While I have no known fertility issues, I often feel like the time it takes for us to conceive is just another example of my body screwing with me. I know I'm hyper-aware because we have to monitor the cycles so closely but I can't help but feel that every cycle that fails in another example of me failing. Infertility is not kind to those with self esteem and/or body issues, that's for sure.
In an attempt to take control of my body, one decision that I made was to have Lap Band surgery 1 1/2 yrs. ago. In 2005 I was at the heaviest point of my life - stone throw to 300 lbs. I went through an Optifast program with my doctor's office, lost a lot of weight, immediately became pregnant, gained a lot of weight, lost, gained again. I just couldn't keep it off on my own. I decided at that point, when I was once again climbing the scales, to have surgery.
Overall, it has been a very good decision for me. I have lost over 80lbs from my heaviest and feel healthier. One problem, though is that I have problems taking large pills like, you know, PRENATALS! Also, my diet isn't always very balanced because I focus more on protein than veggies. While we were taking a break before this cycle, I decided to stop the vitamins for a bit because I was having a lot of problems getting them down. Around the same time, my luteal phase when to hell. Every month was shorter. It never occurred to me that the two events were connected! Thankfully, I did a bit of research and realized that a B6 deficiency can affect luteal phase. I was able to find a chewable and a chewable prenatal and my LP is back to a healthy 13 days.
The moral of this story - if your LP is short, check your vitamins!
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