22 year old latina new to PCOS ...Please Help
 

Hey everyone! I'm new to this as well as Pcos. I was diagnosed with it a couple weeks back and I really don't know where to start. I'm at a unhealthy weight of 270 pounds and im just 22!!!! Im getting married on July the 04th and well, even though I'm young my fiance and I have been trying to conceive for 2 years now and no luck. The doctor says losing weight will hopefully help me with this and he put me on metformin 500 (1 a day) and Ocella (BC).I'm wondering how long it takes to start seeing weight loss. I know there is no exact time but approximately? And if anyone has some advice for me I would greatly appreciate it. My family is somewhat supportive but really don't do much to motivate me or to educate themselves on my new life style. I greatly appreciate all your help .

Thank You.
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Hi Bumblebee. :wave: You're probably not going to see much weight loss from 500mg of Met. Is that a starter dose, or does your Dr plan on keeping you there? Also, did he suggest a diet plan for you?

Also, let me throw this in here - it is very, very important that you try and lose as much weight as possible before conceiving. You risk a lot of complications for you and your baby if you were to get pregnant at this weight. You've got time, just focus on getting healthy now so you can be a better and healthier Mommy. :hug:

500mg of met does seem like a very low dose. I didn't see any changes until I started on 1500mg, but along with that I was also working out VERY hard & eating a high protein, high veg diet. Met, unfortunately, will not do it alone for you.

Congratulations on your wedding!