PCOS and VSG
clcesari
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I was wondering how many Cysters were on here? Did you have any difference in experience because of the PCOS? Was it harder for you to lose weight? When did your symptoms start going away? I would love to be friends on here!
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I was diagnosed with PCOS 2 or 3 years ago.
I know that I am not having a harder time losing weight than others, post-sleeve. My MD said at my last appointment that I have lost 40% of my excess body weight, compared to an average of 25-28% for people who are 9 weeks out. So, my results are actually above average.
Post-sleeve, I have no idea if I still have cystic ovaries, because I have not repeated a diagnostic ultrasound. I also have not repeated general labs to look at my testosterone levels, so I can't say if there is any clinical evidence that it has resolved or is resolving.
However, I feel that my PCOS symptoms have lessened since my surgery.0 -
I was also diagnosed with PCOS and have had a lot of GYN surg over the past few years. My weight loss has been really good- sleeved in March and now down about 90lbs, from 325 to 235. I also read that WLS can help with the excess hair growth assoc w/ PCOS- has an effect on thr hormones that cause that issue- haven't seen that yet but looking forward to it- anyone else seen any difference with that?0
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I have PCOS also. I have not been sleeved yet but I am hoping that I can get off the Metformin when the weight goes down. Would be nice to have 1 less med to take daily. Glad to hear that it did not hinder the weight loss.0
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Weight loss has been fine.....hair growth is as bad as ever unfortunately.0
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I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 18. It's always been hard for me to lose weight. So far the sleeve has been working for me.0
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@sarahviolet- we really are TWINS!
I haven't had anything go away completely. My pelvic pain seems to be less.0 -
I was thinking the same thing when I saw you posted this!
I went to a support group pre-op and the girl that was guest speaking had a severe case of PCOS prior to her sleeve and 2 years later, she has no symptoms at all. Gives us all hope!0 -
I was diagnosed with PCOS in my mid 20's and have found it very hard to lose weight with traditional methods. I've been scouring as many science articles as I can find as to the effects of VSG on women with PCOS. The following is from this website which gives me hope that this surgery will if not eliminate then at least lessen my PCOS symptoms. http://www.laparoscopic.md/sleeve/hormonesFemale Fertility
Obesity is associated with anovulation, subfecundity and poor pregnancy outcomes. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), as characterised by anovulation in the presence of elevated testosterone levels and/or enlarged ovaries covered in multiple small cysts, is strongly associated with obesity and insulin resistance.
Obese women typically exhibit an altered hormonal profile in which levels of insulin and luteinizing hormone (LH) are elevated, the ratio of LH to follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is abnormal and mid-luteal phase progesterone is low. There is also some evidence to suggest leptin deficiency as an independent cause of infertility in obese females. Leptin receptors have been identified in the uterus and ovarian follicles and the hormone is present in mature oocytes, but its specific role in female fertility remains unclear.
Weight loss is known to increase fertility and reduce obstetric complications in premenopausal women, with bariatric surgery acknowledged as an effective means of promoting sustained weight loss that is not associated with additional complications during pregnancy, so long as an appropriate interval exists between surgery and conception.
Insulin resistance is significant factor in PCOS and can lead to impaired progesterone release, which has been implicated in the increased miscarriage rate observed in obese women. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and other bariatric procedures are known to have a positive effect upon insulin resistance and glucose sensitivity, but whether the endocrine effects of specific bariatric procedures have a particular impact upon female fertility has yet to be elucidated. The available evidence indicates that weight loss is the most significant predictor of post-surgical fertility in women of reproductive age.0 -
I hope you don't mind a word from the old-timer.
I was diagnosed with PCOS in 1984, before there was actually a proper name for it (it was called Stein-Leventhal Syndrome). I spent many years with little or no relief from the symptoms, and eventually the doctor told me I had the worst case he'd ever seen. At 25 I had a full hysterectomy. It's interesting, though. I've still struggled with PCOS symptoms and issues for all these years. Now at 51 my biggest issue was my weight and the insulin resistance. I had the sleeve done in May and I'm doing well. But your question raises a question for me. Could it be that PCOS plays in role in my slow weekly losses? Maybe.0
