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History: my husband and I ttc for about 3 yrs and with all the tests and everything we went through we both were told we were perfectly fine we have unexplained infertility :( at the time I weighed 253 lbs and was told I was on my way to type 2 diabetes. We decided to take a break from trying and I looked into lap band which I have to say was the best thing I could have done :) I had the surgery in November 2010. Within one year I lost 110 lbs! I now weigh 140 lbs and couldn't feel healthier :) Life is good. We started ttc again on our own in January and with no luck went to a different specialist who is highly recommended! We just did an IUI procedure on May 5th and last Friday they had me go in for a progesterone test. The nurse called and said that they want to see the level at 15 or higher and if it's below that the. I go on some kind of supplement. She said they consider 40 to be high and to not get my hopes up but mine was 93! She was very positive without working me up too much in case I'm not pregnant! I have until Saturday then I can test...I'm nervous but excited :-) does anyone have input on the high progesterone level? Has anyone been through anything like this?

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Congrats! I tried for 20 yrs to get pregnant, even went thru IVF, to no avail. I don't think the band would have anything to do with a high progesterone level, if that's what you're asking. In fact, I don't think anything in your body could have an effect on progesterone, except pregnancy.

Again, congrats! That's wonderful. I hope everything works out well for you!

Marci

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Thanks Marci! I appreciate the reply. Did you end up adopting any children? It's such a hard thing to go through....infertility is no joke! I don't think some people understand how stressful it can be especially when the dr's tell you there's nothing wrong at all! I fell like the progesterone level is a good sign and that this might finally be it for us but I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much!

Colleen

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I have never tried to get pregnant, but can only imagine the pain it can bring if you can't have children. At least now the cards look in your favor, and if this isn't the one, there is much hope it will come in the future!

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Thank you so much! I really appreciate all the positive replies :-) I have kept very positive this round and am in a really great place in my life now soaybe this is it!!!

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