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I have a funny story about my ovaries:) During my lap band they were going to go and take pictures of my ovaries to see what they were up to, well, the doctor could not find them. So I wake up after surgery and was told you do not have any ovaries!!!LOL I am like, uhm where did they go. My gyn said that they have become streaks and thinned out and are part of the body's tissue so they are not as obvious. But they are still there.
Also, the doctor went to tell my husband I was okay, waking up and oh by the way, she does not have ovaries and he was yes she does and she said no she does not!LOL Talking about this in the waiting room!lol Hope you enjoyed my little ovary story.

I wouls love to know what products you used of rthe whey and soy aspect of the article. I will try to find some spearmint tea to start using as well. Do you find this at a local grocery store or have to go to GNC? I am so glad you posted this to share with people.




Unless you are worried about having children soon, I don't think you really need to see a GYN, unless you find one who specializes in PCOS. The insulin resistance and other hormone issues are problems more suited for an endo, but if you feel you are getting adequate treatment from your PCP, stick with that.
Honestly, I don't see any reason my PCP couldn't do the same things my GYN is doing. I'm not trying to have kids right now anyway! lol
on 3/8/09 11:27 pm - Flowery Branch, GA
I've been seeing my PCP for it because it just makes more sense since it's related to so many completely non-GYN issues.
Is there a reason I should consider having my GYN oversee my PCOS treatment?
on 3/8/09 11:21 pm - Flowery Branch, GA
Here's my honest opinion as well as what my doc said....
PCOS makes it HARD to lose weight usually. The band does nothing for you but leave you no choice but to eat smaller portions. So it makes it easier to lose weight because you can eat less. My biggest failure factor has been giving up because PCOS makes weight loss so hard. I would get discouraged and go back to my old ways of eating. With the band, I can't do that. I can't just give up. Well, I could, but that'd be pretty stupid and financially irresponsible considering I paid almost $5000 out of my pocket for this thing. I chose my surgery with my primary focus being which one would better suit my lifestyle, long term expectations, complications, etc.
RNY does offer quicker weight loss, and makes loss for PCOS patients easier, but RNY just wasn't for me.... pcos or not.
My PCP pushed me to have RNY but I didn't let her sway me. We're both happy with the results I'm having thus far.
It is harder with the band than RNY, but it's possible either way. Pick whichever one you feel you will benefit the most from and will suit your lifestyle the best.