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Re: Just diagnosed
From: Joanne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 21 Jul 2001 19:00:54 -0400
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Jessica" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS-DIET"
<pcos-diet@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 3:10 PM
Subject: Just diagnosed
> I was just diagnosed with PCOS last month. A few years ago, I was able
> to lose weight very easily and could keep myself fairly thin. But
> within the past couple of years, the weight has poured on and I can't
> seem to get it off. (I am 24) I will try to diet and after not seeing
> any progress I become discouraged. I was wondering what other PCOS
> patients have done that helped them to decrease their weight.
>
> I struggle with my insulin levels all the time and find I have to keep
> sugar nearby or I get very ill feeling.
>
> Also, how do y'all handle comments made by non PCOS people telling you
> to lose weight?
>
> One other thing I wondered is does being overweight cause PCOS or does
> PCOS cause being overweight?
>
> I have a lot of questions. ;o)
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Hi Jessica, I was diagnosed last August, soI'm new to all of this as well.
The weight comes from having PCOS, our bodies hormones are not functioning
properly therefor throwing every function off. People can be so cruel in
there comments, and its not a very well known medical condition nor easy to
explain to people, soI don't even try anymore. I haven't even started on any
medications yet, I have an appt. next week to go over all my blood work and
tests. It's been almost a year though and I haven't gained anymore weight
thank god! Fifty pounds is more than enough thank you. My cholestrol is
threw the roof so I will have to be on something for that, the Dr. question
was with my blood sugar because I'm always to low. So I guess I will find
out soon enough. You can email me if you like at tooth6@gis.net any time.
Hang in there. Joanne
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