melsreturn

I have lost 135 lbs after gastric bypass October 2006. My question now is: where do I go from here? How did it help/effect my PCOS problems?

Before surgery:
*Took Actos for Insulin Resistance
*Took Spironolactone for Hirsutism & to block male hormones
*Took Lexapro & Wellbutrin for depression
*Took birth control for periods
*Used Vaniqua for Hirsutism

After surgery:
*Removed from Actos as losing weight helps with the insulin problem
*Removed from Spironolactone
*Could use Vaniqua but dont
*Use birth control patch for contraceptive purposes and also to help with period problems (such as moodiness, cramping, etc.)

Anyway, I have noticed that everything is going great, except for hair growth again. The Spironolactone helped tremendously and I had laser hair removal treatments.

Last Thursday I visited my gynecologist to discuss PCOS "now" as compared to "then". He said he did not think I needed any medication such as Glucophage or Actos, but that it was a great idea to stay on the Spirnolactone since that nasty male hormone has reared its very ugly head... it will once again take effect on that hair growth (facial).

I am interested in hearing from others who have lost weight from gastric bypass and how it effected you longterm. I know its not a "cure" for PCOS, but there are surely positives that it has made on the condition.

*What meds did you take before? After?
*What helped? Anything worsened?

Thanks! Hope to hear back from you soon.

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Previously on: Glucophage, Actos, Spironolactone, Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Chryselle & other forms of birth control including NuvaRing, Ortho Evra patch

Currently taking: Multi Vitamins, Calcium Citrate, Dry Vitamin D, Sublingual B-12, B Complex, Iron, Chromium Picolinate, Mirena IUD inserted April 08

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