KayleeC14

I can't wait to get to the lake this summer! I plan on doing a lot of traveling to the beach compared to last year. Only compliant I have with any bathing suits is I lost about 3 cup sizes so the one I have now looks odd on me lol but I cant wait to get into something smaller

I am from Lansing

High Five! I am almost six months out and rocking it out! I am from Michigan as well!!

I got my period the day of surgery and it lasted three months...pure hell. Now its somewhat regular as being every other week. My SUPER irregular periods are caused from way to many hormones racing through my body (what joy). Waiting to hit my insurance deductible to switch from the implanon to the Mirena

I am almost sixth months out and I struggle with this constantly. I set my MyFitnessPal to 1,800 calories which I know seems much but I barely hit 900 calories. Reason why I set it high is see how much I am truly eating. On a non exercise day which is two days out of a seven day week I normally eat between 500-600 calories. On exercise days I get between 700-900 calories, which I will say is HARD! I find I loose more when I get between 600-800. My doctor explained it to me that our bodies need fuel to run and 500 calories a day is not giving it the fuel to properly run. I have been uber carb conscious as well and was getting 15-25 grams of carbs in a day which is a no-no for me I should be getting around 50-60 grams of carbs and 100-150 grams of protein. Every nutritionist and doctor is going to tell you different. I guess my suggestion to you would to try to find that range that works for you that starts back up the weight loss. Also a stall is going to happen no matter what, your body is going to fight you because you had this extra weight on for a long time it likes it, it doesn't want you to loose it. I was stalled as well for a month at three months out...it was pure hell so I get it. Wish you the best! I hope my rambling helps a little

I am all about social media, I made the conscious decision to post about my surgery via blog that is shared on my Facebook. I wrote my first blog about a couple weeks till I had surgery. Posted it and let the questions come on in from friends and family. Many of my loved ones that I wanted to know about my surgery knew about it before the world knew. It was a relief for me, and my mom who shares the social media love like I do. One thing I did get tired of real quick was people would ask me how much the surgery was, and what can and cannot eat. Those questions bugged me only because they were looking for a simple quick fix to being overweight.

I think hearing a guys perspective is great

My sex drive has went through the roof since surgery. I have always had a super high sex drive but since then my man can't keep up. He loves the challenge and I like it! At least it didn't scare him off.

I have heard that is a sign of ketosis but I am not a doctor. I haven't had this problem but I work part time in a doctors office as well and one thing the doctor I work for suggests for B.O. that is way to over powering is getting botox in the glands. Sounds WAY too painful for me to even think of but he says it works. I would try the clinical strength deodorant and see if it works. If it doesn't I would ask your PCP for suggestions on how to handle the B.O.

http://youtu.be/y6Sxv-sUYtM This is my theme song! Which is the song "Happy"

I am just starting to recognize the loose skin like I have the bat wings under my arms, and my bust has gotten much smaller. I know if I loose another 100 pounds I will have tummy loose skin as well. I have been wearing lingerie for a long time so I hide it well with corsets. I think it comes down to the guy, if he has been with you since you had surgery then I think he will get just as turned on as much as when you where at your highest weight. My boyfriend has told me multiple times that I turn him on regardless of my weight. Which makes me gush over him even more. I have found that my sex drive has gotten ten times higher with loosing weight than it was a 100 pounds ago. Thats my mans only complaint lately

So I am not the only one! I had a period for 3 1/2 months strong. I found out after many tests and doctors visits this is caused from all the hormones that hide in your fat cells and once you loose that fat those hormones are set free. Also, learned that when you had your menstruation cycle before you lost weight you might have not been releasing eggs like normal. So this period you are on now could be releasing the eggs that you were suppose to be loosing. I had to go on hormone therapy for a while and then found out that I am fertile myrtle and I had way too many eggs for the age I was. So that was another root cause why I was having a horrid heavy 3 1/2 period. I also had to go on extra Iron as well because I was becoming anemic. Defiantly meet with your doctor and as well with your OB to see if they can do a pelvic ultra sound so they can see whats going on.

