We all dread it but really... everyone should do so from time to time. I finally did.
The outcome? Well... I'll talk about the kilograms/ pounds in a separate post but what is even more important is that after about 2 years since I have decided to shove my PCOS into the darkest, deepest corner of my mind, I finally worked up the courage to face the music and went back to an endocrinologist.
The verdict? A 1200- 1400 calorie/ day diet and exercise until I loose the 30- 35 kgs/ 66- 77 lbs worth of excess weight that I carry today. I am supposed to go back for a check up in 6 months time and I should be about 9.5 kgs/ 19 lbs lighter by then. The estimated total time to reach my final goal weight is (best case scenario) 1.5 years.
Those who are unlucky enough to be familiar with the treatment options for PCOS are probably already wondering why there is no mention of metformin anywhere in this post. I was already on met for 10 months once but the side effects (nausea, severe diarrhea and stomach cramps) were disastrous and were largely responsible for my frustration with and eventual abandonment of all PCOS treatments. I have also been sick to my stomach with a separate illness for the first 6 months of this year, so another endless strech of stomach maladies were the last thing that I was looking for.
Taking into account these two things my endocrinologist and I decided that we were going to address the symptoms PCOS by diet and exercise only for now. As my blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and hormones were not THAT badly off the charts, this seemed like the most logical and gastro-intestinal-friendly option. Either way, my doctor and I agreed that if in half a year for some reason I felt that I would like (?) to be put back on met again that we would discuss that then.
This is the story of my recent past with PCOS. As time passes and I run out of complaints about how hungry and food deprived my life is now that I have decided to embark on this journey :), I will most probably start writing about my not-so-recent past with this syndrome and how it has come to affect and - in certain instances - rule my life as well. I will also try to conserve my sense of humor through all times, but I can't make any promises.
Until then, let this blog stand witness to my progress towards my goal weight. All readers and any comments are welcome. Enjoy your read!
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