Well, I completely fell off the blogging band wagon, didn't I? Life got crazy and I had to cut non-essential activity. But an update is in order.

After my failed Chinese herbalism experiment, I requested a referral to the Metabolic Syndrome clinic at my local teaching hospital. The referral was granted, and I was finally able to see an endocrinologist once again. PCOS is best managed by an endocrinologist, but it can be hard to find doctors who are in network and knowledgable. I scored on both accounts, and my life changed!

My doctor reviewed my medications and asked a few questions. She made some changes to dosages and timing, and set me up with a dietician and a physician's assistant with a focus on PCOS. Since I had already been exercising, I was allowed to manage my own workout plan.

Within days, the medication changes were having a huge impact on my life. Sugar cravings were reduced, energy levels increased. My skin cleared up, and I was sleeping better. I started losing weight without any effort. Then the dietician created a custom food plan that was liveable with my activity levels (1900 calories a day), and the weight starting dropping off. This started in January 2009.

By August 2009, I had lost 45 pounds. That's when things really got crazy at work. I was working so many hours, I didn't have time to take care of my life. Add to that an increase in knee pain, and I stalled out. After months of physical therapy, I received a diagnosis of Femeroacetabular Impingement (FAI) and a labral tear in my right hip, which was causing my knee trouble. Now that my hip has been repaired, I'm excited to get back on my journey and continue to lose the rest of this weight!!