Thread: Those of you who are TTA for weight loss before TTC...
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Old 01-02-2009, 01:52 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I have to tell you that it is hard. I just now hit my 12 month out anniversary. It is a very hard thing to consider and do. While TTC we couldn't even get me to have a period every month - even using provera. Ovulating was out of the question, it never happened. TTC is an extremely emotional experience, and you are the only one that can make the choice to keep trying or even if WLS is the option for you.

I can say that if you are only considering WLS to get pregnant, I don't suggest it. I'm hoping that's not your only reason. WLS has a dramatic impact on your life, and is hard work, and rough on your mind and body. If you have been considering WLS for a while, and getting pregnant is just part of the reason, then I suggest you hit up local WLS seminars in your area and get more information.

The reasons I chose to have WLS were that I knew I wasn't healthy at 297 pounds. I have serious problems with my spine and all that extra weight wasn't good for my back. My back hasn't magically fixed itself, and it wont. BUT I know that the two other injuries to my back I've had this year would have been worse had I been at my heaviest weight when they happened. Getting pregnant was also a huge part of the decision for WLS.

The way I viewed the whole TTC thing is that I could have continued to TTC and put off having WLS. I knew that the chances of getting pregnant were slim to none without WLS, and every single day I pushed back the WLS it was just a longer time I'd have to weight. I decided I would rather have the WLS, get healthy, start taking care of me, and if nothing else there was very little chance I would be worse off in the TTC department, and chances were I'd be a whole lot better off.

For the first time in my life I am having regular periods - 29 days apart like clock-work. I just hit the point where we could start TTC again, so I can't tell you how much it will or will not help. I can say I know a LOT of women who credit some children to WLS.

Feel free to PM me if I can help you out with anything.
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