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Topic: RE: vitex??
i read it on the Internet its called chaste-berry or vitex i did alot of research about it the girl at gnc said if i wanted to get pregnant to use the 500mg twice a day i take 2 every morning it says you can take it up to 18 months straight it takes approx. 6 weeks to 6 months to work that it will regulate you you can buy the microscope on the web amazon.com has it its about 30 dollars i also researched that but i have yet to purchase it. i told my ob gyn about it and he said it was fine to take look up on google i know gnc was gonna stop selling it but you can get it on the web for about 10 to 15 dollars hope this helps
love Jen
love Jen
Topic: RE: vitex??
I think I may want to try this. I was regular for about 5 months and now all of a sudden I havent had my monthly. UUUUUGH. So where did you find Vitex Chaseberry? How much was it? Did a Dr tell you about this? How did you know how much to take? Was that 500MG u said you take twice daily or 50mg? And how long do you take it for? Like do you take it for 6 months and if you've had regular cycles for most of them then you stop taking the Vitex to see if you are regular. I mean how long do u take this for? Thanks!!!!! Jules
Topic: RE: Dr. thinks I might have....
Hi Anne. I gotta say this really makes me angry for you!!!!
The Dr should not THINK you have PCOS, They should KNOW! If the doc suspects that you have PCOS then he/she should be taking the appropriate tests to find out. Checking your testosterone, Lipid panel, and an ultrasound on your ovaries, there are so many tests. Get these tests done my dear, just so you know. Your weight loss will help your symptoms immensly, as will lower carb/sugar healthy choice diet.
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Topic: RE: vitex??
Where do you get the microscope? I had the CBEFM but I ended up selling it on Ebay before I ever used it. Very expensive!
Topic: RE: confused with which surgery to go with--VSG or Lapband
Hi Lhiannanshee,
I had surgery on the 11th. All went well with the surgery. I came home with the JP drain which is the most annoying thing ever to have in. I can not wait to have it taken out. My Dr says he sends his patients home with it. I am having a hard time with the protein shakes--I am not liking it too much. I got alpine punch flavor powder from gnc so i am just drinking that now. I like the juice consistency so I am sticking to that for now. Someone on the this site recommended syntrax lemonade flavor and I thought that would be great for me since she said it tastes like country time lemonade!! These days I am only taking in my protein and a few sips of broth. That's it.
I am doing OK with the pain. I am just wondering when I can advance to eating mushy stuff or something. I feel like I can eat anything as long as I chew it really well and I would probably only be able to eat only a small amount of it--which is what I want.
I have to go buy the sf popsicles..i don't have that..sounds yummy....
I have to go back to work tomorrow...I do not want anyone at work to know of this...I have not told anyone except my husband and sister..people are too judgemental and I just did not want to deal with it.
Hope you are doing better....
I had surgery on the 11th. All went well with the surgery. I came home with the JP drain which is the most annoying thing ever to have in. I can not wait to have it taken out. My Dr says he sends his patients home with it. I am having a hard time with the protein shakes--I am not liking it too much. I got alpine punch flavor powder from gnc so i am just drinking that now. I like the juice consistency so I am sticking to that for now. Someone on the this site recommended syntrax lemonade flavor and I thought that would be great for me since she said it tastes like country time lemonade!! These days I am only taking in my protein and a few sips of broth. That's it.
I am doing OK with the pain. I am just wondering when I can advance to eating mushy stuff or something. I feel like I can eat anything as long as I chew it really well and I would probably only be able to eat only a small amount of it--which is what I want.
I have to go buy the sf popsicles..i don't have that..sounds yummy....
I have to go back to work tomorrow...I do not want anyone at work to know of this...I have not told anyone except my husband and sister..people are too judgemental and I just did not want to deal with it.
Hope you are doing better....
Topic: RE: almost 3 weeks TAH post op??
Thanks, I did go see my doctor and it was because the lasix was to much for my smaller body. So now it has been adjust to half the dose and I am doing better. My iron levels are still low so had to increase my iron intake as well. I stll have some spotting but not much at all. I had the uterus and cervix taking out. It has been one month today since my total abdominal hysterectomy. Hoping to get back to the gym soon but I have now work up to hour and half on the recumbent bike. Yesterday I even got 2 hours on it. Once the headaches and dizziness went away I was back on the bike again. So glad that is over with. Was tired of being in bed all the time. And the headaches were bad no matter what I did.
Robin from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Distal gastric bypass 7/28/09
6 month supervised diet done lost over 50 lbs pre-surgery
My facebook page is: www.facebook.com/robinfrommilwaukee (just put that you are from OH in message to add you to my facebook)
August 2010 weight 138 lbs lost of 179.5 lbs but gain again since my gallbladder surgery Oct 2010 range recentlly my weight got up to 166 and I was in freak mode. I am now down to 152.6 hoping to get back to 135 and started generic wellbutrin
Distal gastric bypass 7/28/09
6 month supervised diet done lost over 50 lbs pre-surgery
My facebook page is: www.facebook.com/robinfrommilwaukee (just put that you are from OH in message to add you to my facebook)
August 2010 weight 138 lbs lost of 179.5 lbs but gain again since my gallbladder surgery Oct 2010 range recentlly my weight got up to 166 and I was in freak mode. I am now down to 152.6 hoping to get back to 135 and started generic wellbutrin
Topic: RE: almost 3 weeks TAH post op??
