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The anemia catch is a good reminder that fatigue on these meds is worth ruling out with labs before blaming the dose.

Type 1 diabetes substantially changes the weight loss picture with GLP-1 agonists - the insulin dynamics and the fact that dose titration is constrained by hypoglycemia risk mean the weight response tends to lag behind Type 2 outcomes. Prioritizing glycemic stabilization first before optimizing...

Timing the dose relative to heavy lifting is a real calibration problem - most people find 12-24 hours before the session works better than dosing the same day for compound movements. Torn rotator cuff plus biceps tendinosis is a constraint that significantly narrows the exercise menu; the hip...

I haven't lost even a single pound on this medication. Zero. I'm eating low-calorie, high-protein. Still nothing. And I feel terrible. I'm on the 12.5 dose now and have been on it for 4 months. Any ideas?

I almost didn't believe my eyes this morning! After a night of cheddar and those lotus cookies, I definitely didn't expect to see a 1 in front of my weight. I got pretty emotional, it's been ages since I've been this light.

Yep.

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It's amazing how different people's journeys are. I've been losing weight steadily since November, even though it's a little up and down each week. Some weeks I drop 3lbs, then gain back almost 2lbs the next. I just keep going with it. Keep up the great work!

I started around 165 and I'm at 108 now. I'm only 5'2" though and carry my weight in my legs. I've lost all my boob's and didn't think about a boob job before, but I'm thinking about it now. What I'm trying to say is we all focus on one area and don't see the whole picture. I'm a size 4 and have...

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Huge congrats!

Congrats! I'm really proud of you.

I get constipated on GLP-1s, but I hadn't had diarrhea until I got food poisoning while taking one. It was super bad. I lost so much fluid that I passed out and hit my head. I didn't realize it until the paramedics showed up. I'm sure some people do dumb stuff and end up in the ER, but you can...

I contributed to that stat. I think I had food poisoning while taking tirzepatide, which already messes with my stomach. I got super dehydrated from the runs. I got so weak I couldn't stand and had to call for help. They gave me fluids in the ambulance and took me to the ER. The docs didn't...

Some people only talk about the bad stuff and side effects, but I started about 8 months ago and it's been amazing. I was scared because of all the horror stories online, but it really changed things for me. I started low and slow, and it's been really positive.