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Acne and weigh control questionsFrom: Dusty (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 20 Nov 2001 18:13:57 -0600 (CST)
Hello.... I'm 43 years old and was just recently diagnosed with polycystic ovaries. My primary complaint was extremely heavy and irregular periods, however after the GYN made the diagnosis I did a little research and read an entire laundry list of things that apply to me.....acne, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight problems, etc. Blood sugar is not a problem, thank goodness. I have been taking Provera for about 4 months now to control the periods, which is working quite well. Even though the GYN tells me I would have extreme difficulty becoming pregnant, this is not really a concern for me at the present time. But I would like to see improvement in some of the other areas. One of these is extreme acne......I've always been embarrassed to have "teenage skin" at the age of 43. Have tried most of the over-the-counter remedies, without much success. The other primary concern is the weight. 6 years ago, I had my stomach stapled, and even with that still weigh around 260 lbs (standing 5'2" tall). I've tried so many different diets and weight-loss programs, without any luck, and always heard that I just lacked the willpower or the motivation. The reason I had my stomach stapled was to save my life........I had severe sleep apnea that caused me to fall asleep at the wheel of my car. Now, with a usable stomach about the size of a tablespoon, dieting is even more difficult, and having trouble with some food consistencies, I would still like to try. Anyone have any thoughts?
-- Dusty
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