I definitely agree with you that we should be able to do whatever we want with our bodies but doctors want their patients to be healthy. And in most doctors eyes fat=unhealthy even if their patients are obese but don't have any metabolic issues. It's definitely annoying though when you have a doctor constantly asking how "your weight loss is going" or telling you to constantly lose weight when you don't want to. (I know that from experience and I'm sure many here do too...)

Nah I don't show my belly out in public. I don't go out in public that often anymore though tbh. All my shirts are loose fitting too, I don't like wearing tight clothes.

Here’s a new invite link for those wanting to join: discord.gg/QfEew6dE

I’m around 228 lbs and I’ve been struggling to tie my shoes lately. I get out of breath if I have to bend over to tie them. I try to keep my shoes tied at all times so I can just slip them on.

You could join discord. You can stay anonymous that way and still talk to people directly without having to worry about a inbox limit.

I like having a hard round belly, but I like my wife’s soft, jiggly double belly on her.

I get heartburn as well. I have antacid chews that I take when my heartburn gets really bad. Heartburn could be a sign of Gerd, which could be happening if you have sleep apnea. I would bring this up to your doctor, and see if they can help you.

Congrats on starting testosterone! Your appetite is definitely going to increase, mine has and I’ve gained over 20 lbs since I started taking t last August. (I’ve been off and on gaining though…)

I like them, it shows how much effort I’ve been putting into my gains.

I’ve joined and posted some suggestions. I’m looking forward to having another place to talk about gaining.