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Re: A PERSONAL QUESTION ABOUT WEIGHT!!SORRY,I JUST HAVE TO KNOW HERE...
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 09:01:27 -0600 (CST)
I have wondered about this stuff too because I have PCOS- high androgen
levels, my hair is thinning, slight hirsutism... but I'm really skinny.
OK, so I'm only 5ft tall, but I've only ever surpassed 100lbs when I was
on BCPs- then I gained 14lbs in 2 months (scary!!!). It's weird though
because I don't know why I'm like this... I exercise 3 times a week,
eat normally (but not low-carb; vegetarianish with fish). I do worry
that one day I'll wake up and start gaining weight out of the blue.
That's what happened with my hair falling out. It seemed OK, and then
bam! -it started to go. Anyway, the point is that you can most
definately have PCOS and be thin.
At Thu, 10 Jan 2002, UK wrote:
>
>I have always suffered with my weight and have been on various diets
>since I was about 11.
>I can lose weight when I first start a diet but after about a month it
>just stops and steadily creeps back on.
>I am now the heaviest I have ever been at 25 years years old and I weigh
>approx 335 pounds which is horrendously overweight. I am about 5ft7.
>
>I do know that there are lean/thin women out there who suffer with PCOS
>- I don't know if you guys in USA know of Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham)
>but she claims to have suffererd with PCO before she had her baby but
>has always been skinny as a rake (and is even more so now she's had her
>baby).
>I think some women have the cysts but not necessarily the 'syndrome' and
>vice versa. I think you only suffer the weight problems if you suffer
>with the syndrome - (correct me if I'm wrong people) but can still have
>the 'Polycystic Ovaries' and remain a healthy weight !
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Gemma
>
>(Must just mention that this is the first time I've EVER told anyone my
>weight - feels quite refreshing actually not to be hugely embarrassed to
>admit it)
>
>At Thu, 10 Jan 2002, Barbra wrote:
>>
>>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...
>>
>>--
>>Sincerely,
>>Barbra Camara
>>
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