Side effects mellowing out by months 2-3 is the consistent pattern. The first month feels permanent and it usually is not. The research/doctor dynamic is a real tension - some providers are genuinely curious and collaborative, some are not. Finding one in the first group makes the whole process...
11% is real. The stopping question means different things depending on why - reaching a goal versus cost or access are separate decisions. Weight loss maintenance differs from the T2D case.
Adding to the dose-bump pattern: every titration step (2.5 to 5, 5 to 7.5, 7.5 to 10) brought sulphur burps back for 2-3 weeks then they leveled. Hydration and avoiding red meat for 3 days post-shot worked best for me each time. Felt frustrating to ride the wave each bump but knowing it was...
Your body will prioritize metabolizing alcohol before burning fat, so you're slowing yourself down for a few days. You gotta ask if it's worth it. It's counterproductive. Sure, some people still see results, but you'll lose more weight faster and generally feel better without alcohol.
Depending on your starting weight and height, 30 pounds might be a huge loss or not so much. I've lost nearly 45 pounds, and only my neighbor has said anything. A lot of initial weight loss is water. Be patient and keep going; it'll get better!
I had pretty bad skin sensitivity when I increased my dose too fast. It lasted about a month, but it's mostly gone now. It's rare, though - maybe 1 in 10 people get it. I doubt getting a tattoo would make it worse.
Just bumping this to say that there was a recent recall on some injectables from a pharmacy. Apparently some of their stuff was out of spec. Just a heads up to be careful out there.
You can find the answer if you search around the forum. Some users have shown where to find that vendor. There are also some tips to avoid fake groups.
I'm not trying to be annoying, just following the forum rules. I'd DM you, but I don't want to start a bunch of DMs when the info is already...