So, about mid last week, I started to crave food A LOT. Which sucks when you are trying to diet. AND I wanted chocolate like crazy! ALSO not good for a diet!!! That aside, it worried me because those are warning signs before a period. I've read that women crave chocolate before their periods because it contains magnesium and iron. Magnesium can help curb PMS and since we bleed, we lose iron. Hence why we crave chocolate!
Needless to say, I'm not too happy about this! I even had those familiar cramps I get when I first start my period. But, nothing yet. Not even a hint of spotting. Let's hope it stays that way!!!!
Now, I want nothing but regular food that is good for you and not sugar and salt! (I crave salt too.... which I read is also common).
Anyway, just wanted to post that update.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
It's Been Awhile
It's been over a month since I posted last! Oops! Life just gets crazy, I get lazy... you know how it goes.
Well, everything is going well! My latest OBGYN visit went well and I no longer have to go back every 6 months! YAY! When I got my abnormal pap back in January of 09, I've been going 2 times a year. BUT not anymore! Very exciting stuff.
I've also lost 10 lbs! I'm going to be in a wedding in March, so I've been dieting and exercising regularly and it's paying off.
However, I was having a problem with acne. It seems that I can no longer wear my make-up ALL day, as it irritates my skin and causes breakouts. I had this problem when I was in high school too, so I'm used to it. Now I just use face wash every night and the acne problem is solved.
I still waiver back and forth about my hair, but I'm 85% sure it's paranoia.
I will say... I do spot randomly. I'm thinking it's roughly every two weeks and it lasts a day. It starts with two or three spots, then by the end of the day there is like a thin line in my underwear (sorry if that is graphic, but I'm just telling you how it is!). Then, the next day, it's gone and the dark spots/line washes out (if I haven't thrown a pad on before it starts, of course). No big deal. Maybe it will get worse, maybe it won't. I'm just taking it day by day.
As far as going in for the check-up, the doctor who did the procedure isn't working at that clinic anymore. I feel that since I saw my OBGYN and she knows about it, then I'm fine. But, if I start to get side effects, I'm tracking that doctor down!!!!
Well, everything is going well! My latest OBGYN visit went well and I no longer have to go back every 6 months! YAY! When I got my abnormal pap back in January of 09, I've been going 2 times a year. BUT not anymore! Very exciting stuff.
I've also lost 10 lbs! I'm going to be in a wedding in March, so I've been dieting and exercising regularly and it's paying off.
However, I was having a problem with acne. It seems that I can no longer wear my make-up ALL day, as it irritates my skin and causes breakouts. I had this problem when I was in high school too, so I'm used to it. Now I just use face wash every night and the acne problem is solved.
I still waiver back and forth about my hair, but I'm 85% sure it's paranoia.
I will say... I do spot randomly. I'm thinking it's roughly every two weeks and it lasts a day. It starts with two or three spots, then by the end of the day there is like a thin line in my underwear (sorry if that is graphic, but I'm just telling you how it is!). Then, the next day, it's gone and the dark spots/line washes out (if I haven't thrown a pad on before it starts, of course). No big deal. Maybe it will get worse, maybe it won't. I'm just taking it day by day.
As far as going in for the check-up, the doctor who did the procedure isn't working at that clinic anymore. I feel that since I saw my OBGYN and she knows about it, then I'm fine. But, if I start to get side effects, I'm tracking that doctor down!!!!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Happy Holidays
I am just blogging to say that everything is going well. I have decided that my sex drive is good and healthy now, so my mind is at rest. My hair is the same, I'm losing weight. All is good. Except, I am breaking out a bit, but only on one side of my face. It's probably the side I sleep on, which means I need to wash my pillow case. Hopefully. It's getting annoying!
Oh! AND I found that I can press on one end of the implant and the other end sticks up and you can feel the edge of it! It's kinda cool. Childish and stupid, yes, but cool none the less!
Anyway, I noticed I have a few more followers, which is very exciting! I'm happy to see this blog is interesting and getting Implanon info out there. Or at least one of the two.
That's all for now. I'm spending Christmas in Seattle, which is (arguably) the most beautiful city ever! Happy Holidays everyone!!!
Oh! AND I found that I can press on one end of the implant and the other end sticks up and you can feel the edge of it! It's kinda cool. Childish and stupid, yes, but cool none the less!
Anyway, I noticed I have a few more followers, which is very exciting! I'm happy to see this blog is interesting and getting Implanon info out there. Or at least one of the two.
That's all for now. I'm spending Christmas in Seattle, which is (arguably) the most beautiful city ever! Happy Holidays everyone!!!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Day #111
Well, I have not had time to schedule a check up appt. I've been swamped in school paper, finals, presentations and Christmas shopping. I probably will call after the holidays.
Anyway, I'm having, again, super light spotting. Slight cramps too, but only for about 10 seconds, as opposed to 1 or 2 hours as I would normally. I try to think back when I wasn't on bc and the first day of my period would send me on a warpath. You did NOT want to cross me on that day. Lol.
Secondly, I'm starting to think maybe my sex drive is diminishing.Granted, no boyfriend, no crushes. Nothing. Can I get anyone's opinion on this? When you don't have a crush or a guy in mind, does sex just seem not worth the effort? OR when you ended a long term relationship? Does it mess you up in the that regard? Looking for any kind of advice/reassurance! I'm hoping this slump is circumstantial.
Anyway, my hair still seems fine. I'm finally losing weight, although I pigged out yesterday. I'm afraid to weight myself now!
I think that is all for now. If anyone has some feedback, please post. In need of advice. Bc is not worth compromising my sex drive!
Anyway, I'm having, again, super light spotting. Slight cramps too, but only for about 10 seconds, as opposed to 1 or 2 hours as I would normally. I try to think back when I wasn't on bc and the first day of my period would send me on a warpath. You did NOT want to cross me on that day. Lol.
