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I had a Mirena put in in February of this year due to excessive bleeding and hormonal imbalance.. Since then e'thing has been great!!! I was wondering if any of you have a Mirena or another IUD and if there have been any issues w/ it since having VSG... I was researching the band and found that several women have had lots of problems w/ Mirena after being banded.. I haven't found anything concerning VSG and Mirena.. Thanks!!

Thanks Leslie!.. Congrats on all your success w/ VSG!!!!

I got a Mirena in February... (shhh... I've haven't had sex yet!!)... My gyn placed it during the last day of my cycle (sounds disgusting, I was freaked out, but it wasn't so bad).. and it went in w/o a hitch....

Thanks!!.. I've decided to go w/ the sleeve, per my surgeon and the fact that I don't want to have another surgery if I can help it... I was just concerned because they instruct you to stop taking birth control so many weeks before surgery and I have a Mirena w/ low doses of hormones.... I think it's cool because the dose is soooo low... Thanks for responding!!

Below is a repost about me!! I'm glad this group is available for us!!! Hey Guys! I am a 36 year old teacher and doctoral student from Chicago.. I have been researching WLS for a few years now. Until recently, I never took the next step to meet w/ a WL specialist and surgeon... I'm in my 2nd month of a 6 month pre-approval process.. I was dead set on the band, even w/ the failure percentage and probability of revision and port problems.. Yesterday, I met w/ my surgeon Dr. Gerald Cahill and he gave a thorough explanation of why I am a prime candidate for the sleeve.... I'm still apprehensive, but upon perusing the board, I'm encouraged by the success stories and the support provided here... I am so SCARED to share this news w/ my family... a little over 7 years ago, my 28 yo cousin died from complications of gastric bypass, because of this they are not very open to WLS...Also, because I am active, confident and successful... my friends and fam don't think I need WLS... I've been losing weight fairly steadily, but I aggravated an old back injury and can't workout like I need to.. and for the past 2 months, I've not be eating properly and essentially sending my body into starvation mode and an imbalance in my blood sugar..... I think I just got disgusted w/ my weight and kind of said.. whatever!!.. I'm much better now and excited to start focusing on me and what I know I need for my life... How did you tell your loved ones?? Or should I wait until after the surgery to tell them??? I'm willing to accept all advice, input, etc.... I'm going to do it...I want my life back!!!!

Hey! I'm new to this forum and recently found out the VSG is the best option for me.. I'm so glad I found this topic because I think it's just what I need to make it through the next 4 months of my 6 month supervised diet.. My 12 things are: 1. I look forward to my outside matching my inside!! 2. Lots of rides at theme parks!! (I'm doing Disney and Great America as soon as I can!) 3. Visiting each of my siblings w/o fear of flying and of sleeping in their guest beds. 4. Not hearing kids say "Look at the pretty fat lady" 5. Shopping at the upscale shops on Michigan Ave. 6. Walking for extended periods of time w/o back pain (my weight aggravates a previous back injury) 7. Having my loved ones see how much I needed this surgery!!! 8. Traveling to Puerto Rico and Hawaii w/o cringing at the thought of wearing a bathing suit 9. Having people compliment me on more than my hair and clothing.. I wanna hear nice arms, nice shape.. LOL 10. Helping my other obese friends feel comfortable choosing the BEST option for them to live long and healthy lives 11. Running a marathon and not wanting to die during the first mile! 12. Having a wedding day where I'm not the "FAT Bride"...

Hello from Chicago!! I am on month 2 of my 6 month program.. I met w/ surgeon yesterday... I was sold of the band, but he recommended the Sleeve due to the amount of weight I need to lose... Thankfully, I don't have any co-morbidities, just a back injury being aggravated by my weight... I'm doing okay, struggling to eat like I need to.. as far as the number of meals and Protein w/ each meal and snack. My NUT thinks my body has slipped into starvation mode b/c I wasn't eating.. I guess I was just too busy and disgusted!! But I'm much better... Started on 5K IU of Vitamin D daily, cause it was very low.. other than that, I'm good.. just trying not to freak out!!!

Hey Guys!!! I'm having my psych evaluation today at 3:30 pm... I'm a little nervous, as I don't know what to expect.. After that, I'm back to my weight loss doctor and nutritionist.... Just wanted to share where I was in the process.. 5 and a half months to go!!!! How is everyone doing so far???

