Natalie's weight loss journal to Clomid !!!!!!

[natp18]

Hello Everyone

I am here on Atkins after recent tradgedy in my life. I also hope to be able to gain help and support through this journey,and hopefully I ll be able to support and help others too........anyway my story is below sorry its a bit long.........

I lost my Angel Lillie in October 2009 and her twin back in June.I also lost a baby 3 years ago through early misscarriage.It took me 2 years to get pregnant with Lillie due to me having low progestion levels.
The month I finally got refered to the fertility clinic at the hospital was the month we found out we was having Lillie. Hence why we never went for our fertility appointment.
After having Lillie I knew straight away I wanted TTC again ,not to replace Lillie and our other 2 Angels but because I wanted my Angels to have sibblings so there memory would live on through them.Also me and my partner tried for so long and have alot of love to give to a baby.
I spoke to my GP last month as we knew that there was a problem with my progestion levels making it very hard for me to concieve. He said not to worry as the fertility clinic can give you something to help with low progestion levels its a tablet called Clomid. I was also concerned if I had any damage to any of my reproductive parts as I had suffered with alot of infections and a had a really bad uterus infection I got from the CVS procedure the hospital did. Apparently infections can causes scarring which can lead to fertility issues so my GP said they will be able to do a procedure where they can check for damage. Anyway they are the 2 main obsticles I face for being able to try again.
Oh anyway back to my appointment with the fertility clinic who were suppose to help me with these problems....... ha ha ha ha as if anything is that straight forward with the NHS,they accepted all of the above as concerns but apparently they wont help me as I am overweight and overweight people should not be able to be pregnant and have children ....He said it as rude and direct as that.
He was also sent a letter about Lillie and our additional Genetic risks so we didnt have to explain a upsetting and sensative matter. This Doctor did not bother to read this letter before hand,he skimmed over my notes and this letter in front of us....he was horrible he got the name of her syndrome wrong and why she had died ,he also told us she died last year in July ,eventhough we have just lost her in Oct 09. He asked us questions and then wouldnt allow us to reply ,he spoke over us. Then he closed his file and said he is not willing to help any further. I was fuming ,I never had the best care with Lillie from consultants and Doctors so I hate them now.
I demanded to see someone else and told him his manner was appauling,he was so rude. Anyway then the head consultant came ,I explained the way we had been treated and told him my concerns and my GPs concerns. His manner was nicer. Anyway he said the NHS wont fund overweight people for Clomid"all it is ,is 1 tablet aday that will boost my progestion" It makes me so angry when I pay a fortune in Tax and NI not to be able to get care when I need it, but all these smack heads who dont pay into the system get there methadone and all there medication.
Anyway the nurse took my weight,said oh my you never weigh that much from looking at you,then asked if that was right . I said I didnt know and she weighed me again and it was correct,she then made a big scene about how well I carry it and I do for my size. I am realistic and do know I need to loose the weight I have gained,but I have to loose 2 stone by next month or I will be taken off their books and my gp will have to re refer once I have lost the weight.
I just dont get why I keep having all these obsticles in my life to have one healthy baby who is with me.....dont get me wrong I love my angel babys I really do.
I just feel time is against us now ,not sure if you know but Lillie died from a rare syndrome which is a recessive faulty gene that she has got from us and there is a high possibilitie this can happen again in future pregnancys .So we are classed as high risk and as the Genetics doctor told us ,we may have numerous failed pregnancy before we have a viable pregnancy or the next baby could be fine. But this can all take time and I am in my late twentys too.
I just dont think its ever gonna happen for us now!

Anyway I am gonna try to loose 2 stone in a month. I have to try but I dont think it will happen that fast. And if I am honest I know I am over weight and this as given me the kick up the bum I need..............................

Good luck everyone

Nat x


Stats:

Started Atkins Tues 15th Dec 09.................................... 17 stone 0 lbs

Monday 21st Dec 09...................................... 16 stone 7 lbs

!st Goal weight is........... 15 stone

[lady_buttmunch]

Re: Natalie's weight loss journal to Clomid !!!!!!

