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So I mentioned to my new (non-WLS) therapist that I am meeting with my WLS surgeon to discuss a surgery date. She said I needed to work through my eating disorder before surgery bc I mentioned I am a stress eater and sometimes I don't have Portion Control. It's not all the time, so I don't feel like it's a disorder. I have PCOS so it's been a struggle with losing weight, even when I tried really hard to lose. Just curious if anyone experienced anything similar...

I have always been bigger than most, but I was diagnosed in 2008 with PCOS. That made it 1000 times harder to lose weight and then I packed on a ton of weight. I have a toddler that needs me to be healthy, too. Time to make a change.

So I haven't been on here in a really long time. I count that as a sign that I'm doing great! I'm going to try to log on more often to help others where I can.
I'm getting close to 2 yrs post VSG, I'm down 130 lbs, and well past my original goal. I too was a Pasta addict, carb junkie, pizza eating, overweight women. It's probably why I'm 2 yrs out instead of 5 years out. It stopped me from moving forward with this change many times. Thinking "would I have to live without pasta?" I'm Italian so the thought of never having pasta again, was kind of like imagining never breathing again - ok that sounds so funny to me now.
Pasta
Yes eventually you can eat pasta. But funny enough if you're anything like me, you won't really want to. I do eat pasta on rare occasions, in much smaller portions of course. Yes it still tastes good, but because I took total advantage of my VSG procedure and worked really hard to establish new healthy high Protein eating habits, I generally feel like crap after eating it. Not sick, I don't ever get sick, I just feel like garbage. So I don't want it like I used to. It's so empowering!!!
Pizza
I still love pizza, but I've found great low carb, high protein ways to make my own! (Think low carb tortilla pizza or portobello mushroom pizza). And yes on rare occasions my husband and I go out for our favorite pizza. Every time we laugh about how after 1 piece I'm totally satisfied, when I used to polish off an entire medium pie by myself.
So pasta lover, carb junkie, or pizza fan. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! The fantastic new healthy life that is ahead of you is soooo worth it! My only regret is waiting so long. I've never been happier or prouder of myself! You can do it too!

I have PCOS as well and never had success on any diet. I am on metformin 1000mg a day. We also adopted a baby boy in 2014.
I am about a month into this whole process. ???? Just had my psych eval and it went well. Hope to be sleeved in 3 months or so.
Trying to find better Breakfast solutions. Tried doing a smoothie this morning with almond milk, spinach, banana, mango, and kiwi. I used too much spinach so it tastes like a salad.

@@RNYDawn
Good luck! Keep us posted!! ????????????????

Thanks for sharing! I too have had irregular periods since I was 10, and I have stiff hairs growing in the beard area on my face. ???? I am tired of being tired all the time. Looking for a change. ????

@@GBLady41
I feel the same, too! I have a 2 y/o and nap every time he does. I'm so tired of being tired. My insulin resistance sucks. When I try to eat "healthy," I end up getting the shakes.
Good luck and keep us updated!! ????

@@GBLady41
I feel the same, too! I have a 2 y/o and nap every time he does. I'm so tired of being tired. My insulin resistance sucks. When I try to eat "healthy," I end up getting the shakes.
Good luck and keep us updated!! ????

@@RNYDawn
Good luck! Keep us posted!! ????????????????

Thanks for sharing! I too have had irregular periods since I was 10, and I have stiff hairs growing in the beard area on my face. ???? I am tired of being tired all the time. Looking for a change. ????

Thanks for sharing! I too have had irregular periods since I was 10, and I have stiff hairs growing in the beard area on my face. ???? I am tired of being tired all the time. Looking for a change. ????