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Gastric Bypass Surgery

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Phoenix, AZ

My obgyn has recommended for me to get a gastic bypass surgery and im a little worried.... I have been trying to have kids for past 6 years and ive either miscarried or just wasnt succesfull. Dr said my chances will change but ive been told that before too.... Has anybody else has a gastric bypass done?

A myPCOSteam Member

Get ALL the information before you do it. You can't undo surgery. A lot of places now a days, hold "seminars" about weight loss surgery.

Weightloss Surgery

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Memphis, TN

Has anyone had a weightloss surgery like Gastric sleeve or bypass. I wanted to know did it help far as pcos symptoms ?

A myPCOSteam Member

I am actually getting the gastric bypass hopefully sometime in February. I have heard it was a cure for a lot of problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and some PCOS cases have been cured. Weight… read more

Does Gastric Bypass Help With Hormone Imbalance?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Tacoma, WA

I’ve been talking to my doctor about how I haven’t gotten my period since April of 2017 & he’s been telling me that all these symptoms that I’ve been dealing with are all due to my hormones being imbalanced & that most of my current health issues could possibly be reversed if I lost weight. The more I do to try & lose weight, the more weight I actually end up gaining & it’s frustrating. Especially when I’m putting in all the work & energy & I’m getting results that are the complete opposite of… read more

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A myPCOSteam Member

My weight loss doctor said having the sleeve would help my hormone imbalance. He said they weren't exactly sure how it did it but it does. I had the gastric sleeve...

Surgery

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Geraldton, AU

Does bariatric surgery help? I am getting a gastric sleeve done for weight loss, but I dont know anyone with PCOS who has had it done to ask

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A myPCOSteam Member

Thanks Tiffany, thats a huge relief, i feel a lot better about having it now

Has Anyone Of You Ladies Had Any Type Of Weight Loss Surgery?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Prattville, AL
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I had the sleeve done in March 2016. I started at 349 and lost close to 100 lbs so far. I have been losing my hair and very tired. I know with the sleeve VS Bypass you are not as restricted with the… read more

Getting A Revision To My Current Wls And I'm Turning 37 Soon. What Kind Of Birth Control Should I Ask My Gyn For?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Prattville, AL

I'm not trying to get pregnant while my body and weight is unstable. I have no idea what kind I should even inquire about. Please let me know something.

A myPCOSteam Member

I'm about to get gastric bypass in December and I plan on going back on it after my surgery.

Adjustable Gastric Band

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Dronfield, UK

Is the gastric band available in the uk and on the NHS. Thanks

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A myPCOSteam Member

You need to go private or so I was told

What Medications Do You Take To Manage Your Pcos??? Please Let Me Know Unsure Where To Start. I Keep Gainging Weight.

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Puyallup, WA
A myPCOSteam Member

I am just on Metformin to help regulate my periods right now.

Gastric And PCOS

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Ontario, CA

Has anyone in here had gastric ? Did it work well with your PCOS. It's major surgery and I'm afraid because of PCOS it won't be successful. Any thoughts, advice or stories would be greatly apprecited

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A myPCOSteam Member

Got approved for ozempic today :)

Feeling Sad

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rotterdam, NL

Which songs are helping you at the moment to not be sad?

Mine are La Vie en Rose & Daddy's little girl by Dean Martin

A myPCOSteam Member

Im very much into the song lie to me by tate mcrae x Ali Gatie have it on repeat right now.