Implant & Weight Gain.. Help???
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I'm 24 and I am on my second Contraseptive Implant the first implant i had for 3 years never really caused any trouble I was stilll energetic,I manintianed a healthy weight and my mood swings were managebale... until the last few months, i expected this though as the implant was due to be renewed.
So I thought getting the implant for a second time would be a piece of cake (mmmm cake!)....Boy was I wrong!!!!!!
I had my second implant inserted 4 1/2 months ago and since then I have gained 24lb (10.8KG) no matter how much exercise or healthy eating i do the weight will not shift! I am constantly tired, my skin in spotty and dry, My sex drive...pfffft! what sex drive?? my hair is thining, my mood swings are ridiculous and because of this i hate myself.
I find it astonishing that such a small thing can make such an impact on my life.
I have been to the doctors and had a full MOT everything else internally is fine (apart from my weight) so my GP & I have both agreed that it is best that the impant be removed as it's the only possible cause of all of this..
How long will it take to get back to normal & lose weight once the implant is removed?
Has anyone else suffered with these side effects?
Will this weight ever go away (of course i will work hard)?
Am I a crazy chick?
Thanks in advance for any advice xxx
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daniellelee lauren19891
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Does anyone think this is because of the implant or is it just me ?
This Is my last year of having the implant in btw
claire13384 lauren19891
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bethc01 lauren19891
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I had my first implant at 16 years old, I was I nice british size 10 (even with a crappy diet) since then ive had thre implants and a child in between and was now sitting at a size 18 (17.6 stone).
I have had my latest implant removed one week ago and can safely say its the best thing ive ever done already only 7days later... my hunger has disappeared, for the first time in years I have mansged one slice of toast for breakfast a d had leftovers at dinnertime.
I seem to have lost the bloated belly/water and my stomach appears flatter...my parter has even noticed everything flattening but needing toning... the numbers on the scales are decreasing and I have lost 3lbs in less than a week.
get it taken out if you think you have gained weight...ignore what people say that it isnt the implant...just you see...best thing you ever can do is to have it removed...im so happy I did.xx
sam24893 bethc01
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ciaratutty bethc01
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I have had the implant in for 2 and gained 2 1/2 stone, I've suffered with depression and lost all confidence and have no sex drive what so ever.
I've been searching online for confirmation that I will start feeling better in myself, preying I will lose weight. I've gained it all on my belly and face and I've been going to the gym 3 times a week.
You've given me some hope that I will be able to shift this weight, when I told the GP I had gained weight and wanted it removed, he laughed and told me that its likely it is my lifestyle...(not that he has any idea of how I live!) and that it cant possibly be down the implant.
Fingers crossed I am able to shift this weight! Thank you for your post!!! x
sam24893 ciaratutty
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ciaratutty sam24893
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AmandaFA sam24893
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Have you gone on any other contraceptive?
Thanks,
Amanda.
sam24893 AmandaFA
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Yes it was nexplanon I had and have been off it for about 5 months now and honestly, I've never felt better! I have much more energy and I'm feel so much happier.
I haven't gone onto any other contraception yet, but I will be going on the mini pill (Cerazette) soon.
Hope this helps
AmandaFA sam24893
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sam24893 AmandaFA
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Also, while my appetite has decreased, I've been able to have the occasional greasy takeaways without worrying.
AmandaFA sam24893
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Many thanks for your help and advice.
sam24893 AmandaFA
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AmandaFA sam24893
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Take care,
Amanda.
AmandaFA lauren19891
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I am glad to also read this too. I have put on 2 stone since December 15 when I had the implant fitted and that is alot in 5 months! I have also had greasy hair, feeling tired alot and spotty skin and at the age of 37 I have never before had problems with spots! I am at the moment watching what I eat to try and see if I can actually lose some weight whilst being on the implant but if not I will to be coming off it soon! I might get my bloods done too as I also suffer from feeling cold etc. Otherwise my mood had been fine and no period which is great, its a shame because I actually like the fact that you can just have it inserted and then forget about it for 3 years!