome. There are some inspiring examples of how women with PCOS can conquer the weight battle.

Thanks for the link! I should have thought to do a search ebfore I posted.

Thanks again!

OH MY GOSH AMY!!!! This is like such a coincedence!!! I just had a pap done 2 weeks ago and my testosteron level was elevated and I might just have PCOS!!! They Dr was very concerned cause I have gain 15 pounds in a 3 month time frame and it is also very hard for me to loose. I am hoping and praying that I dont have the pcos cause I want kids really bad!!! And so does my husband!! I am very concerned and worried. I don't know what to do. I feel like if I have the lap band surgery and loose this weight these issues will go away... NONE of these things started happening to me until I tipped the scale over 300!!! Did you start to grow body hair ... and I am constantly clearing my throat! I just want this all to end!