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How long have you been contending with obesity?

For many, contending with obesity is a life-long battle. How long have you been living with it and what helps you cope best?...

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What to expect after bariatric surgery

For those who have had bariatric surgery (also known as weight loss surgery), what was your recovery like? Did you experience any side effects from your procedure? What helped you...

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Weight stigma and healthcare

Have you ever felt like your doctor treated you differently or made unfair assumptions about you because of your weight?...

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Losing, gaining, losing and gaining again.

I had a gastric bypass 13 years ago and had done well until 4 years ago. The pandemic was the beginning of struggling again. I’ve struggled with my weight since...

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I got my first "you look so different" compliment today

I'm currently on week two of my weight loss journey, which began approximately two weeks ago with the help of a medical team that prescribed a combination of a low-calorie...

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Body Pain

Do you currently experience pain in your body? Where does it hurt the most, and what does it feel like? Have you found anything that helps manage the pain or...

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Obesity Comorbidities

Obesity can put people at risk of developing various other medical conditions. These conditions are known as comorbidities. Do you live with any comorbidities? If so, what are they and...

Body Positivity

What do you love about your body? How has it shown up for you?...

Managing T2D on Ozempic and Seeking Support

Hi everyone, I’ve been living with type 2 diabetes for about three years. I started on metformin, later switched to a GLP-1, and now I’m on Ozempic. It’s helped with...

Have you ever felt judged for being overweight?

I was obese for most of my life. I felt invisible. I was judged by my peers for being unable to shop at the same fashionable stores due to my...

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