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Re: Gastric Bypass and PCOS
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 00:32:40 EDT
I would like to respond to this message by jen@imprisonedwords.com
I am very pleased how you answered Tricia's question. I like how you shared
your experience with a whole lot of detail to us women out here, a lot of us
are looking for answers about Gastric Bypass and PCOS after-results from
someone who has actually had this done and able to share advise, results, and
honesty at the same time. There are a lot of us that jump to conclusion without any
knowledge about this surgery, that has never had this type of surgery a day
in there life, but know it all, it is quickly judged, and then misinformed and
passed on from someone who will close doors for others who has wanted to learn
more and get this procedure done. I hope to here from more women with
similar experiences. Thanks and salute to you!!!!!!!
Daehlia
In a message dated 6/8/2003 8:05:06 PM Central Daylight Time,
jen@imprisonedwords.com writes:
> Tricia,
> I am a little late in replying to this message. I was searching the
> Internet for information about PCOS and gastric bypass and found this
> thread.
>
> I have never been officially diagnosed with PCOS but do exhibit most of
> the symptoms. I have suffered infertility my whole adult life and tried
> for 8 years to conceive with my ex husband. Every gyn that I went to
> gave me the same answer to my questions: Lose weight!
>
> In Feb of 2003 I decided to have gastric bypass surgery. On the day of
> my surgery I weighted 407 pounds, I was tried, depressed and ready to
> give up on life....having a child had pretty much been ruled out in my
> mind, I thought there was no hope. I mean even if I were to conceive at
> that weight with the help of fertility drugs would I make it through a
> pernancy and have a healthy baby. The risks were just too high, I
> couldnt fathom having a baby and then losing it because I am fat.
>
> It is now 4 months after my surgery. I have lost 90 pounds so far and
> the weight keeps dropping off. I had not had a period in over a year
> prior to surgery and for the first 3 months after surgery I had a
> regular cycle like clockwork. Now I am about 3 weeks late. I need to
> test because like a dummy I have not used birth control. It normally
> takes a few months after surgery to start having regular cycles but some
> have been know to get preg right after surgeyr and that can be
> dangerous.
>
> My point here I guess is this. I dont know what this surgery will do
> for PCOS specifically but I can tell you that a thinner and heathier
> woman makes for a much easier and healthier pregancy. I have several
> woman in my support group who have conceived after surgery who were
> infertile beforehand. The biggest thing that I should stress though is
> that gastric bypass surgery will no "decrease" your chance of conceiving.
> It will however give you some of your life back. I can attest to that
> personally. I feel so much happier and healthier already and still
> have a lot to lose. Its nothing to take lightly, it is serious surgery,
> BUT being at the weight you are at have far more health risk and long
> term effects on your body than the risk involved in surgery. If you
> have not already made a decision about it I strongly recommend you look
> into it. Educate yourself on the proceedure and the post operative care
> and instructions. No, you will never be able to eat again the way you
> are used to eating now, but trust me you wont miss it, you will be too
> busy enjoying your life.
>
> Best of luck to you my friend.
>
> At Tue, 29 Oct 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> >
> >I was diagnosed with PCOS Septmber 2001. They put me on a max dose of
> >glucophage but it was not helping. I was referred by my primary
> >physician to see a surgeon. The surgeon has suggested that I get a Roun
> >En Y Gastric Bypass as I am currently weighing in excess of 470lbs and
> >am 5'8." He feels as though this will reverse or even cure my PCOS
> >making it possible for me to finally ovulate and conceive. I was
> >wondering could this bypass surgery really reverse my PCOS and what
> >could there be possible side effects to the surgery due to the PCOS. I
> >want eventually conceive but fear that I am running out of time.
> >
> >--
> >Tricia B.
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