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My husband doesn't know for sure, but the weird thing is we are very close in height, he is maybe 2-3 inches taller, and when we stand together we look about the same weight. So, he probably THINKS I weigh the same or close to the same as him, which is 240. However, I weight 272. Why do I weigh so much more when he has more muscle and we look the same?

Thank you so much for your replies. I will be really upset if I have to start over. I wonder if they will count the two months I have already put in towards the 6 month requirement? I am student teaching in the fall and we had planned to do the surgery before school starts. Once school starts, I will have to wait until next summer because I will not be able to take time off. Thanks again!

I could have written the exact same thing as above! Although my hair growth is more than minimal...but I have taken Met for abt. 2 years and if anything, my PCOS has gotten much worse. More and more hair, more skin tags, more weight, hair is beginning to thin on head, still not ovulating. With that being said, you should try it because it works great for some PCOS'ers. Good luck!

You look terrific!! Actually, your before picture looks a lot like me!! Same hair, similar glasses...I sure hope I look like your AFTER picture soon! :biggrin2:

I am so frustrated! I have now gone through more than half of my hospital's lap band program, had a zillion appointments, getting close to actual surgery (after waiting for over a year) and now my husband's company has switched to Tufts. I was all set with BCBS. Tuft's does cover lap band but requires a specific 6 month doc monitored diet in Boston. I am not sure if all I have done will count towards that 6 months and I can't drive back and forth to Boston. I feel like I can't go through another 6 months of all of this either. :laugh: Has anyone else used Tuft's? What was the program like? Thanks Everyone!

Ultimately I would love to be an 8 or a 10/medium, but if I got to a 12/large, I would be sooo happy. Just to be able to shop in any regular store would be fantastic instead of trying to find plus size clothes in some tiny section way in the back of a store...if they even have a plus section!

I had my psych appointment yesterday and it was totally fine. They just ask you a series of questions. He told me they want to know about certain issues so that they can help you with behavior modification and help you cope with those issues post-op, not really to hold you back from the surgery. Also they want to make sure you have realistic expectations and ensure you understand what is involved. Don't worry, just try to relax and be honest and you can ask about continuing counseling if you feel it would help you.

I don't know the answer but just wanted to wish you well on your surgery tomorrow!!

Congrats on finishing up the pre-op testing!! It won't be long for you now! I see my nurse in two weeks and she will schedule all of my tests so I can see the surgeon. I can't wait. Like you I have PCOS and am so excited to FINALLY have some sort of solution/help with these symptoms! Best of luck to you!

Hi! I am just starting the whole liquid thing too. I am about 1 1/2 months from surgery, but the nutritionist has me doing semi-liquid diet now to lose the pre-op weight and also get used to it. I am on two shakes per day. I have one meal and a few Snacks (one of which is broth). Just this much is really hard. I am hoping that once I start losing weight I will be more motivated. Good luck with your surgery!! You are so close. To me, it feels like it will never get here! :purplebananna: Sharon

Haven't read the book but I am anxious to see how it goes for you. It is something I would like to try after banding (I am on the pre-op diet right now...starving!! LOL) I will be especially interested to see how it works in regards to regulating your cycle and the facial hair thing. Thanks! Sharon

yum! Sounds delicious. Thanks for the tip!

When I had my D&C I was put under with general anesthesia. No physical pain, just crampy afterwards. Since I had a missed miscarriage, my doc said it could take up to a month for my body to figure it out and miscarry on my own. I was heart broken and couldn't handle carrying the baby for that long. It was awful just waiting through the weekend. Also, at that point you are risking infection too. But, follow your heart and do what is best for YOU. Sharon

I lost my baby in January at 11 weeks, so I know what you are going through. Like you, we found out via u/s, there was no indication anything was wrong. Just wanted to say, you are not alone. I am still trying to deal with the grief myself. Sharon

Thanks so much, Georgia Girl. It sounds very similar to how I was eating until I tried Slim Fast this week. Neither one is doing anything. Actually I went up a few pounds. What am I doing wrong?