Posts by jenniferleigh

Thanks everyone! Glad to know I am not alone!

Metformin shows no clinical effectiveness in women with PCOS under 1000mg. Are you taking ER or the regular metformin. I had an awful upset stomach for nine months after starting metformin, but only for two weeks and then never, when I took the Extended Release. Also, try to stay away from white carbs (like sugar, white bread, etc). Those will upset your stomach. Try getting your sugar in whole fruit form or agave nectar. Try foods that are low on the glycemic index, too. I know it sucks to find a whole new way to eat, but it does get better! I promise!

This may seem like an awful question, but has your husband been tested? If you are having regular periods, you are probably ovulating again. My husband and I tried for a year and a half and finally saw a fertility specialist. Turns out, despite PCOS, my body was working ok (I am on 1000-1500mg metformin ER), but my husband needed to see a urologist. I know how hard it is to have PCOS and be trying for a baby and have it continually not work. But, it might not be you and it may be fixable for him.

If it is not him, try this book: TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR FERTILITY (10th Anniversary Edition). Copyright © 2006 by Toni Weschler. It is one of the best to determine your exact time of ovulation. It may take more than a couple of cycles, but it should help! Don't give up! :-)

Thanks!

www.calorieking.com is great for finding the calories of restaurant food and foods you can't find on here.

Ahahaha...I always wondered that myself. What is it they are doing that I am doing wrong? It is hard to see it when you and most people you know have been trying for months (some for years!).

A friend once told me - "stop trying, drink a bottle of tequila, and have random crazy sex. The next day, you will see a pink plus sign!"  ;-P

But anyway...

Thanks!

You are in luck, because the Europeans tend not to use the same preservatives and additives in their foods than Americans. Also, their food is pretty simple and fresh. Additionally, they don't tend to eat as much or as often as we do here.

I would not worry too much. We have a weight problem in this country, because all of our food is filled with sugars in the form of high fructose corn syrup, etc. Unprocessed foods tend to help your body feel fuller sooner and are better for it.

Do you ever notice there aren't very many fat french women? They eat like your hosts all the time. Just keep a positive attitude and remember, everything in moderation. Additionally, try walking everywhere, to make up for the gym. It does do wonders. Also, try Yoga at home. I am sure you can find a book somewhere and use it to guide yourself, to help tone up.

Good luck! I envy you living in Paris and all!

Good luck!

I had mine out last October. It is hard to eat, because your face is all swollen and it is hard to get your jaw open. Also, you want to keep food away from your incisions (to avoid dry socket).

The first few days I could barely eat anything. I wouldn't worry about it screwing up your body. If you can't eat you can't eat and one day isn't going to set you back. Dunkin Donuts smoothies helped. I couldn't use the straw (dry socket again), but could open my mouth enough to get it down. Also, squash, mashed potatoes, pastina, eggs, etc, worked after a few days. I couldn't do the ice cream the first few days, because I couldn't chew.

So, my advice, go with liquidy solids. Things you almost don't have to use your teeth for. After the first day, you want to try to eat, because the pain killers will make you puke, if you don't have enough food in your stomach. Think baby food consistancy. You will know when you feel ready for solid foods again.

The link to add is "add buddy" about the person's profile, btw.

This is great! Thanks!

I was thiking it was fluid rentention too. If you ate foods high in salt, you could gain water weight that fast.