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Re: A PERSONAL QUESTION ABOUT WEIGHT!!SORRY,I JUST HAVE TO KNOW HERE...
From: Dona (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 20:53:14 -0600 (CST)
Hi Barbara,
I am kind of late in answering this question =)
I used to be very thin as a child and as a teenager (I weighed no more
than 110lbs in H.S.)..I was 135 lbs through most of my 20's about 7
years ago my weight shot up to 175 lbs (mostley do to pregnancy)...then
I gained about 5 lbs a year after that..at my heaviest I weighed 225
lbs...I am only 4'11" tall.Since being on Glucophage since last August.I
have lost close to 30 lbs now and weigh 195lbs (Dr has also told me I
have more muscle mass than fat because of the testosterone..I would make
a great body builder..lol). I am not low carbing but I do eat a lot of
protiene in my diet anyhow..I have cut out breads and pasta's they tend
to make me gassy because of the Glucophage..I have food aversions
because of the GI effects of the Glucophage..I feel this has attributed
to my weight loss.I have ALWAYS had irregular or non existant periods
since puberty but it seems that most of my PCOS symptoms snuck up on me
in just the past 7 years or so after a full term pregnancy(my baby girl
died shortly after birth...but thats another story).I am 36 years old I
will be 37 in November.I have only had the excess hair problems for the
past 4 years..I have done laser treatments(Yes it did work for me) and
now use Vaniqa.I think though the past few years my IR got worse and
worse and thats why I started to get more symptoms and I am hopeful that
the Glucophage will help reverse some of the damage that has been done
to my body from this syndrome.Good luck to you,Dona
>At Sat, 26 Jan 2002, Haley wrote:
>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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