http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/-t1.htm A place to chat about all things womanly here..good and bad. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:20:03 GMT 10 http://i36.servimg.com/u/f36/12/46/16/29/coolte10.jpg http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/-t1.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/28w-glucose-tolerance-test-t4418.htm issi I know the pregnancy Glucose Tolerance Challange (1hr) is easily possible with the sleeve but the Glucose Tolerance Test (2-3hr) does not seem to be from the info i've got from my OB. Has anybody found a way around this if they have had to take the 2-3hr test not just the 1hr challange? (I attempted the 3hr test but obviously 300mls of very fizzy drink skulled in less than 5mins on an empty stomach at 8am isn't going to stay down... and even when it does not for long - I managed to keep ... Secret Women's Business Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:15:26 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/28w-glucose-tolerance-test-t4418.htm#100373 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/28w-glucose-tolerance-test-t4418.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pregnancy-with-the-sleeve-t479.htm Bee
I was just wondering if there is anyone out there who has been pregnant since having the sleeve or knows of anyone who has? If so how did you go eating wise? I can't seem to find anything on this anywhere, only pregnancies with gastric bypass...

Thanks :)

Bee]]> Secret Women's Business Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:18:57 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pregnancy-with-the-sleeve-t479.htm#8085 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pregnancy-with-the-sleeve-t479.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/sex-drive-post-op-t4230.htm Diamonds
I'm 5 weeks 5 days out from surgery and the increase really started around week 3-4... And it's increasing!!!

Anyone else?? Is this normal??

]]> Secret Women's Business Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:05:07 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/sex-drive-post-op-t4230.htm#95964 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/sex-drive-post-op-t4230.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/did-you-stop-the-contraceptive-pill-t3977.htm PiercedMumma08
Ive just started back on the pill to help my cycles and also so that when I lose weight I wont fall pregnant straight away.

I read somewhere that if im having surgery (i think it was on the little fact sheet thing) that you should stop before major surgery or whatever......

So, did you stop, keep taking it?

Of course I will check with my surgeon I just wanted to hear from others too.]]> Secret Women's Business Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:05:15 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/did-you-stop-the-contraceptive-pill-t3977.htm#90212 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/did-you-stop-the-contraceptive-pill-t3977.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/iron-deficiency-anemia-t4419.htm issi If you have been tested and confirmed iron deficiency / anemia since being sleeved how long did it take you go get back to normal? Were you ever (after being confirmed by test as deficient) then able to go on and end up eating enough iron rich food to maintain iron levels without supplements or injections? Specifically interested in peoples experiences that have been confirmed as iron deficient not people that have been able to keep their levels stable without ever registering deficient. ... Secret Women's Business Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:20:03 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/iron-deficiency-anemia-t4419.htm#100374 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/iron-deficiency-anemia-t4419.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/periods-t4415.htm netty9526 So glad i found this , i am having op today have had my period for twos days ,when i realised that they would come at the same time i asked the nutrisionist was that ok and what would happen she said come with me we will ask the sectutary we went out to the surgons sectutary to ask and the nutrisionist walked away , so i asked the sectutarty again infront of everyone in the waiting room and she just said down worry , funny thing is that it is all that is worring me suppose it is keeping my mind ... Secret Women's Business Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:12:33 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/periods-t4415.htm#100282 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/periods-t4415.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/post-op-diet-depression-or-cycle-related-wdyt-t4332.htm Diamonds Hey guys, Well im thinking i need some advice- to ask what you guys think. For the past week i have been VERY tired. Sleeping every chance i can get, and then when im up and awake (even if ive just had a long sleep) im tired. The kinda tired where you look around at all the chore's, or think of the things you need to go and do and you just CANNOT get the energy to go and do them. That is what i am right now. Its a push to be able to even do the day to day things for the kids, i am so very ... Secret Women's Business Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:10:01 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/post-op-diet-depression-or-cycle-related-wdyt-t4332.htm#98419 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/post-op-diet-depression-or-cycle-related-wdyt-t4332.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/hormone-replacement-therapy-t2904.htm cos im worth it I am struggling big time with menopause at the moment. My GP thinks this has a lot to do with my depression & the inevitable emotional eating etc. I have tried many natural therapies but nothing has really had any effect & he wants me to start on HRT. If anyone has any experience with this would be so grateful to hear all about it. Secret Women's Business Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:51 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/hormone-replacement-therapy-t2904.htm#64395 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/hormone-replacement-therapy-t2904.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/irregularity-is-it-normal-t4184.htm Hepburn Hi, I've had a bit of a look around in here to see if the answer to my question is here, but I can't find reference to it. I'm wondering if others have had issues with irregular periods after surgery. I'm exactly 3 months out (12 weeks today) and I'm kinda all over the shop. Before surgery I was pretty much a 28 - 29 day cycle girl. I have endometriosis so it's kinda necessary for me to be well prepared for the arrival of the red baron. Since surgery my period has still been pretty regular, ... Secret Women's Business Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:54:07 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/irregularity-is-it-normal-t4184.htm#94928 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/irregularity-is-it-normal-t4184.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/a-bit-of-a-personal-question-sorry-mum-if-you-read-this-t4033.htm PiercedMumma08 Hi girls, I just wanted to check on something. Its a personal question but.... well *blushing* here goes: - how long after the surgery were you able to.... um..... do the bedroom dance? Poor Mr PiercedMumma has been a bit each night but because im pre op i do not want him near me..... he remains hopeful but im so scared of falling pregnant its been ages (like months). Im also worried with the weightloss AFTER the surgery I will be scared as well (even though im on the pill). Poor ... Secret Women's Business Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:24:13 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/a-bit-of-a-personal-question-sorry-mum-if-you-read-this-t4033.htm#91161 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/a-bit-of-a-personal-question-sorry-mum-if-you-read-this-t4033.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/couple-of-surgery-on-the-table-questions-t3850.htm Diamonds Hi Ya'll these are for my fellow women, on the "other side" or who just know I suppose... Lol Anyway, so these questions have been floating around in my head.... 1: When you are laying on the table, are your/our breasts exposed? If yes, crap! If no, how are they covered? 2: how / what position are you in while your surgeon does the surgery on you? Have heard conflicting positions so would like to know. Think that's all for now... Thanks in advance guys Dx Secret Women's Business Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:22:05 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/couple-of-surgery-on-the-table-questions-t3850.htm#87065 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/couple-of-surgery-on-the-table-questions-t3850.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/question-about-pregnancy-t4149.htm notproud
Im sorry if this is the wrong section to post this. But I am in the decision making process at the moment on whether to have a sleeve.

