Recent content by GastricGiants

60 pounds is genuinely great - the Hospira pricing complaint is a tax we all pay for caring about BAC quality. Congrats on hitting that mark.

DIY BAC is doable but the contamination risk isn't trivial - commercial BAC removes that variable at small cost.

At 2 years most people are at maintenance or still fine-tuning. What's the current status relative to goal?

Just leave them the house. Seems like a fair exchange.

I saw someone mention they gained the weight back. It's important to remember that these meds can affect your hypothalamus. That can make it harder to maintain your weight loss if you stop abruptly. Talk to a registered dietician for advice on how to manage that transition, if you're considering...

Wow, Kerry! That’s brilliant. I didn’t know those existed. I learn something new every day. Thanks!

Fantastic!

Thanks, Lab_Girl. It didn’t occur to me that my doctor might take them, but I'll look into it.

Morning, everyone. I'm in the UK. I've mixed up my first dose, which is great. But I can't figure out the best way to get rid of my sharps container once it's full. I've been searching online without success. How do you all handle it?

That is truly remarkable. My congratulations!

Please do! The more people we can encourage, the better.

Thanks everyone!

I've always found comfort in reading posts from those who experience gradual weight loss, since that's been my journey as well. Hoping my experience can encourage others to persevere! I began semaglutide around January this year, and after about 39 weeks, I've managed to shed approximately 39...

Great thread. One nuance to add: with retatrutide specifically, the glucagon receptor activity may increase energy expenditure but can also alter hepatic glucose output. In theory, that could contribute to perceived "energy swings" early in treatment. I agree with your staged approach rather...

You look fantastic, congratulations! Your hair looks great! Did the weight loss generally affect your hair condition at all?