ThinMinnie

Lost 2 more pounds since my last post. :confused:

Polycystic ovary syndrome abbreviated PCOS or PCO (also known clinically as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, Sclerocystic ovary syndrome, Hyperthecosis, ovarian, Polycystic ovarian disease PCOD ) is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately 5% of all women .[1] It occurs amongst all races and nationalities, is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, and is a leading cause of infertility.[2][3] The principal features are weight problems, lack of regular ovulation and/or menstruation, and excessive amounts or effects of androgenic (masculinizing) hormones. The symptoms and severity of the syndrome vary greatly between women. While the causes are unknown, insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity are all strongly correlated with PCOS. (reference Wikipedia)

That is so exciting. Congratulations. I love to pull something out of my closet that use to be to small just to see if it might possibly fit now-and its already to BIG!!! I love that feeling-ENJOY that feeling!:embaressed_smile:

PCOS sucks. I know where you are coming from. I have been dealing with PCOS for about the last 15 years. Before the band I had tried everything to lose weight with no success. My weight loss with the band has been slow. But I have to remind myself before the band my weight loss was NONE. I have had to stop comparing myself to others who were banded the same month as me. For me it helps to make small goals instead of looking at the entire amount I have to lose. I take it 5 lbs at a time. Right now I am 2lbs away from my current goal, once I lose that I will make another 5lb goal. Remember we are all different and are going to lose at different speeds. I just keep telling myself: Slow and steady wins the race!!!

I occasionally eat carbs. I cannot tolerate much though. A couple of bites of pasta and maybe one bite of bread if it is crispy. I really crave protein and have not had an issue giving up refined carbs-this is amazing coming from a former bread addict.

I am truly in the same boat as you and I hate to exercise. Always have. When I was young I would do fine as long as I didnt look at it as exercise so that is what I am trying to do now. I was banded 4/2/08 and have only lost 37lbs. Here are a few things I have started doing to increase my activity and keep my brain from thinking I am exercising: 1. I started mowing the lawn. My husband is loving this. It is good exercise and it doesn't feel like exercise. 2. Turn on the radio or music on TV and dance around the house. (worked for me as a teenager so thought I would give it a shot). 3. Playing with my son. Whatever: soccer, baseball, basketball-alot more fun than a treadmill. 4. And as someone else said playing with the dogs. I have 4 dogs and they love to play.

Thanks for posting this information. I just told my husband last night I did not think I was getting enough protein, I tend to be a lot hungrier when my protein intake decreases. Which makes me crabby :biggrin:

This has been so evident to me since I got the band. Never realized it before, but now that I am limited on the amount and what I can eat it has reared its ugly head. I really think this has been the hardest part for me. I now realize that food gave me comfort when I needed it.

If yes, this is a normal discharge before ovulation.

I was banded April 2nd and am down 36 lbs. It has been slow:frown:, but I am still happy :biggrin: because I know I would not have lost it with out the band:thumbup:.

I am with you. I had a fill Thursday. She said I had 1cc in from surgery and she had 4cc to my 10cc band. I feel a little restriction but not much. I read these boards and it makes me feel better to hear other people stories. I have faith it will work we just have to be patient and keep working towards our goal.

Congratulations-I love to hear good stories!!

I am not an "old timer" but I thought I would bump this thread for you. I was banded on 4/2/08 and while I do not feel the sadness you are feeling I am feeling very irritated right now. I am wandering if I wasted money (self pay) and wishing I had not told anyone about the surgery. I feel like when I see the people who know they are thinking "surgery sure didnt help her". I know I need to be patient but it is so hard. I am so hungry all the time and can basically eat anything. I get my first fill on 4/30 and am hoping this will make a difference, but from all I have read the first fill usually does nothing. I hope a year from now I can look back and laugh at the feeling I am having now. :tongue_smilie:

I will get my first fill on 4/30. It will be 4 weeks post op. I am hoping it does something. Right now I am depending on self control and exercise because I can eat anything and as much as I could before surger. I hope I get restriction soon before I gain more weight than what I started with.:tongue_smilie: