Pcos Support

A "hairy" topic

Teresa N.
on 1/10/11 6:56 am - wabasha, MN
Hello Ladys!!

A "HAIRY" Topic

What does your spouse say about your extra hair? Do they make funny remarks about it?
Are they mean to you about it? or very supportive??
Do you get embarrsed when you have the 5oclock shadow? What do you do for your "hair" Shave, bleach, wax, laser treatmeant?

*My husband is very supportive, it doesn't bother him at all..i will make stupid remarx like "i look like a man" or i'm so hairy and gross...he will tell me NO that i'm very beautiful and he loves me no matter what!" Leo has seen me with little hair, and lots of hair....I get embarrsed when i go out in public..i always shave before i got out...and put make up on after.. i don't like the 5oclock shadow...i wish i could snap my fingers and it go away**


Have a happy Week everyone!!!
Shrinkingpeach
on 1/10/11 7:44 am - Australia
VSG on 03/10/11 with
My husband hates it as much as i do. Sometimes he will make a joke about it, but is always there to comfort me when i have my cry. I am taking the contraceptive pill and metformin, which are supposed to help, so far nothing tho. I am going in today for my first appointment for laser treatment. Today is just discussing the treatment and i go in on thursday for the first session. I am crossing my fingers it will help. I completely understand the hatred of the 5 o'clock shadow. I am very aware of it and always look at the ground hoping to hide... even tho its clearly visible.
For the last 3 weeks i have shaved the hair, but that is only because i am preparing for the laser. Before that i would wax.. could always see hair tho unfortunately as there is always some hair growing at different rates. At least it thinned it down and made me feel a little better.
    
JenCat84
on 1/10/11 8:23 am
My husband couldn't care less! He hates that I hate it because he wishes I didn't have something that bothers me so much. I try not to "groom" in front of him, but when I've had to he doesn't bat an eye. I shave my face and belly and pluck the random chest hairs.

I started at 324lbs and a size 26.  After losing 100 lbs, I became pregnant with my first daughter, who was born in March 2011.  My second daughter was born in September 2013.  I have maintained a healthy lifestyle and now hover around 160lbs.  I would like to get back to the 140lbs before I became pregnant with my second daughter.  The sleeve literally gave me LIFE - two beautiful, healthy little girls.  My husband had his VSG with Dr. Marema on 10/1/2012 and is on his weight loss journey, currently down 90lbs. 

stephanie91883
on 1/10/11 8:39 am - Hanover, MD
 I am sure that my husband has noticed it, I know that he knows that I have it, but NEVER in our nearly 9 year relationship has he said anything to me about it.  I honestly do not think he knows the full extent of it.  But maybe he does, and out of respect (and knowing that I would probably crumble and cry) he has never said a word.
And Honestly, I love him for it.
 -Stephanie
    
LogansMommy
on 1/10/11 9:21 am - Marietta, GA
I wax or use cream I never shave my face.

My husband teases me when I whine about waxing, but he really is okay with my hair. In fact I started shaving my arms this summer and he was in shock~ wanted to know why and let me know once again; it did not matter! He does let me know when I have a stray hair on my neck or chin~ because he knows how self conscience I am about it.

Since surgery I have only had to wax my mustache once~ in 7 months. Before surgery I had to wax every 2 weeks.

My midwives and I are excited about the PCOS symptoms subsiding. Maybe TTC#2 will take less than 3 1/2 years and not be a surprise.
Cheri

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
  
Huggz99
on 1/10/11 11:25 am - Pensacola, FL
I have been married 10 years actually almost 11 now and he doesnt say anything about it. I know he knows I have it and I make comments all the time about it but I never shave in front of him unless it is my legs. The chest hair is new for me because it appeared about a month before my surgery which is not that long ago. I am not sure what I am going to do about it but I shave my chin hair. I am considering wax but have not decided yet.

Be happy with who you are.
        

              
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Kokonut
on 1/10/11 1:20 pm
Hy hubby is great about it. He doesn't tease or make comments..unless I am about to go out and have some hair growth. He knows I will be mortified and never want to leave the house again. I usually tweeze my chin/neck hair. I rarely shave my legs..I'm kinda a modern hippie of sorts. I just want to look how I want to look..you know? I did electrolysis for a year. That worked well, but it's expensive and not very comfortable. Plus you have to go in as often as you need the hair removed. I am going to try laser hair removal this year..I hope it works for me. I am very tired of this whole dilemma!
Highest Weight Ever:312 StartW:272 CW:164 SW:253 GW:180  Height 5'10"


Teresa N.
on 1/10/11 10:57 pm - wabasha, MN
**GOOD MORNING LADYS**

Sounds like everyone has AMAZING and SUPPORTIVE Spouses!!
Thats Fantastic...nothing worse then having someone make fun of you
Lilitu
on 1/12/11 3:43 am - Bay Area , CA

For 22 Years My darling Husband has not made one rude remark about either my weight or my pcos symptoms.  I only shave my underarms, legs, and bikini area, I Do Not shave the hair on my face.  I was told it would come out thicker. I do pluck though, and like many others I don't do it in front of him. Not real sexy ya know. I'll pluck my eyebrows in front of him, but no where else.  I have found that since losing the weight, the hair on my tummy has lightened up to almost nothing, as has a lot of the extra hair I had. EXCEPT my Damn chin! I think when I eat to many carbs (which I've been doing lately) I get more.  I just got this remington thing that has something like 42 tweezers on it and have used that on my chin. It works 'ok'.  Don't use it on your thighs though if you have a little extra skin "OUCH!!".   I think as our weight get more under control, and out diets are good, our symptoms lighten up.  When I see more hair on my face I know my testosterone is up, and I am prolly eating to many carbs.

I would suggest not shaving your faces though ladies.  I really do beleive it makes it come in thicker, and more course, kinda like a mans.

Be Well My Cysters


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                         ....She became a Butterfly   

 

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shellybellymichele
on 1/12/11 10:26 am - Canton, OH
my hubby doesn't say anything he always tells  me it not that bad, but i shave everyday before i go out in public.
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