female only Any ladies out there have PCOS put your hands up!

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@libbyb .... The pill does help some what. I got on the pill because of my pcos I would have my period twice a month or not even at all and i had HORRRRIBLE headaches like 10/10 now being on the pill they are like 9/10 lol so it only helps a minimal amount for me but all girls are different and react to the pill in different ways. I tried depo shot at first and it was horrible it made me gain weight and have my period/spotting im not even joking for over 3 months straight!!!! its made my periods less heavy and on schedule for once in my life lol but it still made me gain a little bit of weight at first not too much and it didnt help with cysts rupturing or anything uhg but im hopeful this surgery will!!

[nikkifuentes 8]

Oh my' date=' I wrote so much. I am sooo sorry

Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013[/quote']

How are you doing ?! I have PCOS as well was diagnosed when I was 12-13 been on birth control since I was 14 I'm 19 years old now and had surgery on march 28th

[ChristieK 70]

How are you doing ?! I have PCOS as well was diagnosed when I was 12-13 been on birth control since I was 14 I'm 19 years old now and had surgery on march 28th

I'm hanging in there!! Still having major gas pains, but otherwise feel like I didn't even have surgery... How are you feeling?

Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

[nikkifuentes 8]

I'm hanging in there!! Still having major gas pains' date=' but otherwise feel like I didn't even have surgery... How are you feeling?

Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)[/quote']

Yeah I know how you feel !! Some times I cant recognize if it's gas or hunger pains lol so I just drink a Protein shake ... It's so awesome I haven't met any one with my surgery date yet I'm going try driving today I haven't taken my pain medication in 6-7 hours. The only thing I don't like so far is the sicknicking feeling I get when I don't get my Protein in so every shake I make Make it with 35gms and make it very small. I'm getting it down fine so it's helping with my protein. I just get very full on loose liquid like broth or Soup I can't even finish a half a Jello.

[Lissa81 2]

Hi! I also have PCOS/Insulin Resistance and am hoping my insurance approves me for the same reasons! I will have my final weigh in end of August...

[nikkifuentes 8]

Hi! I also have PCOS/Insulin Resistance and am hoping my insurance approves me for the same reasons! I will have my final weigh in end of August...

Good luck !! My insurance never approved me I was complete self pay expect for my gallbladder being taken out !!

[AmyRN09 28]

thanks Im glad Im not the only one who has to deal with this crap! llol...Im so hopeful as well that it will help and thank you for that statistic picture above ^^^ it got me really excited reading it! lol

I too have PCOS and you mentioned your date is In June! I'm scheduled for surgery June 18th. Would you like to keep in touch?

Amy

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Ofcourse AmyRN09! Add me and we will keep in touch!!! <3

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Wow thank you ladies for all your input on my forum post and Im happy ( well not happy lol) that Im not the ONLY one going through this. I went to my doctors yesterday to get my release papers and a clearance for surgery and he wont give me them untill I get an MRI....Im nervous. I told him all my horrible headaches are from having PCOS but hes still making me go get one just incase...Just hope nothing serious delays me from getting cleared for the sleeve...but I guess its better to be safe than sorry...UHG cant wait to get sleeved and get this PCOS under control its complicating my life to the max * angry face*

[danyelleb 386]

Wow thank you ladies for all your input on my forum post and Im happy ( well not happy lol) that Im not the ONLY one going through this. I went to my doctors yesterday to get my release papers and a clearance for surgery and he wont give me them untill I get an MRI....Im nervous. I told him all my horrible headaches are from having PCOS but hes still making me go get one just incase...Just hope nothing serious delays me from getting cleared for the sleeve...but I guess its better to be safe than sorry...UHG cant wait to get sleeved and get this PCOS under control its complicating my life to the max * angry face*

I had to have a MRI as well to rule out tumors on my pituitary gland. I was freaked, but so glad that I did it. I needed to have it done to be cleared as well. I haven't had a Migraine since my surgery! I've had headaches but nothing like before. Prior to vsg I was diagnosed with PCOS, hyperprolactenemia, and metabolic x syndrome. I still have issues with my prolactin levels. I had a nasty nasty cyst in January and ended up getting the mirena. As mentioned before- had a horrible experience, but now I finally stopped spotting!! I stopped about a week ago. I might be a fan of the mirena after all. Lol.

