va_viv

I was diagnosed with PCOS around May of this year after 5 years of not know what was happening with my body. I gained 80 lbs in less then 2 years (which felt like a snap of the fingers) and it continued going up and up. I was never overweight so gaining so fast and so much was definitely a shock to my system. I tried and tried to lose weight but couldn't. I was never able to yo-yo diet because I could never lose any weight. I remember right before my sister's wedding in 2007 I worked out with a trainer, went to the gym 5-6 times a week and ate PERFECTLY and lost 4 lbs in 3 months. TALK ABOUT DISCOURAGING!!! Anyway, fast forward to May of this year and I'm sitting at the drs office as she tells me that I have PCOS and it is a major contributor to my weight gain and lack of weight loss (along with the dozen other side affects it comes with) and there's nothing I can do about it. That's when I decided that I needed lap band surgery, not only to repair my self-esteem and confidence but to allow me to live a healthier life. I didn't want to live and feel that way any more. Come October 6th..surgery date. YAY! I can truly say it's the best thing I've ever done. To date I have lost 35 lbs, including preop, slowly but surely. Now I didn't start this post to tell my not so exciting story but to ask a question. I know that I wouldn't have been able to lose the 35 lbs without lap band surgery, but I've noticed that my weight loss has begun to slow down…wayyy down. The dr said I should be losing 1-2 lbs a week, ideally. That's not happening. Of course I've been doing my very best to follow the plan but I'm not perfect. I have my weak moments as everyone. I have been exercising 4 days a week for about 1.5 – 2 hrs a day. The scale barely moves. I'm wondering if any ladies out there with PCOS have noticed that their weight loss has been slower then what seems to be the norm. Of course I am not comparing myself to everyone else but I'm just wondering if it has to do with that, because if it doesn't then I really need to sit down and reevaluate what I'm doing. Thanks for reading guys and I hope to hear from ya'll soon.

va_viv checking in at 206.6, loss of 2.8 lbs. It's been a hard week/month. I didn't hit my goal weight but I'll get there soon. Keep fighting the good fight!

Thank you! I thought I was the only one! I was actually just talking about this with my sister last night. I feel like I want to eat EVERYTHING and my cravings are outrageous. What's weird is that before I was never like that. I have heard that other women usually are tighter during their TOM but not me...I feel like there is nothing in my band and I need/have to eat eat eat. What is crazier is that I had a fill this past Monday so one would think I would be tigher. Crossing my fingers that this feeling goes away soon. I have been weighing myself everyday just to make sure that my overindulgence haven't affected me tooooo much, thankfully they haven't. But I am definitely ready for this feeling to GO AWAY! OH WHAT WE WOMEN HAVE TO GO THROUGH!

Morning ya'll! va_viv checking in with a .6 loss. It's a small amount but at least the scale is moving again! It's been a struggle but I'll get there. Keep fighting the good fight ladies and gents!

va_viv checking in at 210. Same weight I was last week.

va_viv checking in..at 210, loss of .4 lbs. I really want to reach Onederland this month. *crossing my fingers*

October 6th, 2010, I have lost 55 lbs so far...40 lbs to go. I didn't have any issues besides sleep apnea...that's all gone.

Same here, I'm definitely more confident when it comes to sex as well. My boyfriend isn't complaining but the urges could definitely get a bit annoying sometimes.

Name, real or screen~ va_viv Age~ 25 Weight on February 28th~ 210.4 Goal Weight for March 31st~ 199 Exercise Goal for March~ work out at least 4 times a week Dietary Goal for March~ watch my portion sizes Personal Goal for March~ get to onederland!!!! Date Banded~ 10/6/10 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 55 lbs

va_viv checking in on this last day of February. Whoa does time fly! My current weight is 210.4. Officially 11.4 away from Onederland! I didn't make my challenge..but it's ok I'll keep pushing See ya in March.

I've gotten 4 fills: 1st-3.7 cc's 2nd - 1.6 cc's 3rd-1 cc 4th .5 cc's I have a total of 6.8 cc's in now.

'Morning ya'll! Hope everyone is doing well. va_viv checking in with a loss for a 2nd week in a row...yay! After being at a standstill for almost 3 weeks I'm glad to have back to back loss. Checking in at 212...3 lb loss!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!!! va_viv checking in at 214.2, down 1.4 lbs. Hope everyone has a wonderful day/week.

Hi everyone! Hope all is well. I am weighing in at 215.6 a gain of .6. I just don't get it, I exercised a lot more then before and I did awesome with my water. Oh well, hopefully next week it'll be a loss.

Ok guys I think I am TOTALLY confused now. Can someone PM me and explain it again...please! I really want to understand. Thanks!

Hey girl! I totally understand where you are coming from. I find exercise to be annoying and most of the time actually getting started is the worst/hardest part. Start off slow...like go for a walk. I know these days it is freezing out but if you bundle up really well you'll end up sweating after a 30 min. walk. Slowly increase your walking time and distance as well as add a jog or hand weights when you're walking. I think a lot of the times work out videos are super hard and way above what most "normal" people can do, sure a super athlete can do them (like the ones in the videos) but we have a hard time. Don't feel bad about it because we all fall behind and can't keep up. Have you ever tried taebo? I love it, some of the moves are hard and sometimes I can't keep up but most of the time they're doable. Give it a try. As far as zumba goes....I bought the tapes 2-3 yrs ago, watched them and was like "hell no" and never touched them again, waste of my $65. I started going to the classes last year and it's a completely different experience. You don't have to worry about "looking/feeling dumb" because during every class there are new people that have never done it so they mess up the instructor messes up...it's all a part of the fun. I promise that you'll eventually get the steps and you'll love it. Try the classes. I don't know if I was much help....I guess what I was trying to say was just start with a 30 min walk and see where it takes you, any type/amount of exercise is great.

Congrats on everyone's success! I hope to reach my goal for February. Though it is a little bit steep. But definitely gotta aim high. We'll see how it goes. Here's the link isaviolinist (hope it works): http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/123920-the-sweethearts-challenge/

I am 25 and plan to have kids soon (within 3-4 yrs hopefully) and my dr told me that I have to wait AT LEAST 18 months but more like 2 - 2 1/2 yrs is preferred. I think they ask you to wait because your stomach is still healing (and other medical reason I don't remember but I made sure to ask before surgery) and because your first year is when you're at your honeymoon stage of your surgery. That's when most of your weight should come off. That's when your metabolism is at it's highest. Plus the first yr is when you have mostly all of your fills. I'm sure there are other reasons but I would talk to your dr if I were you. You might want to wait till after you have the baby. Good luck!

Viv checking in for the last week of January. I am a bit disappointed to say that I only lost .8 lbs. I'm at 215. I missed my goal by 5 lbs. Darn it! But we'll do better next time. I'm hoping to reach onederland by the end of February. Cross your fingers for me. Have a great week, let February be better.