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I just wanted to leave some love and support! My husband is 3 years post-op RNY gastric by-pass as of last month. I know it's never an easy decision or anyone's first decision to have WLS. It is absolutely life changing. There will be days that you will think what have I done? And may even doubt your decision. Hang in…
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This is why, I suggested talking to someone. I know at times my advice isn't the most popular, and I can **** people off like no other, but truly what I say comes from a good place. I know exactly what you're talking about. I could've written those exact same sentences above. Whatever it is, it has to be perfect, and when…
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For real! That woman is a goddess! She is like my idol!
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Will be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. <3
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Thank you so much! :D
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The first person who replied was quite angry, implying that she needed to just "own" her decision, which, I'm pretty sure she was doing. She said meat was looking pretty good, and she felt her body was craving protein from other sources. None of us are living in her body, and we can't speak for how she feels. Is she saying…
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She said she craved meat. That right there, in and of itself can be a sign of iron deficiency. Not everyone who is a vegan or vegetarian will be or has a form of iron deficiency anemia, just like not all women who are pregnant will, either. I did. I had PICA. I craved ice so badly that I ate 100 Otter Pops in less than 24…
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8lbs in a month is AWESOME! Way to go on your loss! I'm so glad that your husband is supportive and cares about you and your health! It truly makes a difference when you have someone who believes in you, and wants the very best for you. I am glad that reading through this thread has been inspirational and motivational for…
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Don't ever apologize for telling your story or asking questions! That's what we're here for! I'm not a doctor, so I definitely can't tell you with any certainty, but I can tell you that it is absolutely possibly, and the PCOS absolutely. Precocious puberty would've been the correct diagnosis for me, had doctors back in the…
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*HUGE HUGS my Borderline sister* I know your struggle. I too, live with Borderline Personality Disorder, General Anxiety, and PTSD. It is absolutely exhausting fighting to stay on an even keel. Those who do not live inside of the mind of a Borderline or Biploar can't fathom the struggle. The first thing I feel is more…
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*HUGE HUGS* I am beyond sorry. You're absolutely right- that's NOT acceptable, and that is NOT what friends do. Friends are loving and supportive. They're here to lift us higher, and support us, not make fun of us and bring us down. Anyone who is making you feel bad about yourself for who you are, isn't your friend, or…
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You can't "get over it" until you face whatever demon it is that if forcing you to believe you aren't good enough. I'm not a doctor. I can't tell you what it is. I haven't walked in your shoes. I don't know what you've been through, but I know what it's like to want absolute perfection. You have these ideas. There are…
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Thank you. This is what I was thinking, and wanted verified. I knew Ebola was MORE transmittable than HIV/AIDS, but was pretty sure it wasn't simply skin to skin contact that transmitted the disease- that you had to come in contact with some type of bodily fluid/excretion/waste from an infected person via broken skin/open…
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I love mah Escalade. My husband wants me to get a newer one, but I don't like the body styles. The ONLY body styles I like are from 04-06, and it has to be the pearl/white with beige interior. He thinks I'm nuts. I really am, but I always wanted one. He bought me this two years ago to shut me up.
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This is WONDERFUL! Congrats to you! So you were able to get your PCOS/IR under control with diet/exercise alone? That is WONDERFUL news!!! Honestly, they call that a "diet", but for us, it's a lifestyle. You change the way you eat and look at food, and it does become a way of life for those of us living with PCOS/IR. I am…
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We've got some really beautiful and handsome people here on MFP! Congrats everyone! :D
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First is 400lbs Second is 217lbs
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Absolutely! Unfortunately a lot of regular GP's and even often times OB/GYN's just don't have enough knowledge about PCOS to give the diagnosis and/or treatments to keep PCOS under control. They may *know* about PCOS, or be able to give the diagnosis, but just aren't up to date on the latest treatments or as knowledgeable…
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Unless the ONLY problem that is hindering you from losing weight, is that your body isn't absorbing the insulin you are producing, Metformin/Metformin ER alone, will not help you lose weight. Metformin/Metformin ER is prescribed to those of us with PCOS who are struggling with IR. If you're taking Metformin/Metformin ER,…
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You've gotten some great advice! Here's a link with some info that I'd written as a "guide" scroll down past my little introduction, and it tells about symptoms of PCOS. If you aren't exhibiting any of those symptoms OTHER than the IR, then it is possible that you do not have PCOS, and they aren't exclusive. As it was…
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I just looked it up and realized *why* I hadn't seen it. I had originally wanted to, until I realized it was based on a story those frauds Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated in the 70's. I figured it would probably be a bunch of glorification of them, and I couldn't stomach that.
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Awwwww, thank you! You are so sweet! :D
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You are most welcome! I'm so glad this could help, and glad that you seem to be doing well! :D
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I can most definitely understand that, and there are more natural alternatives out there for treating PCOS. There are so many things ranging from making changes in your diet and exercise routine, to incorporating the use of cinnamon capsules with your daily meal and other natural supplements, to the medicinal route. It all…
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Ok, what I would recommend doing, since you are exhibiting some of the symptoms, and you know for a fact that you have high testosterone levels, look into making an appointment with an endocrinologist. They are specialized in disorders such as PCOS, and will run more thorough tests. Their only advise won't be to simply…
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Was it for real? A Raggedy Ann doll. I haven't seen it yet. I figured it was based on Robert The Doll or something, but I'm not surprised in the least bit.
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That's what people say to those who have thoughtful, beliefs they've come to on their OWN, usually based from logic and facts instead of sensationalism and emotion. Many can't handle this, and feel "attacked" personally, so we must be "libitards".
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*HUGE, HUGE HUGS* as a momma, I can empathize. I know that would something that would be terrifying to be, and understandably, always in the back of my mind. *Hugs* Hoping for a long and healthy life for your precious baby! (and I know he's 24, but they're always your baby!)
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I'm going for someone different because we all know the obvious. Anna Nicole Smith (just because I love and miss the woman)
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I've seen a lot of people say they're afraid of death/dying. *BIG HUGS* It can be a very real, and scary fear, a lot of people have it. Unfortunately, there are some things in life itself, worse than death.
