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Topic: RE: confused and need your help
Hi Iman,
I am Tamera from Houston. I also have PCOS which causes me to be insulin resistant.. I am now 40 but was diagnosed at about 26. I as well had odd periods and hair growth and have always been over weight I started taking Glucopghape several years ago which helps with the suger cravings and should help regulate your periods some what. But after my 5th miscarriage, The docs finally decided that something else must be wrong with me.. Thay tested me for everything from Lupus to you name it. They finally figuered out I have a blood clotting disorder that is hereditary called Factor V (5) Leiden Mutant. So that means I have a mutated jean, the # 5. So my blood is too thick and whenever i wold get preg, my body thinks the fetus is a forgein object and attacks it. I was also low on Progestrone but can't take horomones because I will and already did clot form taking them for just 1 day. Anyhow, I did have 1 son at 32 and he was perfect, no problems....Thank God..BUt continued to lose pregnancies after that. I decided in 2002 to have a surgery called Vertical gastric banding as they where just starting to gastric bypass, so bascially I have staples. I went from 340 to 157 in 1 1/2 years. I have kept it off until now as the medical docs have found it only has a lifespan of 5-6 yrs in most cases but they just didn't know that at that time. So I am trying to get a revision of the bypasss or maybe the sleeve. but my insurance refused even after appeals so I cancelled my insurance adn am just lloking for the best dr for the best price. So I am desperate to hear of anybody that can help me...But This surgery is great and hopefully you will have kids....I think the RNY is the best .....If I can do it so can you! Tamera Houston, TExas
I am Tamera from Houston. I also have PCOS which causes me to be insulin resistant.. I am now 40 but was diagnosed at about 26. I as well had odd periods and hair growth and have always been over weight I started taking Glucopghape several years ago which helps with the suger cravings and should help regulate your periods some what. But after my 5th miscarriage, The docs finally decided that something else must be wrong with me.. Thay tested me for everything from Lupus to you name it. They finally figuered out I have a blood clotting disorder that is hereditary called Factor V (5) Leiden Mutant. So that means I have a mutated jean, the # 5. So my blood is too thick and whenever i wold get preg, my body thinks the fetus is a forgein object and attacks it. I was also low on Progestrone but can't take horomones because I will and already did clot form taking them for just 1 day. Anyhow, I did have 1 son at 32 and he was perfect, no problems....Thank God..BUt continued to lose pregnancies after that. I decided in 2002 to have a surgery called Vertical gastric banding as they where just starting to gastric bypass, so bascially I have staples. I went from 340 to 157 in 1 1/2 years. I have kept it off until now as the medical docs have found it only has a lifespan of 5-6 yrs in most cases but they just didn't know that at that time. So I am trying to get a revision of the bypasss or maybe the sleeve. but my insurance refused even after appeals so I cancelled my insurance adn am just lloking for the best dr for the best price. So I am desperate to hear of anybody that can help me...But This surgery is great and hopefully you will have kids....I think the RNY is the best .....If I can do it so can you! Tamera Houston, TExas
Topic: RE: PCOS and hair loss
Hi,
I do have PCOS but have NOT had any weight loss surgery yet...hopefully I may be able to. I have horrible facial hair...especially on my chin. I am so self concious about it! I had laser hair removal done..it did get rid of some of my hair but definitely not all of it. The doctor would shave/trim my hair if it was too long for the laser, so I asked her about that. She said that it is a myth that it will grow back darker/thicker. I have been doing that off and on since I quit getting the laser treatments, like every 3-4 days depending on how bad my hair is. I hate for it to grow at all...but...guess it's something I have to learn to live with. It's embarassing so I try to get it off my face as soon as I notice it growing back. Hope this helps you!!
I do have PCOS but have NOT had any weight loss surgery yet...hopefully I may be able to. I have horrible facial hair...especially on my chin. I am so self concious about it! I had laser hair removal done..it did get rid of some of my hair but definitely not all of it. The doctor would shave/trim my hair if it was too long for the laser, so I asked her about that. She said that it is a myth that it will grow back darker/thicker. I have been doing that off and on since I quit getting the laser treatments, like every 3-4 days depending on how bad my hair is. I hate for it to grow at all...but...guess it's something I have to learn to live with. It's embarassing so I try to get it off my face as soon as I notice it growing back. Hope this helps you!!
Topic: VANIQA Questions
Hi Guys,
Is anyone using Ornithine decarboxylase blocker: EFLORNITHINE (VANIQA®)?
Does it work?
Spironolactone isn't working anymore i want to try something different.
Catnip
Is anyone using Ornithine decarboxylase blocker: EFLORNITHINE (VANIQA®)?
