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Hello everyone. I stumbled across this website a few weeks and have finally decided to join. Please bear with me as I tell you a little about myself. I have not been formally diagnosed with PCOS. I am new to this area (Knoxville, TN) and have been having trouble finding a Dr. who understands and can look past my weight. I have had several tell me that I probably do have it, but can "fix" the problem by losing weight and going back on birth control.

In my late teens I was told that I could never have children due to endometriosis. Well, I now have a 10 year old son. His father and I are no longer together, but I got the best part of him. After I had my son I immediately dropped the 50 lbs of pregnancy weight I had gained. Then things changed. I didn't have a period for almost a year even though I wasn't breastfeeding. I started gaining weight that year sometimes up to 10 lbs a month. I was exercising and fairly active, but everything I ate just stayed with me. By the time my son was a year old I was up to 220 lbs. Needless to say, I kept gaining and have been between 250-260 for almost 10 years. In addition to the weight, I now have the ever so attractive full beard and mustache, fluctuations in my blood suger levels, oily skin, acne, skin tags and of course depression. It is such a lovely melting pot of attractive symptoms.

Well, I hope I haven't bored you to tears with my story. Thanks for listening.
Becca

:welcome: ... BECCA ... you've come to a great place for understanding and support. There is a group here for those that are coping with PCOS in the DIETING WITH OBSTACLES forum. All of us here are facing some challenges with our weight; but, getting healthier will make us feel better in the end. Glad you joined us ~ a fellow encourager ... Rosebud. :hug:

Hi Becca!

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This site has SO MANY who are suffering from PCOS just like you! As Rosebud said, be sure to check out the Dieting with Obstacles section.

I've been here since last June, and I can honestly say that I have never met a friendlier, more supportive bunch of people anywhere than those here on this site! I think the reason is that every one of us is fighting the same battle...our weight! It is a common enemy, and we are determined to win the battle!

Come join us!

Cheryl

Hello and :welcome3: to 3FC!

You have come to the right place. We are all here for support when you need us--- you need only ask. Post often!

Hello Becca! Welcome to 3FC!!!