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Is There Accountability Support Available? That Seems To Motivate Me More.

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Are There Any In-house Diet Programs That You Can Go To In Pennsylvania

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Have You Gotten A Liver Workup?

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What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Obesity In The Heat?

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How Do U Deal With Stress?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Central Florida

What do u do to deal with stress? Especially if thete is no specific reason to be feeling so anxious?

A MyObesityTeam Member

Buy some weed and get my puff on!!! Lmao.

May 2, 2021

Has Anyone Been Denied Total Hip Replacement Due To Their Weight?

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Charlevoix, MI

I need total hip replacement on my left hip, it is bone one bone severe arthritis. I have seen a couple of orthopedic surgeons in our area (northern Michigan--Traverse City, Charlevoix area) and they will not perform the surgery for me until my BMI is 40 or below. As of today, I am about 20 lbs. from that BMI. This has been going on for about 2 1/2 yrs. now and the pain and my ability to move around and do things has become almost unmanageable. I seem to get stuck at about this same weight… read more

A MyObesityTeam Member

I can understand losing the weight for basic health reasons but it won't help the problem, the constant pain and quality of life won't get better until a Dr. agress to help you and get the surgery… read more

October 8, 2021

Does Anyone Else Ever Just Not Want To Eat?

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Shellsburg, IA

There are days sometimes multiple days in a row where nothing sound goods, I'm not hungry, and I could just care less about eating and have to almost force myself to eat. I hate feeling like this and dont know what to do and then usually eating a ton of junk cause it's easy to eat.

A MyObesityTeam Member

Same for me. I keep grapes in the fridge, or pre prepared snacks that I can just grab. Usually, I keep them in small Ziploc, so it's less energy to grab a baggy, vs opening a bag of chips and getting… read more

January 13, 2020

Exercise

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Leicester, NC

I have a seizure disorder that makes me forget to exercise what can help me to remember to exercise? Does anyone have any ideas?

A MyObesityTeam Member

I have Samsung Health App on my phone (it's not a Samsung), and the step count is constantly on the screen. Helps me remember (I also have seizures), and makes me feel good when I see the high step… read more

January 13, 2020

Where Can I Find Tennis Shoes To Fit Swollen Feet?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Liberty Township, OH

I've tried a larger size and even a man's shoe any ideas where I could find one specifically for swollen feet?

A MyObesityTeam Member

I have found Earth Origins wides fit my wide, swollen feet pretty well. I also have a pair of Vionics that are wide enough, but the insole takes some getting used to. I have tried so many different… read more

September 21, 2018

What Are The Best Exercises To Do At Home For Belly Fat ?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Millbrook, AL

I dont Know Where to start

A MyObesityTeam Member

Any exercise that builds your core muscles (abs, glutes etc)..

Planks
Squats
Leg lifts
side planks
Medicine (balance ball) exercises

The more you build up the core, the more muscle will help fight… read more

February 2, 2019

How Difficult Is The Diet, For Gastric Sleeve Surgery, To Stick To?

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Ava, MO

Ive researched the surgery quite extensively and the diet is extremely minimal. Which i understand. However i love food. The textures. The smell. And of course the taste. Im scared that i would not be able to stick with such a minimal diet for a year. Pluss once the weight is lost how does one not regain the weight once a regular diet is reintroduced? I dont know anyone personaly whoes had this done. Im afraid its the only option i have left.

A MyObesityTeam Member

I had the gastric sleeve and I loved that the weight loss was not rapid . I failed and my overall total weight loss achievement because I lacked discipline. I followed everything to the letter (I… read more

January 13, 2019

How Do You Surpress Your Cravings Or Stop Thinking Of Food?

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Clarksville, AR
A MyObesityTeam Member

You guys hv some really useful answers ...thanks so much for the suggestions

June 21, 2018

I Called EMS To Go To ER As Directed By Doctor And Dispatcher Asked Me How Much I Weighed.

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Antonio, TX

I had bladder procedure last week it was very painful and I had rough time of it. Next day I was very uncomfortable and as day wore on I was doubled over in pain so called doctor he said go to hospital. Upon calling EMS dispatcher asked me several questions regarding my health. Then he asked me my weight. I did reveal I weighed 263 lbs. and 5’4” tall. I live in senior complex and E MTs are frequent visitors here. Usually there are 6-10 of them for one person the fire truck and the ambulance… read more

A MyObesityTeam Member

I am a dispatcher and I have never asked anyone what their weight was..

May 10, 2018

I Have A Lot Of Health Issues What Is A Good Exercise For Someone Who Has COPD

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Weston, WV
A MyObesityTeam Member

I have Medicaid I have been thinking about pulmonary rehabilitation

April 11, 2018
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