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A PERSONAL QUESTION ABOUT WEIGHT!!SORRY,I JUST HAVE TO KNOW HERE...

From: Barbra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 06:40:25 -0600 (CST)


You'd think I was in the stone ages,posting such personal questions,but really,I think that I need to know.

I read about PCOS related to so much obesity out there and I am confused,as I am not fat,but I do have the inflated abdomen,which the eno says is abdominal obesity,,not bad though,but still there. I am finding myself less able to see my feet in the shower. It inflates when I drink and deflated when I urinate.In the morning it is not bad at all,actually,it can be controlled just by doing some isometrics(bad speller here,but I mean,holding my stomach in.)

Now,I also have seen a distinct pattern here with weight and urinating. I know that the proper time to weigh in on the scale is the morning and I am usually around 155 lbs.Then as the day progresses,I can go up to 162 lbs.

Since being on the COLLOIDAl SILVER,I am maintaing the weight thru the course of the day,although,I must admit that I am peeing like a horse.

Okay,here is something that I would like to ask you ladies if you don't take this too personal,or email me privately.

How much overweight are most of you? How much say,would a woman of five feet five inches weight,if she had the weight problems due to PCOS.

I have gained muscle and one endo said from the high protein diet that I was on and the androgen(I think,don't quote me here).

I was chubby chicken when I was ten and had to eat small meals to maintain my weight,and I did it till recently.

I do understand that alot of women out there are overweight and some talk about tipping the scales and it is scaring me,as I have gained more weight the last year and not eating anymore than I did before. I know muscle weighs more than fat,,been told that a hundred times by my endo,but I am really getting frantic here,as my girth in my ab is awful at times.

I was told that I am a normal weight for my height and frame,but actually always weighed in when I was healthy,at 125 lbs.I do not have this hour glass figure anymore,but more like someone that does some heavy duty weight training and believe me..I don't,cause I can't.

I've taken on this athletic/man's body now,but with huge boobs and big belly....

I am so confused as to what is happening here with this.

I am afraid that I will surpass the 200 lbs sooner than I think.

What's the scoop here on this one?

Is it my androgens? I am now still on a fairly good diet,but have had to increase carbs,but that is not what started this weight gain,but rather when I started the protein diet.

The reason that I ask this,is with my lupus,my doctor feels that I have to start to watch the weight,,,as it will put more stress on my joints that already ache.I can imagine how alot of you feel,as I have gained alot,and think of carrying around just an extra ten pound bag of potatos and how tiring that is. I think that alot of my energy drain is from this weight gain,be it muscle or not;I am carrying around alot of potatoes...lol!

I am getting two opinions from two specialists regarding my weight.

My cardiologist and rhematologist suggest losing about fifteen pounds. No meds,they won't give them to me. They said,just cut down,I was so mad at my MD,when he said"Barbra,you can't gain weight without overeating and I AM NOT!He knows the PCOS diagnosiss,but still thinks I am binge eating or something to have put on so much weight this last year. Like talking to a piece of wood. He says I must be eating more,but I count all calories,and eat the same amount daily,but of course some days like today,when so darned stressed,I actually had a craving for Chips Ahoy cookies by "CHRISTIE",and by golly-I damn near ate the whole box out of pure frustration and you know what?___I FEEL BETTER!Well,in all honesty,I ate twelve.):

I am so confused and one doc says not to lose weight and another tells me that I better,for the lupus problems can worsen.Those doctors just don't get PCOS at all.OH,and back on the chromium + vanadium for fat burning.It really does not agree with me,for then I really feel hyper.This was just another suggestion from my MD.Actually,when I take it,I feel worse,both mentally and physically,but again,was told that it is impossible,and I am too in tune to my body.Well,I know my body best,I don't like the chromium. Any advice is appreciated.

Sh*t,,,I wrote another book again...lol!-Once I start,there is no stopping me! (((((HUGS ALL))))),and thanks for the support and always listenig to my dumb problems....actually,this site takes my mind off my other issues...

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Sincerely,
Barbra Camara



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