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What Does Everyone Eat At Night For A Snack

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Change The State On My Status From Memphis IN To Memphis TN Help

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Memphis, TN
A MyObesityTeam Member

Thanks found out go to FAQ and it will explain later 💕

July 25, 2017

Does Anyone Have Any Advice On Losing Weight After Menopause. No Matter What I've Tried, The Scale Just Is Not Moving

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Tifton, GA
A MyObesityTeam Member

Ive lost 52 lbs in 3 months
Using Garcinia cambogia, just not like the package says
I take one pill with 1\4 cup of hot water with a tsp. Apple cider vinegar and a tsp. Honey.
I drink it every… read more

September 30, 2017

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cherryville, NC

I'm wondering if this can be done after a roux en y bypass?

A MyObesityTeam Member

Me too. I take Lebothyroxine

September 13, 2017

Which Burns Fat Better? Elliptical Or Treadmill? How Many Minutes?

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Riley, KS
A MyObesityTeam Member

I used both but I get better results from liptical but that's when i was using it 40+ minutes

November 22, 2018

Contrave

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Memphis, TN

Can you be prescribed contrave by a mental health Dr ?

A MyObesityTeam Member

Hello Tgail, how are you today?

July 24, 2017

I Wish I Could Find Bariatric Exercise Classes - Particularly In Water. Any Suggestions?

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Dallas, TX
A MyObesityTeam Member

The doctor told me that I shouldn't focus on the aerobic classes per say but that I should just start off by walking laps in the pool and work my way up.

January 7, 2019

How Do You Get Started Loosing Weight.

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fort Myers, FL

How do you get off couch and get started.

A MyObesityTeam Member

Know you deserve better, you will Feel better
Know that when you do it yourself, you will be so Proud of yourself
And you can do it again.
I lost 52 lbs in 3 months and I gained it back.......so I… read more

September 30, 2017

Belviq

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Galloway, OH

How can I get my insurance to cover The of meds.

A MyObesityTeam Member

What meds? Diet Meds?

August 12, 2017

Blood Pressure Monitor

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
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

Dismissive Doctors?

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Newburgh, IN

Today was the 7th anniversary of me and my husband's first date. It would have gone really well, except for my arthritis. I've been in pain all day. Nothing seems to touch it. I've asked my doctor for help, and all I got was "Lose weight". Has anyone else been dismissed when they bring things like this up at the doctor's? What did you do?

A MyObesityTeam Member

Yes, sometimes you have to shop around for doctors that fit. I found that I stayed with mine too long it was time to look for a different nurse practioner or doctor. Time and health practices… read more

June 22, 2022
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