PCOS/Insulin Resistance Support - Pcos September Wl Support

Hello and Welcome All to the PCOS WL Support September 2009 Thread!




This thread is about PCOS and Weight Loss Support. If you have PCOS, or think you might, or know anybody that might have it, or your just curious or you just think we are totally awesome, so you just wanna chat with us, please join us!

Losing weight with PCOS is like trying to rollerskate up an icy hill. With all the wonderful lovely side effects, extra facial and body hair, skin tags, dark skin patches, weight gain, etc, etc, etc.........

Everybody is whether you are trying to conceive or not!

Some come on in, get a cupa whatever and join us in a chat.

I know I know .. I am in and out all the time but I still come in and depend on the WL support group every month to give me that kick in the butt to get going. :)

I hope everyone is doing well...

I am with you Sassy. I have fell off the wagon and it ran me over ooooh about a million and one times but I still manage to keep my weight down and want to keep going.

I hope more people join for September. I miss everyone!!!!

Hi Nico.

Yeah I Need to climb back on the wagon. But its so hard once you fall off and have been off for a while! lol. For some reason though I have been losing weight. I dunno how. But my jeans I wore on Labor Day to work (we can wear them on holidays) they were loose and not just a little, but quite a bit. I looked like one of those teens that have their underwear hanging out and their jeans pulled down? Except you couldn't see my underwear because of my shirt and they weren't pulled down to my knees! lol. But I am thinking I am down at least one size!!!!! Now the question is, did I keep my old jeans and if so, where in the **** are they???!!! lol! But I do need to eat "Smarter" and exercise!

At least my AF has been coming every month on time, like clockwork! Still no baby yet, but we are still trying, the natural way. lol. I still need to find a new fertility dr. to go too, but what would be a greater bday present than to find out I am pregnant! Or even Christmas, I'll take Christmas! lolllllllll. I dunno my clock is ticking away here, esp since I turn another year older this month, so I need to get the move on.

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I hope you get preggo soon!!! That would be so cool :-D I am here at home giving myself before I go to work. Aunt flo is here and so is her rage of bad cramps. Mine are so bad that I literally throw up. It just feels better to get everything out I guess. I threw up yesterday at work and just kept going. But this morning I felt sooo lifeless & tons of pain.

Anyways, I can't wait for TBL to start next week. I miss that motivation show :-)

Nothing really to report on my end. Hope you all have a wonderful day. I will check in later now that I have my phone and this website working together lol

Thanks Nico.

I just found out that my 17 yr old cousin may be pregnant. Why is it all these young girls get pregnant and others struggle for soooooooooo long and so hard to get pregnant? I know that is just life and all, but just doesn't make much sense to me.

Oh well i hope your cramps go away. I know those suck! The bad part is if AF comes on time this month, I will be on my period on m birthday. YUCK. Well hopefully by then it should be "wrapping up".

Big :hug:

Sassy,

I know just how you feel. I work at a Children's Hospital and see everyday people with children who truly shouldn't have them. It is very difficult to see people have children who don't appreciate them and can't provide for them in any way. People have to take a test to drive, I think they should have to take a test to have kids! :)

Oh I know what you mean. Someone I grew up with just had a baby too and both parents do not work (Or I think he sells drugs for money last time I talked to her) and she just stays at home and does NOTHING for the family she lives with now. Why? Why was she blessed with a child when she can't even act like an adult and taks lak dis all da tyme? Ugh!!!!

So, I finally decided what I am going to do when I "grow up" LOL I was going to go to school to be a DVM but I decided to be a N.P (Nurse Practitioner) who specializes in PCOS. How does that sound? I think it would be awesome to help women out there who have this crazy thing and can relate.

So, I finally decided what I am going to do when I "grow up" LOL I was going to go to school to be a DVM but I decided to be a N.P (Nurse Practitioner) who specializes in PCOS. How does that sound? I think it would be awesome to help women out there who have this crazy thing and can relate.

That's excellent! My current PA (Physician's Assistant) is SOOOOO much more knowledgeable about PCOS than any of my previous doctors, including my endo! I think we need more healthcare professionals who really KNOW about PCOS and its treatments.

Hi, I'm Eumie, and I'm just inserting myself in this convo! Heh.

Nico...I think that's great! I'm an RD that works with kids/teens who have insulin resistance, type 2 DM, and PCOS. I think having the condition myself helps me relate to them so much more. I probably know more about PCOS than the NP's and MD's that I work with!

Eumie...I agree with you. There is so much about PCOS that doc's don't know. I have recently found an endo who is amazing...but I had 3 endocrinologists prior to that who were awful and got nowhere with me in 3 years of treatment.

