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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

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.

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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Got approved for ozempic today :)

Have Any Of You With Pcos Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery? Pros/cons, Advice? Has It Helped Your Pcos?

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Charlotte, NC

Is There A Certain Diet To Follow

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Australia
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I follow a Mediterranean diet and cut out processed foods and fried foods. The Mediterranean diet is great for PCOS because it’s high in fiber and low in high-glycemic carbs. There are tons of… read more

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 Anyone Experience A Great Deal Of Pain If They Walk Too Much?

A myPCOSteam Member asked a question 💭
Portland, OR

I feel as if someone is stabbing me to death in my pelvic area with each step I take. I have been experiencing this for over a year and it's awful, I have to limit my walking distance even in my own home and sit down often.

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A myPCOSteam Member

My right ovary shoots up pain all the way to my ankle, i cant stand up for a very long time i have to constantly sit else the pain will get stronger and stronger, when i was on birth control my period… read more

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 Tried Saxenda ? Did It Help With PCOS? TTC?

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Anaheim, CA
A myPCOSteam Member

Dear women living with PCOS,

We are a French brand newly established in the United States, dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). In order to better… 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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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...