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on 3/14/09 4:48 am
Topic: RE: Lap Band and PCOS Question
I have a very severe form of PCOS and am doing very well with my band. I had my surgery on 12/11/08 and have since lost 40 pounds. I haven't even needed a fill yet. I think the issue with PCOS and weight gain is  the carbs and how we crave them and our bodies hold onto them. I was a carb-aholic and now with my band i barely eat any carbs. My body struggles to hold on to the weight and i'll hit a plateau but eventually it drops with a big weight loss. I love my band and would recommend it to anyone with PCOS or without it. I havn't found that it makes a diffrence at all. Hope this helps!
Ro Smiley
on 3/14/09 12:40 am - Charlotte, NC
Topic: RE: PCOS symptoms reversed after WLS?
Like some of the other posters, I did start having regular periods post op, but the hair actually seems to be a bit worse. 

As an FYI, though, my WLS doc took me off of metformin (glucophage) after my surgery & said that I would no longer need it.  It sounded right b/c after all I was having regular periods.  My new doctor (primary care) is very educated on PCOS and bariatrics--he immediately put me back on metformin.  Per this new doc, even with the improved symptoms and WLS, those with true PCOS and insulin resistance still have a much higher chance of developing Type 2 Diab. in the future, and metformin can stave that off.  This doc says I should be on Metformin for life.

Obviously there are differing medical opinions, but just thought I'd pass along this info for whatever it is worth.

R
Tobefree
on 3/13/09 7:49 am - PA
Topic: Lap Band and PCOS Question
Hi

I have PCOS and I am currently in the beggining stages of considering getting the Lap Band Surgery (I'll call it the research stage) and I am concerned that becasue of the nature of PCOS (meaning that it's partly a metabolic syndrome) that losing weight with the band won't produce a big weight loss.  I am TOO afraid of the RnY. Has anyone with PCOS had good consistent weight loss with the Lap Band?
imnotknitting
on 3/13/09 2:17 am
Topic: RE: Birth Control after WLS?
I use the Nuva Ring at it pretty much rocks. I love not having to take another pill every day!
Mommy to 2 of the most beauiful little girls in the whole universe and still in love with my hubby of 8 years. LIFE IS GOOD!
Julie V.
on 3/12/09 9:40 pm - West Carrollton, OH
Topic: RE: Birth Control after WLS?
I read in another thread that oral contraceptives are an no no. . .

I spent years on Ortho-tri-cyclen before my husband and I got married.
~Julie~
Sarah198125
on 3/12/09 4:31 pm, edited 3/12/09 4:31 pm - Upstate, NY
Sarah198125
on 3/12/09 4:24 pm - Upstate, NY
Topic: RE: Birth Control after WLS?
My specialist put me on Yasmin (Ocella) years ago, because I have PCOS. I really liked that one.
Sarah198125
on 3/12/09 4:16 pm - Upstate, NY
Topic: RE: pcos, infertility and birth control
My specialist put me on Yasmin (Ocella.) I've had great luck with that oneand i've been on it for years. Especially with the emotional part.
Julie V.
on 3/12/09 12:44 pm - West Carrollton, OH
Topic: Birth Control after WLS?
What was you your prefered method of birth control following surgery?

Don't get me wrong DH and I want babies, and prior to our surgery approvals had been trying over 5 1/2 years, but now we have to wait another 12-18 months, but avoiding sex is out of the question, as is condoms . . . so any recommendations?
~Julie~
ashdd81
on 3/12/09 8:10 am - Long Beach, MS
VSG on 02/28/22
Topic: RE: OMG I had no idea
For the Whey and Soy I have been going to GNC. I get the GNC Pro Performance Whey Protein Complex and the GNC Pro Performance Soy Protein 95. For the mint tea, I get Bigelow Mint Medley, and you can pretty much get it at any grocery store.  I hope this helps you.

Ashley
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