Size 30 and it's TIGHT! :( (pics)

ShanIsRad

I had an ultrasound of my female organs late last year and it was normal cept small fibriods...and then I had a CT scan a few weeks back of my pelvic region...not sure if that would show ovarian cysts though b/c it was looking at my bladder and kidneys. But I've been having a lot of stomach pain the past couple months and my periods have been horrible...so I may go back to my ob/gyn soon. I have an appointment in Nov for my annual pap...so if it continues until then, I'll mention it then but if it gets worse, I'll go in early.

I have polycystic ovary syndrome, and I have 2 cysts (I named them, lol), and I hate them, so I do hope that you don't have them. I'm supposed to go for a sonogram because the last one I had was February of 2007, when my pediatrician and my mom (she's a nurse) both thought that I had appendicitis, but it turned out to be 2 lovely cysts that hurt like hell every month.

Don't pay attention to the sizes!! Even if you've shopped from Avenue before, a size 24 in one style may be a size 30 in another. I just had this problem with American Rag jeans (a juniors brand from Macy's). I bought 2 new pairs, a straight leg and skinny jean, but they are size 13, and still snug. BUT last summer I bought a pair of flared jeans from them, and they're an 11 and fit me better than the 13s so keep that in mind. I've also run into this problem with other brands, it is annoying, but it happens a lot. Even men's shirts, when I go to concerts I usually buy the tour shirt, and recently I've noticed that a particular brand is not only cut a size small, but then also shrinks another size in the wash (happens over time)!

amberrobinson1

I started my diet about 2 1/2 weeks ago and it took over a week for the first pound to come off. I weighed 264 and ate myself happy. Exercise is definately the key. Even if you just get out and walk, the weight will start to come off. Since last Tuesday I have lost 6 pounds. I am eating only fowl and fish and whole wheat and vegetables. I have been doing a lot of exercise though, an hour at the gym then walking with my kids. You will be amazed at the energy you'll have once you really get into it. I still have a problem walking up stairs and carrying my baby around but it takes time. I wish you the best of luck.
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pinkpixies

Don't give up. Look with someone else's eyes.. You have an hourglass. You will get to your goal. We're not too far apart in weight. Keep it simple. One step at a time. You are loosing weight. Be careful if it continues where you loose weight and still see mid-section inches adding on. I had that a year ago and found out that I had an ovarian cyst (no pain). It was the size of a 6 month++ pregnancy.

Be sure you continue working like you have... YOU LOOK FABULOUS!

I had an ultrasound of my female organs late last year and it was normal cept small fibriods...and then I had a CT scan a few weeks back of my pelvic region...not sure if that would show ovarian cysts though b/c it was looking at my bladder and kidneys. But I've been having a lot of stomach pain the past couple months and my periods have been horrible...so I may go back to my ob/gyn soon. I have an appointment in Nov for my annual pap...so if it continues until then, I'll mention it then but if it gets worse, I'll go in early.

Yeah, keep an eye on it... During my visit to the OBGYN they didn't feel anything at all. I pushed for the ultrasound because I was sure when I laid on my tummy I felt a walnut by my right ovary... I had a simple cyst (water filled) and they never flet it (maybe because I carry my extra weight in my belly). I ended up with a torsion (which can be life threatening).

Please listen to your body.... There are some things only you can tell the differences going on. Keep us posted.

Good luck cutie!

Thanks. My ob/gyn wanted to do another ultrasound at my last appointment (b/c it always hurts when she presses on my belly) but I said no b/c I thought I just had another UTI...but the cultures came back negative....even though the dipstick thingy showed both blood and protein in my urine. *sighs* They still don't know what is causing the blood and protein in my urine...the nephrologist did a couple tests and has decided it's just from me being "morbidly obese" and the urologist did a CT scan and then decided it was just showing blood b/c I'm not doing the clean catch correctly. (I'm still wondering why it would show blood if I'm not having my period? Where would be blood come from even if the clean catch was done wrong?)

pinkpixies

I had an ultrasound of my female organs late last year and it was normal cept small fibriods...and then I had a CT scan a few weeks back of my pelvic region...not sure if that would show ovarian cysts though b/c it was looking at my bladder and kidneys. But I've been having a lot of stomach pain the past couple months and my periods have been horrible...so I may go back to my ob/gyn soon. I have an appointment in Nov for my annual pap...so if it continues until then, I'll mention it then but if it gets worse, I'll go in early.

I have polycystic ovary syndrome, and I have 2 cysts (I named them, lol), and I hate them, so I do hope that you don't have them. I'm supposed to go for a sonogram because the last one I had was February of 2007, when my pediatrician and my mom (she's a nurse) both thought that I had appendicitis, but it turned out to be 2 lovely cysts that hurt like hell every month.

