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well I have been on my period pretty consistantly since my surgery in May. This is the first week I have gone this long withougt even spotting. yeah!! My obgyn said that with the rapid weight loss, my body was producing enough progesterin (sp?) to slough off the lining. However was producing testosterone and estrogen at the rate I was pre-op, so my hormones have been all out of whack. I actually have the Murana, and he also had me start the nuva ring-yes two internal bc!! I'm in my 3rd month of both, and starting to feel almost normal again! good luck ladies, would gladly trade ya!!! :thumbup1:

I was not on hormones before. I do have a murana implant, and my OB said that I am still producing testosterone at the levels I was 80 pounds ago, plus the extra release in estrogen. I am however not producing progestin (sp?) So he added a nuva ring as well. But I have also been on my period pretty much nonstop since surgery. I go back in 2 months to see if the two bc are working in the hormone department. But am definately not minding this side affect! Just wish it wasn't in overdrive quite so much!!

well thank GOD I'm not the only one experiencing this! Being single is not helping at all!!! Everywhere I look I catch myself drooling!! And the weird thing is I'm finding myself attracted to younger men. I'm 34, but the 24 year olds are really turning my head. Wondering if it's because I feel younger? Oh, and apparently with the hormones all crazy, it also took away my shyness, because girls, I am not afraid to tell a guy I think he's hot!!! My friends all think I'm insane, but I'm just ready for this libido to slow down a little!! (Just a little)

thank you ladies!!

Wow! Been a long time since I have been on here. Just been so busy! But happy to report-no DELIROUSLY HAPPY to report that I am down 89 pounds in less than 4 months!!!!! I can't even describe the way that I feel! I have gone from a tight 28, to a tight 22. (Just feels good to squeeze into that smaller size ) I still have some hormonal issues, but they are getting better. My OB says I'm like a pubescent boy and have "erotic thoughts" every 12 seconds. I wonder if anyone else went through this? He said that my testosterone level is still producing at my original weight, hence the increase in libido. Not that I'm minding....but the hormones do cause me to change focus ALOT!! I'm on some additional hormone therapy, but doesn't seeem to be helping much. Any light that anyone can shed on this sure would be appreciated!

I'm a 34. I am 7 weeks out. I can eat about 3 oz of food. I never got to go through the mushie phase. It was straight to solid protien for me. But seems like it's working pretty good for me.

I am on an emotional rollar coaster right now. I'm super happy with my weight loss, but am losing control mentally! It happened last month at week 4, tried breaking up with boyfriend, tried to get fired from job after 14 years, was really low. But snapped out of it. Now it's back! My boyfriend actually moved out last night because I told him to leave because I felt like I was going crazy. I snap at everyone, and bawl all the time!! I've never been an angry person--EVER, but now I snap at anyone and everyone. I don't have any kind of patience, and everything annoys me. What's going on with me??? I have set up counceling appointments, and have been on the same anti-depressent for 6 years. Is it possible it doesn't work anymore? Has anyone else experienced the extreme bi-polar like moods? Oh--and have been on my period pretty much the whole time since surgery. I'm thinking my hormones are out of control!!! Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup1:

I had it at about 5-6 weeks out. Was never a huge fan before, but have stolen some of my daughters when we go to the movies. I haven't had any problems with it at all. I just chew it really really really good :thumbup1:

I have found that only weighing on Wednesdays helps me. I'd get major OCD, step on, step off, step on again, and so on. I have hit a couple of week long stalls, and they bum me out, but then the next week I'm down again.

Ok, Super happy with my progress, but I have been on my period since surgery. I have a birth control implant, and before surgery, I would only spot a few days a month. Now it's been a month, and it has been non stop!! It's driving me and my boyfriend up the wall. Anyone else with this problem? gggrrrrrr!!!!

Had my surgery on the 12th, I had quite a bit of discomfort and paranoia in the beginning, but reading all the posts helped me through. Now I am finally starting to feel great!! I have lost almost 30 pounds!! I was super excited to start eating real foods, and am loving some of the weirdest combinations, like eggs and cottage cheese, or refried beans and greek yogurt! I think my taste buds have changed, and I do crave off the wall stuff, like ripe tomatoes and cherry limades!! Walking has gotten better too. It was taking me 15 minutes to walk 3 blocks after surgery, and now that's nothing. I just have to say this is the greatest thing ever!! I love that I get full after a couple of bites, and I can't wait till the pounds dissappear! Also I don't have a support group in my area, so this website has definately been my savior. Love to all my sleeve friends!! Couldn't have done it without you!!!!

I had the exact same situation, my mom was worried, but ok with it. My dad has always had an aversion to heavy people, and has pushed me my entire life to lose weight. I ended up sending my dad an email 2 weeks before surgery ( I know I'm a chicken) I just basically told him I had done all the research, I wasn't able to do it on my own, and that I hope he would support me no matter what. Surprisingly, he did. I was extremely shocked. He knew some people at work who had it done, and said he was in complete support! Just be strong, and know that you are doing this for you. It will be the best decision you ever make! I'm 34, and have always struggled with my weight. I just wish I had done it sooner! Good luck, and know that you have us to support you!!

I was told by my dr that you really want to focus more on hydration the first week, then work up to the 70 grams in the second week. I use Nectar by Syntrax. No carbs, no fat. The fruit drinks are really really good, taste almost like a juice. You can 23 grams in 8 0z. Another trick I found when I moved to yogurt, was to actually mix it with the greek or carbmaster yogurt, and it is supper yummy, packed full of protien. My surgery was on the 12th, and I am having no problems getting it in.

i get em before I even eat anything!!! They are so painful!!

