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Oh girl I own it and work it now being plus size

Thanks for the advice Hun! Ill deff keep it in mind !

No I put less fruit in than I do spinach so I'm fine:).i know right they rock! I'm already noticing a difference in my face and more energized! I hate eating in the morning I force myself Uhg but I have no problem drinking a green smoothie and making it last till lunch just worried about how much ill be able to drink once I get my sleeve done

Oh my lanta you poor thing, must be horrible trying to conceive and having so many complications! Luckily with me I am not trying but want to one day so i cant relate to you in that aspect but I could only imagine Things will get better! We ALL will get better were in this together and Ive heard so many success stories about pcos and one day we will be too!!!!! Counting down the days till surgery! Once you have yours since itll probably before me, keep me updated on your pcos progress

Thanks mrsG! I had no clue, I'm new to the site as of Friday so I'm just learning how to navigate through here but I will for sure take a look into that I will find it very helpful! Thanks for the heads up

Wow girl we can totally relate !!! So glad you got it under control now with birth control.. Except my birth control hasn't made much of a difference..w Hen you getting sleeved!?

I'm a Michigander getting my sleeve in June by doctor kole! Can't freaking wait!!

Yeah I heard the same thing about the lotion deff gonna give it a try! Should I start in weights first and build muscle before doing crazy amounts of cardio ya think?

I have PCOS too and it's made my life hell! This surgery will be a blessing I can't wait!!! Best of luck girly!

I'm pretty evenly distributed weight wise, I carry most in my midsection and my arms. I'm terrified ill get bat wings and a flabby belly. Does anyone have advice on what to do to try to semi prevent this from happening?

Woohoo! Get it girl!

thanks Im glad Im not the only one who has to deal with this crap! llol...Im so hopeful as well that it will help and thank you for that statistic picture above ^^^ it got me really excited reading it! lol

I did the Spanish thing too lmao!!!

Lmao! See and that's why there's a place like this website that's made for US! Your my bariatric sista;) were all in this together:) glad we can share these funny stories and able to relate to others who have been in our shoes! just good to know that after the surgery we will be able to look back on everything and laugh cause it'll be in the past And we will be on the other side of the spectrum for once! Can't wait lol

I forgot to add in there I add identity deleted a sentence that " I'm sick of people for example that lady trying to sell me body fat wraps, being able to pick me out of a crowd and insist I need it cause im fat. Rolls eyes* just don't wanna be the at one that stands out anymore lol

Lmao I hear ya!!!!! People always tell me I'm beautiful ad have such a pretty face .. Like yesterday for ex. I was at kroger and this lady randomly came up to me and gave me this card that advertised her selling these cellulite wraps and I looked at her and was like thanks?( then killed her about 10 times in my head) and told her I would probably get it after I have surgery but I don't need it now (totally lied I wasn't gonna buy one) and then she gave me a hard time about getting the VSG! A stranger who doesn't know me from Adam! Who had an opinion about my life, my health to the point that I got mad and wanna know how he ended our meeting by walking away saying oh well you have a pretty face.. I wanted to scream lmao I'm so sick of people saying that to me! Hahaha and people always having negative things to say about my surgery! I have to life in this body for the rest of my life NOT them just irritating I wouldn't get this surgery sooner! Lol. And no I don't have a set date but were aiming for June sorry I went on rant lol

Aw you'll be fine! I've been under many times. I always get scared ofcourse but were human,we worry. It's okay. You'll be fine!! Of purse there's complications and risks with surgery but the chances of you dying is slim to none! Go to a trusted well known doctor with allot of success for one and after surgery FOLLOW the rules and guidelines!!!! I would be worried more about cheating and splitting my stomach causing a leak . Just listen to your body and if there's red flags or something's not right get checked! Better safe than sorry! I'm getting it knowing the risk of possible death because well it's so rare and I rather take the chance than to continue living out my days healthy, hurting physically and emotionally and miserable. Looking at the success of all these people and knowing how wonderful my life will be shadows everything else! Leave it in Gods hands

I'm the SAME way! I'm not scared about the surgery getting cut open , I just get scared going under isn't that funny? I get so nervous I feel like I'm gonna get sick right before they stick me .. Your not alone I woke up In the middle of getting my wisdom teeth out that was fun lol ouch, I'm sure it won't happen with major surgery. You'll be fine ! Be a long nap that'll change your life forever

So I gave up pop and slushies and found a new love! GREEN SMOOTHIES! What a green smoothie consists of is about 50% leafy greens (I use a hugeeee handful of fresh raw spinach leaves,about 40% frozen fruit like a 1/2 frozen banana and i use prepackaged frozen cut up fruit mixed ;mango,strawberries ,pineapples,peaches and the rest about three ice cubes,a little water/orange juice and wallah! Delicious! I get huge serving of fruit and veggies and I replace a meal:) it's helping me stay off of pop and other unhealthy habits because I feel like its bad for me. Drinking it cause its so satisfying hahaha! So for all of you out there needing to drop some bad habits pick up this one it's delicious an the recipes are endless! I'm two months away from my surgery and this is helping greatly with my pre op diet! If anyone has any suggestions and recipe a for smoothies they want to share please do I would love to try them!!!! ••Ashley••

@indiangirl When did you have it done? LOL you put 18/02/2013 ...how long did it take you to lose the 27lbs?

also, how did you get that weight/bmi tracker at the bottom of your comment?

thanks ladies for the comments! It very helpful being able to get advice/insight from others who have been in my shoes *** sleeve master - Ill probably still have it too once losing weight but it gives me hope that it gets easier like you said to manage

Hey ladies! So Im about to have my VGS in June and the number one factor has got to be because of my PCOS! I just wanted to know if anyone else out there in VGS land have these same issues and if anything has changed since surgery? So Im currently 277lbs and knockin on 300's door. ( uhg) but ever since I graduated highschool I began gaining weight without even eating bad and didnt know why. I would have chronic migraines , irregular periods ( sometimes 2 times a month or not at all) pains in my lower abdomen, acne breakouts,back pain etc and no answers! 2 years ago I finally was diagnosed with PCOS AND WAS PUT ON BIRTH CONTROL TO CONTROL My symptoms and issues. I gained weight on the pill in order to have a regular period but Im still dealing with headaches and migraines EVERY SINGLE DAY, my cysts rupture causing extreme cramping, pain and bleeding! I was told that I cant have kids as of right now. although not physically on my period, I get all of my period symptoms and craving so its causing me to gain more and more weight. Now my knees hurt, my back hurts ( Did I mention Im flat footed as well?) I cant work out because of my constant migraines and pain its horrible! I feel like a failure! I was losing weight and at 190lbs when I developed this and it caused me to go down hill now I feel like a complete freaking failure.When I heard about this surgery I was ALL OVER IT! They told me that getting this surgery and losing this weight will make my PCOS go away, no more chronic migraines, no more infertility, no more cysts rupturing! I couldnt believe it! Im praying to God it works! Its taking such a toll on my life, physically, emotionally and even my schooling. Can anyone out there relate to my pain and able to testify that this surgery helps make PCOS go away!??!?!?!?!?! Advice needed! thank you!!!!!!!! - Ashley

awh man! I was about to make a forum about it if ya see it just message on there

To the girly who has PCOS could you message me??