PCOS and Slow Weight Loss

I am feeling frustrated by my slow weight loss. I had open RNY on 9-26-02 and started at 268 lbs. I have lost 80 lbs total since then but have been stuck for the last several months and have really not lost anything. I have PCOS as well as hypothyroidism but haven't been to the endo since the surgery. I've also noticed that some of the old, bad carb/sugar habits are back. On the positive side, I always get in my water and protein and faithfully take all my suplements daily (calc.citrate, 2 multi, 3 iron & 3 chewable Cs(anemic), A&D, E (both dry), and sub-ling.B12. I also joined a health club recently and have been working out on the treadmill. Given the PCOS problem with insulin resistance and how it treats carbs, do any fellow PCOS sufferers have any advice? Should I go back on metformin? Did it make a difference in weight loss? I was only on it for a brief time pre-surg. so I don't enough experience to know. I also feel like I can eat alot now compared to the 1st six months. I can eat an entire Lean Cuisine with no problem. I did have an ulcer which the doc. diagnosed after Upper GI and endoscopy for which I am on my second round of Carafate as well as Nexium. Finally, I do sip water occasionally at meals and eat for a minimum of a half hour because I am such a slow eater (pre-op.as well.) I'm probably going to do 3 days of protein shakes and lean protein starting tomorrow to jump start the wt. loss. I would appreciate hearing from you as to how I can maximize this wonderful opportunity I was given with the surgery. I don't want to blow this but I'm starting to feel like I have. Thanks

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