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Re: A PERSONAL QUESTION ABOUT WEIGHT!!SORRY,I JUST HAVE TO KNOW HERE...
From: Koolaide (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 11 Jan 2002 20:33:44 -0600 (CST)
Barbra...you are so sweet. All I can tell you is that I look like a
'chubby chicken 6 pack' !! I've been overweight my whole life and now I
would like to lose about 100 pounds, so if you know anyone who is
looking for some weight.....lol
Take care...Bonnie
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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