Recent content by Chill_Mom

Third-party testing labs are the standard vetting tool for reta sources at this point - JANO, Janoshik, or similar EU-based labs are the most cited. The analysis reports the vendor posts are worth reading but the key is independent tests posted by community members, not the vendor's own batch...

GLP-1s consistently slow gastric motility, which helps IBS-D but can go too far with IBS-C. For autoimmune conditions the data is more mixed - some people see inflammation markers improve, others report flares during dose adjustments. If your main concern is IBS rather than weight, the motility...

The 90-day shelf life of opened commercial BAC is in the right ballpark - the benzyl alcohol at 0.9% is doing the bacteriostatic work. For DIY: sterile water plus 0.9% benzyl alcohol (USP grade) in sterile sealed vials is the standard route, but the sterility of the mixing process is the failure...

I saw someone online mention that their insurance wouldn't even cover a WEANING off the medication, because their BMI got too low. That's insane! I wonder if going to a compounding pharmacy and doing a low 'maintenance' dose is the best option for long term?

Make sure you read up on the potential side effects and have a good plan for managing them. Staying hydrated is key!

You look years younger, seriously! Great job.

I'm in Canada. I got it through an online service called Felix and it was simple. Fun story incoming... I was a bit tipsy and they wanted me to send in a video showcasing my BMI (a 'body check' video), so I stripped down to my undies, got my friend to film me, and danced to Rod Stewart's "Da Ya...

I'm curious, it feels like suddenly everyone is getting on Ozempic. I'm in that boat too, trying to get my hands on some due to some extra pounds and health stuff. I've been reading about how some are for diabetes, others for fat loss, and some folks are using online services/telemedicine. Are...

This thread is making me think about what happens after I hit my goal weight. I saw a thread where someone said they've been on a maintenance dose for over two years. Maybe that's the long-term plan?

The difference is incredible! Well done! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Unbelievable! Look at you! Absolutely fantastic work! 👏👏👏

My new clinic uses Tailor Made for compounding. I wonder if this investigation is going to mess up their services? I hope everything is ok, I just put in an order.

I understand that feeling of your body feeling foreign. I've lost about 80 pounds myself over the past year, and sometimes I still reach for the XXL size without thinking. It's a strange mental adjustment, but it sounds like you're doing great!

That's wonderful!

I agree with Carb-Lean, these meds can be so transformative. I've dropped about 90 pounds myself since starting a year ago.