Hello All,

It has been about 6 weeks since I had my Mirena IUD removed.  I know I have not posted in a while, but I hit a point where I was repeating myself each post.

So at this point I feel more clear and normal in regards to my mental state and emotional state!  I started my second menstrual cycle late Monday evening and let me just say that I feel like a stuffed pig!  I have not ever had a cycle this heavy in my life, and that is not an exaggeration!  I was going through a super about every hour to hour and a half, I had to buy a box of ultra's last night (I did not know they had a size ultra)!  But it is worth it to not deal with the numerous effects from the IUD!

I have not lost much in regards to weight (about 8-10 lbs) so far, but I have actually lost a good amount in inches!  All of my clothes are fitting very loose now.

Until next time!

Two Weeks after Removal

So it has been two weeks since I had my Mirena removed.  I have had a period (very light) and a lot of mood fluctuations.  I have only lost around 5 pounds, but I am feeling my pants fitting more loose.  I feel much more clear mentally than I have in a long time!

I will post again in about a week!

Day 9- June 27, 2012

Another normal day for me!  I finished my first period in 4 years, ughhhh!  But it is better than feeling the way that I did with that thing!

Food:  Still didn't eat very well today!  I have to get my butt in gear to begin some serious weight loss!

I feel that posting daily at this point is coming to a lull of the side effects.  If I find I feel a bad day then I will post for that day, but will plan to post on a weekly basis at this point.

Day 8-  June 26, 2012

I actually felt normal today!  Still tired(ish), but very little anxiety or mood changes!

Food:  At normal (not great, but not horrible).

Will be only posting my weight weekly from here on out!  The daily thing is getting frustrating considering the fluctuation daily.

Day 7-  June 25, 2012

Today was MUCH better, very little anxiety or frustration, but still feeling tired!

Weight:  190.8 lbs.

Food:  ate normal (somewhat healthy).

Exercise:  Walked through my neighborhood pushing my son in his stroller (which added an extra 40 or so lbs in front of me!).

Day 6-  June 24, 2012

Today is hard to say, I didn't really feel anything particular.  I did have a few frustrating moments but since I did a lot of yard work and basically hit heat exhaustion.  So overall today I spent my time in the yard or laying down in the AC.

Weight:  190.6 lbs  (ate very little today due to the heat), but I did lose one of the lbs. that I gained back yesterday.  Tomorrow starts my next phase, I am going to begin eating better and exercising.

Day 5- June 23, 2012

Wow!  Today I could have won the role of the wicked witch of the east!  Every single thing made me want to scream and hit something!  I cannot recall ever feeling this angry and annoyed!  Whew!  Ready for all of these hormone fluctuations to finish!  I also got my period today for the first time in 4 years!  It is very light, but I definitely have the normal first day cramps and exhaustion.  Thank goodness my family and friends are so understanding and supportive, because they took the heat today!

Weight:  191.2  (remember I ate very bad yesterday)

Food:  Ate pretty good today actually!  Relatively healthy!  Next week I  plan to begin my exercise regime and better eating habits to see how smoothly the weight will come off.