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I agree with the Mirena. I had gotten my first Mirena at 18, went to have it replaced at the 5 year mark because I LOVED it, and it was a nightmare. They attempted insertion twice on two different days, each time over an hour of me in a pool of tears and in excruciating pain. I gave up and went on the "mini-pill"(no estrogen) because of high blood pressure and diabetes, and AFTER being sleeved, ended up having 2 strokes (at almost 6 months out from sleeve, not surgery related). I am 34 which also increases the risk of stroke on birth control pills. I went to a different Gyno's office and they agreed Mirena is the best option for me and convinced me to attempt it again. Success. I will only do Mirena from here on out. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

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A little over one year out...82 pounds down Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I am a type-1 diabetic on an insulin pump. My surgery was postponed twice, the first time because the surgeon rescheduled and the second because of my A1C (or vice versa, either way, it was postponed twice). My A1C was 9.something and the surgeon and endocrinologist wouldn't do surgery until it went down also. I was devastated. I had been on a seven months long diet (was supposed to be six, but the endocrinology department extended it a month). I ended up getting it to 8.something, but it was like 8.9, so still almost in the 9s. My endocrinologist agreed to go ahead and give his consent with much pleading and crying on my end. I also chose the sleeve as my surgeon had actually pushed for that over RNY. I am type-1 and will NEVER be cured with any current procedures, only type-2's can be reversed with surgery. Since the surgery, I have lost about 70 pounds. I started the pre-op diet at 251 and am now 178. It will happen for you. I know how you feel right now. I spent plenty of nights balling my eyes out thinking it was hopeless. I really buckled down the last 2 months of the diet and followed the dieticians recommended diet plan to a T. I asked the docs to do a A1C once a month after surgery was postponed, instead of the normal every 3 so that I could be approved sooner. It worked. I wish you all the best and hope all goes well! Ps...my diabetes is under much better control now, yet still not perfect. I'm a year out tomorrow and my last A1C was only 8.something(still trying to figure out insulin ratios is a pain for the docs).... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

This is where I ordered mine from... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I'm in this one, too. Thanks so much for doing this!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Oh my gosh, forgot to post...191.8 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Today's weigh-in...192.4! I made my goal...new goal, 190. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! I am December 8th, 2015 and am down 45 since day of surgery. I definitely see it in my face and can tell in my clothing. I am 38 from the original goal I set with my surgeon in the beginning of all this. Fingers crossed!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I did it! I hit 198!!! Fells great...congrats again on your success!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I hear ya on the WI winters! I'm from WI, also. Today was gorgeous and I took advantage...nice long walk outside felt great. I can't wait to do more; love all this new found energy!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

198...again Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Update weight...199.8! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App