Should I start taking birth control pills or the depo-provera shots?

I have taken birth conrol a few times in my life and everytime that I took it I gained about 35 pounds. I have never stayed on it longer than a few months because of the weight gain. My surgeon would like me to go on it now before my surgery 2-12-01. I am afraid that it will hinder my weight lose. He has sugested the depo-provera shots. Any thought? I have PCOS, I was taking birth control pills to regulate my cycle. The last time I was one them I gained the 35 lbs. in less than 3 months and then I had my period for a month. I than quit taking them. I would like to here from anyone who has had the same problems.

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