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Re: A PERSONAL QUESTION ABOUT WEIGHT!!SORRY,I JUST HAVE TO KNOW HERE...From: Haley (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 26 Jan 2002 19:15:34 -0600 (CST)
At Sat, 26 Jan 2002, April wrote: > >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 >> >I am 5'7" and 300 lbs > >-- >Nightshade > I am 5'10" and weigh 150lbs...I was 170lbs before starting Glucophage 8 months ago--Haley
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