Hi,
I had my hysterectomy 5 years ago. They only took my uterus. Up until this last month I had no spotting or bleeding, but was told that it was possible. The only reason I have spotting now is because I've lost enough weight and the metformin is working. My ovaries get cysts that come and go constantly.
Right after my surgery for about the first 3 months or so I would have dizzy spells. My doc told me it was my body's way of adjusting to new blood levels. Before my hysterectomy I bled heavily for 150 days straight. I mean heavy, like going through an overnight pad and my clothes within 30 minutes of changing. I went like that for so long that I was on the verge of dying and didn't even realize it. So, when that much blood is gone and then your body starts producing it and holding on to it, your body has to adjust to the new levels. Your blood pressure is adjusting too and sometimes sitting for awhile will cause the blood to pool in your lower body and make your body feel like it is lacking and then you get dizzy.
I would give your doc a call and reassure yourself that everything is okay. Remember also that you had Major surgery and even though you want to be normal again as quickly as possible your body needs to time to heal and that means at least 6 weeks of taking it easy.
Hope you feel better soon. I know that the hyst. was the best thing I ever did besides WLS.
Toni
I had my hysterectomy 5 years ago. They only took my uterus. Up until this last month I had no spotting or bleeding, but was told that it was possible. The only reason I have spotting now is because I've lost enough weight and the metformin is working. My ovaries get cysts that come and go constantly.
Right after my surgery for about the first 3 months or so I would have dizzy spells. My doc told me it was my body's way of adjusting to new blood levels. Before my hysterectomy I bled heavily for 150 days straight. I mean heavy, like going through an overnight pad and my clothes within 30 minutes of changing. I went like that for so long that I was on the verge of dying and didn't even realize it. So, when that much blood is gone and then your body starts producing it and holding on to it, your body has to adjust to the new levels. Your blood pressure is adjusting too and sometimes sitting for awhile will cause the blood to pool in your lower body and make your body feel like it is lacking and then you get dizzy.
I would give your doc a call and reassure yourself that everything is okay. Remember also that you had Major surgery and even though you want to be normal again as quickly as possible your body needs to time to heal and that means at least 6 weeks of taking it easy.
Hope you feel better soon. I know that the hyst. was the best thing I ever did besides WLS.
Toni
Topic: so much pain
the doc gave me progestrone to help get my period i started spotting a little, I have never been in so much pain dose th\his plls do this???
Was banded in 2006 at the age of 18, was 242lbs, Had band slip and taken out 2008 at 170lbs . I'm now 22yrs old, 237lbs and planning to be rebanded this year.
Medications: 60 units of 70/30 # times a day
1000 mg of metformin 2 times a day
and medication for thyroid,
Diabetes, PCOS, Sleep apnia, hyper thyroid,
Medications: 60 units of 70/30 # times a day
1000 mg of metformin 2 times a day
and medication for thyroid,
Diabetes, PCOS, Sleep apnia, hyper thyroid,
Topic: Monday Night @ 7:00 PCOS support chat
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Its also an amazing support group, we talk about many different topics!!!
LADY'S!!
We have a amazing PCOS SUPPORT group!!
Please join!!
We have amazing discussion's, and talk every day!!!
so much support, and love!!
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/pcossupport/
In my Group
If your interested in our chat, please join our group
Its also an amazing support group, we talk about many different topics!!!
LADY'S!!
We have a amazing PCOS SUPPORT group!!
Please join!!
We have amazing discussion's, and talk every day!!!
so much support, and love!!http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/pcossupport/
Topic: RE: confused with which surgery to go with--VSG or Lapband
How did your surgery go, Emma?
I wasn't able to get any vitamins in for the first few days. I'm still eating mostly liquids and mush, and my doc said not to try pills yet til I'm on solid foods.... so I've been taking a few Flintstones chewables just because I'm so paranoid about not getting any vitamins. Once I'm on solids I'm going to try my pill form maternity vitamins again.
The best fluid for me was sugar free popsicles! Seriously, I'm addicted to them. Was the easiest liquid for me to keep down after surgery. Milk is something I can also keep down, and has protein.
I wasn't able to get any vitamins in for the first few days. I'm still eating mostly liquids and mush, and my doc said not to try pills yet til I'm on solid foods.... so I've been taking a few Flintstones chewables just because I'm so paranoid about not getting any vitamins. Once I'm on solids I'm going to try my pill form maternity vitamins again.
The best fluid for me was sugar free popsicles! Seriously, I'm addicted to them. Was the easiest liquid for me to keep down after surgery. Milk is something I can also keep down, and has protein.
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