Recent content by Avery1975

115 is still pre-diabetic, not diabetic range. Some people on reta see fasting glucose hold before it drops. Worth mentioning at your next check-in.

The ozempic face concern is real but overblown for most people. Facial fat loss happens with any sustained calorie deficit at a certain pace. What tends to get overlooked is the difference between photos at different angles and lighting versus actual structural changes. True volume loss around...

LDL between 170-225 for 25 years is a meaningful baseline to track against now that metabolic factors are changing. The CIMT test is useful here - structural arterial changes tend to lag lipid panel changes significantly. Worth asking the doctor to compare against a prior CIMT or running a new...

I really don't get the whole fear of pen injections. I don't even feel it. I've never bruised. The box says you can keep it out of the fridge for almost a month as long as it's not too hot. There's nothing painful, scary, or annoying about a quick injection once a week. This seems like a huge...

Saying you've been tracking your meals in [app name] is kind of a strange detail to include... Overall, your submission doesn't sound authentic.

Someone suggested Activia yogurts for the sulfur burps, and I've been eating one every day for the past week. The burps are gone! It might not work for everyone, but it's worth a try if you're having issues.

I'd add that because digestion is slower, other medicines you're taking might not work the same way. Sometimes I feel like I haven't taken my antidepressant, especially right after my injection.

Wow, losing over 100 pounds in that time frame is incredible! How did you find the right balance of diet and exercise, Ozzy17?

I agree with @Doc_Tale, focusing on the lifestyle changes is key. The weight loss will follow.

!RemindMe 2 days

Trying hard not to be too forward but you look phenomenal!

I'm curious, New_Gang, did you notice any changes in your appetite after stopping Mounjaro? Are you finding it harder to manage your food intake?

Give it a few more months...you might start seeing better results.

You're a true inspiration! This is a great example of how GLP-1 agonists can provide seriously positive, life-altering results. You look fantastic, congrats!

Why did you decide to stop taking the medication? I'm curious.