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Hi Laura -- if you are insulin resistant, you may be given metformin to help regulate your hormones. It will also help you lose weight, when combined with a healthy diet and a good amount of moderate exercise.
Trying to get BMI under 30 for IUI/IVF Treatment
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Hi Laura,
Well done on the weight loss so far - you go girl
xx
Just a quickie about the clomid bmi 'protocol' - When I was on clomid I weighed at least 2 and a half stone more than I am now and my BMI is 31.6 at the moment. I was never weighed before going on it and when I was asking my consultant about the impact of being over weight he didn't seem at all bothered at that stage. So I may be wrong here but it seems to me that it becomes more important as treatments get closer to things like IUI and IVF, well that's been my experience so far .
Hope this helps and don't forget we're all here with you
and for you xx
Well done on the weight loss so far - you go girl
xxJust a quickie about the clomid bmi 'protocol' - When I was on clomid I weighed at least 2 and a half stone more than I am now and my BMI is 31.6 at the moment. I was never weighed before going on it and when I was asking my consultant about the impact of being over weight he didn't seem at all bothered at that stage. So I may be wrong here but it seems to me that it becomes more important as treatments get closer to things like IUI and IVF, well that's been my experience so far .
Hope this helps and don't forget we're all here with you
and for you xxHey Lisa84,
I'm totally with you my body is the same when I get to this point
but I got to tell you don't give up. I was really upset about my 'rut' but after I talked to my slimming world friend she offered me the SW Fast Forward plan- you can only do it for a week (2 max) and it's a boost that kind of gets your weight loss going again
. It helped me get off a 2 month rut and I lost 5.5 pounds after a week of doing it and it wasn't super strict or difficult really.
Respect to you for the swimming I'm going to learn - I'm determined despite my seriously ugly legs! Just wondered if you've tried the treadmill at the gym - I find it helps me because you can tell how many calories your burning off even if like me you can only walk.
You stick at it girl, you've done so well to persevere when the going gets tough and please keep usposted on your progress because you can do this!
Much love
Baxi xxx
I'm totally with you my body is the same when I get to this point
but I got to tell you don't give up. I was really upset about my 'rut' but after I talked to my slimming world friend she offered me the SW Fast Forward plan- you can only do it for a week (2 max) and it's a boost that kind of gets your weight loss going again. It helped me get off a 2 month rut and I lost 5.5 pounds after a week of doing it and it wasn't super strict or difficult really.Respect to you for the swimming I'm going to learn - I'm determined despite my seriously ugly legs! Just wondered if you've tried the treadmill at the gym - I find it helps me because you can tell how many calories your burning off even if like me you can only walk.
You stick at it girl, you've done so well to persevere when the going gets tough and please keep us
posted on your progress because you can do this!Much love
Baxi xxx
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When i first went to see a FS i was advised that they wouldn't give me any fetility treatment until my BMI was under 35. I lost 5.5lbs which took me until 35 and they then sent me for a Lap and Dye and i have an appointment tomorrow and expect them to give me clomid. I think the cut off is 35 in alot of areas. I'm currently on a little bit of a fast before my appointment to make sure that i haven't crept above 35 again.
I'm off to join slimming world again tonight. as well. I WILL get this weight off. It means too much not to now.
Good luck everyone xx
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Hi Lisa
Thanks for your reply. Good luck tomorrow let me know how its goes
My appointment is on the 7th Sept so not too long to wait now but i too am trying to lose a few more pounds before i go
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Thanks for your reply. Good luck tomorrow let me know how its goes
My appointment is on the 7th Sept so not too long to wait now but i too am trying to lose a few more pounds before i go
xx
Hello Ladies, just wanted to see if there's anyone out there in the same boat as me and if so have some where to support each other......................
My BMI is 31.9 and I can have IUI and IVF but only when i've shifted this weight and got a BMI of 30 or below - yikes!!doesn't sound like a big ask but it is. I'm doing all I know to get this weight off and though I've got 32 pounds off I'm struggling with the last 16.
Is anyone else having the same problem???? If so lets do it together!!
Much love
xx
Baxi
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Hi,
I've only just found this post. A couple of weeks ago we were offered IUI, but I need to get my BMI down to below 29.9, mine is 30.3!! I'm going to join slimming world to try to get there, because I know I won't be able to do it on my own. x
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I did 2 milk shake protein shakes and one low carb meal ... Usually chicken or fish with low carb veg such as courgette or broccoli. It's a very low calorie diet. It has several steps. It ranges from about 500 cals a day to over 1000. The first few days are the worst. Then ketosis kicks in and your appetite goes. Then you realise just how much people use food as entertainment, there seems to be offers of food and drink everywhere.
It was very motivating. I lost a stone in 2 weeks, then another in the next 4, then 2 more slowly after that. It only slowed down because I wanted to take it a bit easier. I just added salad, eggs, fish and some cheese to it to. I went from a size 22 to a 14. I am looking into doing it again to get the baby weight off
It was very motivating. I lost a stone in 2 weeks, then another in the next 4, then 2 more slowly after that. It only slowed down because I wanted to take it a bit easier. I just added salad, eggs, fish and some cheese to it to. I went from a size 22 to a 14. I am looking into doing it again to get the baby weight off
Hey Ladies,
just got back from the Consultant and am feeling pretty deflated to tell the truth
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Got my BMI down to 30.1 and still that is too much so have to get 5 pounds more off before the treatment can begin.
