I've always had problems but this is ridiculous

Hello friends,

I am almost 9 months out from RNY, I've dropped almost 100 lbs, unfortunately the biggest side effects I've had from this surgery include...

cronic constipation
difficent in Potassium and vitamin D
massive amounts of hair falling out for over 5 months...
uncontrollable cycle

My PCP has tried 2 different types of birth control pills, and a 10 day supply of progesterone to try and stop my cycle, Unfortunately I've started again after this last "current" go around.  I'm about to lose my job because of this illness... I went for an ultrasound the tech "diagnosed me with PCOS"  I went for additional blood work my levels are normal.  Now I'm headed to a specalist and can't get in for 2 weeks, this sucks...

Any insite on this problem?

Hi,

I too had PCOS (maybe I still do I dunno), but I do know that after my surgery I was on my cycle for 8 weeks.  No one knew what to do for me.  My surgeon sent to my OB my OB sent me to my surgeon. I was in a maddening circle, and didn't know which way to turn.  I knew i was  not absorbing the birth control pills I was given because they would  stop me for a day or two then right back to the same old routine. Finally my surgeon suggested a depo shot. I got it and even though he said he didn't think it would stop it a few days later it slowed till it stopped.  Unfortunately it wasn't until my hemoglobin dropped to 8.  I had to go on iron 3 times a day to try and get it up, but now I seem to be getting  better and I haven't had a period to speak of since then, its been about 2 1/2 months.  So maybe check with your Dr on the depo shot if you haven't tried it already maybe it will help :)

Your not alone it seems to be a problem for a few of us lucky ones!

Wendy

You may want to try a Gluten-Free Diet.  Many people with malabsorption issues do better on this type of diet.  Go to www.celiac.com for a list of "safe" and "unsafe" foods.  Since you have had WLS, I don't know how much it will help, but it certainly can't hurt.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me - our youngest daughter was diagnosed with Celiac Disease last year, and I have done a LOT of research on this subject.

Teresa Koch
Fort Worth, Texas

 try nuvaring, it's been a godsend for me. It's absorbed directly through the vaginal walls, so you don't have to worry about not absorbing the pills