My question is about pregnancy. I would like one more child so Im not sure what the recommendations are about this? yes or no? time after operation?

Anything you could tell me would be awesome!!

]]> Secret Women's Business Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:18:57 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/question-about-pregnancy-t4149.htm#93987 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/question-about-pregnancy-t4149.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pcos-infertility-pregnancy-t2816.htm shesha
I'm curious if there are any women who's infertility improved after being sleeved, with the weight loss, and how long does one have to wait before trying for a baby after surgery??

Does having PCOS slow down weight loss with the sleeve?

Shesha]]> Secret Women's Business Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:26:52 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pcos-infertility-pregnancy-t2816.htm#62753 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pcos-infertility-pregnancy-t2816.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/lost-my-mojo-t4086.htm smileykylie I'm 3 weeks post sleeve and I've lost my Zing, my sparke, MY MOJO!!! I have lost the sparke for my husband (and in fact for general life). My poor husband thinks I don't love him, I definately do but I just can't stand him touching me or getting close and he is sort of pressuring me to make love, I just don't want to, not the only fear but also have a massive fear of getting pregnant, he wants to get pregnant but doesn't understand that we can't for a little while, at least until my new tummy ... Secret Women's Business Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:02:22 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/lost-my-mojo-t4086.htm#92569 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/lost-my-mojo-t4086.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/happy-and-concerned-t3996.htm kmsbj Okay, so i found out yesterday i am pregnant with #4. I am only 7 weeks along so still very early days. I am excited as i definitely want another bub but have not been through this 'sleeved' before. It may seem lame but i am concerned that having had the sleeve may change the way i experience pregnancy. My concern comes from the fact that with all 3 previous pregnancies, i never once experienced morning sickness, and except for needing genetic testing after a scare with my first experienced ... Secret Women's Business Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:57:48 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/happy-and-concerned-t3996.htm#90586 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/happy-and-concerned-t3996.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/menopauseat-wits-endany-suggestions-please-t3403.htm jen-e I dont usually whinge or like talking about my problems BUT I feel like I'm fast approaching my wits end. I feel absolutely drained, tired all the time and am getting REAL irritable (even with the furkids). I cant even pay attention to the patients when they talk to me if I'm having a hot flush. Not good. I'd love to rip my clothes off and stand in a freezer and have told people at work if I arrive with a bald head I will have had a menopause moment & shaved it. Even though ... Secret Women's Business Wed, 05 May 2010 22:58:27 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/menopauseat-wits-endany-suggestions-please-t3403.htm#75834 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/menopauseat-wits-endany-suggestions-please-t3403.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/anyone-have-their-period-the-day-of-the-op-t3531.htm Meghan
From having a squizz on the net, it doesn't seem like it'll be a problem, but what did you do?

