Question:
Hi, I am 22 and have been dx with PCOS. I have a BMI of 43, I weigh 240.

My ob/gyn suggested I have this done and I agree. I have done my homework, and my mother has WLS (BPD) over a year ago and has had wonderful results. My question is has anyone ever had this done and it improve the effects of PCOS; Diebeties, and Infertiity. My consolt will be for DR Zorn in San Diego.    — Verna P. (posted on November 2, 2000)

November 2, 2000
HI MY NAME IS CARLY I HAVE PCOS, AND I HAD THIS SURGERY 3 MONTHS AGO, IT HAS HELPED ME WITH MY PCOS, AND I STILL CANNOT HAVE CHILDREN YET, BUT MY DOCTOR SAID I COULD WHEN MY SCARS HEAL, AND I START TO HAVE MY PERIOD AGAIN I WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO YOU YOU CAN CALL ME AT WORK, 732-671-6200, I AM 26, AND IN 3 MONTHS LOST 123 POUNDS HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON
   — CARLY L.

November 2, 2000
I have PCOS too. I know that in the past my pco symptoms have almost went completly away with significant weight loss. I am 5'8" and 280 I am 28 years old. I can't have a period without bc pills and miscarried a baby in the first trimester about two years ago. Since then my weight has went up and my symptoms have worsened and I haven' t been able to conceive again.I know that this surgery will put me back on track and I am sure it will for you too.
   — Tonia B.

November 2, 2000
Click my name, you can read my whole story regarding PCOS. My Endocrinolist suggested it for me specifically for PCOS. Also, have you been to : http://www.pcosupport.org/ or maybe the Yahoo! Club "Pcossupport" ? Good Luck!
   — Karen R.

November 5, 2000
I, too, have PCOS and Type 2 diabetes. It is only natural that after WLS these symptoms will improve because of the change in your diet, caloric intake, and increase in activity level as you reduce your weight. If you would like to discuss this more, feel free to look up my profile and email me. Good luck to you!!!
   — SnowWhiteDove459

June 22, 2002
I agree with Tonia. I am 22 years old and have a BMI of 51. I have PCOS and I cann't have a period without birth control pills. I, too, have had a misacrriage (about 2 years ago) and have not been able to concieve since. I am just praying that WLS will give me back that part of my life so that I may start a family. I hope things look on the bright side for you, too!
   — sammygirlwpc