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Topic: PCOS and Metformin Question
I am POST RNY 4 months and my dr. took me off my MET the day after surgery. My period has sort of regulated but, the weight is not comming off very fast and my other symptoms such as facial hair, and the dark ring aroung the neck are not getting any better. Should I get my hormone levels tested to see if I should be back on Met???? Any info would be great
Topic: RE: Dr. thinks I might have....
Thanks
Anne
Anne
I'm 5'6" VSG October 13th, 2011 with Dr.Atlas at Sacre Coeur.
Topic: RE: several PCOS questions
The cause of your symptoms is insulin resistance caused by the PCOS and yes the Met will help. When the Doc's took me off my met I gained weight almost every day and all my other symptoms got A LOT worse. Just start with a low dose and use the minimum to stabilize your weight. Good luck with this I KNOW your misery.
Topic: RE: Dr. thinks I might have....
~Charlotte~ 
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." ~ Dumbledore
body/facial hair
irregular/missing periods
cysts on ovaries
abdominal weight
easy weight gain
hard to lose weight
insulin resistance (pre-diabetes)
infertility
male pattern hair loss
dark patches of skin
skin tags
increased testosterone levels
Please keep in mind that as PCOS is a syndrome, you do not have to have ALL symptoms to have it. Weight loss does seem to help out with many of the symptoms, but there is no cure.
irregular/missing periods
cysts on ovaries
abdominal weight
easy weight gain
hard to lose weight
insulin resistance (pre-diabetes)
infertility
male pattern hair loss
dark patches of skin
skin tags
increased testosterone levels
Please keep in mind that as PCOS is a syndrome, you do not have to have ALL symptoms to have it. Weight loss does seem to help out with many of the symptoms, but there is no cure.
~Charlotte~ "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." ~ Dumbledore
Topic: RE: Newbie Question re: co-morbidities
Hi, you might also want to post this on the insurance board.
(deactivated member)
on 2/22/10 4:22 pm
on 2/22/10 4:22 pm
Topic: Newbie Question re: co-morbidities
Hello Everyone. I'm currently in the process of getting approval for a "sleeve". My BMI is 38, which Fed employeesBCBS require BMI of 40 or 35 with co-morbidities. I have PCOS, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), Impaired Fasting Glucose (pre-diabetes) w/family history of diabetes. Wondering if any one has been successful with insurance with such co-morbidities. Thanks much.
Topic: Dr. thinks I might have....
PCOS... What are the symptoms and what can help to deal with it?
I`m still pre-op, should have VSG this year.
Thanks
Anne
I`m still pre-op, should have VSG this year.
Thanks
Anne
I'm 5'6" VSG October 13th, 2011 with Dr.Atlas at Sacre Coeur.
Topic: RE: HELP! PCOS with insulin resistance. over 1 year most op with minumal weight loss
I dont have any signs of PCOS currently other than extremely high insulin levels (IR) but incredibly hard time losing (hence considering surgery) and already follow a LC diet... now I am scared I will go through surgery and still not lose.... PCOS/IR makes things soooo hard 
Follow my progress on youtube!
(Lost slowly and painfully from 355 to 275 from 2007-2009, then started gaining again before scheduling surgery! Best thing I ever did! :D)
(Lost slowly and painfully from 355 to 275 from 2007-2009, then started gaining again before scheduling surgery! Best thing I ever did! :D)
Topic: RE: post op TAH not doing so well
well nurse call back was told to eat saltine crackers and drink gatoraide G2 has less sugar and calories if not better by tomorrow to go to the er, she said this isn't a complication from surgery, already had one protein shake. nephew at the store picking up some gatoraide g2 for me
Robin from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Distal gastric bypass 7/28/09
6 month supervised diet done lost over 50 lbs pre-surgery
My facebook page is: www.facebook.com/robinfrommilwaukee (just put that you are from OH in message to add you to my facebook)
August 2010 weight 138 lbs lost of 179.5 lbs but gain again since my gallbladder surgery Oct 2010 range recentlly my weight got up to 166 and I was in freak mode. I am now down to 152.6 hoping to get back to 135 and started generic wellbutrin
Distal gastric bypass 7/28/09
6 month supervised diet done lost over 50 lbs pre-surgery
My facebook page is: www.facebook.com/robinfrommilwaukee (just put that you are from OH in message to add you to my facebook)
August 2010 weight 138 lbs lost of 179.5 lbs but gain again since my gallbladder surgery Oct 2010 range recentlly my weight got up to 166 and I was in freak mode. I am now down to 152.6 hoping to get back to 135 and started generic wellbutrin
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