TERRYO

I am new to this forum and hoping to find some good advise. I have PCOS and weigh 260. I am trying to decide which way to go... gastric bypass or lap band. I worry about the gastric bypass because of he rapid weight loss. I don't want all the sagging skin and the malnurished look I think you could get from gastric bypass. However, I am worried about how much I would actually lose with lap band and will it help with PCOS symptoms? HELP!

losingjusme

Terry,
i have PCOS and have lost 150-ish pounds. yes, i have saggy skin, but i'd rather it be saggy than filled with fat... ;)

i went with lap band because i didnt want my insides rerouted and i didnt want the malabsorb issues.

best of luck with your decision.

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georgia girl

Hello Terryo!

I have PCOS too! I have been banded since Sept and have lost 69lbs so far. I am noticing my skin is starting to sag some, but I agree with Losingjusme, I'd rather it sag than be filled with fat. IMO, sagging skin is inevitable for most people who are obese.

I chose Lap Band for safety reasons. I just didn't want to take the risks that come with Gastric Bypass. Granted, there are risks with any type of surgery, but I just didn't feel comfortable with the risks of GB. The #1 reason I chose Lap Band was because it is reversible if need be. With GB, once you've been re-routed, you can't go back to the way you were before. My advice to you would be to do as much research as possible about both operations and do what you feel is right for you.

Good luck to you in whatever decision you make!

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