Hello ICLWers! Long time no see! I haven't participated in quite a while. Mostly because, for a long time, I haven't had anything interesting to say.
I'm 32 years old, my husband, JP, is 37. We were, not trying, but not avoiding, since we first met 6 years ago. We started actively trying (and jumping straight in to the RE), about 2 1/2 years ago. We went through three IUIs before I decided that, at 314 lbs and no cycles for over 5 years, I was just spinning my wheels. I asked my RE to refer me to a bariatric program, which he was happy to do.
In February of of 2011 I started the program, and lost about 60 lbs before my roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery on July 20th of the same year. I have since lost another 85 lbs. My cycle re-appeared about 6 months ago. Most people can start trying to conceive again either 12 or 18 months after surgery. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will be cleared to start trying at my 12-month follow-up on July 25th (omg that's so soon!). I am very nervous, very excited, but mostly just scared to death of all of the new ways that I may learn that my body can still fail me.
If you want to know more about me, feel free check out the previous few posts, where I mention my congenital hormonal condition, and other various tidbits.
I look forward to reading your comments and checking out your blogs! I'll hope you'll stick around and join me in the next phase of my journey!
What exciting news! I really hope you are able to get the all clear next month!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. It is awful what someone would do for attention. I wish you all the best in your future journey! Congrats on the weight loss! That's an incredible accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weightless! I've been working so hard trying to lose weight and have gained 10 ponds since I started obsessively going to the gym. I'd rather eat cheeseburgers! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! Special thanks for contacting your representative! Us ladies need to speak up and stick together! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment on my blog! The weight loss is amazing, congrats. My DH and I have often thought about having gastric bypass surgery, so it's nice to hear success stories! Happy ICLW!
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie, Thanks for stopping by my blog! Congratulations on the weight loss. What a tremendous achievement. And, good news on the PCOS front. I hope that the weight loss helps in regulating all your hormones and sets you up for a successful pregnancy. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi from ICLW! I'm amazed at your progress - 145lbs down? That's truly incredible - you must be so proud of yourself. Looking forward to following along with your journey.
ReplyDeleteWow Jamie! What an awesome acomplishment! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I look forward to getting to know your story better!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your weight loss! I know the surgery helped, but it's a lot of work for someone to go through that and make all the changes required to have that surgery be successful. I commend you! Best of luck to you!
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Hey Jamie, thanks for stopping by my blog! And well done on the weight loss, I can only imagine how hard it must be on top of TTC. Look forward to following your journey.
ReplyDeleteHello from ICLW - congratulations on your weight loss!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting on my blog. I look forward to reading more of yours. Good luck with your renewed TTC journey!
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