P.C.O.SIS

Join
We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

weight loss surgery and PCOS

KimmieTino
KimmieTino Posts: 2 Member
edited February 2 in Social Groups
Hey,

I am new to the group and recently had weight loss surgery to help with my PCOS symptoms. I was diagnosed at 15 with PCOS and the symptoms got increasingly worse over the years (surprise surprise)

3 months ago I had Gastric Sleeve to reduce the symptoms (weight gain, body hair growth, hair loss, skin discoloration and tags, no period, depression) I have been amazed with the results in such a short period of time. The weight loss was expected, but I didn't expect so many of the PCOS symptoms to go away so quickly!!!!


Anybody else have surgery to correct the symptoms??

Replies

  • OneWildAndPreciousLife
    OneWildAndPreciousLife Posts: 282 Member
    Hi! I haven't had weight loss surgery and don't plan to, but I do know that weight loss is basically supposed to reverse many of the PCOS symptoms, so it sounds like that's what's happening to you. Congratulations!
  • FearlessCourt
    FearlessCourt Posts: 9
    I had the sleeve in April to help with my PCOS as well. Unfortunately I havne't had the same results as you have. I have lost a total of 90 lbs since the begining of my journey in January. I have noticed the slowed hair growth and not as much acne (I didn't have too much to begin with) but haven't had my period still. Its been almost 8 months with out a period. Hoping my body starts catching up with me soon. I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 17.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories