Question:
I have polycystic ovarian syndrom which has alot to do with my weight.
Would i be denied for the surgery because of this?? — Melanie W. (posted on June 18, 2005)
June 18, 2005
NO IT WON'T STOP YOU FROM HAVING WLS DONE BECAUSE I HAVE IT TO
— ritamytweety
June 18, 2005
I have PCOS, too. I had WLS on 11/12/2003. I have lost over 100 lbs. The
weight loss stopped at about 8 months (I'm sure that the PCOS had something
to do with this). So, I am looking into a revision to get some more weight
off as I am just under 200 lbs. which is still too much for my small frame.
Keep informed about PCOS, and keep your doctors informed about your
progress with the PCOS/weight loss. Lots of luck -- Barbara
— StarWish624
June 18, 2005
I, too, have PCOS. I had my surgery last year and have lost 150 pounds.
Unfortunately, I am still overweight. I need to lose another 20 pounds or
so, but it is so much more difficult now. I also still have many of the
problems associated with PCOS, like irregular/abnormal periods and the
issues with hair. I thought losing weight would resolve these issues, but
it hasn't. So, while weight loss may, or may not, correct PCOS, it won't
prevent you from having WLS. In fact, it may even help to make your case
for it. Best wishes for health and happiness.
Donna 05/17/04 302/152/130
— Donna F.
June 18, 2005
I had my surgery in November 2002. I have lost over 150 lbs, and had PCOS
at the time. I had irregular periods, fertility issues, etc. Although I
still have weight to lose, the PCOS symptoms disappeared after I had lost
my first 100lbs. My periods returned to a clock-work 28 day cycle, the
acne issue disappeared, as did the fertility problems. In fact, I am due
with my second child in 2 weeks. I'm hoping that after I deliver, I can
resume the rest of my weight loss.
Remember, each person is different, and the PCOS may not completely resolve
with weight loss, but I was told it would dramatically improve. There is a
'flood' of hormones to your system as your body is in it's most dramatic
weight loss stage, as many of these hormones are present in the fat cells
and are released at the fat is consumed. This may cause other side effects
or delay the PCOS resolution until these hormones are released from your
system. It seems to subside at about the 6mos-1yr mark.
Good luck with your decision for WLS surgery. I still feel very strongly
that it was one of the most important and best decisions I have ever made
in my life. Although I am far from 'thin' and would ideally like to lose
another 40lbs, I am thrilled with the changes since the surgery and my life
and outlook are so much more positive now.
Best wishes!
— angelav
June 19, 2005
Hi, I have PCOS too and my insurance actually said that's the BIGGEST
reason I will be approved!
— Ravenwulf
June 20, 2005
I had POS and it was one of the main reasons I got approved. This syndrome
causes all the problems that the surgery fixes. Insulin rejection that
causes Diabeties, weight gain, and all the problems that weight gain
causes. I was told that this syndrome basicly works against you when it
comes to losing weight. I even had a procedure called Ovarian Drilling,
where they go in laproscopicly and drill holes into the overies to
stimulate the hormones. This is suppose to get rid of POS, but after a
year it was worse than before. I'm 1 1/2 yrs post and I'm doing great now.
No problems at all with POS.
— kumputrgek
June 23, 2005
Make sure you have the test that checks for insulin resistance. I had PCOS
but was rejected by the insurance company until they found out I was
insulin resistant, then approval came within about ten days! So it
certainly will not keep you from being approved and it should actually help
you with the process. I just had my surgery on 06/15/05 and I'm already so
glad I did. Good luck to you.
— jdurant
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