Lap Band and PCOS Question

Hi

I have PCOS and I am currently in the beggining stages of considering getting the Lap Band Surgery (I'll call it the research stage) and I am concerned that becasue of the nature of PCOS (meaning that it's partly a metabolic syndrome) that losing weight with the band won't produce a big weight loss.  I am TOO afraid of the RnY. Has anyone with PCOS had good consistent weight loss with the Lap Band?

I have a very severe form of PCOS and am doing very well with my band. I had my surgery on 12/11/08 and have since lost 40 pounds. I haven't even needed a fill yet. I think the issue with PCOS and weight gain is  the carbs and how we crave them and our bodies hold onto them. I was a carb-aholic and now with my band i barely eat any carbs. My body struggles to hold on to the weight and i'll hit a plateau but eventually it drops with a big weight loss. I love my band and would recommend it to anyone with PCOS or without it. I havn't found that it makes a diffrence at all. Hope this helps!

Thanks so much for responding. This is one of the biggest questions for me because I feel like I'll be doing this for nothing if this procedure can't help the way my body apsorbs the food.

Thx

I too have a very severe form of PCOS and all the horrible symptoms that come with it.  Im 33 and have had PCOS since I was 16....diabetes, high blood pressure, hirsuitism, infertility, etc!  The band has been a miracle for me!  I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone...espeically people with PCOS.  I had my band put in July 24, 2008 and I have lost 76 pounds so far.  I feel great.  Ive got another 50 pounds to goal.  I have beat the high blood pressure.  The diabetes, Im type 1, so I will have it for life, but the surgery has helped with my irregular cycles and pain.  I don't know about the infertility yet, but Im hoping:)  Please, if you have any other questions I would be happy to share.  Or, you can check out my profile!  Good luck on your journey!
Christina

Was your band covered by your insurance even though you have pcos? I don't if its considered a pre-existing condition etc THANKS!

I'm another Cyster....I have very irregular cycles, almost feel like I am in menopause!!  I'm infertile, and have packed on the pounds rather quickly over the past 5-10 years.  I can loose when I am on a high protein diet (I stall like everyone else does and that was/is always hard to get through).  I am hoping the band will do the trick.  I have always been a carb addict, so I am pretty sure I have always had PCOS...wasn't diagnosed until DH and I were trying to conceive (7 years ago). 

We can do it, it just might take us a little longer, or not, I hope.....

I too have PCOS. I've been told time and time again by others that the lapband would be harder with having PCOS. And that may chose RNY because they have PCOS. But I would rather work harder myself than have my insides cut up and rearranged. I'm only 11 days post-op but have lost 16 lbs since I started this journey. I wouldn't change a thing!

Hi all!

I'm new to this website and have posted on a few forums here.  I also have PCOS and just wanted to thank you for this post and your honest reponses.   It has made me feel good about my choice to do the Band.  My surgery is May 4th and I was really starting to worry about this same issue.  So thanks again!

~Demi

Thanks To All Who Provided Info About This Subject...I also have PCOS and have started the begining process to have the Lap Band procedure done...I am just curious as to how long it will take to complete the process.