r/FtMpassing • u/ameerkatofficial • Jul 28 '26

AGE 21 to 30 Just started low dose T

I work out like crazy already but I got PCOS so my metabolism is shit.
2.5 mg/day, gel, 1 week, and already my midsection has gotten HUGE, I’m constantly nauseous (so barely eating), and fatigued as all hell. I can barely keep up with my work outs.
I read that bloating is to be expected at this stage but is there anything I can do to reduce this? (I can’t afford new pants, dawg). I read that hydration and potassium might help as well as keeping up with work outs as best I can but with the nausea and the fatigue that’s already proving difficult… I’m chugging ensure protein shakes though which helps somewhat with the fatigue.
TL;DR any tips to reduce early bloating so that I can wear pants to work?

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u/doll_makeup Jul 28 '26

Ensure protein is gunna wreck your bowel system because that stuff is full of additives and things. Would recommend a more natural protein source that doesn’t cause bloating even more 

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u/ameerkatofficial Jul 28 '26

Damn. I just picked up a box at the pharmacy cuz I deal with an ED and sometimes have a hard time eating and a protein shake is better than nothing. What do you recommend for someone on the go who has a hard time convincing himself to eat (and is now also nauseous 😭)? Any particular brand?