I have not had my VSG yet, but am in 4 weeks. I was told forthright thta women with PCOS have a more difficult time losing, so where a   "normal" person might lose 60% someone with PCOS might be more likely to lose 45%, it will be more difficult and take longer.  Also more difficult to maintain, you will have to be more diligent. 

I am glad I was told this ahead of time, so I won't be disappointed when the time comes.  

Good luck ladies!

 I tried for an approval in Norfolk where we are stationed but because I lived near Portsmouth naval hospital that is the only place they would allow me to and after fighting for a year :( I felt so defeated. I have had awful experiences with military specialist, after being put on metformin for my pcos I found out I was allergic and was told by the fertility doctor at PNMC that if I did not take metformin he refused to help me and I should look into getting a gastric bypass, when I asked my PCM in Va for a referral he gave it to me no questions asked but when I tried to set an appointment for the orientation was told that they could not fit me in for MONTHS and at the time I had to go on a 2 year waiting list for the surgery but she added that because I had only quit smoking 3 months before I had 9 more months before I could even go on the waiting list. I had to get smart about it and wait until my husband deployed because every time he deploys I visit my family in Florida. I grew up in a small town hours from the nearest MTF. I am normally in Florida for the entire deployment so I changed my insurance from north region to south got a civilian PCM and after 2 visits with my new PCM I got my referral for a surgeon of my choosing. The referral was immediately approved by tri-care and I have my first appointment with Dr. Shebani this week. I am so excited! All that is required here in the south region is me seeing a shrink, getting blood work, and a dietitian. Shebani does not make me go to an orientation or seminar. And he worked with my first pick which was Dr. Jawad (who I found out does not accept tri-care anymore) for 5 years. I am amazed at the ease of dealing with the south region compared to what I went through with the north region. Also the smoking here in Fl not a problem. I have not smoked for 6 months now but here in Fl all the surgeons here require is that you stop smoking when you start the process and do not smoke for the duration of the process.

 The band is really not recommended for anyone anymore.  There are a lot of horror stories of slippage, erosion, and failed weight loss.  Most people have to have it removed within 10 years.

Check the Failed Weight Loss Surgery forum and the Revision forum.  You'll see a lot of that.  I personally know several people that have failed at the band and only one with any real lasting success.

I have underactive thyroid and PCOS and just had the sleeve done.  The bypass is also recommended for those with PCOS.

 I had my VSG about 5 weeks ago.  I've lost 20 pounds since then.  I really feel that my PCOS and hormones are slowing me down.  I've had 2 periods since surgery!  I'm also a grouchy bear about half the time.  I'm hoping things will settle down, but I guess it's just the continuing curse of PCOS.

I'm trying extra hard now to eliminate the carbs, since I know we're more sensitive.  Hoping that helps.

I'm so discouraged right now.  Had VSG May 8, lost 20 lbs in the first 3-4 weeks, then stalled since.  I've had 3 periods in those 6 weeks, even though I had novasure to remove endometrial lining in January.  Saw the NUT last week and she told me that my weight loss was too low (of course, it was lovely to hear this after she told me how she'd never been able to gain weight til she was 40 which means she totally doesn't understand where I'm coming from.)

I was so encouraged and excited by the weight loss in the first month.  I know that I did a TON of exercising right after surgery, walking around shopping with my mom.  I'm not exercising 60min/day 6x/week like my NUT wants, but I'm a single mom of 3 working full time and doing what I can - which is walking during lunch at work and doing the elliptical at home. 

I started taking metformin this last week in the hopes of jump-starting something but it's giving me headaches and a hypoglycemic feelings.  Need to find my glucometer to check blood sugar when I feel that way. 

So I've increased activity, increased water, and no weight loss.  Any suggestions or has anyone else gone through this? 

Started at 250, 37.2 BMI
Now at 230, 34.1 BMI -- lost 1" bicep. 1.5" chest, 3" hip, 4" thigh, 1" calf