Finding a balance

[ixico 24]

Hello,

I'm not typically one to reach out to the Internet to find a glimpse of something, but here I am.

I was sleeves on 03/01/16 and I'm starting to be discouraged. I'm on track as my doctor sees it, but I'm not on track with where I want to be.

I'm looking for someone to bounce ideas off of and to chat on the good and bad days with the sleeve.

A little background:

My husband was sleeved a year ago but my situation is a lot different than his. Although we can relate on some level- he will never understand 100% as I'm a lady and he is not.

I am 26 (almost 27, ack!) and I'm just trying to navigate through this newly sleeved life. I was sleeved on 03/01/16 with a high weight of 219 and a current weight of 175. (I'm 5'2 if reference is needed). As my lady issues go, I struggle with endometriosis and pcos.

I'm hoping I can find someone I can relate to and they can possibly mentor or we can support each other through this journey.

Thank you for taking the time to read this...

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[Christinamo7 4,041]

first off congrats! and welcome to the club. it sounds like you are doing well with everything. I hope you will find this helpful for your pcos issues.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Welcome and congratulations on your success so far. This is a great forum for support, information, and encouragement.

Do you have any particular questions or issues?

[ixico 24]

Thank you Christinamo7. I know I'm trying. But am I doing enough?

Thank you Inner Surfer Girl. My main issue is my doctors unorthodox diet post op. I had my surgery with a wonderful surgeon and team, it's just hard to find groups that support the diet and decision they wish for me to follow. The diet I am supposed to follow is basically a vegan diet with no dairy, meat, or animal bi-products. I've been doing decently well, but I've found there's not many people that share this same ideal.

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[Christinamo7 4,041]

I believe there are some people here who do not eat meat - and I hope you can find the support you need. under the general support section, food and nutrition there is a forum for vegan and vegetarian - perhaps you might find something helpful there.

[ixico 24]

Thank you so much Christinamo7

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[swimbikerun 1,039]

I have endo & PCOS (or used to in the case of PCOS). How can we help?

[swimbikerun 1,039]

I also forgot to add that I do mostly vegetarian. I'm not a big meat eater but endo/PCOS is the least of my worries when it comes to food.< /p>

[ixico 24]

I'm looking to see how you and others like you have navigated and found the balance between the vegan diet/lifestyle and how it's affected your endo & pcos

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[swimbikerun 1,039]

It looks like my post didn't go through.

Eating healthier is making me somewhat healthier. The PCOS & endo are basically nonexistant but I'm on surpressive meds.