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Re: pcos questionsFrom: Nada (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 15 Jun 2003 17:56:31 -0500 (CDT)
At Sun, 15 Jun 2003, Heather wrote: > >Hello, >I have recently been diognosed with PCOS. I have all the symptoms, and have had very little luck with losing weight. I eat a very low carb, low fat diet, and have recently cut out almost all carbs. I also work out at the gym at least five nights a week lifting weights and doing cardio and play tennis several times a week. >I was very disappointed with my doctors visit. He is very knowledgable about treatments of PCOS, but when I told him my weight problems, he looked at me sarcasticly, and said "you and I both know if I had to slide your food under that door, you would lose weight. People do starve to death. I personally rode my bike all summer and only lost five lbs." He basicly told me to stop overeating. I was very depressed. He doesnt believe a word I said, I could see it in his eyes. >Is it common to have such a hard time losing weight? I will be starting on my meds, Met and Gluco. next month, will this help? Please let me know. I have hundreds of questions. >Thank you so much >Heather Yes, Heather, Losing weight isn't easy for anyone, but we ladies with PCOS have an especially hard time of it. Your doctor sounds rude and patronizing. The attitude strikes me as an attitude that is way too common, that punishes and belittles larger women. He has a point that we need to watch what we eat, but he also needs to admit that PCOS patients gain weight differently than people who gain weight solely because of overeating. You already are physically active. That is so fabulous! You are ahead of the game right there! Keep that going. Keep up with the low carb diet, too, it is the right choice probably. If you stay away from refined carbs, sugary stuff, the donuts, etc, and stick with whole grain carbs, beans, other veggies you'll be taking good care of yourself. Don't worry as much about the low fat part of the diet. (It's pretty hard to get by on all protein!) And I think once you start taking the new meds, and you start correcting your insulin system, you'll see more results. Keep your chin up, enjoy your exercise, and keep the attitude positive. Good luck!
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