Newbie to the Pregnancy Board.... Beware.... LONG POST!!

I too would guess that you need more calories. What are you eating in a typical day calorie wise. How about protein/fluids/carbs?
Maybe an appt with a nutritionist? If you are working out that much I would think that you need more calories to compensate. Try upping it for 2 weeks and see what happens!

I too have/had a plan - I wanted to be married at 25 and a baby before 30. I was married the year I turned 25 and looks like I'll have a baby (god willing) the year I turn 30 (might squeak in right before if I get pregnant in august! lol)

I was actually dealing a lot with a dermatolgist of all people with my PCOS - she was a wealth of knowledge!

I'm here if I cna help with anything don't hesitate to send a PM or e-mail ([email protected])

I started gyming like a maniac in early January, I was eating 1200 calories a day and in the beginning 2 months i lost 13lbs which was great! In April I gained 5lbs and was really upset bc i was still eating the same way and same workout but i chalked it up to passover and moved on. In May I lost 3lbs and spoke to my NP about changing around when i eat my protein and eating a protein meal after workouts. did that next month lost 0!!! So the NP told me to go to 1000 calories.... the next 2 months on 1000 cals.... loss... A BIG FAT 0!!!!! :-( im sad! Im just at a loss of what to do at this point or how to get the ball rolling again. Ive switched up m workout switched up my food. 1000 cals is just toooo little for my weight. but im doing it until my appointment so she can see it didnt work. I get in 90 grams of protein or more a day. 1000 cals all my water and not with my meals either...

I have an appointment with the NUT in the end of the month hopefully she can help me out.

Dermotologist for PCOS??? care to share some of the koolaid?? lol I would love any added info you can give me!

I would think that you should be closer to 1500-1600 calories a day if you are working out aggressively 5 days a week. Too few calories and your body goes into starvation mode (not a good thing if you are TTC either - need to avoid ketosis too) I'm no NUT (nuts maybe yes lol) but I would you your calories - from good healthy sources of course, and I would bet that you start to see a loss again. Greek yogurt is a great low fat source of protein - I eat at least 7oz a day. I am 2 1/2 years out and down 140 pounds.

As far as the dermatologist. She was a good friend of my Mom's. I went it to have a "body scan" for skin cancer. During the exam/inspections of my moles, freckles etc she noticed that there was some excess hair on my jawline and under my chin (the areas where a man's beard would be). She did some blood tests (I can't remember what now - this was about 8 years ago) and determined that I had PCOS - she perscribed birth control pills (it was actually a pill from mexico that wasn't approved here yet but had great results in PCOS studies abroad)  and metformin. After about 6 month the "symptoms" lessened but the side effects of the metformin were killing me - I was nauseous ALL the time. I stayed on it for years and suffered with it figuring that it was worth it to have a baby one day. Well at another appt with her she brought up WLS. I didn't think I was a candidate but after a lot of research and meeting with my surgeon I was. I was approved pretty quickly (initial consult August 1st - surgery Jan 30th) NO question from the insurance company. At my 6 month check up I asked my surgeon if he thoiught that kids would be possible and he almost chuckled and said that by my 1 year check up I would be in great condition to have a baby! At my 2 year follow up he gave his whole hearted consent and told me that by my 3 year check up he expected 1) hear that I was pregnant or 2) be bringing the baby in with me. He was very confident that I would get pregnant quickly. ANd I did - 3 months of trying! Blighted ovum (a severe chromosomal deficiency that prevents the baby from ever forming - but the sac continues to and your body still things you are pregnant) has NOTHING to do with my weight or my WLS.

As for the other issue - in November 2001 I was in a car accident, x-rays were taken of my neck and showed that my trachea was diverted from a large cyst in my thyroid. After 2 aspirations (hell!!) I had 3/4 of my thyroid removed. I was on synthroid for years - post op my endo suggested that since I still had part of a functioning thyroid I could go off my meds and be regularly monitored. So for over a year now my levels have been perfect! At my yearly exam with the GYN I brought up the topic of TTC and she told me that thyroid levels that aren't correct can actually PREVENT pregnancy - another reason to keep up with my blood work!

SO it has been a crazy journey and hopefully I'll embark on the next part of it in the next few months! I too am so ready to be a Mommy. I want it so bad that I can taste it. But I am trying to be patient and wait for the OK from my Dr because I know that it is what is best for me and my baby. WHile conditions will probably never be "perfect" I hope that I am as close as I can possibly be! Sounds like you are in the same boat. I too didn't have my guts re-arranged to be skinny but rather to be healthy and have a healthy pregnancy.

