metformin and loosing weight with pcos

[moonchild713 0]

:wink2:I was banded on June 12, 2008 I have PCOS I have been taking metforman for the PCOS. I was wondering if any one out there was being treated and is losing weight?? And is the doctor thinking of taking you off the metforman??? I'm 48 and done with having babys....SOOOO I was just wondering what some of your doctors are doing with you!.....Let me know!

THANKS!!!

[Jodi_620 37]

I was on Metformin ER 2000MG per day. After surgery I couldn't swallow pills and the ER can't be broken up so I just stopped taking them. I decided that I was scheduled to see my Endo in a few weeks and I would ask him for something that I could swallow.

My endo recommended staying off them for six months then going back for some bloodwork. I did that and my bloodwork was done last week, everything is normal and my PCOS is in remission.

The Metformin worked great for me for a couple years but after five years it wasn't doing so well and my periods were few and far between. But less than two weeks after surgery with no Metformin my period came and they have been regular since. I do watch my white carbs which I think will always be necessary for us PCOS folks. I think that is what has made my weight loss so successful.

I grew up in a tiny town in PA (near Ebensburg) what area are you from?

Edited December 4, 2008 by Jodi_620