I am down 105 lbs since having Duodenal Switch surgery in July of last year. One of the main reasons I had this surgery is for help in resolving the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome from which I'd suffered for years. While I didn't have diabetes, I did have severe insulin resistance and had been on numerous insulin sensitizers (Byetta, Glucophage, Glumetza, Avandia etc.) without success over the years. I was completely anovulatory and hadn't had a period in over a year.

I also had systemic chemotherapy a few years ago for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. After the chemotherapy and in conjuntion with the PCOS, my reproductive endocrinologist pronounced me in ovarian failure and peri-menopause at age 26.

I just turned 28 and am happy to say I am ovulating monthly since only a few months post-DS.

I had the fantastic opportunity to educate my GYN today about the DS, its benefits for PCOS patients and my daily life post-DS. He was very supportive and congratuated me sincerely on my weight loss and fertility health.

So, to those who have suffered with PCOS pre and post op... I wanted to let you know THERE IS HOPE!

Bethany
Atlanta, GA

I'm 8months post- op my cycle came after the first month and every month been having my cycle on a monthly basis. It is strange though that first 2 months it comes on the same date, then the third and forth month it came a week later but the same date and then 2 months again it came a week later for two months on the exact dates. Last two months it came on the 20th, today is the 25th so I wonder if will be coming anyday now and will the next two months come the same time. I will def. go see my GYN again when it will be time for me to become pregnant. I been trying for 12 years similiar situation to yours. I have all the symptoms of getting my period ovaries pumping ect.. Lot's of luck! Hope this wasnt confusing LOL

That's exciting news.  I had my surgery on the same day as you and am in pretty much the exact same situation.  But I am still waiting on my cycle to begin.  Good luck to you!

I have been right on schedule since after my surgery in November. Fingers Crossed it stays that way!

I had RNY July 2009.  About 1 month after surgery I had a period on my own.  This was the first time in a long time that I haven't had to take hormones to get my cycle.  I had one every month until this month.  Now I'm back to none at all, I think I'm on day 55.  My husband and I have been wanting to have a baby for about 9 years now, with no luck.  I have been told that once I lose my weight we should have no problem.  I was excited to be having my cycles regular and got my hopes up that we were finally going to be able to have a baby.  Now I'm dissappointed that they have stopped again.  Has anyone experienced this and your cycles come back?  Anyone have a simular situation?