Thanks for the info, Wingnut. (oh dear, I typed wingbut but I found my error) If you don't mind, I will post this on the low carb forum, I think this eating plan will interest some of the people there.

j

Hey, you guys!!! It has been a while since I have gotten to post, but, I am finally back. I hope that everyone is doing fine. I see that there has been a lot of posting. I also did want to let everyone know that my doctor started me back on my Glucophage and on 2 pills a day. He has put me on 2 pills a day and I really do not have any side effects; I did in the beginning, but, they really didn't last all that long. Hopefully, I can get pregnant before the end of the year!!! Talk to you guys soon!!

1000mg is pretty low. It generally isnt enough to correct the system. If you dont feel like there are any results by the end of January, discuss with your doc about a dose increase.

The average PCOSer falls in the 1500 to 2500mg range while the majority is at 1800 or 2000mg.

GL! Heres to Ovulation!

I am glad that you let me know that cause I surely didn't know and here I am thinking that the dosage was more than enough. Maybe he put me on only 2 cause the last time that I was on them, I actually was on only 1 a day and he took me off of them because he didn't feel that 1 would do what it needed. When I tried taking 2 a day, I was getting lightheaded so he put it down to 1. I don't know about everything else, but, it did control the insulin levels. Now, since I am back on it and taking 2 pills a day, I am not having the lightheadedness, but, I started taking 1 a day for a week and after that started 2. That's the only reason that I can think he only has me on 2 a day. However, I will say this, I am so happy because it looks like my period is starting to come on its own, which is something that never would happen unless I was taking pills to make it come down. It will only be 2 months of me being back on the Glucophage on the 29th of this month, so, hopefully, things will start changing. Definitely a good thing for me, since I am trying to get pregnant. Would you happen to know some other changes besides getting my period on my own should I look for? I appreciate you letting me know about the increased dosage cause I didn't know that people actually have to take that many a day. Hope to talk to you soon.

Oh, and I am a little delayed cause I am just seeing where you have here's to ovulation!!! It would be beautiful if only I can get it to get here soon!!!! lol!!!!!

Hey, I wanted to find out if anyone else who is taking Glucophage experience fullness when eating more quickly compared to when you were not taking it; if that makes sense to anyone. I know that my doctor told me that it may help to lose weight, but, I was just curious about if anyone had the same effects I am. Thanks.

Princessdurr, yes, I have that happen. It's so strange! My doctor had said it would have an appetite suppressant action, and it took a long time to actually kick in but now it's happening. I guess I'm not used to it, or else it really kicks in fast because I'm finding that I often end up suddenly feeling overstuffed. So these days I'm trying to make a point of really listening to my body so I can try to catch it before I'm overstuff.

Frapilu

Hey, Frapilu, thanks so much for letting me know that cause I was just starting to think that I was losing my mind!!!! It is definitely weird cause I notice that sometimes, everything is fine and then other days, I just cannot even stand the site of food; I mean, it will actually make me nauseated just thinking about it. How long has it been since you started it? I started it on 10/29/02. Thank you sooooooooo much!! Talk to you soon.

Hey Princessdurr,

I started in August but just 1 pill a day. Didn't make any difference. In late September, my doctor increased me to 2 pills a day. Neither my doctor not I want me taking too much drugs since I already take lots of other things, so we're moving cautiously. I know HopefulSpirits will say this is not enough but different people react differently to things. In about early November I started noticing that sometimes I wasn't able to eat the same amount as I used to -- strange for me!! It isn't consistent so I still eat too much and I'm still fat, but it's happening more and more. And I'm more attuned to it so I'm getting better at catching it before I've overeatten. I actually catch myself thinking sometimes that I know I have to eat because I haven't eatten in 4 hrs but I don't really feel like it so I eat to just get it over with. Bizarre!!

Frapilu

Hey, Frapilu, believe me, I know what you are talking about. I find myself doing the same thing. I was telling my husband that I know that I need to eat before I take the Metformin but I just don't feel like eating. It's a catch 22 since you know that you have to eat to not be hungry or to take the medicine but you really don't feel like it. I try and eat when it is not that bad so that I can get it over with also. So, it is not too bizarre since at least both of feel the same way. I haven't gotten on a scale to see if I lost weight, but, it certainly doesn't look like it to me since I am also still fat!!! lol!!! I also have noticed, which is definitely good for me, that this is the first time that I am getting a period by myself without taking any medication to get it. I am trying to get pregnant so that is why it is a good thing cause if it wouldn't be for that, it would drive me crazy. I used to be on 1 pill a day also and I didn't notice any side effects like I am now now that I am on the increased dosage. So, how long has it been since they diagnosed you with PCOS or insulin resistance? It has been a year for me. I am so glad that they have this message board because it really helps when they have other people who know what you are going through. Talk to you soon.

Princess

Princessdurr,

I was diagnosed with insulin resistance (and pre-diabetes) at the beginning of August. I do weigh myself regularly and I've lost 8 lb since August. Not a lot, but it's not bad since I really haven't made much of an effort.

In Februry this year I started depo-provera injections since my periods prior to that were just absolutely horrible. I would bleed for months at a time, hemorrahaging huge clots and I would have just agony. It took from February to about September or October for depo-provera to finally really stop my periods but now I'm thrilled to be without periods at all. I'm 44 years old. I've never been interested in having kids and I'm especially not interested now. Good luck to you for getting pregnant, though -- it's good some people want to have kids.

Take care,
Frapilu

Just popping in for a bit. I too am IR and Type II diabetic and am on Metformin. I know now that PCOS is the reason for my infertility and lifelong struggle with weightloss. (I'm nearly 64 now and somewhat off with the medical profession over this issue.)

Anyhow, I have been taking Metformin since Nov. 1 to control BG levels and have seen only minor changes with it. BUT, I agree, it does do something to your appestat! I started at 250 mg, went to 500 and am starting 750 tonight. I sure hope this wonderful side-effect continues and my weight will finally budge. (The "foofy" side effect went away before my husband initiated divorce action!)

Hey, Frap, I'm near Ottawa. We may meet someday!

Hey Ruthxxx,

Cool you're near Ottawa. How far is Delta from Ottawa? It really doesn't affect BG much, does it? Oh well, so long as it keeps helping the appetite, it's good.

Frapilu

I'm about 90 minutes - past Smiths Falls towards Kingston. Grew up in Ottawa though and worked for RevCan until I retired nearly 5 years ago.