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[Nyssa88]

Hi all,

Just wanting to see if there was anyone else out there was is also dealing with the challenges of PCOS?

My dietician has advised me that with my pre-existing condition of PCOS i should expect a longer process with losing weight but in all honestly i have been so impressed with my results so far (coming up to 12kg in a month).

Also in regard to PCOS, has anyone noted a dramatic change in hormone levels??

Thanks,

Nyssa

[butterflychick81]

Hi Nyssa,
I have PCOS as well. Diagnosed when I was 21 and i'm now 30. I need this weight off so my husband and I can have kids.
How is losing weight going with you and your PCOS?
Cheers,
Ness

[columbine]

Hi guys,

Yep, count me in on the PCOS . Am also loosing the weight to make some babies. I have found in the past that the more weight I loose the better my hormone levels get. At the lowest weight I ever got down to I was told that my hormone levels were nearing normal. I've still got a good 13kg to get back there again.
Good luck guys!

[Kelly30]

I have PCOS and Endo and I am coming up to 2yrs banded - while I haven't lost the weight quickly it has come off and is staying off.

I think as with everyone you will loose at different rates but for me I have found it a hard slow process but I am glad I haven't given up.

Good luck xx

[readytomakeachange]

Hi Ladies

I have PCOS and have struggled with the weight loss - I only seem to lose if I do enormous amounts of exercise and I stay away from carbs or ANYTHING naughty. It's hard, but I've come to terms with it and accepted I can only do my best and gradually the kgs will drop off.

I managed to lose about 25kgs a few years ago taking Reductil + doing approx 14 gym sessions a week. Twice a Day (spin/pump/boxing etc) and that was only giving me 700gram loss a week or so. That is not sustainable to my life so did not keep it off. Band has helped a lot but it is still a lot of hard work. I am just pleased I have not put on weight as pre band I was putting weight on each week consistently. .

Congrats on the 12kg loss! That is wonderful!

[Mrs Monty]

this is a good topic! I have PCOS and am getting lap band (date to be advised) for weight loss to make babies also! so it is good to hear that the lap band works, cause i can not go it alone, have tried and the result is alway more weight on!!!

[Nyssa88]

Thanks for all the feedback. It is good to see that although it has still been hard it is actually working for all of us.

I am only 23 years old and was given a preliminary diagnosis in my early teens and a definite diagnosis about 2.5 years ago now.

I am currently single so havnt had to experience the troubles and frustration that is linked with PCOS and trying to concieve. I am hoping with the hard work that i am currently doing i will not have as many or limited issues.

My endocrinologist has advised me that by even losing 1kg is can make all the difference with PCOS.

I wish you all luck and hope that you are all blessed with success soon.

Nyssa

[kazbo]

I have/had PCOS and have lost a little over 25 kgs thanks to the band. I am now off Valette and will get my hormones tested in a few months when it's all out of my system. My last ultrasound showed no cysts!

[Jodiem]

I have PCOS and have lost a bit of weight thought i didn't need anymore fill but seems I do so next month i will get more I am hoping I can get some more off once I have hit restiction, plus I think i need to be stricter with my diet.