Hi Eumie Hi Kelly - I just hope I don't have to be an OBGYN in order to specialize in PCOS because I really don't want to do that. I would love to work with a variety of patients and also help women with PCOS. I don't have to be an OB/GYN, right?! :-/

Hi Eumie Hi Kelly - I just hope I don't have to be an OBGYN in order to specialize in PCOS because I really don't want to do that. I would love to work with a variety of patients and also help women with PCOS. I don't have to be an OB/GYN, right?! :-/

My PA is a general practitioner, so I don't think you'd have to go OBGYN.

I don't think you would have to be obgyn...I think you would just be an Family NP and specialize in PCOS. We have NPs in endo, but not sure about just PCOS... Are you wanting to see them on the endo side or the baby making side?

HMmmmm never really thought about that. This is what I want - I want to be an NP and work wirh men & women but also have that extra knowledge of PCOS so when women come to me with this I know how to help. What's that called?! LOL

Hi Everybody. Glad to "see" you all! :)

Kelly -- My DH works at a Childrens Hospital as well. It is sad to see so many children who just do not have supportive parents when there is so many people who cannot have children. Very Sad.

Nico -- I think that is wonderful what u want to do. I think you can be a NP who specializes in PCOS, don't see why not? I think that would be great. Because we all know that it would have been awesome if there was someone who could talk to us EARLY on about PCOS and so we didn't think we were complete idiots for all the symptoms we suffered and still suffer through. I just wish I would have been told when I was a teenager, when I began having all these stupid problems, so I think that would be a great idea because then if you see a young girl who displays all the signs of PCOS, then maybe you can help her get treatment early so that she doesn't have to suffer so much as an adult? Make sense? So you go girl! ;) I would love to be someone who "gives back" to women with PCOS because I know how "Lonely" it can feel. Esp when you are surrounded by people who are "Normal." Sometimes you feel like your an "Alien" and you are on their "Planet." At least that is how I feel A LOT of the time. Also dealing with insensitive people who blurt out the most ridiculous comments and think they know EVERYTHING. :rolleyes:

Eumie -- I agree I used to see a PA at my old GYN's office and she was SO awesome! Too bad she went on to practice on her own in another state!

BIG :hug:

Thank you Sassy!! I agree! If someone would have told me early on in life that this is what I had and not shoved pills down my throat I think it would have been a better transition going into adulthood. But no! Of course they make it harder ugh! And yes I feel like the Alien visiting their planet. That is why I am so glad there is this forum so we can all come together in our own area in this world & not feel like outsiders. I encourage people who do not know about PCOS to join this forum especially when they have friends with this horrid condition that way they know how much it sucks and how to help their friend.

This is going to be one long journey but I am ready :)

Thank you ladies!! I love the support :)

YW Nico and I 100% agree with you!!

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Have any of you ladies tried the acai pills??

No I haven't, what are they?

Pills that give you energy. They do help. It's an antioxidant (sp)

Hi everybody! Sorry I ran away, we've been working around the clock my way - but it looks like I'm getting my life back.

The acai pills were looking hopeful for weight loss, but I've read that they aren't what they thought they were. They are still a great antioxidant from what I heard, though. I don't have a study handy, and I'm not sure what exactly it said. There should be a diet full of everything that boosts weight loss by a trace. Drink 10 cups of green tea a day, followed by acai, 'negative calorie foods', fat blockers, carb blockers, and hot sauce. :lol:

I lost 5 pounds in August, and hopefully I'll do it in again in September.

Angel, I think that's great that you want to work with PCOS patients!

Oooh edited to ask - do you feel more energy with them?

Hey Ladies.

I wanted to ask all of you something. Is it possible for my PCOS to be undiagnosed although I have already had two children (with no difficulty) and usually have normal cycles.

What is the definitive test for PCOS? I have so many of the symptoms. My sisters do too. My bio. mother does not.

Also wanted to mention that I eat vast majority whole foods. After doing some reading this weekend, I have learned that whole foods actually are the best thing (nutrition wise) for those suffering from PCOS. Many of my symptoms seem better right now.

I think the weight-loss claims of Acai are not founded. There have been a couple of studies done that show that Acai doesn't boost weight loss more than anything else. I think it is more of scam.

As for the anti-oxidant claims...I do agree it is a great antioxidant...but I think most fruits/veggies are wonderful antioxidants. I'm a bit of a hippie, and would rather get my anti-oxidants from actual whole foods than taking pills (plus it is cheaper!)

