Rachael101

Thanks for the info guys. I'm not curently on birth control, never have been. My weight loss is starting to slow down since i'm almost 10 months in from surgery i'm maybe only losing a Kilo per week and then some weeks nothing. Me and my husband want to start a family next year.

I have a queestion for the ladies, Did anyone notice changes in menstrual cycle? I've noticed over the past few months for me, my cycle has started to change and become earlier and earlier by 2 to 3 days each month. Starting from the 28th and now as today the 18th. Being curious i thought i would ask to see if anyone else has experienced any changes.

To loose all that weight by yourself is amazing! I have every confidence that your going to do very well after surgery. Best of luck

Thanks for the confidence booster! I'm not so self conscious anymore but i carry a lot of my weight lower body more so my legs and that's always been something that made me self conscious. It's becoming less and less now i'm at a point where i want to get married we put it off because of surgery my parter told me just to say the word and we will do it. I'm really starting to look forward to the future.

You've done amazingly well.... You most definitly will get to where you want to be. My weight loss has also slowed down there's odd weeks where i will loose 2 KG and then maybe nothig the week after then i will loose another KG. Just keep up the good work and the results will follow. :))

I'm at a sort of midway point after the 168 pounds weight loss and still have more to go. I'm at a point were i'm making my way back into society starting a new job, I feel human again. I can do so much more than i ever use to be able to do. Just to feel the wind on my face and the grass under my feet. Being able to stand on my feet for hours at a time without the need to sit down or feel the burning sensation under my feet. I feel in a sense "normal". Planning vacations and know i'm going to be able to travel and fit in a plane seat that now i dont have limitations it's a good and also a strange feeling. That might sound strange but for me it means everything and i know it's only going to get better and better. For those who started out as large as i did, how do you feel now or really anyone whos gone through a huge weight loss but still has more to go. How do you feel in public situations now? Still being over weight there are still people who look and look away. I can handle that now because i honestly don't care i think to myself how far i've come and nobody can take that feeling away from me.

I added carbs in during puree stage... mashed potato. I decided i'm not going to cut out carbs. The way i see it is this: If you can't see yourself cutting certains foods out and sustaining it forever don't bother. The amount of people i've seen who have rebounded and gained a lot of weight back is a result of being way too restictive. Ofcourse the carbs i choose now are whole grain or are cooked healthier and significantly smaller serving. After loosing over 130 pounds i figured i must be doing something right.

Thanks, i'll try it.

Not that i know of... My gp didnt mention it to me either Just an update.. i'm starting to feel better and the plateau broke..i'm 8 pounds down since the post.

Good luck to everyone who's getting surgery! sending hugs and strength your way xxx

My BMI was too high for a bypass being almost 60 at the time of consultation, the surgeon refused to do it telling me " there may not be enough room and isn't worth the risk" Thats in the Netherlands i moved here almost 5 years ago now in the UK it was a different kettle of fish. I ended yo with a sleeve and i can say almost immeditly i ended up with acid reflux i was put on meds for it and i've been fine ever since.

I just started to take a whey protein drink to add some protein to my diet and i found something interesting. It may be a coincidence but i take anticoagulants (acenocoumarol) and found that my levels had dropped after a routine blood test this morning. Has anyone been through something like this? just curious.

+it sounds like you hit a plateau? .I lost 33 pounds in 6 weeks then stalled for just over 2 weeks and it literally broke as of yesterday. I'm sure the clinic is going to know whats up and help you over come it.

thanks for the reply, i gusssed it was something to do with my body wanting a break. I honestly didn't expect to plateau this early but i see others having this even earlier. I actually do take electrolyte drinks already. Hopefully i'll be back on my way very soon!

Sounds very toxic honestly, I couldn't take that kind of attitude day in day out. All i can say is put the family on a back burner and focus on yourself because you and your journey is much more important then anything they could ever say!