Oh I am so sorry. This is devastating. It is so discouraging to see the response of medical folk o( or most people) when an overweight female is involved! I’ve gained a ton of weight on a Med years ago and then lost it. The before and after is stunning. This virus messes with all systems— including our hormones, but I do NOT think just hormones cause weight gain. Your body has major signals messed up: temp dysregulation and weight gain are a common complaint for women, from what I’m seeing on this chat. You aren’t alone in this. MANY of us are fighting this, and so far no one in Med is addressing it. I’m going to do a deep dive into my Long Haul sources, and will get back. But do not give up.