Thanks Jacqui. I think you're right. The doctor that made the comment about my height works at a weight loss clinic afiliated with my medical provider group. When he tried to give me the "eat less, move more" lecture. I explained to him that my appetite is huge and as difficult as it is for me to eat less, when I do, the weight just doesn't come off. I did Optifast 7 years ago, and I lost the least amount of my "class". Granted it was 50 lbs., but it was the least amount for the 6 month program for my class. I was eating 800 calories per day, medically supervised and I still lost 1.5 sometimes 2 lbs per week. He replied with "it's because your short".
PCOS is a metabolic/hormonal condition that causes insulin resistance in some most of the women who have it. That isulin resistance makes it more difficult to loose weight and causes an abundance of male hormones in our bodies. The hormones lead to acne, hair thinning (like male pattern baldness), hair growth in places you don't want it (like a man) and from what I have seen it causes the weight to be distributed in an "apple" shape (most weight in the middle and across the back). I feel like a football player.
I called my insurance directly to ask about coverage. They wouldn't give me the specifics of what is required (except that I'll need a Psych evaluation - whatever!) . I was told that it is covered and was refered to a doctor who they work with. That doctor requires you attend a seminar first. So... hopefully, I'll learn more on Saturday.
