MyBellaGirl

Ok. To answer some of your questions/replies to my previous post:

1. Focus on being healthy--not the # on the scale. PCOS is hard enough to deal with on a daily basis, besides looking at a # on a scale that proves it everyday. Besides, PCOS often causes weight to be on the middle of the body. When I lose weight, I don't see it right away (or feel it). IF she takes Metformin regularly, she'll need to go to the MD regularly, and they will weigh her there. So--she will see progress, but not obsess over her weight daily. Oh, and weight is not the most accurate measure of her health. It is actually BMI and the lab work that she should be having done periodically with PCOS. And remember, diets don't work. Focus on eating more veggies and less desserts. Switch to whole grains whenever possible. But everyone still needs treats occasionaly.

3). I'm not saying that she is depressed or needs something. Just remember that PCOS and depression are often linked. And if she feels that she is not worth taking care of (is so upset by PCOS that she is not motivated to do ANYTHING about it) she my need to take something to help with those feelings.

4). She needs to take metformin consistantly, or the symptoms will not get better and/or it will not work. I currently take Metformin ER, 2000 mg a day. I happen to take all four pills one time a day--it's easier to remember than taking several times a day. As for the side effects, everyone is different. I still have some side effects after a year of taking it. To me, I know it is helping and I will put up with the side effects for my overall health. Her doctor will decide what dose she needs--but I'm sure 1000-1500 mg will be the least dose. Make sure she takes the EXTENDED RELEASE metformin--less side effects than the regular. If she joins this board she can get lots of info. and support with this medication.

***Remember to focus on health, not just weight loss. It is important for everyone to understand that her gaining weight is part of the PCOS. And it is really hard for us to lose any weight, UNLESS we are on the Metformin. So really, until she gets the medication and takes it, she won't lose much weight no matter how hard she tries. And I think that would be the most unmotivating thing ever.

Good luck.