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Yes ma'am! They told me I had PCOS when I was 15...my mom took me in cuz she was worried when I never started my period. I have been through a mess of different things in that process...doctors having me try different birth controls and weight loss programs, etc..then one of the doctor's made mention that if I ever wanted to have a family, I was going to have a hard time conceiving...and that statement has always haunted me. Even though not having a period has been AWESOME...I am at ease knowing that I am ovulating. I don't have any plans for a baby in the near future, but knowing that it can happen, that I can ovulate, makes me pretty darn happy.

Ladies...lol I have an interesting problem I spose. Yesterday I started my first period. In the past, I have had spotting and I have had periods when I was on birth control a few years back but Im 23, almost 24...and just had my "first" period. I would be lying if I said I wasn't freaking out a little but meanwhile I am sort of excited...and annoyed all at the same time because one of my motivations in getting this weight off was so I could have a family one day. Thought I would share this with some people who understand lol Coming up on my 6 months here soon, my birthday is in May...I'm hoping to have hit a 100 pound weight loss by then, I have about 16 pounds to shed before then!

lol oh goodness, this post made me giggle. Girl, I would say as long as you see fit, although, not all positions are going to feel all that peachy for awhile.

I pretty much told everyone. I'm not ashamed of having weight loss surgery by any means. There is still work that we have to do in this process, surgery isn't magic. I look at it as a tool. If people want to make judgments because I had this surgery, they can go right ahead and do so. I did this for myself. I'm very lucky to have such a great support group between my family and my friends and coworkers, but it someone in my life wants to react negatively towards me because of a decision I made for MYSELF...they can kiss my ass. lol

Hey everyone! Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays!! It's a new year and I am down 70 pounds as of this morning!! Finally entering into the 220's...Santa spoiled me with some shopping money and I literally couldn't believe what I could fit into!! I went from a 24-26W in pants...to a regular 18! without muffin topping! lol I can still wear some 1X shirts depending on the fit....but most of what I bought is XL and XXL in regular women's clothing and even Juniors! My favorite rings no longer fit becuz even my fingers have shrunk lol. I had to buy new bras most importantly...mine were getting slightly excessive, I went from a tight 44 D to a 38-40 D and I had to retire the plus size panties for some regular ones...no more saggy bottom! lol I'm so excited, I can't remember the last time I was able to wear clothes this "small." Love hearing everyone's good news!!! Keep up the good work everyone! My new year's resolution is to push myself to the gym and tighten up! What's yalls?

Looking great girl!! Congrats on your success Seems like everyone here is finding success! Congrats to you all. I'm almost 4 months out...and down 63 pounds. yaaaaaay! Day of surgery: 299 Today 12/19: 236

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! So... I don't feel like I over ate at all today... But I think the introduction of too many different foods has made Steve the Sleeve very unhappy. I had a bite of most everything but honestly just dumped everything right after I ate it. Kinda bummed but it is what it is!!

Okay...so I need some input on this because as an overanalytical person in general...this has been driving me INSANE. So right before Halloween, my boyfriend and I broke up. We had been together since May and he knew what I was doing with surgery and weight loss, etc. I was always skeptical of how he would react once I began to lose weight...because he always seemed like he didnt want me to. I think at first, he thought it was a vanity thing...kept telling me how beautiful I was and how I didnt need to change...blahblahblah. And I say "blah", because this was NOT a vanity thing. I wanted to feel better, I wanna be around to have a family one day, and I was 23 and pushing 300 pounds which was just not a route I wanted to continue on. I was never unsure of who I was or anything, I was comfortable in my own skin and I have always been confidant. I am now more insecure than I was before I ever started this process. Anyhow, so, the straw that broke the camel's back...He text me and asked me if we could make a sex tape because...he wants to remember my body as it is now because it turns him on so much. IT MADE ME SO MAD. First and foremost...I am NOT gonna record myself having sex...Secondly, Did that mean I wouldn't turn him on later when the weight came off? He said he loved me...and the only thing I can think is...if he had really loved me...It wouldn't matter where my weight was. He insisted I overreacted. I still stand my ground. I don't think I did, I think considering I already felt like he wasn't being fully supportive...that was just the icing on the cake. I would think that normally for couples...the weight loss would make for better sex, happier times...etc and instead mine broke my relationship. It sucks and it hurts and I keep replaying the whole thing in my head. I still stand my ground, I know that I am probably better off, but meanwhile, it still just sucks. How would any of you ladies feel in this situation? Did I overreact? Was I too sensitive? I think it hurt my ego quite a bit...I'm losing weight and feeling great just to feel like my bf is losing his attraction to me. UGH...advice please.

Thank you ladies I think I know where my heart is... I know he wasn't worth it by any means... I just feel like dating right now is just not something that is gonna happen right now. I'm changing all the time and I agree with the mental exhaustion. Guess this is just me time. And in regards to a sex tape... I would NEVER do that... I can't even believe he asked. But what's sad is that didn't piss me off nearly to the extent of WHY he wanted it.

I have been making Hawaiian BBQ Chicken ones with a light BBQ sauce...shredded chicken breast, pineapple, scallions, and some sauteed peppers and onions... cheddar cheese on top...YUM.

Hit the 50 pound mark this am!! Actually hit the 51.3 mark I was sleeved 9/5 so... 2 months and 2 days post op. YAY!!

Totally had 3 pieces of Halloween candy... I'm going to make my sisters lock it UP!!

I will be 8 weeks post op tomorrow, I am currently down 43 pounds. I feel amazing!! Congrats to all my fellow sleevers!

Hey everyone... I'm 7 weeks post op as of yesterday... Pre-Op I was 299.8... Really pushing that 300... I went into surgery at 289... Yesterday I weighed in at 258.5... So in 2 months... I have lost 41 pounds... Im pretty content with my weight loss. I think we expect to lose like 5 pounds every week but really... If it comes off TOO FAST... we are gonna be SUPER flabby... Look at this way... Averaging 10 pounds a month... About 2 pounds a week... That is 120 pounds in a year. Keep your heads up keep up with those liquids and that protein.

kashi makes crackers and they are 7 grained and yummy. 15 crackers is 120 calories and even has 4g of protein... If ur gonna eat a carb... I stay away from anything that says "enriched"... Or if the first ingredient is white flour. Been working out for me thus far.

I've been here reading! I love hearing what everyone has to say and that we are all doin this together! it's certainly trial and error, ups and downs, but what's important is that we are making better lives for ourselves. I have been back to work, so I have been fairly busy but doin very well

I was sleeved 9/05... I have lost a total of 40.2 pounds this far... Pre-op and post-op ... I think my schedule is the most complicating thing. I'm up really late with work... I sleep til late morning and early afternoon. So breakfast is at noon... Dinner is at 9... I get in around 1100 calories, around 70 grams of protein. I do eat carbs... Probably something to argue, but I eat only whole grained stuff... Particularly flat out wraps for lunches and such and KASHI products... Whole grains... Low sugar... Higher in protein and fiber and I'm not eating a ton of it... But I honestly don't have any urges. I experiment with recipes a lot... Recently been making a pumpkin dip with my protein powder... And dipping apples. I feel like my relationship with food is fine, I don't feel like I'm missing out and I still see results. I'm a happy girl. I feel balanced. I eat every 2-3 hours... Drinking between eating, water, diet v8, protein coffee drink, and vitamin waters.

Hey girl... This may sounds crazy... But go to he baby food section of the store and try the Gerbers Mild Cheddar Graduates Crunchies. 35 calories for 18 pieces of it and it totally satisfies the craving. It's like Cheetos for babies. hope this helps!!

Steve the Sleeve.