Hello all! Those that aren't new, I hope you'll forgive me for my mostly copied/pasted entry.
This is my 3rd ICLW, and I'm hoping to snag a few new readers, as well as some new and interesting blogs to read. I'm Jamie, I'm 31 years old, happily married to my best friend, JP, who is 36. We'd been ttc for 3+ years, though started at the RE at the end of last year. I have PCOS, no natural cycles or ovulation. After 3 failed IUIs, I decided that I was spinning my wheels until I could take off most of my weight. With the RE's blessing and encouragement, I've been going through preparations to have gastric bypass surgery.
I recently had my last appointment with the doctor at the bariatric center, and a couple of days later got the news that my insurance approved my surgery. I meet with the surgeon on June 6th, at which point we'll schedule my surgery. I'm very nervous and excited. Weight loss total at this point is 53 lbs!
My hope is that surgery will be scheduled for July, and then 12 months after that I'll be cleared to start ttc again. My fear is that we'll get to that point and find out that there's something else wrong.
I started this blog mostly to track my progress, keep myself in check, and hopefully find some support out there in interwebsland. I also wanted to share my story. Before I made the decision to go forward with this plan, I scoured the web for info on fertility after weight loss surgery, and came up with virtually nothing. Hopefully, now, girls out there like me will know what to expect.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you'll stick around!
I found you through ICLW. Looking forward to following along on your journey, and wishing you the best of luck!
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Just found your blog through ICLW. I am looking at IUIs in the near future myself. So nice to find other people going through the same things on this journey. Good luck in your journey! Look forward to following!
ReplyDeleteSo glad your insurance approved the surgery. I have a friend who underwent gastric bypass and her total loss is about 110 lbs so far. Good luck.
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Hi Jamie!
ReplyDeleteHappy ICLW and thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog. Good luck with your surgery...I hope it does the trick for you!
Hi Jamie!! Happy ICLW!! I came upon your blog and I hope to continue following you on your weight loss journey & infertility! How exciting! :) Best of luck!
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ICLW - Sometimes it's all about being the healthiest you can be - so much of what happens is not in our control, but if you take charge of your health - what a wonderful benefit to your child to be. Even when I was lighter, I remember what it was like just moving around - it was so much easier and I felt great. Imagine how much stronger and more competent you will feel carrying your child and running after your toddler. And I'm sure you will inspire other people.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from ICLW. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. I hope all goes well.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my blog. Good luck with your weight loss journey.
ReplyDeleteICLW and wow! Congratulations on your weightloss! I am almost 31, DH is 33 and we have been trying for 3 years for #2. We have done 4 IUI's which have all failed. We do have an almost 4 year old miracle, but nothing since...I also have PCOS. I have lost 45lbs in the last several months...sounds like we're two girls going down similar paths! Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog! That is quite courageous about your surgery and I wish you all the luck! I just added your link to my blogroll!
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