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on 3/26/15 10:23 am - Orillia, Canada
PCOS is going to be helped with any type of weight loss. So to me it doesn't really matter which surgery you get. It is best to lose weight and follow a low carb diet. I am pre-op still and I have changed my lifestyle around for the past 2 months I have been following a low carb diet and have not only lost weight (28 lbs so far) but also my PCOS is a lot better.
I was going yo to say going to your gyn is your best bet. Depending on they size they might want to remove it or maybe send you for a d&c to clean everything out.
I had surgery 1/23, I found out the day before that I have a fibroid. The dr. told me that this was the reason that I was having spotting between cycles. I was taken off of metformin and have had a cycle since then. But I am confused about the weight loss and if it will make your cycle change. My cycle is due in about 10 days or so, but today I had some spotting. I don't know if this is due to the weight change or fibroid. Also, I wondered if weight loss will help a fibroid shrink. I don't have any issues with this fibroid like pain. But I have noticed since my children were born, my cycle is so heavy, and last the entire 7 days, when it used to be lighter and last 4 or 5 days. The in-between spotting is annoying at most, but I don't need to use pads or anything. Any thoughts? I am due to go back to the GYN next week to discuss the fibroid issue.
This is a cross post from the RNY board.
Hi Gang,
As some of you know, I have/had PCOS. This hormonal condition is frequently associated with obesity and occurs in 6% of reproductive women and is a leading cause of infertility.
For about 4 years, this condition has defined me, especially when my husband (who wants/wanted children of HIS own) proposed. I am not hyper-keen on kids but I would least like the option should I change my mind.
Well, I saw the endo yesterday, and there were two points: The first: my testerone level (free and total) is NORMAL, my estrogen is NORMAL, and my progesterone is NORMAL. While luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone were not measured, for the moment, my hormone levels indicate that "[I] beat PCOS."
Previously, I have wrote on boards and to others DONT have the surgery if your ONLY reason for surgery is to fix hormones, cure diabetes, or have babies. It may not happen for you and the disappointment will be bitter. I KNOW this from experience. I still stand by this statement. Fixing hormones/babies wasnt the ONLY reason for RNY but they were in the top 3. And sometimes, I cried a lot after endocrinology appointments because things weren't resolving. Literally, my body wasnt doing what it was supposed to do and I felt like a "misfit toy." If I felt this way when kids are a low priority, how would I feel if they are a HIGH priority?
Indeed, it APPEARS it TOOK a YEAR AND A HALF for my hormones to straighten out. So I stand by my original statement. However, if there are other reasons to have RNY and these reasons are ENOUGH to keep you motivated thru your journey, then I say "Do the surgery." Even if you don't get the hormonal changes/baby you wanted, you will still have achieved your other goals.
Also, give it time. I have had to have VERY disiplined (sp) eating and exercise regimines for a year and a half for things to change hormonally. Literally, my hormones went from bad to Ok within 6 months. There did not appear to be a gradient where things were progressively getting better bit by bit.
This is my testimony and experience. I hope that it gives a fair assessment of my experience (i.e. the reality that it MAY NEVER happen yet remaining diligent, giving it time, and having a delayed positive outcome).
I will cross post on the PCOS board
SkinnyScientist
Who is now 139 lbs.
And shouldnt be growing any chest hair in the near future.
RNY Surgery: 12/31/2013;
Current weight (2/27/2015) 139lbs, ~14% body fat
Three pounds below Goal!!! Yay !
I had the VSG on 10/9 and have since lost over 80 pounds. My period, which I can count on one hand the number of times it has come on it's own without chemical intervention, now regularly comes every 28 days and has done so since my surgery. I am assuming that means I am ovulating regularly. I have largely lost my taste for sweets and try to eat high protein/low carb. I have not had any reduction in excess body hair but am hopeful that this will resolve somewhat as I continue to lose weight.
Obviously I can't speak for everyone, but am glad I had the sleeve and am finding it to be very helpful to my weight loss. I was a little freaked out about intestinal resectioning and that is why I chose the surgery that I did.
Good luck to you!
I'm not sure any surgery is better then another. PCOS causes weight gain, and restricts our ability to lose weight. PCOS can be 'treated' with weight loss, in any form.
I had RNY and was able to get rid of my PCOS completely.
HW 282 OW 273 SW 247 CW 232
Why would you do one now and later down the road go to the R&Y? My surgeon told me about all three options. The band, the sleeve and the R&Y then asked me what I wanted. Well to me the R&Y is the Cadilac of all. I don't want to have to think of going back in later and doing something different...lot of insurances if they pay for WLS will only pay for 1, I want the one with the chance at the best weight loss and also the one that will be a tool to keep me from eating sweets. Also, I am not a diabetic but it runs in the family as we get older and the R&Y is the better choice for that. I also read on these boards where many people switch over from the bands and sleeves later to the R&Y. Also, they say if you have issues with Heartburn/acid reflux that the sleeve is not good for that.
Doingitright2015
HW in life 282 HW265 at start SW 244 CW170
Hello, I know that 3 weeks is a common time people hit their first stall so you're not alone. I was also menstruating right at surgery.. I know how you feel. I went to my GYN last week and he agreed that I should go back on metformin so I'm back at it! The only thing is that I'm at a lower dose due to my weight loss thus far. I'm on 500 mg 2X/week.
I am wondering the same thing. I think I hit my first stall this week. I am 3 weeks post op, and am wondering if my cycle is due to start. My OB/GYN told me to stop the metformin when I told them I would be having surgery. And of course, my cycle started 3 days before my surgery. So, I know normally, the week before your cycle, you tend to hold on to fluid. I wonder if this is what's happening or if its something else. I actually go in to see the nutritionist for my 3 week consult today. I will be asking a few questions.
Thank you for ur input. I have my pre-op testing this week so hopefully I can talk to my doctor about it. Did you have any issues with ur bs dropping often with the RNY? Did you make metformin after the surgery at all?
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