Thanks!]]> Secret Women's Business Thu, 20 May 2010 04:29:18 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/anyone-have-their-period-the-day-of-the-op-t3531.htm#79045 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/anyone-have-their-period-the-day-of-the-op-t3531.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/question-for-the-women-personal-t1453.htm Anonymous I was just wondering how your boobs are coping with the weight loss?. I am a 20I & are still mainly firm even after breastfeeding 3 babies. I have been thinking will I need a breast reduction & lift after all of the loss aswell as a tummy tuck. I had already seen some-one years ago for my tummy so I know that needing to be done it's a no brainer. Secret Women's Business Wed, 13 May 2009 10:17:59 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/question-for-the-women-personal-t1453.htm#28275 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/question-for-the-women-personal-t1453.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/was-she-late-for-you-too-before-surgery-t3853.htm Diamonds Ok so.... As title says, leading up to surgery, if Aunty Flo was due to visit- was she late??? Please someone tell me she was and it's perfectly normal!!! I'm freaking out as Aunty Flo has not arrived- nudda zip nothing!! I was due yesterday, and I'm never late ( unless the obvious ) last week & half I've had all symptoms- killer boobs, cramps, nausea, extra tired- but these symptoms are the same for me if AF is on her way or if I'm pregnant. So, tell me- please tell me this ... Secret Women's Business Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:36:46 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/was-she-late-for-you-too-before-surgery-t3853.htm#87099 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/was-she-late-for-you-too-before-surgery-t3853.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/getting-pregnant-after-sleeving-t3763.htm Butterfly Girl all, so, wondering if anyone has gotten pregnant and ahd a healthy bub after sleeving? how do you get enough vitamins minerals and energy to carry a bub after sleeving.... any 40 somethings done this???? we have a sad history when it comes to pregnancy and birth, and want to try again once i have gotten some weight off..... any stories???? Secret Women's Business Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:56:34 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/getting-pregnant-after-sleeving-t3763.htm#84575 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/getting-pregnant-after-sleeving-t3763.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/boobliftohplasty-needed-t3452.htm Kylie ]]> Secret Women's Business Wed, 12 May 2010 14:06:27 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/boobliftohplasty-needed-t3452.htm#77289 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/boobliftohplasty-needed-t3452.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/what-can-we-take-for-period-pain-after-surgery-t3012.htm issi I've been told I can't take neurofen any longer so what can we actually take for period pain and sever cramps after surgery? I was readmitted to hospital on pethadine shots my first period after surgery - i didn't realize most of the pain was period related until bam... that time of month again and agony.... this seems ridiculous... what can we take that still allows us to function normally in daily life the way neurofen did? The tranquliser suggested by the male doctor seems absurd to me ... Secret Women's Business Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:35:44 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/what-can-we-take-for-period-pain-after-surgery-t3012.htm#66617 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/what-can-we-take-for-period-pain-after-surgery-t3012.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/this-one-is-for-that-ladies-t3265.htm TJ
I have a tmi question for those who have lost a lot of weight. Has your period changed in anyway?

The reason I ask is that my Gyno told me the reason my period was so heavy was because of my size and the best thing to do was to loose weight, since then I have gotten bigger and its gotten worse, so I am wondering if anyone has noticed if it changes as you lose weight.

Thanks for your help
T]]> Secret Women's Business Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:06:40 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/this-one-is-for-that-ladies-t3265.htm#72616 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/this-one-is-for-that-ladies-t3265.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/help-i-have-no-fashion-sense-t3077.htm wanabthin Hi I need some advice from you wonderful people. I was sleeved in May 09 I feel great and as some people have said I LOVE MY SLEEVE. It is definetly the best thing I have done for myself. I had lots of ups and downs but wouldnt go back for the world.I have lost so far 55kgs with another 15 to go (and it gets harder i know lol) but still very very happy anyways my question: For everyone who has lost lots of weight do u have trouble finding your fashion sence? Today I walked around the shops ... Secret Women's Business Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:45:15 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/help-i-have-no-fashion-sense-t3077.htm#68050 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/help-i-have-no-fashion-sense-t3077.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/wearing-a-bra-t3027.htm LoopyLu Does anyone else have a problem after their sleeve operation in wearing a bra? I have lost about 9 kilos since my sleeve 16 days ago so i wouldnt say my bras are to tight i have removed the wires as well but after about an hour it starts to get annoying and uncomfortable when i eat. any advice as i cant without a bra in public as i dont want to be smacking myself in the face when i walk if you know what i mean lol. Secret Women's Business Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:38:20 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/wearing-a-bra-t3027.htm#66991 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/wearing-a-bra-t3027.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/dropping-it-like-it-s-hot-t2451.htm BingoButt
I been talking to some family who know I be having the surgery...A few of them have been making remarks like, You will lose it from your face first, Your belly, Your backside blah blah...

