TracyW2

I'm a member over there and have been since 2002. I have 2 beautiful sons thanks to a wonderful RE. Our main issue was male, even though my PCOS got in the way too. I'm hoping the band will help me get my weight under control and possibly try for a third child. Your pcos can not be cured. It is something that you will have the rest of your life. It is something that you can get under control whether it be through medication or diet and exercise.

It has been forever since I have checked in. I am now on day 7 of my liquid diet and I am down 18 pounds. I had no idea I could lose that much weight that fast. I have surgery in one week and I am so ready. This weight loss definitely has me motivated!! I am so not looking forward to all the Christmas goodies that will be staring at my as we visit family this holiday season. But so far I have made some goodies around here and haven't even had 1 bite of it. motomom - good luck. I couldn't imagine pumping and dumping. When I started this journey my little one was 6 months old and only breastfed. I was so paranoid of being banded and bf'ing. I even made a post about it. Luckily it is very doable!

My liquid diet starts today. Last night I was seriously morning food that I will not get to eat at all these next two weeks and food that I will probably never get the rest of my life. I actually had a big bowl of rice last night, since that is on the list of food you shouldnt eat.

My pre-op appt is tomorrow. I'm so nervous. I start my liquid diet then on Thursday. Well, it isn't a full liquid diet. I can have a few things. I can't believe it is getting so close. I have to check in more ofter. I had 3 pages to catch up on.

I also have UMR! It took 3 1/2 weeks before I got my approval.

Hard to believe that December starts this week! I went and ate at my favorite chinese buffet for lunch as I start my liquid diet this week. I am happy to say that it didn't taste near as good as I remember it to. I am so eager for my appt on Wednesday to get all my pre-op ready.

I haven't gotten any notifications for a while. I just thought everyone was being quiet...I guess not. :thumbup: My last supper will also be chinese. I plan on hitting my favorite buffet in town. I'm so excited, but scared about surgery. 3 more weeks till my surgery!

Do you guys have a list of things you want to eat before you start your liquid diet? I DO! lol Just one more time I really want to enjoy certain foods.

I know how you feel. Some days I don't get a moment to myself let alone a chance to really think about what I am putting in my mouth. I have a 3 yo and a 1 yo plus I run a home daycare. I watch 5 kids and they keep my hopping. Congrats on making it all work!!

Riding a roller coaster is a good one. Dh always hates that I wont go with him, but I just cant break down and tell him the real reason I dont want to go. Wearing a bathing suit at all. I usually just wear a tshirt and shorts.

You look awesome! Congrats.

LOL I get it on the same day as you!

I definitely want to lose 125, but I think another 25 would be my all time goal. Does anyone have anything they plan on doing once they lose the weight? I plan on going into Victoria Secrets and buying a bra! Sounds corny, but I have never been able to buy a bra from them and I want that experience.

I like this one: December Delights

My surgery isnt for another month, but a couple weeks ago I had to go out and buy a new pair of jeans. These are the largest size I have ever bought. So yes, I will be forever keeping those jeans to remind myself of where I am now and how I will never be this size again. My husband even suggested keeping them so show my progression.

Congrats!! I had to jump through a lot of red tape too and was over joyed to finally get approved. I literally cried on the phone with the insurance woman.

How much weight is everyone wanting to lose? I am hoping for 150lbs How many self payers are there? Luckily my insurance approved and will pay the majority of it.

Welcome...I started freaking out about the surgery last night. I guess I have just be so excited to finally do this, that I forgot about hey I have to have surgery first.

Hello everyone!! I live in Quincy, but at going to Dr Sid Rohrscheib in Clinton and will have my surgery in Champaign. I also have PCOS and went to a RE in Springfield to conceive our two boys.

Can you post a link to the group? For some reason i can not find it.

How much weight is everyone looking to lose? And was their an inspiration in your life that made you want to do this? I would like to lose 150 lbs. I need to get healthy for my 2 small kids. They need their mom and I want to be around for a long time for them!

I am so excited to say that I finally have a date set!! This has been a tough road, but I am finally here!! My surgery date is Dec 17...exactly 2 months before I turn 30. I hate that I am going to miss out on all the Christmas goodies, but it will be worth it. My drs office is 3 hours away and the place I will be having surgery is 4 hours away. So not looking forward to the drive. I go in Dec 2nd for my pre op appt and to start my 2 week diet. I am looking forward to a new me in the next year!

Only 1 more week and I should know if I am approved or denied for WLS. I am going to be on pins and needles. I just spoke with my ins and they said mine is set for review next week. And I could even call back as soon at Wednesday! Please keep your fingers crossed for me.

HUGS. I know how you feel. We went through fertility treatments to have both our boys. It was something that I was really private about. Everyone knew we were having a hard time conceiving, but they didn't really know what was going on. When we had ds2, they had no idea we were even trying for a second. I am the same way with the WLS. My dh knows as well as some online friends and my mil. She is the one who has helped out when I had to go to dr's appts. I think i would kick dh where it counts if he did that. Best of luck.