I am 3 months post op from having the DS done.  I had PCOS along with endomitriosis removed 2 years ago.   I also have fertility problems and have had 1 miscarriage all of this was before surgery.  I have been right on track with my weight loss (but have had other issues).  Currently I have found out that my endomitriosis is back and causing some problems, so I am going to have to go back and have that removed again. I don't think there is any PCOS this time.  We are hoping that with the weight loss we won't have any of the fertility problems, but we have to wait until the end of the year before we can even think about trying to get pregnant again. 

From my highest weight I was 265. My weight day of surgery was 245.  I am currently at about 200. I can't say if I would do it again knowing everything I have had to go through, but each person is different and I wish you all the best. Good luck!

Good question.  I am three months out and go for a visit next week.  I am going to talk about this with my Dr.  I had RNY.  I lost 18lbs in 3 weeks and since then I have been SLOW.  (I like to say I'm a turtle, but I would like to see more)

Thanks, Linda!  Surgery isn't scheduled yet - I've got one more monthly visit in April to make insurance happy that I've tried for 6 months to lose weight, then we'll submit to insurance for approval and schedule a date.  I'm doing lipo-B shots and have lost about 5 lbs, so then I get the thoughts through my head that maybe that's the way to go... and then I see pictures of myself and think that surgery is the only thing that will work.  I have to be careful though because if I drop 11 more pounds, I'm below the 35 BMI for approval for surgery.  Like you, I'd rather have slower weight loss so I've chosen VSG.  Your weight loss is so encouraging to me!

 I didn't know I had PCOS until just before I had started with the weight loss journey to the surgery. My weight loss has been slower than others...BUT I have lost weight. The hormones will get better as you lose fat as the fat produces extra hormones affecting the PCOS as you know. It has been frustrating at times but if you follow the rules as far as eating enough protein and drinking your water it will go good! Maybe slow but good! Good luck - when is your surgery scheduled for? I was one of those that felt it would not work for me as I RARELY ever lost weight and I'm down 88 lbs. from 297 to 209 and I'm still on track. Granted, I have a lapband but I wanted a slower weight loss so that hopefully I wouldn't need surgery for loose skin. I'm 16 months out from my surgery but still doing well....you're not restricting eating as much as making best choices...protein first, then veggies, fruit and at the end rice, bread or potatoes...and in that order. What type of surgery are you planning for? Talk to you later...    Linda in central PA.  

 Here's my update... My surgeon said pcos will not qualify in itself as a comorbidity, but if you take diabetic medication for it, it will fall under the diabetes co morbidity.