I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2003 / 2004 (somewhere around there). My physician's assistant didn't tell me too much of anything about what was going on with my body...She just said, "Try the South Beach Diet." I didn't know if that was her way of just saying "LOSE SOME WEIGHT (I am 5'8 and weighed about 210 pounds at that time) or "THIS WILL SAVE YOU FROM ALL OF THE SYMPTOMS!!" I guess clarity was not an option!
So...Confused...I did...lost a lot of weight, but then began eating the way I did before the SB DIET. I felt like I was missing out on stuff that all of my skinny friends were doing: drinking, eating cupcakes for breakfast, chips for a snack, and soda every 5 minutes. I figured...I can do it too...just not as much. Obviously...I was wrong. My insulin resistance has caused me to gain over 120 lbs in the last 8 years....50 of them in the last 2 years!
I recently found an OB/GYN who has knowledge about PCOS (Dr. Julie Fryman in Cumming, GA), and after visiting with her on Thursday, July 10th 2008...I've decided that it's now time to take control of PCOS...it can no longer have CONTROL of me.
I haven't had a period in almost 7 months...and I figure that if I want to try to have kids in the future...then I better get control of my mind and body.
Apparently, I am the only female in my family who has PCOS and must endure its symptoms. I have no other women in my family who know EXACTLY what I'm going through. 2 of my friends have been diagnosed, but all 3 of us are approaching this with the "WHY ME! WTF!" state of mind right now.
So, thank you all for hanging out here, providing support and advice, giving words of encouragement, and for allowing me to know that someone else understands....and can help me understand.
I'm willing to share all of my stories, advice, and offer encouragement to any and everyone that needs or wants it!
Hi and welcome! I am also new to this site. I just wanted to lend some support. I am also the only one in my family to have PCOS and either get the "OMG you have what?" or "don't worry about having a baby, you are still young and have time" response. I in no way am going to let PCOS get me down though. I will do the damn diet and exercise til my body hurts, but I am not going to give in. I am currently taking 1000 mgs of Metformin, I feel so much better already! I have had no side effects and after one week on it, af showed up! OK, I am rambling, just wanted to let you know that I am here if you ever need a shoulder!
Also, we are neighbors! I am from upstate South Carolina!
Thanks, neighbor! I'm excited...I'm officially going to start my diet (South Beach) on Wednesday, but I"m not going to OVER-DO IT before then. What are your exercise / diet plans?
Oh...and my family thinks I'm making all of this stuff up. My mom thinks I'm fat because I eat too much...truth is...I don't eat enough...1 -2 times / day but it's mostly bad carbs.
I've decided not to even talk to MOST of my family about what I'm going through because they think I'm lying to excuse my unexplained weight gain. OH well...!
Let's keep in touch!
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LOL!! Yes, I'm still a thug! Thank you...I talked to someone who lost 150 lbs today... I feel like I can do this...I just need to hold myself accountable and stop making excuses and crying like a little baby...! I keep telling myself, "IT IS DONE." I'm already 100lb lighter...I just gotta do the work necessary to get to my 100lb lighter self!! LOL!!
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Thank you so much!! I will definitely need that road map...I have no sense of direction...so every bit helps!! I appreciate the warm welcome...You'll be hearing a lot more from me soon!!
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LOL!! Yes, I'm still a thug! Thank you...I talked to someone who lost 150 lbs today... I feel like I can do this...I just need to hold myself accountable and stop making excuses and crying like a little baby...! I keep telling myself, "IT IS DONE." I'm already 100lb lighter...I just gotta do the work necessary to get to my 100lb lighter self!! LOL!!
I got on the scale today and you will not believe that ## I am scared!!
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Dx.: March 2008
TTC (seriously) since 2009
Meds:
Metformin 500mg
PCOS Symptoms:
No Cycles( unless forced by BCP)
Facial hair( well the hair is pretty much everywhere)
My diet is pretty much just eating healthy. I cut out all refined sugars, white flours, fatty foods, etc. Basically everything I love to eat! The Metformin is my main helper right now. I have no sugar or carb cravings and I have to make myself eat. I never really want food anymore, but know I have to eat. I go to our local track about 5 times a week and walk about 2-4 miles each time. I am trying to get into Pilates and am waiting to buy a Wii Fit,(just can't find one yet) but that is more for my own entertainment! Are you going to take any medications or are you going to try to do it naturally? I have noticed alot of women here use the South Beach diet, how hard is it to follow? Good Luck girl!
Newto site...Exiting PCOS DENIAL LAND! 
there is a link to the newbie roadmap in my siggie for you
