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Hey! o.k. so part of the reason why I wanted to get banded is because I was not (am not) producing any eggs and at 34yrs young I didnt want to miss my chances of ever conceiving.....my H2B and I would like to have a tatertot one day and well I was just wondering if there were women out there who because of their obesity experienced the no ovulating and now do because of the surgery and how long did it take for your body to function "normally." ......

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I have PCOS and the surgery had almost immediate effect on my condition. I was taking Metformin for around six years. It helped for a while but lately it just wasn't helping and I was going months without a cycle. I stopped taking my meds after surgery because I couldn't get the pills down but in less than two weeks my TOM came and I have been regular ever since without medication. I was recently tested and there is no sign of PCOS.

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I have PCOS and I have not seen any results yet. I am 4 months out but I had the procedure for the same reason...to be able to have a baby. I was told I will never have kids and this was at a weight of 195lb. I am trying to stay positive but I am not losing weight and my doctor tells me it is that much harder when you do have PCOS to lose the weight. So I just keep hope...that maybe one day I will be able to be PCOS free and have children.

So good luck.:biggrin:

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2ND2NONE KEEP THE FAITH GURL!

We gonna have us some ashy babies :biggrin:....they told me the same thing! I had leukemia in 92' (by the grace of GOD I am cured) but have had issues with my weight and cycle ever since.....I came home from the hospital in 93' @ 126lbs and went to sleep and woke up @ 247lbs :tt1:.....I dont know either! :) Dats what it seemed like....anyway, I am determined to have me a tatertot in the next 2yrs and this band is going to assist in my weight loss and everything is going to be alright....JUST BELIEVE YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IT AND PRAY GOD HAS IT IN HIS WILL! GOD BLESS!:)

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Thanks for the encouragement...belief in God has kept me sane...in 1 year and 9 months I hope to conceive.

Good luck to you ... you are a true survivor.:biggrin:

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Stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a form a insulin resistance and cuases us to have abnormal levels of certain hormones especially excess testosterone. It causes issues with fertility as well as ovarian cysts, hair thinning, acne, excess facial and body hair, skin tags, dark skin Patches, excess weight and high insulin levels.

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Why thank you Jodi....I dont have that I'm just not ovulating due to the weight........but with this band thats going to be a thing of the past....:biggrin:

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I'm a PCOS'r too, although I was able to conceive prior to the band with the help of a great Reproductive Endocrinologist. Have you all been going to one? I'm assuming you have.

I would assume with weight loss it might move some hormones around and hopefully eggs will be flying.

Can I ask what your FSH level is? Did they test your LH levels too?

I would never take the word of a general practitioner for fertility or an OB/gyn. Go above to a specialist.

I was on Clomid, and ready for an IUI when the combo of metformin and Clomid worked for me.

Sending you loads of baby vibes. Oh and I was over 250 when I conceived, so I know it's way possible for you! Good luck!

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