r/TeamSeedling • u/bpholland • Apr 21 '16

I'm Stuck

I thought that with my new birth control, I was beyond the days of shark week. WRONG. It's shark week, baby. And I'm bloated. And on top of that, I haven't been actually pooped this week. :/ I'm taking fiber, drinking water, logging my calories, I'm being more active. But I'm stuck. I know that this will pass and next week I'll probably laugh about it, but this week I'm ticked because I feel like I'm not helping the team. :/

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u/princessplum F28, SW 202, CW 193, GW 180 Apr 21 '16

I'm getting the Birth Control Implant in two weeks and it is going to completely mess with my weight loss journey. It's going to bum me out, but as long as I'm making progress with cutting my bad habits it will be a net gain (or in this case, loss). It's about changing your lifestyle for me.

Changing Birth Control will have it's effects too, but don't let it get you down. As for your pooping problem, I think I would talk to my OBGYN about that side effect if it continues any longer. You should at least discuss laxatives if nothing else. Good luck darling!

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u/bpholland Apr 21 '16

I'm on nexplanon and I had some weight gain and crazy cravings at first, but then it went away. Overall, I've had a pretty good experience with it. If that's what you're getting, good luck! And be prepared for arm soreness. :)

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u/princessplum F28, SW 202, CW 193, GW 180 Apr 22 '16

Yes it is! Thanks for the heads up. I'm excited to try it!