Well, I got sleeved on Wednesday, so far, so good. I guess i woke up in recovery in a lot of pain, but I don't remember it. Stayed overnight in the hospital, had to drink a HORRIBLE drink to test for leaking, and FINALLY got to drink some Water and broth. First meal was not appealing. Had about 2 oz of broth and Jello, and a popsicle. Ate 1/2 the broth. Next meal was better, ate most of it. Walked a bunch at the hospital. Got home last night. The gas pains are killing me!! I walked almost all the way around the block, but didn't quite make it. The heartburn is killing me, and my tummy is making all sorts of weird growing sounds! I feel like i'm hungry and full at the same time!! And I must be retaining fluids or something, because I am back up to my pre-op weight Also, anyone suffer from painful hiccups? I can't get rid of them, and they are pretty painful!!

That is so awesome!! I'm scheduled for my sleeve on wednesday. I will be happy with half your success!!

woo hoo!!! Thank you goodlife!!

attempt number 2

ok, lets see if it works

Hello my sleeve friends!!! I'm getting so excited and nervous, 48 hours from right now and I will be in recovery with 2/3 less of my tummy!! I can't concentrate on work, can't concentrate at home. Can't sleep, and when I do, I have weird tummy dreams!!! Getting on and reading the posts is the only thing keeeping me grounded at the moment. Wish I had more time to go through and read EVERY SINGLE ONE! I get excited, and scared. Really hope everything goes ok!!! And I still can't figure out how to put that dange ticker on my posts. I think I'm just a ticker idiot!!! Love to all!!

Thanks girls!! I actually feel really great!! But I ain't gonna lie....the liquid diet is a killer! But I flavor my plain yogurt with my protien powder, and it's not half bad, but can only have it in moderation! But I did get lucky finding a tasty powder!!! It's pretty pathetic, but I look foward to chewing my Vitamins everyday just for the chewing!!!!! But I would have given in, if not for going back and reading all the threads in here. That and my diet info for after the surgery. Kind of keeps me motivated!! Coachkk--it gets better after about 3 days. The "starving" sensation does go. I admit, the first day was the biggest struggle. I ate a hoho & a chunk of my daughter's girl cheese because I didn't think I was gonna make it on the broth! But my dr lets me have V-8, and that is definately a life saver!!! Plus, my friends at work say my face already looks thinner!! I am super excited! It's all I talk about. I'm not ashamed I'm having it done, I want my friends and family to know what I'm going through. That I just couldn't do it on my own, and needed a form of permanent willpower!!!!! (Now, how do I get my ticker to stay on here???)

One week from tomorrow I will be going under, and coming out a different person! I admit, these last two weeks of liquid diet, and sabatoging friends has been a struggle. But I keep coming on here, and reading the wonderful posts and stories, and it keeps me going!! Plus I have the greatest boyfriend who is quitting smoking because I did. He also won't eat at the house so as not to tempt me with the chewy goodness of bad food!! My sabatoging friends are coming around. I think they realize that I won't "die on the table". They are all just super jealous, and now they are going to have to be the ones to keep up with me!!! It's amazing, the giving up smoking, diet pop, and the Vitamins they have me on, already make me feel better than I have in years. I can't imagine what I will feel like a few months from now!!! Look out tummy!! One more week and you will probably be living in some jar on someone's desk!!! Mwah-ha-ha:sneaky2:

I too am a bigger girl. My surgery is scheduled for next Wednesday, May 12th. I'm super excited!! I hope my success is as great as all of yours! It's so hard to believe it's right around the corner!!!

Well I'm super excited! My surgery is scheduled for May 12th!!!! In the beginning my closest friends were in total support. Some of them even jealous! And then, as soon as my actual date was scheduled, it turned bad. They actually sat me down and did an "intervention"!!! I knew there would be some worry and concern, but that was above and beyond what I expected! They actually told me I was going to die on the table, and what would my 9 year old daughter do without a mother? Then they actually tried to get me to smoke and drink pop knowing I have beem struggling with those addictions. They dragged my boss into it, speculating that I would have to be off of work for a month, and in general, just really hurt my feelings. The psychologist said that friends and family may try to sabatoge me, but this was ridiculous!! Anyone else struggle with this? I still just wanna cry, and my boyfriend wants to beat them all up. How do I get everyone to understand??? :thumbup:

Thanks Susan!! I did a lot of research, and decided the sleeve was the best for me. I like that it reduces the hunger hormone. I am hungry ALL THE TIME! That's why I fail all diets. I do good for a short while, then I starve and binge. My surgeon thinks it's the best one for me too. As far as the diet, the dietition told me that it will be clear liquids for a week. Then I get to start adding foods. Day 8 is "egg day" I get to have an egg, but people I've talked to said I won't be able to finish it. I LOVE eggs, so the fact that I won't want to finish it really excites me!!!! Then it's tofu, and other soft foods for awhile. They don't recommend pureeing anything because you basically have to retrain your mouth and stomach. They recommended practicing chewing now, so I chew everything 20-30 times. They also told me baby silverware helps a lot. The opening is only going to be about the size of an M&M, so you have to be really careful. As far as the liquid diet, you have to get 40-60 grams of protien in a day. I found a nutrition store that let me taste test the Protein drinks, and honestly they aren't that bad. I went with the juice flavored ones. My 9 year old actually likes them too! The protien drinks I've been told are good to continue for several months to make sure you get your protein in. The dietician or dr should give you more information on how long it lasts. From what I understand, you are basically going to start introducing regular foods after the first week. But some foods you won't be able to handle for several months, like raw vegatables, and some meats. My surgery should be scheduled any day, I'm super excited to start the liqued diet actually! I have to do it for two weeks before the surgery to shrink my liver, and lose some pounds. That will be the hard part. I'm sure I will starve to death!! But the outcome will be so worth it!!! Amy