PCOS/Insulin Resitance?

[Skinny Jenny]

I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS, poly cystic ovarian syndrome. My doc tells me this is from hypre insulin sensitivity. I am and have had a really hard time loosing weight. I was banded on 9-21 and have lost about 14 pounds and this included the pre-op. I'm a little frustrated. Does anyone else out there suffer from this and what are you doing to get the weight off and regulate your blood sugars?

[april]

I too have PCOS. While I havent been banded yet, in an attempt to help me lose weight the doctor put me on a medicine called Avadament which is a mix between Glucophage and Avandia. They are both antidiabetic drugs. It does seem to help with cravings for carbs. Just a word to the wise though, if you do get put on it, the Glucophage will make you feel like crap the first couple weeks and even up to a month, but stick with it cause it does go away. Hope this helps! Good luck to you

[Chelley]

I've been diabetic for several years and my diabetes was classified as Type II - Insulin Resistant. My body was making insluin but my cells wouldn't accept it. As a result, I was taking three kinds of insulin and giving myself 4 shots a day. Since being banded in April my wieght loss has yo-yo'd a bit, but I've been off all my insulin and my blood sugars have become near normal.