Recent content by Lean_FWIW

Four months and the photos tell the whole story. The transformation from 188 stuck to where you are now is visible and real. The 'stuck at 188 for months' phase followed by consistent progress is a pattern a lot of people here recognize - sometimes the plateau breaks dramatically once the dose...

The hormonal reality is what most people without the experience genuinely don't understand. Treating weight as a willpower problem ignores that appetite regulation is controlled by systems the conscious brain doesn't have veto power over. Ghrelin goes up, leptin resistance develops, and...

The food aversion is one of the stranger changes. Things that used to feel like a treat now just feel wrong - it's not willpower, the appetite signal itself changed. Some find it fades as doses stabilize, others find it shifts permanently. For things you miss, trying a small amount again tells...

Interesting, Groovy_Great. I've heard some people say their sex drive increases, and others say it decreases. Maybe get your hormone levels checked? Could be a testosterone issue.

Congratulations!

This is the best thing I've read today! You were beautiful before and after your weight loss. Your pictures were great. And your guy is handsome! Congrats to you both.

I'm reading the FDA's 'safety risks' document. What a joke!

Try the slow-release version if you haven't already. Insurance usually wants you to try the regular version first, but if you have problems with it, they'll usually approve the slow-release. It usually doesn't cause the same digestive issues.

I saw an article from early last year where experts discussed the safety (or lack thereof) of compounded GLP-1s. The regulatory side of things is changing fast and it looks like people need to stay compliant to continue offering these medications.

Don't worry, people. There's too much money involved for them to just shut down all the compounding pharmacies.

I hit a wall with Tirz and then added 1mg of Reta like 48 hours after my 12.5 tirz. It's working really well.

That's awesome news! You're off it and keeping your weight stable

Hey! Thanks for sharing your story. I was planning on staying on my current meds for a while, but with the new rules about compounding pharmacies, I'm not sure I can now. It's good to hear some people can keep the weight off without it.

Sounds like you def need a new doc, Better_Basics_66. If they were just upping your dose without checking your blood work or anything is insane.

Cheers. Can't say for sure offhand. But insulin and growth hormone kinda fight each other, right? So yeah, I'd guess avoid spiking insulin at least one hour before/after for best results.