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Re: Help! I cannot loose the weight. I am only 26 years old and have very high cholesterol.From: carlene (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 30 Oct 2002 23:32:23 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 1 Oct 2002, Amy wrote: > >I was diagnosed with PECOS when I was 15 years old. That was the last I >heard about it until last year when I began seeing a psychologist for my >weight issues. I was never told anything about the syndrome, and >therfore it was highly over looked. My psychologist then told me for >the first time that I was pretty much infertile(which was devestating to >my ears) and that having PCOS was a major factor in why I have such a >hard time losing weight. I was finally given my first pamphlet about >PCOS last year and now I understand why my body can feel so out of >control all the time especially when it comes to my eating habits. Here >I am left about 60 pounds overweight, Type 2 diabetes, High Bp and >dangerously High cholesterol. I often feel very alone in this syndrome. >There is not alot of info given to paitents in my neck of the woods >Vermont.And beyond that the everyday fight to not be hungry and sluggish >all the time is very hard for me to deal with because my heart and many >parts of my brain tell me that I am a normal 26 year old woman who like >all of her surroundings are not different. I have a hard time with >diets from a book because I cannot possibly afford all the food they >require for me to buy nor do I have the time to prepare it all. I work >two jobs to pay my way. I was recently approved for a Gastric bypass by >my doctor. I have not decided if it is something that I can do yet. >Will it make the PCOS easier or more mild? Will I be able to concieve >eaiser. Will the PECOS go away? Any help will be appreciated. Thank >you for letting me vent. >Amy Rae I've got a diet for a book calledliving with pcos. It's pretty basic. 5 servings vegetables 4 of whole grains such as brown rice.If not used to this try 1/2 white 1/2 brown to start. Oatmeal is great. 3 servings fruit Fresh or canned no sugar.2-5 servings of protien. Each serving is 1 ounce. This should include some vegtable sources such as beans or lentils 1 serving (1 table spoon) of essential fat such as flaxseed or olive oil. I'm on a GLUCOMANNAN its a natural high fiber capsule. It has cut out my carb cravings.It also is reported to help cholesterol, I've been able to lose 12 lbs in a month.Without ever being hungry! If you try it go slow on adding it I started late afternoon 1st week 2nd week I added 2nd dose,I only took 2 pills rather than 3 as label says,I'm not the greatest eater&it made me to full.Costs me under $15 at the health food store. I'd stronly suggest you try this before you go gastric stapeling, my aunt had this done she's sorry she had it done,Why you start out slow is you get bad gas if you don't!hope this helps Never give up! This is a lifetime thing.
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