Recent content by Busy-Gal

The nausea concern is valid and worth understanding. At a standard starting dose, most people get mild nausea in the first couple of weeks that fades as you adjust - the serious stuff happens when doses increase too fast. Starting low (0.25mg) and staying there for several weeks before moving up...

The encouragement posts are the ones that keep people going when the first few weeks feel impossible. The side effects really do ease up - weeks 3-4 tend to be the turning point for most people. 250 to 140 is extraordinary. How long did that take and what dose ended up being your maintenance level?

The half-dose approach makes sense when the full amount hits too hard. The sweet spot is where appetite suppression is real but side effects stay manageable. Some people do this for a few weeks then ramp up once they've adapted. What's happening at the full dose?

For those asking, I'm 5'1". Started at 174, now at 154. So a drop of 20 lbs. I bought my gown at 150, then went up a bunch. Almost back!

Awesome achievement! Way to go!

Enjoy the journey; count your blessings.

You look fantastic!

That’s truly remarkable! Congratulations!

Did you have any skin removed?

Awesome!

For a sec I thought you were a celeb ;)

Amazing! Well done! I subscribed to your YT channel.

This is incredible! What a change. It's not just the weight loss; you look super fit. I hope I can do the same. Your videos seem to be hidden on your channel. I can only see the reels.

That's awful! Seriously, awful. So, you need help, but you can't get an appointment for months, and they won't help you over the phone or online? What are you supposed to do? That's terrible patient care.

Do they have a nurse line or online portal? Try messaging or calling and explain it's urgent. Those are pretty common side effects with Mounjaro, so if they're blowing you off, maybe it's time to find a new doctor. If that doesn't work, I can try to help, and maybe some other medical...