Question:
Should i still have surgery for PCOS, or will the surgery help it.

I am scheduled to have an ovarian wedge resection on 10/21/02 and my initial consultation is on the 10/28/02, should i go ahead and have this surgery even though WL often eliminate the symptoms. Only problem don't know if the WLS doctor will recommend it, and if insurance will approve it?????????????????    — deniece M. (posted on September 30, 2002)

September 28, 2002
Well, of course you should do what you think is right, however, if I were in your situation I would reschedule your ovarian surgery until AFTER your WLS consultation. I have PCOS also and have noticed improvements in all my symptoms since surgery. (March 18, 2002 down 84lbs). Good luck to you!
   — Jennifer N.

September 28, 2002
hi, of course im no DR, but i would wait on the surgery untill after your WLS if you can. I too have had lots of trouble with PCOS and now 4.5 months after WLS surgery i an noticing relief from my symptoms. less daily bleeding, easier/lighter period, etc....I think it is worth waiting to see what happens before doing anything to your ovaries, you need them healthy and working as long as possible. save the ovaries at all costs!!! good luck
   — robyn R.

September 28, 2002
I have pcos and am only 2 months out from lap rny and I can see a big difference in my symptoms. You will want to check with both doctors though. Everyone is different. I have lost 39 pounds in 2 months. I was 247 now I am 208. Good luck!!
   — Angela H.

September 29, 2002
Thank you everyone for your response, here is some more info: the problem i'm having is hardly any menstral cycle 3 times since 12/01.
   — deniece M.

September 29, 2002
Well, I had the duodenal switch not the RNY, but... Since surgery 6/5/02 I have had three periods in a row (after years without unless taking some hormone pill), basically lost my cravings for complex carbohydrates (I now leave potatoes, rice, etc on my plate) and sweets (and I used to LIVE on sweets)! While some of the effects may be due to weight-loss, there are some journal reports of using the biliopancreatic diversion surgery to treat resistant type II diabetes and hypercholesterolemia...so, I guess there's something about how things are hooked up that also affects your endocrine system (including insulin and insulin resistance). I'd postpone the ovarian thing until you lose weight...but you want to have the endocrinologist monitor you afterwards to keep an eye on things.
   — Pamela B.