I'm going to share a few thoughts, but would ask that you not jump or judge what I'm going to say too quickly... Read the whole post and if you disagree, that's okay, but don't flame me in response, okay?

I'm currently 39, just a few weeks shy of 40 and we're trying to get pregnant.  I had my daughter at age 21 and thought I was very ready to be a parent; happily married at that time for 3 years.  Let me tell you - I had NO idea what I was in for... No one really does until they have a child.  No matter how much your mommy clock is ticking, this is extremely hard work, stressful to both body and marriage.

I ended up divorced 3 years later and spent many years as a single mom raising my kiddo - wouldn't trade the experiences for anything as I gained significant amounts of maturity as a result.   And, it brought me to who I am today.

However, during the pregnancy and resulting stress filled years, my weight ballooned to over 300 lbs. on my 5'1" frame...   Which brings me to 9 years ago...  Met the true love of my life and he married me at 313 lbs.  He is amazing, wonderful and incredible.  Words are not good enough to describe him, take my word for it.

6 years ago, we decided to have a baby and expected no problems.  Tried for year on our own and then we started getting tested.  I had every test known to woman possible...

Doctors came to a few conclusions - 1) I was too fat to conceive - the fat around the organs was a problem 2) It would be VERY dangerous for me to carry a baby at that weight and they backed it up with facts and figures...  3) My Endocrinologist, who had been treating me for years for Thyroid disease told me I had become borderline diabetic and needed to put me on medications...  4) I tried Clomid and other than horrible crying spells, we had no steady ovulation - think hitting a water ballon with a dart from 100 feet...

Conclusion at that time - lose weight and many of these problems would be solved.  I was so heavy, no fertility doctor would take my case because it was considered too dangerous for me and the baby.

We tried on our own for 4 years, but PCOS is real and if you don't have a regular cycle, it's very likely you are not ovulating reguarly either... That is exactly what happened in my case.

So, I went for WLS and couldn't be happier today...

While I'm not pregnant yet (so we think)...  I know that I will be at some point.  My cycles are regular, I ovulate and it's no longer dangerous for me to conceive and carry a baby full term.

Lastly - you may not like hearing this and I didn't either at 24, but you are young and patience is a virture.  One that you will need a lot of with a child.   In order to be a good mom, consider giving yourself a little more time to lose weight.  You'll have more weight room for pregnancy gain and less risks for yourself too...

Whatever your decision, good luck.

Thank you for your insight ... no flame throwing here lol :-)
Congrats on meeting the love of your life! I know being a single mom must have been hard. my dad died when i was a baby. My mom pretty much left me and my grandmother raiseed me alone. I know I could never be like my mother. Single or not. A baby is a blessing from G-d's hands and Im sure you would agree.

I have heard of the water ballon and dart effect with clomid... I wouldnt be surprised if that was me too. Did the clomid help you ovulate at all?? I know I dont ovulate. As I said before I was not ovulating at 200lbs either so i don't think for me that is the complete answer. Im not saying my weight isnt an issue im just saying my loosing weight isnt whats going to get me there. I am going to need medical intervention at 400lbs or 150lbs.

Thank you for the well wishes and advice. I wish you much success in getting pregnant!
Rachel

Clomid did force me to ovulate (doctor checked with ultrasounds), but it was inconsistent and impossible to predict.  Also, only dropping 1-2 eggs every time was not the best odds.  Short of 'doing the deed' every single day, it was unlikely to help....  Even at that, you're not getting good sperm if it's that often ;)  

So, the drug worked, but didn't have the intended affect.  I had all the side effects including fluctuating hormone levels, crying spells and after several months, just couldn't stand to be on the drug any longer.  My cycles were hard and then there was the emotional toll of praying for no period and every time I thought I was late (remember, I wasn't consistent anyway), we ran out to buy a test; what a roller coaster.

Since WLS - after a few months, my cycles evened out and are just like clockwork today.  It's amazing!  Today, everything is a green light and the only thing against me is my age.  We'll see what happens!

Yep that was me after my wedding... that roller coaster. Every couple of weeks i was hoping and praying to be preggers. I remember being disappointed every time the test said not pregnant. The few times i did get my period was the worst. I dunno what i was thinking...

just an idea- have your doctors mentioned maybe going on birth control for a few months to regulate your cycle then going off and seeing if you can ovulate on your own??

yep it didnt work. :-(