Recent content by Mel_2006

Started sema first because that's what insurance covered for me, switched to tirz about a year later when my plan formulary updated. Sides shifted between the two — sema gave me steady mild nausea, tirz gave me sharper but shorter episodes. Loss continued through the switch without a meaningful...

The 'too fast' concern is real but manageable. Rapid loss does mean more protein vigilance and staying on top of electrolytes. The research on Reta is showing strong results with manageable safety profiles when the titration is done correctly. Worth discussing with whoever is monitoring your...

One year is a real milestone! The alcohol sensitivity thing is so common and honestly kind of a gift - my body just signals more clearly now when something isn't serving it. No adverse reactions worth noting on my end, though the first couple of months had some fatigue. Happy for you!

Food noise does quiet down but it's not a light switch. At 14 months I still get flickers of it, usually tied to stress or specific triggers. The background hum that used to be constant is mostly gone though. I think some level of it is just human biology that the medication dampens rather than...

Fluctuating energy levels sounds like my normal life lol - blaming every little thing on Ozempic is kinda dumb imo

Weren't those studies on HIV patients dealing with fat issues from their meds? It'd make sense they'd gain it back if they kept taking the meds causing it. If you change your lifestyle and diet, the fat shouldn't come back. But just like with any weight loss, bad habits bring it back.

That's awesome. My doctor said not to try to drop more than 15% a year. You're doing amazing! Can you give me the dose timeline? Did you start at .25 in March? Then when did you go up to .5? 1, etc?

So jelly! I started around the same time, but I'm seeing results super slow...

I've been skipping meals because I have zero appetite. I realize I need nutrients, though. Does anyone have suggestions for a quick meal that's easy on the stomach?

Since GLP-1s reduce appetite, it's important to consider how to manage leftovers. Soups, stews, and chilis can last a week, or longer if you freeze portions. They even taste better the next day. I also try to buy organic vegetables because they taste better, which makes me eat more salads! My...

I'm not sure if that's what the OP was looking for in terms of health, but smoked meats are the best.

I stopped as soon as I got a positive test. The doc said to stop immediately. Keeping the weight off is a struggle, I won't lie, but so far so good!

Thanks! I never realized how much being overweight impacted my ability to get pregnant. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy and delivery!

Yeah, looks like they messed up your order.

That's probably NR. It's supposed to help your body make more NAD+. But yeah, you never know what you're really getting. Sometimes they hide stuff.