Hello,
I am new to Soulcysters. I have finally been diagnosed with PCOS. I have lost over 100 pounds, three different times in my adult life. The first time on WW, the second on Phen fen, and the third by not eating more than one small meal a day. I regained the weight, and more, very rapidly each time. I was up to a high of 400 pounds! My knees and back were killing me, I had severe edema and no periods. (I was told I didn't have a period because of the excess weight) Well I got to a point were I could not do this on my own, the weight came back sooo fast the last time. I talked to my PCP about weight loss surgery, he helped me get approval for surgery. Here I am almost 14 months later with a loss of 135 pounds. NO MORE PAIN! I feel wonderful. I have recently begun seeing an endocrinologist. I am taking Metformin 500mgs 3x a day. I have had no ill side effects. I will be RXed spironolactone at my next appointment.
If anyone has any questions please feel free to e mail me
Ritawls03112002@Yahoo.com
Rita
35, Single, Pre School Teacher
No Children
Open RNY (Gastric Bypass) 3/11/2002
Size 30/32 to 16/18
400/265/ Under 200
Gym every weekday @5:00 a.m. for 1 hour of aqua aerobic exercise.
Metformin
Zantac
Multi Vits
Citracal (Calcium)
B12