Hello,

I have tried everything to straighten out my periods.  For almost two years on and off I have had huge bleeding which can last up to 21 days.  I have had the lining of my uterus burnt off, was on birth control pills which didnt straighten out the cramping or bleeding, been on progesterone which slowed the bleeding for a while but also slowed the weight loss, and now as of mid September I have a Mirena IUD.  From the last day of November to Dec 15th I had a period, and then last weekend on the 26th a period started again, and yesterday was day 7.

I am so frustrated with my situation with this so I can relate to what you are saying.

Unfortunately they do not want to do a hysterectomy on me, and at this point Im tried of going through this all the time.

I should have lost more than 115 lbs in 11 months after having the RNY, and still have another 100 lbs to go and fear I may not get to that point with the weight loss

Suzanne

Morning,

I had my surgery in 2002, lost half my body size in about 8 months and kept it off for about 2 years with little or no problems. My PCOS symptoms vanished along with my other comorbidities.

In late 2003 I started feeling badly, symptoms of my PCOS were returning.  I assisted with online support groups and even traveled to be with people all over the United States during their surgeries to offer support and guidance. 

Early 2004 I started to regain weight.  Not due to eating, was still active, was actually involved in more then my average activities. Just like before my surgery seemingly overnight i'd gain 10lbs at a time.

It would drop off, then come back.

By the end of 2004 I was back in a size 10/12 after a few years of being a 4/6.  I have been fighting my symptoms and my weight since then and last night I closed out 2009 weighing about 50lbs less than my original weight.

I'm devestated. I can't bear to look in mirrors, I am so torn apart by this. I need control in my life, and it's so hard to deal with an illness that I can't control.

I have taken metformin for years, it made me very sick, was eventually taken off of it.  My pouch is still small and my eating habits are still fairly great. I have my moments here and there, but nothing that could be responsible for my health.

I've spent the last few years struggling with debiliting migraines, one of my worst PCOS comorbidities, constant nausea and exhaustion.

I am determined that 2010 will be better, but i'm struggling.  Is anyone else in this same boat?

I am considering having the lapband, because I have this theory, as misguided as it may be, that constantly keeping my pouch the tiny size it was for the first 2 years is the key to keeping my PCOS in control.

Please, it's my turn to ask for advice and guidance. 

 I was just diagnosed with PCOS in December I haven't start any type of medication for it yet. I will see my doctor again the end of January which by the time I will see her I will already have my surgery. Does PCOS get better with the surgery? I really need to do more research about PCOS in general so if anyone has any good information or websites I would greatly appreciate it!!

Ohh Very helpful thank  you!! I didn't even think about that! Great question and answer!!

Oh yes, much worse since surgery. More occurences of cysts popping, even heavier periods (wasn't sure that was possible!), horrid cramps (that sometimes keep me in bed), lots of bloating, and my periods are very regular now since 3 days post-op. I am planning on calling my gyn in January. I really hate living like this. Call your gyn...she may have some answers for ya.