Weight loss after surgery

I haven't had my RNY surgery yet...but I am hoping to have it in September. I was wondering if I should expect my weightloss to be slower due to PCOS? Please share your experiences with me. Rachel

I'd like to know that too. I have pcos and am starting the process to get wls now. Any opinion on which surgery is better for pcos-ers?

I am having RNY. I researched lap band and thought that was what I wanted to have but after talking with my Reproductive Endocrinologist, he recommended RNY hands down. He said that it was the most effective of the 2 by far. He said lap band still allows you to eat and metabolize sugar which is exactly what we don't need as PCOS-ers! I am going with RNY hopefully soon.

I lost quickly the first 6 months or so, after that it's been really slow. I'm 10 1/2 months out now and it is really difficult sometimes to loose. I'm down 117lbs so far and can't wait to be under 200. We do tend to have to work harder than those without PCOS to loose the remainder of the weight once the weight loss slows down due to the difference in metabolism. If you get yourself in the habit of exercising daily and varying the routine each day and stay in that habit, you should do fine. I made the mistake of not exercising daily so I'm not used to it and am having to "retrain" my body and brain. You'll do fine, just remember to stick with your exercise program and focus on protein.

Hi Rachel, I just had my surgery on July 17th, and at my 2 week appt i had already lost 30 lbs. I am NOT on any meds for the PCOS I am wingin' it, hoping the weight loss will help. My periods are FREAKY but then on this forum, whose isn't....lol Take one day at a time ;) sandi

Hi Girls, Im really glad I found this message board. I also have pcos I had surgery May 2005 I have lost 90lbs and have been at a stand still for 7 months im on 500mg of met I have another 100lbs to go Im getting very discouraged its like climbing a hill with someone on your back. Very upsetting for me. I had the mirco pouch done (rny) and unfortunatly sugar intake doesnt make me sick enough to stop ugh!!!

I had my surgeryin April of 2005 and since then I have lost 140 and that was at that at my one year mark. I only have about 10-15 pounds to go. I did lose fast. So I don't think it is always an issue. Good luck! Paula