[Pooky]

Aaah Mags, don't worry--you can do things right now until you can get into see a new doctor with information. First you need to find a low carb diet that will help you lose the weight and keep the PCOS in check. And you need to exercise regularly. Those two things should start you on the right path. Go to your library and check out as many low carb plans as you can find and read, read, read. No one plan is going to be right for you, so actively searching out what works is something we all have to do. I have been low carbing for over a year now and I have to say I love it. I actually started low carbing BEFORE I was diagnosed with PCOS and started exercising too so when I went into the gynos office and he told me the news, I had already put those two important parts of my recovery into place! Now I'm taking Glucophage, like a lot of ladies here but even then there are alternatives to Glucophage and you should talk to your doctor about them. Unfortunately, PCOS just isn't a do this and this and then you'll be better thing, It's constantly a readjustment and trying new things to get what's right for you. So please don't be discouraged and down on yourself, if the medical community isn't even up on it, why would you expect yourself to be? (((HUGS)))

[mks8500]

Wow. Thanks for all the support ladies. I'll definitely try a low carb diet. I just need to find one that might work for me. I've tried doing one of my own (I think we all knwo how well those work ) where I didn't eat any bread, pasta, rice or potatoes. Thing is, that's really all I eat. I'm not a big fan of red meat, most veggies or losts of fruit. Anyway, i'm going to do some research and pop in on the Low Card board. Maybe I'll post my original message over there and see what i get. About the doc yesterday. I told him about what was going on and he didn't seem shocked. He seemed very sympathetic, which was nice. He's ordered some tests. Blood to check the thyroid and an ultrasound to check out the ovaries. We'll see I guess. I had my thyroid checked maybe 3 or 4 years ago and there was nothing. I mentioned this and I guess it's not something you get tested for and if you don't have it, you never have it. Either way, I have to wait a while for the tests to be done. In the meantime I'll work on the low carbs. I want to try to help YOU guys though...especially those that are having trouble exercising. I know what it's like to be busy and work too much. I've had some 14 hour days, and like it or not, I've found that working out in the morning is the only way for me. Try it. I'm not a morning person, but it's just TOO darn easy to talk yourself out of after a long day. I go to bed early, but still only get between 5 and 6 hours of sleep before i"m up again and working out. If I can do it, SO CAN YOU. I'd be happy to be a buddy to someone that is having a difficult time with the motivation. Jennifer, keep with it. I've seen it said a hundred times on this site....you have to be consistent. Thanks for the hugs everyone. I'll keep you updated.

Maggie