 Long Time Board Watcher...
... First time poster. Hi girls! My name is Amber. I am 22 years old. A few years ago, I discovered I had PCOS... but I have had irregular periods and other symptoms for as long as I can remember. The last 2 or 3 years my symptoms have been getting worse. When I was 16, I gained 60 lbs in about 3 months with no change in my eating habits. I maintaned that weight for abot 5 years and in the last year I have gained another 60. I have been overweight all my life, but on January 1st I tipped the scales at 310 lbs. Fearing for my life and fearing that I would never be able to have children with my husband of 3 years, I decided to make a change. I am looking for support to deal with everything that comes along with this... the facial hair, the male pattern baldness, the weight I carry in my midsection, the infertility, the depression, and overall lack of feeling like a woman. One time, a patient at the hospital asked me when my baby was due... because I carry sooo much weight in the front. That was probably the most humiliating experience of my life.
In the last 3 weeks (since January 1st), I have started on a modified Atkins Diet and started a new job (which keeps me running on my feet for 12 hours at a time). I have dropped 30 lbs so far. I know that I have a long way to go and that my weightloss will slow down, but I am ready this time. I have already noticed a change in my facial hair. It is not growing in as fast or as thick and dark. I also believe that my period is starting to regulate itself.
Anyway, girls, I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. I am looking forward to getting to know you guys and to have support through this journey we all share! | 
