Weight stigma and healthcareHave you ever felt like your doctor treated you differently or made unfair assumptions about you because of your weight?...reactions15repliesHealthcare Team
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...reactions3repliesBariatric SurgeryWeight Maintenance Coping
I got my first "you look so different" compliment todayI'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...reactions3repliesTreatment
Body PainDo 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...reactions16repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatment
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...reactions43repliesSymptomsCoping
Body PositivityWhat do you love about your body? How has it shown up for you?...reactions10repliesTips & Advice
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...reactions1replyCopingDiet & Nutrition
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...reactions30repliesWeight Bias CopingIntimacy & Relationships
Hi everyone,I’m new to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last month, and as you can imagine, it’s been a bit...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Exercise and Movement What's your favorite way to move your body? Are there exercises or movements that seem to work really well for you and, alternatively, some movements that are difficult to do?...reactions8repliesExerciseTips & AdviceWeight Maintenance