pcosmommyof4

Total loss for this wee is 3 pounds, so I am not to concerned anymore. As for processed foods...when you are feeding a family of 7 sometimes you have to!

Looks like my protien was too low as well. I still have NOOO idea what else I could have ate while we were camping and unable to cook. Maybe tuna.

What food would you suggest taking camping? Keep in mind we are under fire restrictions and can not "cook" foods. I normally keep track of everything on my phone, however my cell did not work at our location, so my app did not either.

You would think two days of running around at the lake chasing 3 dogs, 4 kids and a mom I would have lost something! But, no nothing zilch. All I have ate is protein shake, turkey hot dogs, turkey bologna, two hand full of chips, a fiber one bar....very irritating! Read more here: http://tinkrisegrind.blogspot.com/2012/07/frustrated-with-scales.html

Years ago, my mom refused to have her galbladder checked. She waited until a stone was lodged and almost killed her. I would not wait. I was a terrified four year old when it happened. When I had gallstones I vomited everytime I ate. I also left mine alone, I was 20 without health insurance. Once I worked long to have the insurance I started vomiting to the point that my vomit was coming from my intestents. Don't mess with it! If have stones get it out. That is my two cents.

I was banded June 8, 2012 and diagnosed in 2005. I have struggled with pcos since my teens! I have lost the weight many times before this. I do this by not having suger and use to take metformin. I am hoping the LB will help me to regain it! I know it won't magically make the weight disappear, that is my job. I have lost 38 pounds since May 1, 2012. My gyn told me that he will make sure that the PCOS will not stop the process and so does my LB office. I figured if I try it, it doesn't work at least I can say and have the knowledge that I tried.

That is awsome!

I was in the same boat. Except my pcos started at puberty and my hysterectomy was at age 30. I went into a lb consult and explained my situation and begged for help. That was march 2012, my surgery was june 2012. They may help you, vut make an appt. to talk to them.

5 bags working on number 6

I have had one round of monistat and two one day scripts, still not over with it. Looks like another call to my gyn.

You can check out my blog: http://tinkrisegrind.blogspot.com/

I use youtube and netflix excersize videos on my TV. I also picked up gym equipment from garage sales. I was using my ball, but it no longer holds air. I also do some relaxation Yoga before going to bed. It truly is helping the sore muscles when i am finished with crosstrainer and eliptical.

My first fill I alredy had 4cc's, they added 1.5 cc's. My band is either 14cc or 16cc I don't remember which. In a week and half they will give me another 1.5 cc's so I am at 7 cc's.

I had a different surgery in 2006, we had to pack my wound for six months. My entire 8 inch inscision came open when the dr. tooks the staples out. It will eventually heal that way. The great thing about packing it is, that the scare won't be as visible.

Last night was my first hour long workout. I was so excited for myself I couldn't go to sleep. The longest my body has lasted on my crosstrainer bike was 15 mins. Last night I completed the full 30 minute workout on my crosstrainer. Before that I did 10 minutes on my eliptical, 20 mins on my workout ball using wieghts and doing curl ups. The last 30 minutes of m workout was on my crosstrainer. I got to that half way mark and wanted to quit. I thought I would push it through for another minute. Then I realized it had been three minutes. I then put on the song "Forgot You" and Ipod and sang it to my wimpy self. 7 mins... to go....Queen We will rock you...yeah good motivation song! The last two was spent my fav. artist Jordan Knight and his song Rockstar. Next thing I new, it was a minute past that 30 min. mark and I was still singing and cycling. I then iced my knees, showered and mineral iced my legs. Got up this morning and did 30 mins of kickboxing with my daughter. I am four weeks post op today and four weeks and two days post-Dr. Pepper.

I had issues two weeks post op as well. Scared me enough to see the Gyn. found out I had a severe yeast infection and didn't realize it.

Reeces and ice cream that invovles peanut butter cups! Thankfully my dr. told me to try PB2 with chocolate. I am going to order it this weekend. I thought my biggest issue was going to be Dr. Pepper. However, I no longer miss it.

Keep drinking the protein shakes, they help you feel more full. I was told it will take me three more fills before my band will start working. Until then I am drinking my protein, eating greek yogurt and holding on.

My husband stuck with me through multiple of health conditions that got me to 300 pounds. The man had to pack my bikini line inscision twice, once for three months, once for six months. I know he has learned to love my obeseness, he is already noticing my smaller breast. I figure it gives him a new body to look at and explore. I think where couples struggle is the new found self confidence in the one that has lost the weight. After we loose the weight, more people will notice us and more temptations will be available. We however uphhold a biblical marriage and have been bffs since 14. When we married we agreed that divorce just wasnt an option and is not in our vocabulary. If you are having issues I would start therapy.together and learn differen positions.

It has been a month since my surgery. I am very happy with the way things are going. I had my first follow up visit two days ago. They took my twenty staples out of my stomach and filled my lap band with 1.5cc more of silicon. They put in 4cc’s during my surgery. I found out my band holds 16cc’s. I am lucky enough to have the large band because of my body shape and where everything is placed in side of me. (In other words because the PCOS has caused me to carry 150 pounds on the front of my tummy) The fill was not that bad. You can read the rest of my blog here: http://tinkrisegrind.blogspot.com/

My NP told me at my visit that it is best not to, she said more than anything it causes extremem gas pain in the shoulder. I grew up in a small town where the water was not safe to drink. (Before bottled water was cheap) My mom bought 49 cent 2 litters of pop for us drink so I have always had pop to drink. I will most likely stick with my water. I never drink beer or any other alcholic beverages so that is not a problem. I have not had a dr. pepper in four weeks and honestly I feel pretty good about it!

Thanks everyone. I Tuesday is my first posr-op visit. I am sure they will tell me plenty more and guide. I like the shakes, because they are chocolate. I am use to drining them for breakfast. I know once school starts that is the only way I will get breakfast in, I have to get four kids, and myself ready every morning. I am never hungry in the morning. So, it makes it easy for me.

All things happen for a reason. It is good you will have time to concentrate on you.

I bought seasonings to add to the broth and shakes.Noodles are a big nono and can clog you up. Plus your tummy needs to heal first. I used ZIPFIZZ powder and made popsicles. Just make sure it is warm before it hits your tummy. Low Fat vanilla Activa was a big help too.