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chickybygawd · 05-10-2008, 02:00 PM

Hi. My name is Kit. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago. I've never found another real support board, so I'm glad to see you all.

It was a long road for me. I was rather wild in my later teens and early 20s and thought some of my "recreational habits" caused a lot of problems I was having. No matter how little I ate, I still gained weight. I didn't have a lot of symptoms because I've been on birth control since I was 18. They tested my thyroid over and over. I continued to gain weight little by little year by year. It wasn't until I moved out of state that I found a doctor that said she'd put money on me having metabolic syndrome. I was tested.... and she was right. I was put on meds and doing pretty well until I lost my health insurance. Things have been pretty tough since then. I'm on about 500 mg Metformin a day.... which is less than what I'm supposed to be taking, but it fends off the "jitters" and helps me from feeling TOO bad. I have a massive H. hernia and gastroesophogalreflux [sp] which causes me lots of pain and other issues.... so I treat that as best I can too. (At least it's not cancerous.....yet)

I'm tired of being sick. I'm tired of being 37 years old and taking a fist full of medications a day. My loving husband tries to understand, but since I don't "look sick" it's hard for him to. He just started a new job and we're hoping to get the health insurance this summer. I know I need surgery on my stomach, and it would be nice to get back on my glumetza (which has done the best for me to date - it's just expensive).

I think I have the worst self-image in the world..... although I try very hard for others not to see that. I feel very inadequate as a woman in general. I try to get into the whole exercise mode.... but it's hard to keep going sometimes and I give up for a month or so.

I don't have any friends here.... or many in general. My closest friends are back home, 1000 miles away.

Anyway.... I look forward to going over stuff here on these boards... it was the most hopeful I felt in a long time when I found this place. Just knowing there's a place where people who understand is.... comforting.

~until later........

Somewhat Damaged · 05-10-2008, 06:26 PM

Hi Kit, welcome to SC. I think you'll find a lot of awesome, supportive people here, along with a lot of valuable information!

I'm not sure if you know this, but Walmart and Kroger stores offer a 30 day supply of medication for just $4. Metformin and Metformin ER (which I *believe* is the generic Glumetza) are both on that list. It might be worth it for you to pay for an office visit with your doc, or an urgent care visit, so you can get on the proper dose of your meds.

The most important thing to remember is to not give up. If you fall off your exercise for a month, keep fighting to start it up again. Instead of telling yourself, "I keep failing at exercise" you can try to look at it as "I exercised regularly for ___ days!".

You can get well! Some of that will be medical but wellness starts in our hearts and minds. That doesn't mean you have to have positive thoughts all the time. You don't even have to believe the positive thoughts at first. If you keep trying and keep your fighting attitude, things will get better.

Take care! I hope you find the support here you've been looking for

Eva37 · 05-11-2008, 04:16 AM

welcome to sc

you will love it here. There is a link to the newbie roadmap in my siggie for you
eva

chickybygawd · 05-12-2008, 09:59 AM

Thanks so much!

I don't have a lot of time online, but will definitely spend some time here as I can!!

05-10-2008, 02:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
chickybygawd Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: in the South Posts: 2 Points: 207.20 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 207.20 Donate	ahh, support Hi. My name is Kit. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago. I've never found another real support board, so I'm glad to see you all. It was a long road for me. I was rather wild in my later teens and early 20s and thought some of my "recreational habits" caused a lot of problems I was having. No matter how little I ate, I still gained weight. I didn't have a lot of symptoms because I've been on birth control since I was 18. They tested my thyroid over and over. I continued to gain weight little by little year by year. It wasn't until I moved out of state that I found a doctor that said she'd put money on me having metabolic syndrome. I was tested.... and she was right. I was put on meds and doing pretty well until I lost my health insurance. Things have been pretty tough since then. I'm on about 500 mg Metformin a day.... which is less than what I'm supposed to be taking, but it fends off the "jitters" and helps me from feeling TOO bad. I have a massive H. hernia and gastroesophogalreflux [sp] which causes me lots of pain and other issues.... so I treat that as best I can too. (At least it's not cancerous.....yet) I'm tired of being sick. I'm tired of being 37 years old and taking a fist full of medications a day. My loving husband tries to understand, but since I don't "look sick" it's hard for him to. He just started a new job and we're hoping to get the health insurance this summer. I know I need surgery on my stomach, and it would be nice to get back on my glumetza (which has done the best for me to date - it's just expensive). I think I have the worst self-image in the world..... although I try very hard for others not to see that. I feel very inadequate as a woman in general. I try to get into the whole exercise mode.... but it's hard to keep going sometimes and I give up for a month or so. I don't have any friends here.... or many in general. My closest friends are back home, 1000 miles away. Anyway.... I look forward to going over stuff here on these boards... it was the most hopeful I felt in a long time when I found this place. Just knowing there's a place where people who understand is.... comforting. ~until later........

05-11-2008, 04:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
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05-10-2008, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Somewhat Damaged Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 163 Points: 435.94 Bank: 4,317.07 Total Points: 4,753.01 Donate	Hi Kit, welcome to SC. I think you'll find a lot of awesome, supportive people here, along with a lot of valuable information! I'm not sure if you know this, but Walmart and Kroger stores offer a 30 day supply of medication for just $4. Metformin and Metformin ER (which I believe is the generic Glumetza) are both on that list. It might be worth it for you to pay for an office visit with your doc, or an urgent care visit, so you can get on the proper dose of your meds. The most important thing to remember is to not give up. If you fall off your exercise for a month, keep fighting to start it up again. Instead of telling yourself, "I keep failing at exercise" you can try to look at it as "I exercised regularly for ___ days!". You can get well! Some of that will be medical but wellness starts in our hearts and minds. That doesn't mean you have to have positive thoughts all the time. You don't even have to believe the positive thoughts at first. If you keep trying and keep your fighting attitude, things will get better. Take care! I hope you find the support here you've been looking for

05-12-2008, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
chickybygawd Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: in the South Posts: 2 Points: 207.20 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 207.20 Donate	Thanks so much! I don't have a lot of time online, but will definitely spend some time here as I can!!