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I take my metformin with food or I get sick. I have been on Metformin for 14 years

A new diabetes drug my doctor put me on is VICTOZA. I am dropping weight steadily due to better insulin utilization in my body and appetite suppression. This med is a life saver for me.

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Atta girl...I am right there with you sweet friend!!!!:drinker: :glasses:

do they mean baby bump? Huh?

I had an endo doctor. Very helpful. He put me on spironolactone, atenolol, glipizide, etc I would ask about all your symptoms and how best to manage them. Endo's see the full picture, where a doctor may only take care of one part of the problem. They really are best for management of PCOS. They do a very good job managing…

I am not on facebook, do we have a mfp group for this also? Thanks so much :-)

I gained 11 pounds back also and surpassed the 300 mark too. I was in period of unmitigated stress. I decided the worst thing I could do is give up and keep adding pounds. Just observe and correct. Most of all love yourself right where you are at. This is a temporary set back only. Best wishes :flowerforyou:

Almonds are very satisfying both for the chewing and fullness feeling. They are a super food too!

For me, being on metformin for years now, I eat much less carb. I do protein and that helps me feel full

No, any weight we gain is very upsetting. I have been living in stress for 2 years and I know what you are saying. Chips are my GO-TO. I cannot buy them or I eat them all with careless abandon. That "Crunch" is what I am seeking when stressed. I try to eat carrots or seeds/nuts instead now. Fiber One cereal takes a lot of…

Absolutely awesome and inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I have 100+ to lose.

me too

prescription provera is the only thing I know of to induce a period.

I understand exactly what you are saying. You are not alone. My suggestion would be to read the book PCOS Hidden Epidemic by Thatcher. It will explain a lot to you about PCOS and what to expect. Metformin helps some lose weight. My doctor 12 years ago put me on AVANDIA. I GAINED 50 pounds in 3 months...it is now NOT used…

that didn't post right, I am the last comment...sorry:indifferent:

No groups around here that I can think of. I can see what you mean about face to face being helpful...good idea.

AWESOME!!!!! I woke yesterday to blood sugar at 106....was thrilled!!!:smile:

That is WONDERFUL!!! :flowerforyou:

My positive is that I was able to do this whole day without a nap despite that I woke up at 3:00am and never went back to sleep. Thankful and Grateful:smile:

Endocrinologists are more helpful for PCOS than most other docs. They see the WHOLE picture. :heart:

I think having a trusted friend to vent and share with helps. I just haven't been utilitizing that. Started journaling again and that I how I dealt with junk in the past and it worked well for me. Writing instead of eating.:heart:

I know that when I was trying to conceive years ago the reproductive doc would not give me metformin, said it could damage the liver....well duh....all meds can do that....my pc gave it to me and I have been on it for 12 years with not a single issue and my liver and kidney labs say Im fine.

Thank you for putting into words what many of us feel. I AM SICK OF WEIGHING 300 pounds:sad:

At what point will I choose to not eat out of emotions...I am punishing ME for how I "FEEL" about what someone else did. Why can't I stop that craziness? I tired of weighing 300 pounds. Just saying...:sad:

Need help on this one also:cry:

I slept well last night and it poured rain most of the evening. So thankful for the rain and moisture and know I will feel better than usual today....Might have enough "spoons" to be productive and creative :happy:

HURRAY.....you are inspirational for me!!!!:flowerforyou:

I carry all my weight in my stomach....I have looked 5 months pregnant since I was 9 years old :sad: with that being said most PCOS women I know have tummies. I just accept that I have a Pooh Bear look to me....it's part of the disease and I try really hard to accept myself as I am and enjoy life no matter what. Hang in…