Now I know that's only a little bit more but I thought that this was the big visit where we get the timetable of which hospital on which day and all the dates and stuff but hey-ho
Anyway I just wanted to share the painful reality of the 30 threshold with you - not even for +.1 over would they begin it's that stringent. Though I have to say my consultant is a really lovely guy and if there was anyway he could have I'm sure he would.
Wish me luck girls I got to get that 5lbs off within 3 weeks! Think I'll be trying to squeeze another few weeks out of the Slimming World Fast Forward diet
Love and prayers XX
,just got back from the Consultant and am feeling pretty deflated to tell the truth
. . . . . .Got my BMI down to 30.1 and still that is too much so have to get 5 pounds more off before the treatment can begin.
Now I know that's only a little bit more but I thought that this was the big visit where we get the timetable of which hospital on which day and all the dates and stuff but hey-ho
Anyway I just wanted to share the painful reality of the 30 threshold with you - not even for +.1 over would they begin it's that stringent. Though I have to say my consultant is a really lovely guy and if there was anyway he could have I'm sure he would.
Wish me luck girls I got to get that 5lbs off within 3 weeks! Think I'll be trying to squeeze another few weeks out of the Slimming World Fast Forward diet
Love and prayers XX
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Good Luck Baxi. I love slimming world i think it's fab!!
Have you been doing the slimming world diet previously?
I was a bit like that for my appointment for getting Clomid. I knew my weight was just at the treatable level so i didn't eat for 2 days before my FS appointment as i couldn't take having to wait another month before they would treat me. Not healthy i know but worked
Have you been doing the slimming world diet previously?
I was a bit like that for my appointment for getting Clomid. I knew my weight was just at the treatable level so i didn't eat for 2 days before my FS appointment as i couldn't take having to wait another month before they would treat me. Not healthy i know but worked
Hi Lisa84,yep done the slimming world diet a couple of times in the past and this one since Feb. Hit a brick wall with it a couple of months ago but kept focussed and finally my friend who runs it gave me the 'straight jacket' diet for 2 weeks (that's the max you can do it for apparently). It kick-started everything though which is great but I need to get cracking with that other 5lbs pronto.
It's only a little mountain but knocked the wind out of my sails a bit today but onwards and upwards!!
Much love
Baxi xx
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Hey Ladies
just got back from the Consultant and am feeling pretty deflated to tell the truth
Got my BMI down to 30.1 and still that is too much so have to get 5 pounds more off before the treatment can begin.
Now I know that's only a little bit more but I thought that this was the big visit where we get the timetable of which hospital on which day and all the dates and stuff but hey-ho
Anyway I just wanted to share the painful reality of the 30 threshold with you - not even for +.1 over would they begin it's that stringent. Though I have to say my consultant is a really lovely guy and if there was anyway he could have I'm sure he would.
Wish me luck girls I got to get that 5lbs off within 3 weeks! Think I'll be trying to squeeze another few weeks out of the Slimming World Fast Forward diet
Love and prayers XX
You've done so well! How much have you had to lose altogether? It's tough that they're so strict but I'm sure you'll show them in 3 weeks
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Hi All- Can I join your group? My BMI is 33 and I as well need to get down to 30 or below, before i start Lupron. I live in Asia and although my clinic does not have a BMI cut off - ALL of the literature I have read indicates that the lower BMI the better your chances . I am 36, overweight and have ENDO - the only thing I can control is my weight. BUT IT IS SO HARD TO Loose! I need to do this but when I am so upset anyway loosing weight is 2 times as hard!
Hi Deb,
thanks for the encouragement xx. I've lost just about 3 stone - I say just about as I've had a bad couple of days since the Appointment and it was 3 stone but I saw the scales hovvering a bit earlier today. Honestly, really need to get myself in gear before I undo the work plus there's the extra 5 too.
How about you??? Be glad to hear any tips!
Baxi xx
thanks for the encouragement xx. I've lost just about 3 stone - I say just about as I've had a bad couple of days since the Appointment and it was 3 stone but I saw the scales hovvering a bit earlier today. Honestly, really need to get myself in gear before I undo the work plus there's the extra 5 too.
How about you??? Be glad to hear any tips!
Baxi xx
hey Alilock
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I hear you loud and clear I'm just the same but you just take one day at a time with the old dieting lark and build on each days' success with another day and another and another and so on and pretty soon you'll be on track for your target weight.
I've just had a dodgy couple of days myself and your post has really encouraged me to get back with the programme so keep in touch and we'll all look out for and encourage each other, ok??
We're all in the same boat here so you amongst friends and we are so routing for you - you go girl!!
keep posting and maybe think about counting down the pounds - I'm going for 7 in 2 weeks because I'm on a tight deadline, how about you??
Love and prayers
Baxi xx
,I hear you loud and clear I'm just the same but you just take one day at a time with the old dieting lark and build on each days' success with another day and another and another and so on and pretty soon you'll be on track for your target weight
. I've just had a dodgy couple of days myself and your post has really encouraged me to get back with the programme so keep in touch and we'll all look out for and encourage each other, ok??
We're all in the same boat here so you amongst friends and we are so routing for you - you go girl!!
keep posting and maybe think about counting down the pounds - I'm going for 7 in 2 weeks because I'm on a tight deadline, how about you??
Love and prayers
Baxi xx
