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I Am Experiencing Stomach Bloating. Right After I Start Eating, Does Anyone Else Experience This, If So What Do U Do?

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Joplin, MO
A MyObesityTeam Member

I deal with this a lot. The only thing I have found to help is a protonix and laxative

September 29, 2018

Appetite Suppressants

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Erie, PA

So wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a appetite suppressant that works, is realitively safe and doesn't cost an arm and leg. Dr prescribed contrave but it is ridiculously expensive.

A MyObesityTeam Member

Which two meds? May I ask?

December 30, 2018

I Try To Go On A Diet. But The 4day I Go Back Eating Bad Foods!!!! Is Their Anyway To Stay On A Diet Or To Help Me Not To Eat Bad Food???

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Grand Prairie, TX
A MyObesityTeam Member

Miss print should say I eat a little bit

September 24, 2018

How Do I Stop Binge Eating When I Am Depressed?? Any Medicine Out There To Stop It That Won't Cause Weight Gain

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Elyria, OH
A MyObesityTeam Member

There is an ADHD medicine that has been known to help with Binge Eating Disorder and its called Vyvanse. However, I was on it and I didn't think it worked. What I did instead was start living in the… read more

July 6, 2018

Anyone Binging?

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Racine, WI

I have a hard time with overeating! Does anyone else have the same problem? If so how do you manage it? I have lost both of my parents to health issues, and want to be healthier and not go down the same road🙄

A MyObesityTeam Member

There is an ADHD medicine that has been known to help with Binge Eating Disorder and its called Vyvanse. However, I was on it and I didn't think it worked. What I did instead was start living in the… read more

July 6, 2018

How Fat Do You Have To Be For Gastric Band Surgery

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London, UK

I’m 320 ish but look a lot bigger would I quilify I’m alsi just over 5 ft

A MyObesityTeam Member

I want to stop eating sweets at night. What's a good snack at night?

August 27, 2019

How Do You Manage Your Osteoarthritis Pain Through The Day ? Do You Take Over The Counter Pain Reliever? Or Prescription Medication

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Lantana, FL

Do you approach holistic remedies? How about exercise or chores when you are so stiff and in so much pain ? Do you have any energy at all? Or does the weather makes your condition with Osteoarthritis worst ? Have you have any type of surgery for Osteoarthritis? How long was the time to took to recuperate from all that ? Has surgery make you better or do you feel worst that before surgery

A MyObesityTeam Member

I take moloxicam 1x day started trying to do 200 steps 2x day, 100 steps was my starting point. I plan on this for 1 to 2 weeks then will add more steps. I hope the weather warms up, then will start… read more

February 26, 2020

Contrave

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cheraw, SC

Can anyone tell me if they have had true success with this drug? From a food addict stand point? Does it truly take away the pleasure you get from eating?

A MyObesityTeam Member

I just started taking the two drugs. It's been about 4 days. The naltrexone starts working almost immediately. I find myself not thinking about food nearly as much as I used to. I also no longer seem… read more

September 25, 2018

Blood Pressure Monitor

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Saint Petersburg, FL

I am looking for recommendations for the purchase of an at home Blood pressure monitor with an "EXTRA LARGE CUFF" as I have fat upper arms and can not use a regular size cuff.
Thank you in Advance
Kim

A MyObesityTeam Member

Have you tried a wrist one?

August 12, 2017

Getting Off Track

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Columbia, SC

I had Gastric bypass surgery in August of 2015 and went from 446 to 286 but have stopped losing weight and eat whatever I want how do I get back on track?

A MyObesityTeam Member

I have always wanted to get this done/If I were you remember what you have sacrificed to get the surgery. Don't take it for granted. I hope this helps.

August 12, 2017
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