Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

I was just diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).  My surgeon recommended I see an endocrinologist, because he thought more might be going on with me that was contributing to my weight gain.  I've gained 16 pounds from my all time low weight after surgery.  The endocrinologist diagnosed me with PCOS and is going to be putting me on some sort of appetite suppressant for a short period of time (2 mos or less) along with a low cal diet, upping my exercise, and closely monitoring my insulin levels.  Looks like I'll be eating a low-glycemic diet from now on...which isn't far from what we "should" be eating after surgery anyway.

I'm wondering if anyone here has been diagnosed with PCOS?  And if so...

how has it affected your post surgery weight?  Have you gained?  If so, how much over what period of time?

Do/did you have trouble conceiving due to PCOS?  I've heard not all women have trouble getting preggers with PCOS, but a lot of women do. 

What treatments have you tried in order to control your PCOS?

Thanks for sharing your info!

I was diagnosed waaaaay back in 1976.  Then it was called Stein Levinthal syndrome.  I was able to conceive after having an ovarian wedge resection.  After my son was born, things went back to ugly and I ended up having a hysterectomy at age 29.  I had endometrial hyperplasia which is like one step below cancer.  I'm sure the treatment options are many now compared to back then in the dark ages.

My biggest problem still is the insulin resistance.  My body is very good at conserving energy.  I liken my metabolism to that of a three toed sloth.  I did develop nesidioblastosis, really nasty hypoglycemia and ended up having 60% of my pancreas removed.  My blood sugars are better but I still have issues.  I really don't know how to balance the need for protein and carbs so I can keep my blood sugar stable.  I can eat the same food two days in a row and one day is fine and the next day my sugars tank.  I don't know if this is at all related to PCOS and insulin resistance.  I suspect it may.

I've gained 20 pounds and I'm almost 5 years out.  My doctor is okay with it, but I'm not.  So I'm finally getting with it as far as exercise.  The eating, I'm still working on.