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Implant & Weight Gain.. Help???

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lauren19891
lauren19891

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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  • zara0814
    zara0814 lauren19891

    Posted

    Hi I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one suffering with weight gain from the implant! I had my daughter in March 2014 and lost the 2 stone in baby weight by July August! Then in September 2015 I had an implant and have since gained 2 and 1/2 stone and I literally look like I'm 6/7 months pregnant.. All the weight has gone to my stomach b and thighs and I've always been a small 8/10 even after having 2 children! Some people tell me it's my life style but no matter how much I exercise I loose nothing and keep gaining! Defo going to have this taken out of my arm and try something else! Can I ask how's your weight loss now you've had it removed? Zara smile

  • tatiana27563
    tatiana27563 lauren19891

    Posted

    Hi Lauren,

    I feel your frustration! I had it inserted last December because I was sick of taking the pill. I'm 41 by the way. Always thin and now bigger than I have ever been! Coincidence? I think not!

    This is terrible. I have empathy for those that struggle with their weight. It definitely takes a toll on you even if you act like it's no big deal. It is most certainly a big deal to me.

    I'm going to give some serious thought to having it removed and have my significant other get snipped. Tired of this nonsense!

    Good luck to you fellow female!

    - Tati (from NY USA)

    • carly12024
      carly12024 tatiana27563

      Posted

      Hey girls

      After having my implant in for

      5 months and constantly putting on weight, having such bad moods I had to take anti depressants I finally had it removed this morning !

      Not sure why but expected to jump out of the room after them taking it out back to myself but nothing has changed yet (obviously expecting it too quick )

      I'll keep you all posted as to how if any of my symptoms change

      Fingers crossed though

  • jennifer27484
    jennifer27484 lauren19891

    Posted

    Hey guys all this info is great I've been on the implant 8 months to date 8kgs since being on implant I've very active cardio and weights 5x a weeek and no it's not muscle and didn't have my period for 6months and no I have have my period for 2months with maybe a day brake very so oftern and I'm getting taken out in 3 days and don't know what to try going to have a break for a while and try not get prego at 16! It's my only fair

  • Ndolosy
    Ndolosy lauren19891

    Posted

    Hi am Ndolosy from Kenya 24 and am married,,, I have no kids yet but my hubby n I opted for the implant cos we didn't want kids yet,,,,, I put in on may 2016 and had slot of problems with it,,,,, my hormones were all over the place, I was nauseous at all times, I gained weight ridiculously and I had mood swings like crazy,,,,, it hadn't lasted that long on my body and I had to go through all that mad stuff. These are just but a few mention of the problems I had a real deal of almost all the side effects. Right now I'm battling with the weight but nothing is happening..... It's so stubborn and I feel so terrible,,,,, I can't even fit into my clothes and I really miss my sexy body... Am so distressed I don't know what to do,,,,,,, if someone is reading this and has an idea of what could help me,,,, please let me know am truly madly miserable,,,,,,,

  • eleyse_54974
    eleyse_54974 lauren19891

    Posted

    Did you ever manage to lose the weight i just got mine and have gained weight in just a few weeks. What do I do 
  • corrie06625
    corrie06625 lauren19891

    Posted

    Hi all, 

     I am in the exact same position as everyone else, and I am so glad I came across this discussion forum. 

    I first got the implant in when i was 18, I was a size 8/10 and around 9 stone, I never had trouble with my weight ....then got the implant in, I am now onto my second implant and i am now 24 and over 12 stone. so have put on 3 stone in weight with the implant. no matter how much i exercise and eat healthy i just cannot shift any weight and it is so demotivating. I am very body conscious now, I am due to get the implant out on March 22thh of this month, and i am counting down the days with excitement and relief to be getting it out of my body, I am just hoping I will lose the weight once I get it out. 

    Has anyone else lost weight after it has been removed and find it easier to do so with exercise and eating healthy, also what else can I go on that wont make me put on weight? the pill?  

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

  • princess30357
    princess30357 lauren19891

    Posted

    I’m 17. I got the implant when I was 15, I’ve had it for 2 years coming up 3 in October. Since having the implant I have become very self continuous, what I wear, going out, I have put so much weight on, I’ve tried not eating, alcohol and tried exercising. No results.  But I’m not sure if it’s jut generally my eating habits or the implant...If I get it took out will it help? And how long will it take?
    • maison2001
      maison2001 princess30357

      Posted

      Hello 

      I’m 16 and only got the implant in February 2018 and I’ve put on 2/3 stone in just a matter of months... I’ve not changed my eating habits or anything. I also get extremely greasy hair and the occasional spot. But all I do is sleep. I’m homeschooled and I can’t even do that because I’m just constant tired. My anxiety levels have gone through the roof, and I’ve always been a confident person. But my body confidence has gone completely... I’m considering on getting the injection but I’m not sure. 

    • corrie06625
      corrie06625 maison2001

      Posted

      Hi Maison, I had my implant removed about 2/3 weeks ago and already i feel its the best decision I have ever made. My tummy has seriously shrunk in size already and I am no longer bloated constantly. I thought I had anxiety and depression but a day or two after getting the implant out I feel way more happier, confident and content with myself. Even my partner notices big time the change in my mood/personality. I would seriously urge most women to get the implant removed if you feel it isnt working correctly with your body. Cant wait to see my body shrink in inches now with going to the gym as i was getting nowhere with the gym whilst on the implant. I have now been put on the microgynon pill, when i first got the implant i said it was because I was very forgetful with the pill but after being on the implant and seeing what it does mentally and physically to my body I will never forget the pill!! LOL I've just learnt to set my alarm for the morning to take it first thing. def get it out you will feel much better in yourself and in live seriously crazy how one little thing can chnage you so much smile x

  • kelly30831
    kelly30831 lauren19891

    Posted

    HI my Kelly I renew my inplant last month and i haven’t seen a period and i did when i first had it done and sence iv had it done iv gain weight 
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