Lapband And Pcos

[Lutasha 102]

I'm glad I found this thread. I have PCOS, which I was diagnosed with in June 2007. I have lost 50 lbs since then, but only 6 of that since getting banded on July 3rd. It's so discouraging. There's a girl in my support group that lost 8 lbs in her first 2 weeks after surgery when I had only lost 2. I feel like a failure and everyone is watching me to make sure I succeed. I get my first fill on Wednesday, so maybe that will help. I have absolutely no restriction right now, and I haven't had any since the swelling went down in about the 3rd week after surgery. Oh well...I didn't gain it overnight either. And if I can lose another 50 lbs by this time next year I'll be one hot mama!! :wink2:

[MICHELLE&PCOS 0]

I have had great success so far with my band and pcos. I have been losing weigth but not as fast as i would like it to fall off. But overall im doing great..good luck to everyone

[TulipStar 2]

It is harder to lose weight with PCOS, but hang in there! I had to start really exercising to make the weight come off. I go to the gym 6 days a week.

Lutasha, I know exactly how you feel...I also was self conscious that people who knew were "watching", but screw them! Seriously, you are doing this for you, not them.

I was a slow loser at first and then it all started to fall off when I got restriction and started exercising.

[ThinDolphin3 3]

I started exercising my butt off and it still isnt coming off any faster than anyone else. I see ppl that got banded the same month as me that dont have pcos that are losing like 60 lbs already. was banded may 8th and i've only lost 29 lbs. that isnt enough for me...I want to lose like regular ppl.

[flirtylass 0]

Hey everyone looking for a little advice so here go's my story i just got bloods done this morn to check if i have pcos and my horemones checked cos i have some hair on my chin which is horrible but other than that im not overly hairly and my cycle is regular as clockwork every month does this sound like it could be pcos i really am praying it isnt but if not what could cause my Hair growth any info would be so much appreciated

[ambraberger 0]

What is PCOS?

[*slim* 2]

What is PCOS?

Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome

If you go here http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f175/something-i-have-get-off-my-chest-i-hate-pcos-71256/index2.html#post998754, this is a very good definition of the disease. I hope this helps you.

[babyfever 0]

Hello everyone. I am new to this blog and very excitied to finally get some answers...Hopefully I will be banded with in the next 30 days, still waiting on insurance approval:confused:. I have been diagnosed with PCOS for about 6 years now and have been trying to get pregnant for 5 years, without any luck. I have been through Clomid-3 months worth, and Metformin-currently 1500mg per day, and nothing seems to work. I am hoping that the weight loss from the LAP BAND will help me to reach my dream of becoming a mom one day. **Baby Dust** to all ttc!!

[Cutsiegirlzzz 0]

I was diagnsed with pcos about 8 years ago. I was banded on 10/27 I have lost 27 pounds since surgery. I just had my first fill yesterday, I am hoping for restriction and quicker weight loss. But as long as I stay with 2 pounds a week, I will meet my goals in the first 14 months of surgery.

[babyfever 0]

I was diagnsed with pcos about 8 years ago. I was banded on 10/27 I have lost 27 pounds since surgery. I just had my first fill yesterday, I am hoping for restriction and quicker weight loss. But as long as I stay with 2 pounds a week, I will meet my goals in the first 14 months of surgery.

Congrats to you on the weight loss. Are you also TTC? I was banded Dec3 and have lost 8-9 lbs, but like you....it will take me 14-16 months @ 2 lbs a month. Best of luck to you.

[Cutsiegirlzzz 0]

Congrats to you on the weight loss. Are you also TTC? I was banded Dec3 and have lost 8-9 lbs, but like you....it will take me 14-16 months @ 2 lbs a month. Best of luck to you.

We aren't going to try to concieve until atleast next December. But I'm hoping to be pretty close to goal then.

[babyfever 0]

Thats when we are going to try, AGAIN, also....depending on the wieght loss. I would like to do it sooner and my doc said 8 months out we could start, but I will probably wait till 12 months out.

Were you able to have any kids with PCOS in the past?

[Cutsiegirlzzz 0]

I had my daughter 9 years ago. I probably had PCOS already, but it definately started to act up during and after my pregnancy with Gwyn.

[Lutasha 102]

I appreciate the words of encouragement. I started exercising more vigorously and now, after my 3rd fill, I finally have restriction. Since I started losing weight, I've lost 63 lbs. The weight was coming off very slowly until Monday when he added another full CC to my 4 CC band. The 2 fills before that were about 3/4 CC a piece and I had very little restriction.

Losing it this slowly is definitely discouraging sometimes, but even one pound per week is better than nothing. Hang in there and don't let the PCOS win!!

[autumndannie 0]

I too have pcos and it sucks...was diagnosed in 2001 and i have seemed to keep gainging weight over the yrs and found myself at 280 lbs last yr and decided i needed help...i didn't want to reach 300--200 was bad enough! i looked into lap band last year and almost got it but didn't end up doing it (long story) i was covered by my husbands ins co to have it done and had 1 yr to decide if i wanted it before i had to go through start from scratch and do the whole (ins co reqirements) process again. i thought about it and was scared and didn't know if it was right for me but in october 2008 i decided to give my surgeons office a call and set it up. i felt if i didn't do it i would be big and infertile forever! my husband & i have a 9 yr old son but have been ttc for 2 yrs now and nothing!!! my obgyn says it's not imposible but would probably take us a long time to have another child. i was devistated. i got banded on 12-2-08 and am just over 2 wks p/o. it''s rough and i am starving!!! this time of yr is no fun either w/ all the good food around but i have lost 30 lbs so far (7 lbs 1 wk prior to surgery and the rest i lost w/i 13 days after surgery). it feels great but i still have about 100 lbs to go to reach my goal. i hope this helps me and my chances of another baby in the near future!