Hi Nat.... Welcome to the ADBB. First of all Sorry for your little angels. I have a little angel myself who would have been 9. I have been with my DH for 15 years now and have a beautiful 11 yr old DD. It took us 3 years to get pg with her even though we BD everyday with no BCPs so she was our little miracle. In 2000 I got PG again, but unfortunately had an ruptured tubal the day after I found out I was PG. I was barely about 10 wks but that is still my little angel. Well, I havent been able to conceive since. SO we are in kind of the same status.

I was referred to a Fertility specialist last year and the only option I had was IVF. I have PCOS and one working tube. Well, I have gone thru 2 IVF cycles and 1 FET and all BFNs. Well, I was surprised that the Fertility Specialist would even do the cycle since I was only 5'4" and over 250 lbs., but he did. Well my last BFN was in Sept. 2009 and he suggested I try losing a few pounds before we try again. Chances are normally higher when you are no that over weight. So which is one of the reasons I am going to lose weight so that I can try another round of IVF in summer.

My point is.... the Doctor was very very rude if that is the form in which he told you. You may want to ask to switch Doctor. I have PCOS and my Endocronologist prescribed "Metformin" and also to me that I need to lose weight and suggested a Low Carb Diet. Metformin is not clomid but it does regulate your AF, making you ovulate. You may want to look into that for starters.
As for Stones.... how many pounds are in a stone?
Finally... I hope you do succeed in your weight loss that will lead to your viable pg. Good Luck on your journey. Here is a link to another forum that only deals with IVF and infertility.

www.ivf-infertility.com

The ladies there are wonderful and the support and info is phenominal. Let me knwo if you have any questions and Good Luck hun.

[sham]

Re: Natalie's weight loss journal to Clomid !!!!!!

Hi there reading your journal so far I must say it was very emotionally written and I truelly felt sad after reading about your losses.
I am also from the UK and feel we pay far too much taxes and dont use much of what is available and when we do need something the nhs is either too slow or we get the silly excuse theres not enough funding or long waiting lists.I feel for you and hope your dream comes true soon.Think positive if you really want it dont giv up even if they refuse you go about alone lose alot of weight and go back to them they must help you thats what they are there for.The doctor you described sounds mean Im suprised you didnt slap him one(I bet you felt like it)oh well Im just going to say losing 2 stones in a month is a stupid target set by the hospital and is not very possible try your best and if you dont succeed say to them who can manage that can they?You can only do your best not perform miracles like 2 stone a month.1 stone is 14lbs and 28lbs a month is very hard to lose so dont be upset if you cant do it remember we couldnt do it either dont feel upset.
REMEMBER NEVER GIVE UP!

[adreliluc]

Re: Natalie's weight loss journal to Clomid !!!!!!

Hi there!
I'm so sorry to read of your losses, it's a very sad story!
We're all here to support you!
Welcome aboard!

[imagood1]

Re: Natalie's weight loss journal to Clomid !!!!!!

Hi and welcome to ADBB!!

The best thing you can do is plan your meals a few days in advance so you know you have everything in the house and won't be tempted to eat something you shouldn't. If you do a clean 2 week induction and stick to the plan after that you should loose quite a bit of weight.

Drink a minimum 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin daily. Look at the challenges to see if there is anything that interests you - start a journal, it's a great place to get everything out in the open, be accountable to yourself - you'll also meet some great people there! http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...journal-chats/. There’s something for everyone here!

Check Linda's recipe site it will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html . If you need anything we’re here to help you!!

It's hard not being able to concieve and then to have problems after you have....I spent many years trying and lost a couple babies also. Good luck to you with your medical problems and your weight loss.

If you need anything let us know.

[y_ghazaly]

Re: Natalie's weight loss journal to Clomid !!!!!!

hi i'm yasmeen , i'm currently in the awful 2ww ......3rd time icsi trial (first 2 failed). my DH has deformed sperms with a really low count so we don't have a huge success rate , but i'm 28 & he's 33 & we have no more money 4 anymore trials , so this is our last anyway ......i was on atkins, lost weight, gained it all back & after this trial i intend 2 get back on the wagon again ...if it fails of course ,..............i was wondering if all the fertility drugs that i've been taking stall the weightloss progress (even if i've stopped taking them) for a bit? i'm really appreciative of any advise from other ppl with infertility problems on atkins ...........thanx a lot