So here’s what happened when I decided to figure out that whole implant-weight thing. Stepped on the scale one morning and practically jumped off when I saw the numbers. Thought my eyes were lying, you know?
My “Wait, Seriously?” Moment
Started tracing back everything. Nothin’ changed – same food, same walking routine, same late-night snacks. Only new thing? That matchstick-sized rod in my arm. Dug deep online, found tons of women screaming “YES, GAINED 20 POUNDS AFTER IMPLANT!” Felt kinda relieved it wasn’t just me.
What Actually Pushes That Scale Up?
Turns out, it ain’t just magic fat poofing outta nowhere. Here’s what I learned:
- Hunger goes crazy: Woke up starving even after eating a whole pizza? Yeah. Hormones trick your brain into eating way more.
- Energy? Gone: Felt heavy like walking through sludge. Skipped workouts ’cause Netflix suddenly felt more attractive than sweating.
- Water balloon mode: Fingers tight? Rings stuck? Body hoards water like it’s prepping for drought.
How I Fought Back (Without Ripping It Out)
- Beat the hungry beast first: Ate protein + veggie at every meal. Less chips, more grilled chicken + broccoli. Kept almonds in my bag when hunger screamed.
- Started stupid simple: Walked. 20 minutes after dinner. Every. Single. Day. No gym torture, just shoes on & move. Felt less like a stuffed dumpling slowly.
- Drank water like it’s my job: Sounds backward? Drank two water bottles before lunch. Helped flush out extra water weight.
- Tracked, not obsessed: Took weekly pics in the same jeans instead of daily weighing. Scale lies. Jeans don’t.
Did It All Work?
Took three months, but I dropped that extra 15 pounds without changing birth control. Stubborn? Hell yeah. Water trick made the biggest fast shift – lost three pounds in just two days (all water, but hey!). Still avoid cake aisle though.
So if your implant’s making your clothes tight? Don’t panic. Fix the hunger, move a bit, drown yourself in water. Works better than crying into ice cream. Ask me how I know.
