i weigh 300lbs 5'9..ready for a baby..need to lose weight

friendlyrobyn · 01-05-2003, 04:44 PM

I have been trying to get pg for 4mos. Ive decided to try and lose some weight while I try so i dont want to mess up my cycle.

mustang fstback · 01-13-2003, 01:21 AM

have you ever had your thyroid levels tested?
FREE T-3??? and FREE T-4??? T.S.H. levels alone don't tell the whole story and if a Doctor tells you any different he needs to be FIRED!!!

Skyy · 01-14-2003, 01:56 PM

Have you been trying 4 mths? Do you have regular cycles? I've been thru 3 years if infertilty & hx of losses and was finally able to have a child after treating with a reproductive endocrinologist. I started off my treatments at 276 lbs, highest wt w/pg was 325, now 280 (lost 6 lbs this past week).

It was extremely hard to gain that 50 lbs when pg, most of it was swelling though and it all fell off except for 10 lbs. I think losing wt while trying to ttc is a good idea, but just be sure to not deprive yourself of vitamins. You may want to go ahead and take some over the counter prenatals. Folic acid is very important.

Good luck to you!

kantoa01 · 01-16-2003, 11:16 AM

I am also overwight and trying to get pregnant. Check into a homeopathic doctor and the product called Thyrosol. It supports your thyroid gland and aids in the t3/t4 conversion which is your energy. Since I started taking it two months ago it has regulated my metabolism, hormones, thyroid, and I feel better than I have in years. I also lost 7 inches without dieting and no longer crave carbs and sweets as much. I am also on gluco factors which helps if you have PCOS. CHeck into Electro Dermal Screening. It is wonderful!!!

catndogma · 02-05-2003, 01:35 AM

Friend & Kantoa-

May I ask a personal question? What did your doctors say about your trying to get pregnant at your present weights? I just saw a new OB/Gyn this week, and she recommended losing weight before I tried, do to increased risk of...well...just about everything! She did say that she's helped obese women to conceive, though. I'm 35, and my clock's ticking. I'm afraid that if I wait too long, I'm going to miss out! Are you taking any special precautions before or during pregnancy? Just curious.

Best of luck!