Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Forum

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pyt1908
on 1/17/09 2:09 pm

Topic: RE: Dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and This Hair

have you tried metformin for the pcos?

pyt1908
on 1/17/09 2:08 pm

Topic: RE: Dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and This Hair

I feel so crazed about my hair growth...........I just get tired of waxing. The spots are horrible. I feal like my skin is being discolored due to the hair bumps. I want to ask about your wls surgery and the PCOS. did your insurance cover u because u had pcos? I ask becuase I am at a bmi of 47, with out comorbities. but i do have the pcos and insomnia but not sure if this is enough for approval. the suspense is killing me.

Susan M.
on 1/17/09 12:28 pm - MA

RNY on 12/08/08

Topic: RE: which WLS is best for PCOS?

Hi,

I was told by my PCP, Endocrinologist and Surgeon that for people with PCOS, the bypass is more effective. They all said that I could lose only half the weight with the band, but the bypass will give more results. Also, the bypass is good for insulin resistance (goes with PCOS) . I used to have low blood sugars and get the shakes if I didn't eat. Since surgery I have not had 1 low blood sugar.

It should be your decision though........but for me I wanted the best results now and in the long run. I would ask your doctors and talk to others with PCOS.

Good Luck!

(deactivated member)
on 1/17/09 12:08 pm - Winona, MN

RNY on 02/04/09

Topic: RE: Question about periods (tmi sorry)

Thanks everyone for the relpies and I am no longer as worried thanks!

dcrowley33
on 1/17/09 6:12 am

RNY on 07/07/09

Topic: which WLS is best for PCOS?

I am currently in my 6 month medical supervision period and am having a hard time deciding which surgery (band or RNY) would be best for me with PCOS. I am 38 with a BMI of 41 and 2 small kids and was thinking the band may be the better choice but I'm curious if peole have opinions or information they can share.

kyym
on 1/17/09 4:25 am - Arva, Canada

RNY on 06/24/08

Topic: RE: Question about periods (tmi sorry)

I wouldn't worry about grossing anyone out, if you are reading information in here you have to expect a bit of it lol. I get this at the beginning and end of every cycle, PCOS used to be bad for me. now that I have lost the weight I have the opposite problem I am getting my period or spotting a few times a month. I am on day 7 right now, thought I was all done and bam it is like the heaviest day. cramping the whole bit. I don't think for me anyway I will ever be normal.

Good luck

Kiim

Susan M.
on 1/16/09 1:54 pm - MA

RNY on 12/08/08

Topic: meds for cramps?

Hello,

I'm new on this board. I had gastric bypass on 12/8. I started my period today (1st cycle post op). The cramps are ok..but since I cannot take ibuprofen, what can I take? Taking Tylenol
will not help with cramps at all. I usually had severe cramps.
Also....I was very moody the past few days (thought I was going crazy really) crying over anything.
I had nausea and vomitting 2 days ago. and nausea all day today. would the nausea and vomitting be a "PMS" symptom?