questions @ future of PCOS

[anothermom 0]

I was wondering if anybodies dr had said anything about if there PCOS will lessen or go away with enough weight loss? Has any body lost enough weight to notice any diffrence?

[Jodi_620 37]

Mine did. And I went off my Metformin the day of surgery (couldn't swallow the pills). Two weeks after surgery I started my cycle after months without one. Four months post-op, bloodwork showed no signs of PCOS; I was having 28-day cycles, my skin was cleared up, my hair has since gotten thicker and I feel so much better. The way I see it, at least for me, it had less to do with weight loss and more to do with changing my diet. But weight loss is possible, with PCOS/Lap Band.

My suggestion would be that since PCOS is caused by insulin resistance you stick to low GI foods. Eat fresh meat, colorful veggies & fruits, and unprocessed whole grains like oatmeal. Cut out white carbs like bread, Pasta, rice, potato and sugar. Avoid foods that come in a jar, can or a box-most of this stuff has added fructose,sugar and chemicals that are bad for you. With the band you will be very satisfied on a diet like this.

I was told that it would be harder to lose with PCOS but as long as I watch the white carbs it is not hard at all. I have lost 100 pounds.