Secondly, I'm starting to think maybe my sex drive is diminishing.Granted, no boyfriend, no crushes. Nothing. Can I get anyone's opinion on this? When you don't have a crush or a guy in mind, does sex just seem not worth the effort? OR when you ended a long term relationship? Does it mess you up in the that regard? Looking for any kind of advice/reassurance! I'm hoping this slump is circumstantial.
Anyway, my hair still seems fine. I'm finally losing weight, although I pigged out yesterday. I'm afraid to weight myself now!
I think that is all for now. If anyone has some feedback, please post. In need of advice. Bc is not worth compromising my sex drive!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
3 months
It's been awhile since I've done an update. Very busy with school and finals and papers and holidays. I'm still recovering and it isn't even over yet. Yikes!
It's been 3 months now and no problems! I did spot for one day on the 21st but it was minimal. Like I've said before, random spotting I can handle, excessive periods, I cannot.
I'm still paranoid about the hair loss. There really isn't any indication that I am losing hair but I don't want to wake up one day and realize that 50% of my hair is gone! Change is so gradual that you don't really realize it until you just do. kind of like gaining or losing weight.
That is all I have to report. Tomorrow I will call for my 3 month check up and see how that goes!
It's been 3 months now and no problems! I did spot for one day on the 21st but it was minimal. Like I've said before, random spotting I can handle, excessive periods, I cannot.
I'm still paranoid about the hair loss. There really isn't any indication that I am losing hair but I don't want to wake up one day and realize that 50% of my hair is gone! Change is so gradual that you don't really realize it until you just do. kind of like gaining or losing weight.
That is all I have to report. Tomorrow I will call for my 3 month check up and see how that goes!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
SUCCESS!
This is VERY exciting! I got my blood taken and my medication levels are perfect! I was sweating it because you don't know if your levels are lowered until you have a seizure or blood taken. But, now I know! I hope someone who is taking lamictal stumbles upon this blog and will know that Implanon is safe! I have no idea to make my blog more public, so here is just hoping I guess.
As far as the hair issue goes, my hair doesn't appear any thinner, there isn't an excessive amount of hair in my shower drain and the most hair comes out when I brush it fresh from the shower with tangles and all. So, I don't think there is any cause for alarm. Maybe the vitamins are helping, there is no way to know really. I just got the shampoo today, which I probably should use anyway because my hair is dry all the time it seems.
Well, anyway, that news put a smile on my face and my mind to rest! Side note: I've been running for about 2 weeks now, 1 hour 4-5 days a week and I still seem to be in that plateau. I lost about 4 pounds but I hope this isn't related. I will keep with it, I have to keep in mind the holidays are coming up and running for an hour might not counteract the massive sugar and Thanksgiving dinners (I have a big family and we have a Thanksgiving weekend. Huge meals 3 times a day over a period of 4 days plus a lot of sitting around and socializing).
So, that is all for now. Next I have to set up my 3 month check up with the doctor who did the procedure sometime soon. It probably won't be until December because the clinic that did it is one of the few bilingual offices and we have a big Mexican-American population so you can imagine the wait.
I digress...
I will update on the 3 month check up and my exciting 3 month anniversary. I know are all as excited as I am.
As far as the hair issue goes, my hair doesn't appear any thinner, there isn't an excessive amount of hair in my shower drain and the most hair comes out when I brush it fresh from the shower with tangles and all. So, I don't think there is any cause for alarm. Maybe the vitamins are helping, there is no way to know really. I just got the shampoo today, which I probably should use anyway because my hair is dry all the time it seems.
Well, anyway, that news put a smile on my face and my mind to rest! Side note: I've been running for about 2 weeks now, 1 hour 4-5 days a week and I still seem to be in that plateau. I lost about 4 pounds but I hope this isn't related. I will keep with it, I have to keep in mind the holidays are coming up and running for an hour might not counteract the massive sugar and Thanksgiving dinners (I have a big family and we have a Thanksgiving weekend. Huge meals 3 times a day over a period of 4 days plus a lot of sitting around and socializing).
So, that is all for now. Next I have to set up my 3 month check up with the doctor who did the procedure sometime soon. It probably won't be until December because the clinic that did it is one of the few bilingual offices and we have a big Mexican-American population so you can imagine the wait.
I digress...
I will update on the 3 month check up and my exciting 3 month anniversary. I know are all as excited as I am.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Relief
My spotting stopped just this past Monday, so that was a huge relief! I'm still losing weight, my skin isn't breaking out other than small clogged pores from sweating, but I am still seeing more hair falling out than I'm used to. This could be me being paranoid, I don't know. I suppose I never really thought about hair loss before so I might just be noticing it more now.
Never the less, I am faithfully taking my vitamins. I'm also noticing that my scalp is super dry. This could be from the changing seasons, so I'm going to buy TIGI's Peace, Love and Planet Eco Awesome line which has all these natural oils in it. It probably doesn't help that I wash my hair everyday either, but my hair is soooooo oily except when I use shampoos like Biologe which dries out hair. Maybe switching will help not only with the dryness but also the shedding.
Anywho, I'm planning on getting my blood taken Friday, other than that, things are great!
Never the less, I am faithfully taking my vitamins. I'm also noticing that my scalp is super dry. This could be from the changing seasons, so I'm going to buy TIGI's Peace, Love and Planet Eco Awesome line which has all these natural oils in it. It probably doesn't help that I wash my hair everyday either, but my hair is soooooo oily except when I use shampoos like Biologe which dries out hair. Maybe switching will help not only with the dryness but also the shedding.
Anywho, I'm planning on getting my blood taken Friday, other than that, things are great!
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