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So glad I saw this just in time! I'm totally in! :)

Bootcamp sounds like a great idea! Zumba is also a great suggestion - I do love to dance :D

Welcome! Isn't PCOS fun? Feel free to add me! I'm trying to get my hands on metformin, but in the UK doctors are still hesitant to prescribe it for anything other than diabetes. Grr.

Slightly impatient but... *bump*

Hi! I have PCOS too - the main things to watch are carbs and sugar. Protein is your friend. Years of yo yo dieting have shown me that PCOS means you may not see the results you think you deserve after a really good week, but don't let it get you down - the weight might come off more slowly, but it will come off if you eat…

I'm on Dianette for PCOS - no side affects to speak of, but it hasn't helped me to lose weight either. Some others (Yasmin being the best example) have been known to help with the weight loss.

Thank you so much guys, it means a lot that everyone has been so welcoming! :)

Drinking a lot can make a HUGE difference. That sounds like what my typical day used to be - I started drinking 8 glasses of water a day and my skin got better really quickly. I agree with the other posters - keep the skin routine simple and don't overuse masks and peels as it can make it worse! If nothing seems to be…

Brilliant! :laugh: It's true though - your doctor is clearly talking rubbish. Surgery is so drastic, please don't give up. Losing weight can be really hard but if you keep trying it will happen.

I'm looking for a buddy and started today - feel free to add me! :)