I've lost 98 pounds and dropped from size 18/20 to 3/4. I never had weight problems till I lost two stillborn babies, started early menopause and took the antidepressant Paxil (linked to weight gain ). Once I started getting fat, it snowballed. With 100 extra pounds, came added health problems. Since I've trimmed down and shed weight, I shed health issues, too. Health Problems I Lost When I Dropped 98 Pounds