I am 5' and don't really see a lot of heights on profiles. Just wondering what your success has been like and where your weight may be now. And I know everyone is different but just like to have something to compare to a bit. melissa Surgery 11-15-2005 5' 233 pre-op 159 now 115 goal

Tanya sorry to hear this, But I am just the oppisit I am not getting my period. Well I should say march was very light didn't hardly need a pad. April wasn't at all and so far this month nothing. I don't know what that would mean either. But if I don't get it this month I will ask my doc. Hope everything goes well for you. Betty 258/165/130

Hello my fellow November Losers I hope that everyone is doing well...but I have a topic that seems to have come up on the main message board and since it's something I too am going through I thought I should share it with all of you. It seems that many women are experiencing changes in their menstral cycles post-op and excusing it as being related to the rapid weight loss. PLEASE READ MY STORY: Ok...This is a topic of mine at this point as well. I am 6 months post-op today (down 90 pounds yeah). I don't have PCOS but I do have endometriosis. I was diagnosed after I had my daughter in 1989 (weird I know but I had my son and daughter [got pregnant on birth control both times] and then was diagnosed with endometriosis). I have had a couple laproscopies, 2 courses of lupron, and treatment with birth control pills over the years. OF course, I had to come off the birth control pills before surgery . So, post-op each month I was getting heavier bleeding, the period lasted longer 8-10 days, and more cramping and pain. Per the advise of my bariatric surgeon, I went to the GYN doc in beginning of April and she wanted me to start taking birth control again at the beginning of my next cycle. Reluctantly, I started taking the birth control pills (Seasonale) when I started my period April 23 and HAVE NOT STOPPED BLEEDING!!!! So, she had me do a pelvic sono and I went to see her yesterday. Final result...I have adenomyosis. I am going to have a D&C and endometrial ablation as soon as they can get me on the surgery schedule. I am done having kids so this was the right option for me at this time. If it doesn't work....then they will have to do a hysterectomy. PLEASE GO SEE A GYN ASAP IF YOU HAVE EXCESSINE BLEEDING AND PAIN! This is NOT normal for WLS patients. I hope that this message helps at least one other person and then it will be worth it to me Tanya 329/239/ happy & healthy!

Hi all! I am not quite 6 months out yet, but here goes. I am down 66 lbs. and lots of inches. I have 19 lbs to be in onerland and 34 lbs after that to go to reach my personal goal. I am on the way! I went from a tight 22 to a size 14/16 and 2X tops to L. I am very happy with how things are going for me. I have been working out 4-5 times a week. I am trying to cut back on carbs, I noticed them sneaking in my meals and snacks. Carla 284/218/165 @ 5'11"

Barb; First, please don't post in all caps. It's the equivalent of screaming at someone, and while I'm sure you're worried, please don't scream. If you think you're retaining water, you need to watch your sodium and drink plenty of water. Your body will retain water when it's worried you're not getting enough, so the best way to fix that is constantly be sipping. It's normal to have some bounceback weight of 5-10 lbs. So, I wouldn't worry about that too much. You say you don't think you're eating that much, but if you're not keeping a food diary, you don't know for sure. Anytime my weight loss stalls, I completely go back to basics. Focus on protein, water and exercise. Are you maybe letting carbs slip back into your diet? Are you exercising? Blessings, Jennifer 253 / 173 / 137