trying to lose weight for IVF?

[xxshellsxx]

I don't qualify for NHS IVF as DH has 2 kids from previous relationship (sucky NHS!!) however i have to lose weight (BMI down to 35) to be able to have my lap done to check for endo! Waiting on call back to have follicle scan done this cycle, and then hopefully HSG is next while i'm waiting to get down to required BMI!

I'm on 4th week of slimming world - 3 weigh ins and i'm down 9 & 1/2 pounds so far BMI was 41, so still a way to go but determined to get it off!

good luck x

 

[YearningHeart]

threebirds - My MFP user name is Muslimah617. Thanks for ur advice. My doctor said I have to have a low carb diet and wholemeal foods. I have cereal which contain wheat, fish, vegtables etc.. Yesterday was my appointment and my BMI was 29.34, bit less lol. I look forward for your tips. Thanks. x

 

[threebirds]

Hiya, thats great that your BMI is moving in the right direction. I'll be weighing myself this eve ive send you a friend request in MFP. How did he ivf appointment go?

 

[YearningHeart]

Hi threebirds,

Yep I recieved your friend request. Iv had a look at your meals. Thanks! The doctor put mt on clomid tablets for 3 months but before then I need to go for a scan called 'Aqua Scan' (Theres another name for it too) which is to double check that my womb is alright.

She said that when I had my internal scan the womb seemed fine but when I had my HSG they said that the womb shape was irregular so now I have to go for this aqua scan to confirm. (These scans just never end).

After the AquaScan then I begin the clomid tablets for 3 months.

Hows things with you? Any updates so far? Let me know how your getting on with the weight loss. Take care. x

 

[no_regrets_91]

hey so I just came upon this thread and although I am not trying to lose weight for ivf as we are on a break from treatments and can't afford ivf anyways, I am trying to lose weight as I have severe pcos and I never ovulate on my own or with meds for that matter and I am hoping that losing weight will help as it is my last resort or hubby and I will have to wait atleast 2 more years to attempt treatments again. anyways... My doc put me on a combination on meds one called phentermine and the other called topamax. I take phentermine 15mg and topamax 50mg in the morning and than topamax 50mg at night. I then take saturday and sunday off of the phentermine so my body doesn't get used to it. The meds work by making your appitite non-existant and really sugary foods gross. to me soda is like licking a battery now. I started the meds on September 20th at 260lbs I am now 242lbs. I have not had soda since starting the meds and my doctor keeps a close eye on me with an appointment every month.

After seeing the weightloss I have started to watch what I eat as I can see how it effects me on a daily basis with morning weigh-ins. I now only drink water and tea. Where I was addicted to soda. I believe that the meds gave me the right push that I needed to make the lifestyle changes I had to make.

It might be something worth looking into. I think the biggest benifit for me was that the meds helped me get over my carb addiction.

 

[YearningHeart]

Hi no_regrets,

Of course you can join us and give some tips. My doctor gave me metformin tablets to help with the weight loss but it didnt help. They said to go on low carb diet so I have been doing that for the past few weeks, some days I do end up eating some carb food when Im at families etc. I try to do more exercise than before.

 

[purplesparkle]

hi all i've been trying to lose weight since i started to try and concieve. i joined slimming world as i found it hard to do it on my own. i've lost over a stone so glad i did. theres loads of advice and support groups to help you.

 

[4magpies]

My diet starts monday.

My BMI is just under 28. I want to get it down to under 25 I have to lose 1st 4lbs to get there.

I dont HAVE to lose it, I just want to to have the best chance.

I'll be doing Dukan as I've done it before and it works.

I know I can do it as I lost 7st a couple of years ago!

xx

 

[YearningHeart]

Hi PurpleSparkle,

How long did it take you to lose 1 stone?

Thanks. x

 

[YearningHeart]

Hiya 4magpies,

Thats similar to me. My current BMI is just under 29 but I want it to be at least 24 or less which will be even better. I need to lose weight so I got that pressure and I need to do it within at least 6 months! Dont know how Im going to do it.

What is Dukhan?

 

[YearningHeart]

Sorry I meant 'Dukan'

 

[4magpies]

Hi yearning heart. It's high protein, low fat diet. It's French. There is loads of info about it on the Internet.

You can buy a book but I never did.

xx

 

[purplesparkle]

Hi PurpleSparkle,

How long did it take you to lose 1 stone?

Thanks. x[/QUOTE

About a year as there were times when I was sticking to it 100% with life and
cc treatment getting in the way. Most people lose a stone quicker than a year on de I never quicker I've taken the slower route

 

[YearningHeart]

Thanks ladies for the reply,

Yep I will search 'Dukan' up, Iv had a look on the net briefly.

My body loses weight sloowww and when I stick to it its not that bad. I lost 1 stone in a about 7 weeks and now I just cant seem to lose anything more. lol. Its just hard to stick to it, thats how I feel. Sometimes its just depressing when you exercise like mad, eat less and after ages when you think 'Yeh I must of lost a lot' you stand on the scale and its just 1 lb. and you think Whhhhaaaattt???!! (That happens to me often, I hate the weighing scale) lol

 

[SimplicityD]

Hey Ladies

I would like to have some help or get some advice as well. I am needing to lose around 5-6 stones in order for my personal emotions and to go for ICSI as well as the BMI for my local hospital at the fertility clinic is 30....my BMI at the moment is 40 as I am a size 20 and weigh around 18 stones. This time last year I weighed 15 stones, as I lost 5 stones in one year, but put majority of it back on, well 3 stones....I am determined to lose what I need to lose, but my motivation has gone out of the window as I am feeling a bit lonely and depressed at the moment, as it's been 6 years since we have been TTC for a baby with no success.

Is anyone willing to swap meal ideas etc... with me?

Just PM or reply here x

 

[4magpies]

I was 19st I'm now 12st.

My BMI dropped from 38 to 28 I think.

It took me about a year.

Low carb high protein works for me but its not easy.

I have my food prepared for tomorrow for starting dukan.

I have poached egg for breakfast.

Lunch; ham, cottage cheese and boiled egg.


Snack; fat free natural yogurt.

Dinner; bacon omelette.

Snack; oat bran porridge or biscuit.

xx

 

[xxshellsxx]

Hey Ladies

I would like to have some help or get some advice as well. I am needing to lose around 5-6 stones in order for my personal emotions and to go for ICSI as well as the BMI for my local hospital at the fertility clinic is 30....my BMI at the moment is 40 as I am a size 20 and weigh around 18 stones. This time last year I weighed 15 stones, as I lost 5 stones in one year, but put majority of it back on, well 3 stones....I am determined to lose what I need to lose, but my motivation has gone out of the window as I am feeling a bit lonely and depressed at the moment, as it's been 6 years since we have been TTC for a baby with no success.

Is anyone willing to swap meal ideas etc... with me?

Just PM or reply here x

That reads exactly like me! I was 19st 1lb a few years ago - lost 4 stone while waiting for ICSI (which i never got due to separation)... Put most of it back on over the last 4 years.

I have started slimming world - SO EASY!! Starting weight 17st 13 1/2 lbs. I'm 12lbs down in 5 weeks (i gain a little PMT week through bloating!)

I'm determined to get my BMI down to 35 (currently 39 now from 41) to get my lap done.

I'd recommend slimming world 'extra easy' plan to anyone trying to lose weight - so easy to make small changes you hardly notice!

GL x