Thighs...
It is possible to have PCOS if you are fertile and have regular cycles. From what my first endocrinologist explained to me, PCOS is a diagnosis of exclusion...which means they rule out a bunch of other conditions, and if there is nothing else, they may wind up diagnosing you with PCOS. I think the main tests are a blood testosterone level, and an ultrasound to look at the ovaries to determine if you have many small cysts growing. I think they don't diagnose you with PCOS if you have any other endocrine abnormalities that could give you PCOS symptoms. That being said, I was diagnosed with PCOS, but don't have all PCOS symptoms. I do not have excess hair, and my testosterone level is not high...but I do have cysts, very irregular, and have fertility issues. Hope this helps!

Jennifer- I didn't even realize Acai pills were "diet" pills. A friend of mine tried it because she heard they give you energy (no not the let's take 10 shots of espresso) but natural no more being tired 5 hours into your 8-9 hour shift. And also she read that you sleep better and your dreams are more vivid and actually all of that is true. I do still have the same amount if energy after my 9 hour shift that I did at 1pm. But I didn't think of them as diet pills. I just like the fact that I have energy to do a load or 2 of laundry when I come home after a long day. I take a pill and they have different MG. I think mine are 800mg. She tried the one with 1200mg but she said she didn't feel a difference. -- It took me FOREVER to figure out what I wanted to go to school for but I finally figured it out and I can't wait :)

Nico,
Do they really give you more energy?? I would love to be able to do more than come home and crash!! :) Where did you get yours?

Kelly - they did to me. I got mine at a health food store (I guess that's what it's called) LOL They have tons of pills in there but also fruit and things like that. It's a small store. I wasn't so tired when I came home and if I got a good amount of sleep I wouldn't wake up doing the 5 more minutes bit lol I had energy when I woke up. Like you know when u wake up and you're wide awake like u jump up and run? Like that.

I would love to have some more pep in my step. I'll have to read more about it.

Thighs, the tricky thing about PCOS is it's a syndrome, and not a disease. There may be 30 symptoms or so, but everybody on the forum can have a different combination of them. Victoria Beckham is a good example.

For a complete workup, they need to test your cholesterol (LDL, HDL, Triglycerides) Fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and a complete hormone panel including androgens and testosterone, plus luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). They should also do an ultrasound to check for ovarian cysts. A combination of out of range results on any or all of these along with outward symptoms will help them determine if you have it or not. :hug:

Jennifer - Victoria B. Has PCOS?? Are you sure? LOL gosh! I want her symptoms haha

Yeah, isn't she a pretty picture of PCOS! I read about it a few years ago, but she's coming back in the press about it because of fertility issues.

Hi! Don't think I've ever posted in the PCOS monthly thread. I'm working really hard to get back under control. I moved about 2 months ago, so I'm inbetween doctors here. I did find an endocrine and diabetes clinic that I'll be going to next month. I've run out of the pill, and I actually am still having my cycle this month. Really happy about that. I take 500mg of metformin a day too and hope to stop taking it as well, but we'll see what the new doc says. I'm 25 and single so I'm not looking to have a baby now, but I want to know I can when I'm ready.

And Posh Spice?!?! Who woulda thunk it? :dizzy:

Welcome Beaka!!! I hope the move was not stressful. I hate those kinds if moves :-\

Wow! Well then again she does have the money to get rid of the hair problems and stuff. But still WOW!

Thanks! The move wasn't too bad, but it did throw me off plan for a minute. I've been meeting people and adjusting ok.

Hi Beaka, welcome to 3FC! :welcome3: That's good that you are thinking ahead with the fertility. I didn't have that problem, and I do feel so badly for the ones that do. I see you're Jillian's *****, eh? Do you do 30-Day Shred?

Hi ladies - hope you don't mind if I jump in. I've been on and off this and the 20s forum for a while now. I've been battling pcos for the past 8+ years.

I've recently switched from bcps (never was able to take met bcz of side effects) to Actos. Don't know if anyone has tried this before. I've been on it for almost 4 weeks now but with no serious food control or exercise. My period is also 2 weeks late (guess its because I was taking bcps so my periods were mostly 'artificial') however I am starting to take it more seriously this week. will keep u posted on results.

beaka I'm with you on the baby thing, I too wanna know if I can have babies especially that I may be getting married next year. good luck with ur docs :)

Thighs I don't have cysts on my ovaries but i do have pcos, i have absent periods, hair in the wrong places, hair loss, hormone issues, insulin resistance etc. you don't have to have all the symptoms. I suggest you visit an endocrinologist and get the tests done :)

Hey all, new here.... I have/had? PCOS for a few years now, and lost a whole bunch of weight about 4 years ago, and got pregnant (it CAN happen!)-- I gained all and then some of the weight back, BUT I have a lovely little girl and will be trying for number 2, so need to lose the weight!