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Hello. I am 27F and have just been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. I’ve got genetically high cholesterol and high liver enzymes. I also have PCOS. I was always a very fit, healthy and slim person as a teen and young adult until I fell pregnant at 22. And since then I’ve had 3 babies. Basically since I got pregnant the first time is when my weight (rightfully so) went up. The hard thing was losing it postpartum. It took me what it seemed 2-3 times longer than most other mothers I knew, when using CICO and exercise. So as I’ve gone through 3 pregnancies I am now weighing 85kg (170lbs) and I am 165cm (5”4 ish I think). I need to lose 25kg. I am a year postpartum with my 3rd and have only been able to lose 4kgs. I’d say I was actively trying to lose weight for 70% of the past 12 months. I don’t eat terrible food. I’d say when I am not tracking my calories I am eating at maintenance. So I know I am not overeating. I exercise most weeks doing weights 2-4 times per week and I am hitting 8k steps a day. I play a high intensity sport once per week (netball). I have little kids so I am on my feet a lot. Yet, it’s been a struggle. Recently I had some tests done and the dr confirmed metabolic syndrome. So I guess the struggle to lose weight is making more sense. I’ve been offered GLP but I am so hesitant to start a drug that I may have to use forever. So I asked for Metformin. Which I know is also a likely forever drug. I am just really down at the moment as it feels like I’ve failed my body and my family with my choices. But then it makes me confused because I am not really someone who eats poorly or is sedentary.

Any insights on metabolic syndrome gladly appreciated!

Hey all. I’m about to start my new job as a casual home care worker. I’ll be doing non active sleepover shifts from 3pm-9am. Just looking for literally any tips and advice as this is my first time 1. Doing support work & 2. Doing a sleepover.
Some questions I have is
What do I bring? Food? Clothing? Etc. Do I expect to get a decent sleep or no? I am slightly concerned about privacy and such, do the support workers bedrooms have locks?

I have kids so I am sort of used to sleeping with one eye open per se so I am anticipating something similar to that.

Thanks!

Edit to add: I will be in SIL homes. And there are 2 clients in each home I will be working in.

My doctor has offered me both, leaving it up to me to decide which is best. I have all the standard PCOS symptoms. I’ve also had 3 kids in 4 years so my body is just really recovering from a lot.

My main goal is to lose weight (25kg) so my symptoms can improve (irregular cycles, mood fluctuations, excess facial hair, fatigue etc)

I am weight training 2-4 times per week. I walk 8-10k steps most days. I play sport once a week (netball). I have been eating in a deficit. It’s very hard for me to lose weight. A few months ago for example, I had my wisdom teeth out and was eating a liquid diet for a week, probably consuming very minimal calories and I actually gained 1kg.

What has everyone’s experience been on these two drugs? Are you needing to stay on them forever? Or can you wean off once symptoms improve?

My doctor has offered me both, leaving it up to me to decide which is best. I have all the standard PCOS symptoms. I’ve also had 3 kids in 4 years so my body is just really recovering from a lot.

My main goal is to lose weight (25kg) so my symptoms can improve (irregular cycles, mood fluctuations, excess facial hair, fatigue etc)

What has everyone’s experience been on these two drugs? Are you needing to stay on them forever? Or can you wean off once symptoms improve?

Moved into this place in Nov. Had a compliance done in Dec and they found a leak in the ducted gas heating so it was turned off. Was informed that they would follow up and fix it. Fast forward to the end of March they finally had someone out to attend to the heater. Turns out they were fixing another part of the heater and not the actual leak, but that wasn’t clarified. I ended up calling the tradie and he is the one who told me this. Called my property manager who has just taken over from the previous property manager we had. The request for the heater to be repaired was never put into the system. So the new property manager has had to follow this all up. Finally we have a plumber coming out next week to look at it. It’s been essentially 6 months without a heater. I. We had to purchase some small electric heaters for the bedrooms (3 little kids) to use overnight. We’ve needed heating overnight since March. I emailed the property manager and asked for reimbursement for the heaters and for a rent discount on the past 2 months that we needed a heater and didn’t have one. Considering the fault was found in December I think that’s a fair request. I have followed up and there’s been no response from the landlord. What’s my next step?

Just looking for some success stories or at least progress for those who’ve had baby (or babies) & are losing the weight postpartum. I am struggling!!