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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Obesity?

By A MyObesityTeam Member 12 answers

For The Obese Single Members How Has Your Social Life Been In The Way Of Dating?

By A MyObesityTeam Member 4 answers

What Are Good Things To Eat If You’re A Diabetic! Lean Meats Vegetables Fruits Etc. Drinks Besides Water

By A MyObesityTeam Member 11 answers

Does Anyone Have Rashes Where The Excess Skin Rubs Against Each Other?

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Have You Ever Been A 🏆 Trophy Girlfriend Or Wife Then Demoted To An Embarrassment Because You Gained Weight?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tallahassee, FL

Meaning that you and your companion started out doing a lot of things together! They would take you out to eat and different places but when you began to gain weight; it started to slow down until it stopped because they were too embarrassed to be seen with you!

A MyObesityTeam Member

Thanks so much!!!! 😊

December 2, 2023

Are There Any Regular Members On Here To Correspond With???

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tallahassee, FL

Hi! I have a question? Are there any members on here who really write and respond on here! I know sometimes we may drop off for some reason but it would be nice to state that! When looking for friends, some haven’t been on here all the way back to 2017. This should be set out to automatically block those who don’t respond within so many days. When they chose to come back, administrators would have to approve! It would be nice if the hobbies separated the members or something that would stand out… read more

A MyObesityTeam Member

Gmorning Robert!

I honestly thought I responded to you yesterday!!

I truly understand when it comes to insurance! It’s something else but I’m glad that it finally got scheduled! I have you on my… read more

November 28, 2023

Hi Everyone! Anyone In Southern California That Has Anthem Blue Cross Have Revision Gastric Bypass?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Riverside, CA

I was in a different mind-set then & want to redo it. Kaiser Permanente won’t do it! Any Advice would be greatly appreciated.

A MyObesityTeam Member

My GIT doc advised me to undergo a revision gastric sleeve, but he is of the opinion I should have a bypass this time around. I developed a very large hiatus hernia so it needs to be operated upon… read more

February 20

Last Week I Had An Appointment With My Orthopedic Doctor.They Were Checking Out My Knees,I've Been Through Physical. What Can I Do Next?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Washington, DC
A MyObesityTeam Member

I’m so sorry to hear about all of your pain! Trust me I’m one in the number but since I’m losing weight; I can already tell a positive difference! My body feels some better! No it didn’t take away all… read more

November 28, 2023

Can Anyone Suggest Rails Or Something That I Can Use To Help Stand Myself Up From A Sitting Position?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mesquite, TX

I have severe issues with my knees and haven't been able to stand in over a year. I can sit on the side of the bed but I am.so terrified my knees are going to give out and I'm gonna fall. I can't live my life like this anymore!! I am a strong but broken person and I just want to be me again with no constraints.

A MyObesityTeam Member

They have chair lift assist on Amazon $88.00

October 22, 2023

Hi Team? Is Anyone Ready For A November Challenge?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tallahassee, FL

Yes Thanksgiving is in November but we're supposed to be doing a LIFESTYLE CHANGE!! This would be a great time to get through temptation.

Does anyone want to try the challenge or add some ideas to it?

Thanks

A MyObesityTeam Member

Hi fedup15Granny!!
How are you doing? Welcome back! That's what we're all going to do....try!! 😊 It better to try than to quit!! Guess what? You're back and that means alot.

October 24, 2023

Being New I Am Just Wondering How The Build Your Team Works. I Appreciate It Thanks In Advance.

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Amherst, NS
A MyObesityTeam Member

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I added you to my team and it was easy. Thanks again 😊

October 14, 2023

Sleeve Gastrectomy

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Columbia, AL

When I first had my surgery I lost a good amount of wait, but do to other health issues some of the weight has come back on. Can you have the gastric sleeve surgery again? Now that some of the other health issues are out of the way, I need extra help getting to where I need to go.

A MyObesityTeam Member

Have you followed the diet they gave you before surgery? I got same issue I gained the weight back. I got gastric bypass 2018

September 23, 2023

Has Anyone Tried Semiglutides For Weight Loss? Are They Safe?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Morton Grove, IL
A MyObesityTeam Member

I had asked my doctor but she wouldn't put me on all the ones you see on commercials or online but she did put me on metformin , i have lost a bit but now i seem to be at a standstill 🙁

September 16, 2023

Do Any Of You Guys Either Have A Plant Based Diet Or A Ordered From A Meal Prep Kit?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Winslow, AR
A MyObesityTeam Member

I ordered three meals from Hello Fresh. I looked for the lowest calorie options but found they were still too high. The meals were amazing. Everyone loved them. I had half servings so was still… read more

October 14, 2023
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