Mandy Welch

That is AMAZING! Congrats! I have been ttc with my hubby for 7 1/2 years, ever since the wedding night, and got diagnosed with PCOS 4 years ago. We did 2 years of Clomid/Metformin, constant monitoring and 3 surgeries, and I finally decided to "take a break" and focus on my health. I think making the decision to have the lap band is the smartest thing I can do for my health, since all else has failed. I am having the surgery in November and I can't WAIT. I really feel that God is going to do the same miracle for us that he did for you! I am so encouraged by your testimony. Good luck with everything! God bless, Mandy

Okay, so I took another test, and it was a big fat negative But you know, I am hopeful. By this time next year, I will have (probably) lost all the weight and possibly that will regulate my cycles and I WILL get pregnant!

I know why you wanna hide it. I am only sharing with certain people, because there is a level of discrimination/judgement. People think we chose it as a a "quick fix" or the "easy way out." What about it is EASY?? It is very frusterating. Even me, who is 215 lbs, I have a problem because people don't think I'm "fat enough" for surgery. I hide my weight well, granted, but a healthy weight for me is around 140 to 150 so I am definitely a candidate. Anyway, I understand completely. I am planning on getting my surgery in November and I can't wait!

One of the suckiest things about PCOS? Late periods! I was "due" to get my period on 7/23, and on that day, I spotted. Then nothing. Absolutely nothing. I have all the symptoms of PMS but no bleeding! I am now almost 2 weeks late. I took a pregnancy test over a week ago and it was negative. Should I do another? I just think, after 7 years, what are the chances I get pregnant NOW? I don't want to set my self up for disappointment. Besides, when I DO skip a period, I dread it because I KNOW that when I finally do get it, it is gonna come with a vengeance! Ugh. Anyone else deal with this on a regular basis?

I started the process a few months ago, and I am planning to have Lap Band in November. I am 215 lbs and I feel confident (after 7 years of ttc) that after I lose the weight, I WILL get pregnant. PCOS will NOT steal my dreams any longer! I just joined this forum tonight after trying to look for other women who are going through what I am. It gets discouraging when everyone around you gets pregnant at the drop of the hat, and you are trying for YEARS without success. Us ladies just need to support one another in this journey. Best of luck to you, girl, and God bless!