Well...my psych eval was rescheduled due to some emergency w/ the doctor.. but I had my appointments w/ the dietician and my WL doc.. Basically, I haven't been eating enough and my blood sugars go from one extreme to the other.. Thus, I have to stick my finger and check my glucose each day.. plus, I have to take metformin because my fasting glucose level was 120. I'm a mess today because I've never had problems w/ my blood sugars and now, I have to stick myself and take meds!!! My doc was trying to reassure me that this is a precaution to make sure I don't develop pre diabetes or diabetes.. but, I'm UGH!!!! I cried for about 2 hours last night because I'm so pissed w/ myself to let this happen!! And to think, when I was eating like crazy, I was losing weight and had good levels... Anywho, I guess I just needed to vent!!.. Oh, and I was vit D deficient.. So, I have to take 4K IU daily!!! UGH.. More pills!!! quote name='favoredone' timestamp='1310493479' post='1638838'] Thanks!! I usually don't freak out about stuff.. but today... I'm kind of vacillating between going to all these appointments today or just going shopping!!! I don't know!!! I've been a little on edge for the past week or so... making some huge career decisions and life stuff.. UGH!!! I just want to go to sleep!! LOL...

Thanks!! I usually don't freak out about stuff.. but today... I'm kind of vacillating between going to all these appointments today or just going shopping!!! I don't know!!! I've been a little on edge for the past week or so... making some huge career decisions and life stuff.. UGH!!! I just want to go to sleep!! LOL...

Skylily, Thanks for the Independence Day message!!! I hope your holiday was great!!! I noticed you mentioned the Mirena.. I had mine placed in February... I was a nut for about 2 weeks, after that, SMOOTH sailing!! I'm sorry it didn't work for you... I can understand where you are coming from!! I've had tons of recent respiratory problems that have nothing to do w/ my weight!! Go figure!!!! However, we must remain positive and find out what will work for us!! Something will and we will do GREAT!!! Changing a lifestyle is a huge undertaking!! But I believe you can do it!! One step, one moment, one day... at a time!!!

Hey!! I'm okay.. Just struggle a little bit with some respiratory issues!! My radiologist thought he saw a mass in my lungs, but it was actually a collapsed bronchi, which is not that serious!! I was so grateful to God that there were no tumors and stuff... My weight loss doctor thinks I don't eat enough!! Which I don't.. I need to eat something every 3-4 hours.. really 2 hours.. Since I've been basically starving (not on purpose), just so busy.. I'm a teacher, doctoral student and I work as a chemist for my friend's hair care company!! Now my metabolism is virtually nil!!! I'm trying to do better... didn't eat Breakfast any this week... but, I'm planning my meals for next week... Glad to know your are doing okay... Oh, I met w/ a cool personal trainer who gave me great info about things I can do that won't aggravate my back and foot injuries.. Now w/ the whole collapsed lung thing, I have a new set of limitations.. BUT, I am not discouraged.. I'm looking forward to being able to exercise like I used to... I'm thinking that losing at 50 lbs will work wonders for me...

Dawn, how are you these days???

Hey!!! I'm currently in my supervised weight loss program.... I'm going through the bariatric center at Little Company of Mary in Oaklawn... Congrats!!!!

Hey!! Take care of yourself!! You have plenty of time to get more weight off when you get banded.. The added Protein will help boost your metabolism. Don't be so hard on yourself, you are doing great!! At least you didn't gain any weight!!!!

Don't be so hard on yourself... take it one step at a time.. and remember, stress is counterproductive to what we are trying to do!! I believe it will get better!!! Stay positive and look for other things to do instead dwell on what you can't do right now... I look forward to hearing about small victories you are experiencing!!!!

I would love to see your vblog.. Would you send me the link?? Thanks for the information!!

So, I have a ways to go until I am banded (5 more months), but I wanted to start finding the essentials for the pre-op diet... I've seen posts about the Protein shakes and some great suggestions. What are some other things that I should start stocking up on to make sure I have everything planned and ready to go?? My surgeon requires 1 week of a high protein liquid diet, then Clear liquids for 1 day prior to surgery. Questions: Did you need any special meds, vits, or supplements? Since the Lap Band does not use malabsorption for weightloss, can I get all the nutrients I need from food alone or are supplements a necessity? How soon can you bathe and drive?? (I've seen conflicting times, I know it varies, but I want to see what the consensus is).. Can you see the port if you wear something form fitting or does this depend on a person's skin and muscle tissue? Thanks!!

Help a lot!! Thanks!!!!

Thanks!! Congratulations on your impending banding!!! How is Truvia?? I don't use suger substitutes because of the after taste (I definitely don't use the artificial ones)..

Thanks! I appreciate your suggestions!!! I'll look for the book tonight!!