I was wondering how your visit with the dr. went? I just happened to read your story and I remember trying to figure this whole thing out... Well first, to answer your question above, an ENDOCRINOLOGIST is a doc that specializes in the treatment of hormones- and PCOS is a hormonal disorder for sure!!

As the other ladies have mentioned, you definitely need to see an ob/gyn or an endocrinologist. From being diagnosed with this disease at 12 years old by an endocrinologist, my opinion is endo first, ob/gyn next. The #1 tellsign of having PCOS is through a fasting test... to measure hormones in your system... it tells exactly what your hormones do after a meal (insulin most important, etc- a good doc will also check your testosterone levels(T4 & Free), estrogen, lh/fsh ratio- basically a gang of hormones to help solidify a PCOS  diagnosis).

So did your doc suggest anything? Any more tests? A referral? Anything? Not to be so much in your business... I guess I just heard all your symptoms and immediately was curious. If you dont care to share, I just hope it all goes well for you....

Hi! I am a newbie here and saw your response. I am now on 2250mg of Metformin and I have only lost two lbs since Oct 08. Were you approved right away because you have PCOS or did you have to be on a supervised diet for 6 months?

If your BMI is below 40 then you need 2 co morbidities in most states. Go online to your states medicare policy and look at the guidlines. Some states will not approve for BMI less than 40. I live in NC. My friend had gastric bypass and she said she had to do the 6 month supervised diet.

Tamara

Have you thought about VSG?  Thats what I had, and I am really happy with it.

I don't know if you are askin me or not but I will put my 2 cents in.
I have a higher BMI but no other health issues and my insurance never told me y they approved me they just did but I have no doubt in my mind that my Polly helped me get approved. And yes I take Metformin and I am on 1,000 mg a day and it has helped I feel