I hope the u get the clearance soon- the sleeve makes all the difference in the world!

[wannabehealthy2 7]

Hey ladies! So Im about to have my VGS in June and the number one factor has got to be because of my PCOS! I just wanted to know if anyone else out there in VGS land have these same issues and if anything has changed since surgery? So Im currently 277lbs and knockin on 300's door. ( uhg) but ever since I graduated highschool I began gaining weight without even eating bad and didnt know why. I would have chronic Migraines ' date=' irregular periods ( sometimes 2 times a month or not at all) pains in my lower abdomen, acne breakouts,back pain etc and no answers! 2 years ago I finally was diagnosed with PCOS AND WAS PUT ON BIRTH CONTROL TO CONTROL My symptoms and issues. I gained weight on the pill in order to have a regular period but Im still dealing with headaches and migraines EVERY SINGLE DAY, my cysts rupture causing extreme cramping, pain and bleeding! I was told that I cant have kids as of right now. although not physically on my period, I get all of my period symptoms and craving so its causing me to gain more and more weight. Now my knees hurt, my back hurts ( Did I mention Im flat footed as well?) I cant work out because of my constant migraines and pain its horrible! I feel like a failure! I was losing weight and at 190lbs when I developed this and it caused me to go down hill now I feel like a complete freaking failure.When I heard about this surgery I was ALL OVER IT! They told me that getting this surgery and losing this weight will make my PCOS go away, no more chronic migraines, no more infertility, no more cysts rupturing! I couldnt believe it! Im praying to God it works! Its taking such a toll on my life, physically, emotionally and even my schooling. Can anyone out there relate to my pain and able to testify that this surgery helps make PCOS go away!??!?!?!?!?! Advice needed! thank you!!!!!!!!

- Ashley[/quote']

I there my surgery date is set for June as well and I have PCOS too. I am at 300lbs and it's not fun. I was told that PCOS isn't something you catch you're born with it and as you get I let the symptoms start. As long as I could remember I had hair on my chin and chest. the symptoms got worse as I got older. Like you, I pray that this surgery works. I'm ready to put in the effort it requires to make it work I just hope my body don't turn on me (stalls, carb cravings, mood swings)

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Ofcourse it never fully goes away but the symptoms ease up and practically disappear with some people so Im very hopeful! Hope it works wonders for you too!its NOT fun lol I hear ya!

[wynk11 120]

Hi ladies! I too have PCOS. I was diagnosed when I was 20. My doctor told me if I didn't have kids by 30 I never would. My hubby and I tried for 6 years and it never happened so by 30 I gave up. At 32 I decided it was time to lose weight I had gotten up to 335 lbs!! I lost 40 lbs and was really proud of myself (not to mention how cute I was) lol. 2 months after the weight loss by baby boy came on the seen!! I was lucky because I only gained 15 lbs wit my pregnancy!!

Now 5 years later I was back up to 363 lbs. I had surgery on 4/29 and I'm down to 324 lbs. My periods hav always been irregular well actually none existent. But it came a few days ago and I'm hoping this isn't regular. That was the only part of PCOS I ENJOYED!! Lol

I guess there are different PCOS symptoms in everyone because I didn't have Migraines or Hair growth. We figured out it was hereditary because my mom had it as well and she was on the other end of the spectrum, too small. She had me at 33 and that was the first time she weighed over 100 lbs!! So go figure!! Good luck to you all!!

[Brenda0928 145]

So I posted this pic in another forum...but here it is again!

It is what medical issues are commonly resolved after VSG!! Makes me hopeful with my PCOS!!

Can you tell me where to find this chart so I can print it and put it on my wall (vision board)?

[NiqueJ 140]

Hi! I'm 32 I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 21. I too was told I would never be able to have kids without medical intervention. It was devastating and extremely depressing. I've Carrie that depression with me all of these years. This is my #1 motivation for having this surgery. I've never had any medical problems besides morbid obesity and sleep apnea. After extensive research and learning the Sleeve had an extremely high percentage in curing PCOS, I jumped on it. I don't have a mate at the moment, but when that time does come around, I don't want any issues. I pray all is well.

I'm sooo glad I found this group. It feels great to know there are others out there that share your story and we can talk about this and help each other through.