This got me to think, I would say my root cause to my obesity is both genetic and that I am addicted to food. Ever since I was little I have been the big kid. I come from a family who was obese. My grandpa was 500 pound man, my mom was overweight, and multiple other family members as well. Also addiction runs in my family, so the whole addiction part is what gets me today. I love food like an alcoholic loves liquor. It has always been that way up till now. Addiction runs in my family as well with many different vices. My vice and my downfall is food. It is a comfort in all of its glory. I saw my grandpa with the same addiction tragically lost his battle back when I was a sophomore in high school because of his obesity. I thought I was ready to change my life outa high school and had the lap band put in place. Then life happened and that addiction came back stronger than ever. It took me five years of soul searching to finally tell myself "hey, its time" and get healthy. I fight this addiction and the obesity factor everyday. What keeps me going on this path of my new healthy self is knowing that in the future when I have kids I will be around for them, I will be able to live longer than my grandfather, also I am finally happier than I was 100 pounds ago.

I was in your shoes about a month ago. My nutritionists told me that I have to eat to loose weight and that 500 calories a day is not giving our bodies the proper nourishment it needs to run. I told her my worries, and also my doctor and he said its all in your head. I was diagnosed with a eating disorder as well a few years back, and I fight it everyday. I would see your doctors to see what kind of foods you can get in to up your calorie intake. It took me a month just to get up to 800 calories a day, and my god let me tell you it was hard to do. Sending lots of support your way!

Random Thought: Holy shit a small apple and cheese stick really makes me feel full. 5 1/2 ago that wasn't the case!

I am a photographer and I LOVE doing boudoir photo-shoots. I hit that "I lost 100 pounds" and I am seriously thinking of scheduling one with a local photographer to do one. Your photos will turn out beautiful!

I currently have the Implanon or Nexplanon which is a implantable birth control which is put in place in your arm. It lasts 3 years. With all birth control you will have the risk of gaining weight, it is how your body takes to medicine. With any birth control I go on I gain weight, its genetic my mom does as well when she was on birth control. Best of luck finding one, there are tons out there.

Well, until you have done them both you really can't judge, can you? So, when you take your mountain bike down that trail, let me know if you still feel that way I will let you know but I still know sex will always win in my book lol

I want to get back into biking but I have to disagree with you that its better than sex....sex will be always be the better exercise LOL

I will be the first person to tell you that I am not perfect at all. I do measure my food at times, I do eat veggies cause I love them, and I am trying to like fruit. Just now I ate a slice of thin crust pizza and about 2oz of cooked chicken on the side. Should I ate the pizza? Most likely I shouldn't but I am in the middle of my period and sadly I listened to my body and ate. But it all comes down to your choices. If you wanna eat whatever you want go ahead nobody is judging you (or at least they shouldn't). I track my food to know I am getting my calories. I have the constant fear that I will regain my 100 pounds, so that is what keeps me wanting to make better choices in my life. I think its AWESOME that you lost 100 pounds! You go girl! Different surgeons, doctors, and nutritionists say different things. Yes, in the long run I do believe if you do not make healthier choices in your life you will not be able to keep the weight off. I am a returning WLS patient. I had the lap band back in 2008 and regained what I lost because I didn't strive to make different choices. I will never say I am done with "perfect" people because none of us are perfect to begin with. Its like no one shoe will fit all. We are all different with the same journey to become healthier by losing weight and changing our eating habits.

I am so with you on the weight gain! I am beyond frustrated, the scale almost went flying out the window this morning. I think mine is from my evil period coming up..but I am joining curves this week and I hope that works.

I attempted to have sex with my boyfriend but we couldn't because I had a three month strong period since surgery and he was having none of that! I don't blame him either lol

Hi there! I am from Lansing, and I had my surgery through Sparrow Weight Management with Doctor Mindy Lane as my surgeon!

It only stresses me out when I have to track it on the weekends because usually my weekends are my time to just not worry so much. I listen to my tummy and I make good choices when I don't track the food. I have slipped for a couple of weeks and haven't tracked because I found myself way to busy. I think to each their own when it comes down to tracking your food. I know if I don't eat 6 times a day I feel like crap. Its frustrating when you cannot find your meal on lets say MyFitnesss Pal and thats what gets me all flustered.

I introduced red wine back in my life about three months after surgery. I have roughly a glass or two about once a month. I gave up beer which is my first love, I did have a glass this weekend and it came right back up but boy was it tasty.