Nope cyst aren't always present.  Yes the do ultra sounds to look for them.  The lack of ovulation along along with the other symptoms you have listed.   

http://www.soulcysters.net

is a great forum for questions about pcos

Sound like pcos.  Some people with it have regular periods.  I would find a good GYN that understands PCOS and and endocrynogist     Good luck

Hey Gang,

I have never believed that I had PCOS.  I have never been diagnosed as having PCOS, my periods are always regular.  BUT, my husband and I have been TTC for 5 yeas with no luck, temperature tracking indicates that I am not ovulating.  He had kids in a previous marriage, so I know he is fertile.  I do have Athancosis Nigricans (neck, underarms, and inner thigs) and have struggled with skin tags for some time.  I have excess facial hair around my chin/neck too.  My weight gain started immediately after puberty and I have always been a very reasonable eater.  Tracking calories, eating fresh "real" foods, remaining active, but my body just seems REALLY good at making fat.

Is it possible that I do actually have PCOS or maybe some other kind of insulin resistance/metabolic disorder.  Or maybe I just am fat and as a result have a hormonal imbalance from the extra weight?

I guess I just assumed PCOS was off the table for me since I do get regular periods, am I wrong?

I am getting very close to getting a surgery date.  I have been reading all of your wonderful stories of success.  So it is only natural that I start worrying that I will be the exception to the rule.  I would love to hear from someone that has/had pcos and their experience  with rny.  Will the weight loss be slower than what no pcos people experience ?  Is there a greater a fail rate?   

Hello,

I saw no one responded to you and since I was on here looking for a surgeon to revise my surgery, I thought I would give you some insight.

As of today, I disabled my profile because it depresses me to know that others are looking at it possibly thinking its a "success" story.

I was a big bandster.  I had surgery in 2007, I have pcos and no children.  I lost 97 pounds but half of that, I lost pre-op.....I had a total of 14 fills and NEVER hit a sweet spot.

I was either too loose or too tight.....I'm sure there are successful bandsters but be careful, if you are over 300 pounds, I don't suggest the band.  Just my opinion.

If you want to talk further, email me.

Danielle