Don't pay attention to the sizes!! Even if you've shopped from Avenue before, a size 24 in one style may be a size 30 in another. I just had this problem with American Rag jeans (a juniors brand from Macy's). I bought 2 new pairs, a straight leg and skinny jean, but they are size 13, and still snug. BUT last summer I bought a pair of flared jeans from them, and they're an 11 and fit me better than the 13s so keep that in mind. I've also run into this problem with other brands, it is annoying, but it happens a lot. Even men's shirts, when I go to concerts I usually buy the tour shirt, and recently I've noticed that a particular brand is not only cut a size small, but then also shrinks another size in the wash (happens over time)!

I've been worrying about PCOS b/c I have some symptoms of a hormone imbalance. (stomach pain...irregular periods when off birth control...severe body acne and odd random hairs...etc...) but all the tests came back normal...except my thyroid...which I guess could explain some of it.

I was a size 11 before my thyroid messed up and I gained all this weight. I thought I was fat then. haha but now I'd love to be that small!

GoGetterMom

Don't give up. Look with someone else's eyes.. You have an hourglass. You will get to your goal. We're not too far apart in weight. Keep it simple. One step at a time. You are loosing weight. Be careful if it continues where you loose weight and still see mid-section inches adding on. I had that a year ago and found out that I had an ovarian cyst (no pain). It was the size of a 6 month++ pregnancy.

Be sure you continue working like you have... YOU LOOK FABULOUS!

I had an ultrasound of my female organs late last year and it was normal cept small fibriods...and then I had a CT scan a few weeks back of my pelvic region...not sure if that would show ovarian cysts though b/c it was looking at my bladder and kidneys. But I've been having a lot of stomach pain the past couple months and my periods have been horrible...so I may go back to my ob/gyn soon. I have an appointment in Nov for my annual pap...so if it continues until then, I'll mention it then but if it gets worse, I'll go in early.

Yeah, keep an eye on it... During my visit to the OBGYN they didn't feel anything at all. I pushed for the ultrasound because I was sure when I laid on my tummy I felt a walnut by my right ovary... I had a simple cyst (water filled) and they never flet it (maybe because I carry my extra weight in my belly). I ended up with a torsion (which can be life threatening).

Please listen to your body.... There are some things only you can tell the differences going on. Keep us posted.

Good luck cutie!

Thanks. My ob/gyn wanted to do another ultrasound at my last appointment (b/c it always hurts when she presses on my belly) but I said no b/c I thought I just had another UTI...but the cultures came back negative....even though the dipstick thingy showed both blood and protein in my urine. *sighs* They still don't know what is causing the blood and protein in my urine...the nephrologist did a couple tests and has decided it's just from me being "morbidly obese" and the urologist did a CT scan and then decided it was just showing blood b/c I'm not doing the clean catch correctly. (I'm still wondering why it would show blood if I'm not having my period? Where would be blood come from even if the clean catch was done wrong?)

IDK on the catch - doesn't seem to make sense. Go for the ultrasound.

pinkpixies

Don't give up. Look with someone else's eyes.. You have an hourglass. You will get to your goal. We're not too far apart in weight. Keep it simple. One step at a time. You are loosing weight. Be careful if it continues where you loose weight and still see mid-section inches adding on. I had that a year ago and found out that I had an ovarian cyst (no pain). It was the size of a 6 month++ pregnancy.

Be sure you continue working like you have... YOU LOOK FABULOUS!

I had an ultrasound of my female organs late last year and it was normal cept small fibriods...and then I had a CT scan a few weeks back of my pelvic region...not sure if that would show ovarian cysts though b/c it was looking at my bladder and kidneys. But I've been having a lot of stomach pain the past couple months and my periods have been horrible...so I may go back to my ob/gyn soon. I have an appointment in Nov for my annual pap...so if it continues until then, I'll mention it then but if it gets worse, I'll go in early.

Yeah, keep an eye on it... During my visit to the OBGYN they didn't feel anything at all. I pushed for the ultrasound because I was sure when I laid on my tummy I felt a walnut by my right ovary... I had a simple cyst (water filled) and they never flet it (maybe because I carry my extra weight in my belly). I ended up with a torsion (which can be life threatening).

Please listen to your body.... There are some things only you can tell the differences going on. Keep us posted.

Good luck cutie!

Thanks. My ob/gyn wanted to do another ultrasound at my last appointment (b/c it always hurts when she presses on my belly) but I said no b/c I thought I just had another UTI...but the cultures came back negative....even though the dipstick thingy showed both blood and protein in my urine. *sighs* They still don't know what is causing the blood and protein in my urine...the nephrologist did a couple tests and has decided it's just from me being "morbidly obese" and the urologist did a CT scan and then decided it was just showing blood b/c I'm not doing the clean catch correctly. (I'm still wondering why it would show blood if I'm not having my period? Where would be blood come from even if the clean catch was done wrong?)

IDK on the catch - doesn't seem to make sense. Go for the ultrasound.

I will eventually. I hate having ultrasounds though. :laugh: Gots to drink lots of water and then hold it while they press on your bladder! Oh joy. hehe and then the internal one is no fun either. :noway: