Question:
Has anyone had sucess from the surgery who has PCOS or Syndrome X?

I am looking for comments from anyone who has been diagnosed with condition PCOS or as it's now refered to as Syndrome X. I want to know how sucessfull the surgery has been at allowing them not only to lose weight but to keep the condition in check. Also anything else they may have arrisen that may have aggrivated the condition after the surgery. Thank you,    — Brenda L. (posted on January 28, 2003)

January 27, 2003
Brenda, I have PCOS, I was diagnosed finally about 4 years ago and was so damn sick. I was over 300lbs, no periods, no ovulation, growing hair where I shouldn't and loosing it where I should, the cysts, etc... You name it I had it. Every single symptom if you can believe it. Now here I am almost 11 months out and down to 135lbs :) and I started at 320!! I now have a period every month, and for the first time in my life I have to use a form of BC to make sure I do not get preggers!! Can you believe it. I am not on BCP's so I know that is not keeping me regular, my body is :) The hair on my arms..thinner!! The hair on my legs...thinner!! The hair on my head...THICKER!! I am very happy with the results and recommend it to anyone that has been diagnosed with PCOS! I post updates at www.soulcysters.com and www.obgyn.net (the PCOS message board). ***10 mths PO, -185lbs, weight 135!!)
   — smedley200

January 28, 2003
Syndrome X is not the same as PCOS. My father has been diagnosed with Syndrome X and if he has ovaries, then that's a medical miracle. I believe Syndrome X refers to the genetic pattern associated with obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc....
   — Toni C.

January 28, 2003
I just wanted to tell you that after not getting a period regularly for 5 years I now get them every 28 days like clock work! All the problems you have, well, you sound like you are describing me!! They are ALLLLLL gone now!!! All of them not a one to be found and I could'nt be happier!!! 6 1/2 months post op -135lbs and loving life
   — Susan V.

January 28, 2003
Yes, I have had sucess. Please read my site- I keep it updated on my conditions and how WLS has affected them, and what's NOT been affected. Please don't let anyone tell you that WLS cures PCOS, as it does not. Like Diabetes, it THERE IS NO CURE- although it does help your conditions greatly. I cleared up some conditions, saw no improvements on others and had some new ones arise. I also am a member of soulcysters.net and I also highly reccomend this site: http://www.inciid.org/faq/pcos.html which does briefly mention Syndrome X.
   — Karen R.

January 28, 2003

   — Karen R.

January 28, 2003
I was diagnosed with Synrome X years ago, and feel that I am very successful as a postie.
   — Cara F.

January 29, 2003
I had PCOS pre-op. Not being able to get pregnant was probably my main reason for wanting the RNY surgery. I got my period in the hospital after my surgery and then every 30 days for the first 3 months. That really surprised me as I honestly thought I'd have to lose 100 or more pounds before I saw a difference. I hadn't had a regular period since I was a teenager. I wound up actually accidentally getting pregnant during my 5th month post-op. Who knew I'd be so fertile so fast!?!?!
   — mandajuice

January 29, 2003
hi there :) i too was diagnosed with pcos pre op. i always had regular cycles but by the age 22, i started missing periods and my weight began to sky rocket, this is when i was well on my way to mo. i never really knew pcos existed nor that there was a link to pcos and obesity. i wanted to have a baby but with no cycles, i wasnt ovulating. my doctor put me on a 14 day supply of progesterone which brouhgt on my cycle, by the next month i had conceived my now 9 year old son.through ive literally gone a whole year before with no period what so ever.they came and went as they pleased.i was diagnosed with pcos in 1996 and still have it.after wls my periods are very regular but i honestly dont know if im ovulating or not, ive not tried to become pregnant so i dont know if im more fertile now or not. while wls has helped to aleviate some of the symptoms of my pcos it has not cured it.also during rapid weight loss you are most likely ganna expereince cycle irregularites at first until things settle down and the hormones are back in check. i wish you the best of luck! :)
   — carrie M.