I'm curious to know from all those who have had the sleeve,

"where did you notice the weight falling off first"

?????????????????????]]> Secret Women's Business Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:20:13 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/dropping-it-like-it-s-hot-t2451.htm#53743 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/dropping-it-like-it-s-hot-t2451.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pcos-and-metformin-t63.htm Admin Hey Gals and Guys.. Just wondering if anyone knows about the success of ovulation with Metformin for someone who has suffered infertility due to PCOS? I fell pregnant last year on clomid, but lost it at about 7 weeks... Now the doc has put me on Metformin and I am wondering if there is more chance I could ovulate...? I am hoping that I wont have to go for further fertiltiy treatment when I weigh alot less, but at the same time, I am only 11 weeks since being sleeved, so getting pregnant ... Secret Women's Business Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:13:17 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pcos-and-metformin-t63.htm#229 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pcos-and-metformin-t63.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/girl-topic-ttotm-t1815.htm bugsbonclyde hi everyone, well last week was the week from hell and i spent it in bed drugged and crying, i have endometriosis so period time is always painful but last week was bad. i still have some pain but its manageable and i am not taking anything for it. i went back to the gym today, it took me ages to get there as my anxiety is very high at the moment and my gym buddy is away on holidays so i had no one to hold my hand!!! well, when i got there, i started talking to the trainer and ... Secret Women's Business Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:59:57 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/girl-topic-ttotm-t1815.htm#38072 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/girl-topic-ttotm-t1815.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pcos-australian-forum-t1493.htm Admin Hey all, I have helped begin a forum for Aussie women with PCOS. It is at its bare bones beginnings at the moment, so you are all welcome to pop in and have a look. It might help if I put a link in, so here it is... http://pcosaustralia.forummotion.com Or click HERE Cheers, Hayley Secret Women's Business Thu, 21 May 2009 13:10:34 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pcos-australian-forum-t1493.htm#29298 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/pcos-australian-forum-t1493.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/once-you-re-mean-lean-and-fantastic-who-would-be-your-ideal-date-t1088.htm Janey I got this idea after reading Rice Cake's posts today and her current love fixation. LOL. For those who have reached goal and those who are working toward it, once we're lean, mean fightin' machines who would we want to date? (In a fantasy world of course so all we married women and men can play too.) Just a fun question to get to know everyone better and have a few laughs. For me it's currently Jensen Ackles (from Supernatural), OMG yum, yum and even Jared Padalecki, also from Supernatural. ... Secret Women's Business Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:29:04 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/once-you-re-mean-lean-and-fantastic-who-would-be-your-ideal-date-t1088.htm#19718 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/once-you-re-mean-lean-and-fantastic-who-would-be-your-ideal-date-t1088.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/what-do-you-wear-swimming-t597.htm Liquefied_stars Oh dear I went shopping this morning and tried a bunch of swimmers on and womens board shorts, they looked hideous with a captial H! :[img]http://ww :http://smileys :[img]http://ww All the boardshorts were to long and made me look like I was wearing clown pants. Does anyone know a place to get board shorts that don't look ridiculous on people with a big tum and short legs. It was so hot the other day I just wanted to cool off in the ocean, I don't care if I have to wear mens ... Secret Women's Business Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:59:56 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/what-do-you-wear-swimming-t597.htm#9986 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/what-do-you-wear-swimming-t597.htm http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/any-advice-on-moisturiser-t168.htm bigbugger71 Just a thought, have any of you got any good advice on skin moisturiser post op? I used some bio-oil when I was pregnant on my stomach, just wondered if any of you had any gems? Secret Women's Business Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:45:04 GMT http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/any-advice-on-moisturiser-t168.htm#1822 http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/secret-women-s-business-f37/any-advice-on-moisturiser-t168.htm