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I have PCOS too. Had my baby 6 weeks before I was sleeved. I went on Ortho Tri Clyclen. I hadn't been on birth control since I was 23. (Now 38). I was scared of the mirena. I want another baby and had heard too many horror stories. I also wanted something to balance out my hormones. The reason it took me so long to get pregnant was due to way too much estrogen. I also wanted a cycle every month to help reduce my risk of cancer. I will be on birth control until the end of the year when it is safe to start trying. I've been on it for about 7 months now and so complaints. I love being regular and I already have to take pills every day (vitamins) so it is easy to remember.

I had huge thighs before. I have some hanging skin at the top. My arms are worse though...total bat wings.

Yay! Being out of the plus size was monumental for me! That is so awesome! I seriously have to buy clothes every month. I may not have lost a lot of weight but I am losing inches. I am now in a loose size 8. I could wear a 6 but they would be a little tight. Waiting a week or two to get those pants. Woo hoo for shopping!!

I met my surgeon when I went to an informational seminar. I met him in his office 2 weeks later for my first appointment. I got my height/weight measured. We talked about the different types of surgery, my weight history, medical issues, etc. We then set up a timeline for surgery. I was pregnant at the time so there was not too much else that we could discuss. He recommended the sleeve and said I needed to lose 5 pounds before I actually had surgery. I then went to see a nutritionist and was on a plan until I had my baby. My surgeon also required a 5 hour nutrition class so I did that. 3 weeks after my baby was born I went in for my weigh in and submitted my paperwork for insurance. Had the surgery 3 weeks later.

At goal and I still have some cellulite on my legs. I run 3 mornings a week, walk 3 mornings a week, zumba one night a week, and body pump 2 nights a week. In body pump we do about 1000 to 1200 reps in an hour. Lots of those are squats and lunges and I still have some. It is better, but it does not go away like magic.

They both look great. The sparkly one might be a little dressier (not sure) but the what and white one makes you waist look extremely tiny. I would go with the blank and white.

What a jerk. It's a stall...not a stop. Good grief!

definitely call your surgeon. At 3 weeks out I will still doing very soft solids and could only eat like a bite or two. Also, I took an anti nausea pill almost every day until 2 or 3 months out. It got so much better. Good luck!

I was sleeved on April 27, 2015. First, Celebrate what you have accomplished. Next, you need to hit the re-set button. You haven't lost out yet. I don't do many Protein shakes myself. I use the powders sometimes in sugar free pudding or Greek yogurt though. My husband really likes the Premier Protein pre mixed shakes and that is what I drink when I do. I would see your nutritionist and come up with some foods that don't make you feel bad. I eat a very wide variety of foods. I've learned to embrace Beans as well. I NEVER ate them before surgery. Also, you need to exercise. It will help. I've been working out since 2 weeks after surgery. I now run 3 mornings a week, I walk 3 mornings a week, I do Zumba one night a week, and body pump 2 nights a week. Some people will say, "I don't have that much time." Well, I work full time, am in school to get my MBA, married, and have a 10 month old daughter. You don't have to do anything major...just get moving. I have had many stalls along this morning. My starting weight was 290-294. My surgery date weight was 260. Now I am 143. It's not easy, but it is so worth it!! Don't give up!!

I do a multivitamin, a calcium, and sub lingual b12. I also have to now do an Iron. My 6 month mal-absorption testing showed that I was low on iron (I always have been though). Some people require more or less depending on their sitution.

Congrats! The liquid diet was awful for me. This forum is great!

83 pounds since October is awesome. I am just over 8 months out and I work out 6 days a week. My body needs more calories now. String cheese and lunch meat aren't bad options. It is sometimes hard to distinguish between head hunger and real hunger. Just keep listening to your body. If you hit a stall or gain talk to your NUT.

Try not to worry. Being anxious, nervous, etc is normal. The closer it got the more nervous I was. You will be fine!

The thing is that you realized you slipped up. You can't feel guilty for what has already happened. Just move on and do better!

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Rude people! Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done for stupidity. You are awesome and are taking control of your health. Just because people are smaller does not mean they are healthy. Keep going. I always say that looking good is the best revenge!

It's been said...you have to let your stomach heal. Protein shakes aren't the best, but keep trying different ones and flavors. You have come so far, don't hurt your success so early on. Stalls are part of the process but you have to work through them. You can add some exercise at this point. Head hunger is real but don't let it get you. You need more protein. 20g is NOT enough. Praying for your success! When I get down I look at how far I have come. I started at 294. I was 260 on surgery day. I am exactly 8 months out and I am down to 146. That's 148 pounds. That's an entire person. Look at your before pics. I went to my hometown for the first time in 2 years and people literally did not recognize me. It was awesome!

At 2 weeks out I was walking 2 miles a day 5 days a week. At 3 weeks out I started a class called body pump 2 times a week. Then a month out I added zumba. From 1 month out until 7 months out I did zumba one day, body pump 2 days a week, then 2 days a week on the treadmill, and then 1 day swimming. I am 8 months out and I am training for a 5 K so I run 5 days a week. I also do zumba 1-2 times a week, and then body pump 2 times a week.

51 pounds is 3 months is great. I am not sure on the calories. Check in with your NUT. I am 8 months out and eat about 700-800 but my surgeon and NUT told me I am not eating enough because of all the exercise I do. I am only getting about half the Protein you are, but all my levels are great. Just keep at it.

Happy birthday! I never realized how much food was involved in all of our celebrations either. But you know what? Looking and feeling fabulous is so much better. Being only 4 weeks out does make it a little harder. Just think next you, you could be at or very close to goal weight. How awesome will that be? Enjoy the time with family and friends!

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