Does it work?
Spironolactone isn't working anymore i want to try something different.
Catnip
Citrate or Bust (a few bones) !
Topic: RE: Facial Hair
metformin made me lose my hair I hate that stuff!! As for the hair on my face well no its still there and hasnt gotten any better since my RNY surgery :( . Im 46 lbs lighter and its only been 12 weeks or so...sooo maybe its still to early to tell.
Topic: RE: PCOS and hair loss
Thank you for your response! It's been such a relief to find this forum and know that other women are suffering from the same things. I'm hopeful that after some weight loss my PCOS symptoms will be less severe.
I just checked out soulcysters.com. Looks like a great place with lots of info. Thank you for the link!
Topic: RE: PCOS and hair loss
Unfortunately one of the side effects of the WLS can be temporary hair loss (due to protein levels). I also have very thick hair and lost quite a bit daily prior to surgery. And I am still loosing quite a bit after surgery. I am hoping once I get back up to the protein levels I should be at, then it will slow down.
I know that some doctors have tried rogain or other products with women as well. I dont know if that is an option or not for you.
I will say that I think the growth of my "mustache" has gotten slower since losing 70 lbs. But I am also experiencing somewhat normal cycles compared to where I was a year ago. I also have hair on my stomach that I shaved and i dont have to shave that near as often.
There are plenty of skinnier women out there with PCOS, so losing weight isnt a guarantee for a cure. However losing weight may help us with some of the issues related to PCOS such as Insulin resistance.
have you been on soulcysters.com ? I havent been there in years, but you may want to see if there is any information over there on the shaving question.
I know that some doctors have tried rogain or other products with women as well. I dont know if that is an option or not for you.
I will say that I think the growth of my "mustache" has gotten slower since losing 70 lbs. But I am also experiencing somewhat normal cycles compared to where I was a year ago. I also have hair on my stomach that I shaved and i dont have to shave that near as often.
There are plenty of skinnier women out there with PCOS, so losing weight isnt a guarantee for a cure. However losing weight may help us with some of the issues related to PCOS such as Insulin resistance.
have you been on soulcysters.com ? I havent been there in years, but you may want to see if there is any information over there on the shaving question.
Kelly
347/228/200
Topic: PCOS and hair loss
I'm losing so much hair on my head because of my PCOS. I've always had extremely thick hair and it's so depressing to see the hair falling out so much. I started Metformin 1500mg about a month ago but it seems like i'm losing more hair now then before. Is there any hope of regrowing some of the hair lost?
My regular OB/GYN is convinced that weight will cure the PCOS but from everything I've read that is not the case. Don't you just love doc's who think everything is caused from being fat? (big eye roll)
My regular OB/GYN is convinced that weight will cure the PCOS but from everything I've read that is not the case. Don't you just love doc's who think everything is caused from being fat? (big eye roll)
While I'm on the subject, what do you ladies do to control the facial hair? I get my mustasche waxed every 2-3 weeks and pluck the chin hairs. Does anyone shave their face hair? I'm afraid it will grow back darker/fuller. All I need is a 5 o'clock shadow, lol!!
Topic: RE: Facial Hair
I'm wondering the same thing. I started metformin a month ago for the PCOS symptoms and I'm losing more hair on my head then before. Plus the facial hair is horrible. My medical doc told me weight loss will help with the PCOS considerably.
Topic: RE: Metformin after surgery
I was taken off metformin right away, but like someone else posted on another thread, my appetite came back with a vengence.
I know with the metformin that I could get my appetite under control, so my endo put me back on it. She does NOT want me gaining the weight back, so she was more than willing to do it. I have no trouble with the pills and they are big. In fact I swallow them all at once. Now they do make me feel a bit gross for a while, but I try to make sure there is something in my pouch when I take them.
it does seem to help with the appetite. I just wi**** would help with the metabolism. I am damn angry that i can't get the last 14 pounds off. I have tried everything.
Oh well that is another post.
I know with the metformin that I could get my appetite under control, so my endo put me back on it. She does NOT want me gaining the weight back, so she was more than willing to do it. I have no trouble with the pills and they are big. In fact I swallow them all at once. Now they do make me feel a bit gross for a while, but I try to make sure there is something in my pouch when I take them.
it does seem to help with the appetite. I just wi**** would help with the metabolism. I am damn angry that i can't get the last 14 pounds off. I have tried everything.
Oh well that is another post.
Becky
forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different
Topic: Facial Hair
Did anyone notice a difference of the amount of facial hair after surgery? I'm hoping it will decrease or go away all together.
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