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8mm for drawing from a vial helps reach the bottom and reduces air bubbles. For subcutaneous injection, 4mm is sufficient for most body types. Different lengths for draw vs inject is a common approach.

Overseas reta orders typically run 10-21 days depending on the vendor's warehouse location and customs routing. The longer end of that range is normal before it becomes a problem worth following up on.

The diet overhaul is what separates this from luck. Hard work multiplies what the medication does - that combination is what actually lasts.

I like to butterfly a steak and air fry it while I make a small salad.

When I'm feeling lazy, I get a rotisserie chicken from the store and add a side of rice.

Happy to share! I'm on Brand Name. It's really curbed my appetite.

Thank you! Your encouragement means a lot!

I swear by a daily dose of Miralax to keep things regular. I've also heard Restoralax is good too.

Hang in there Kim1993! I know it's tough when the scale doesn't move. It doesn't always tell the whole story. Maybe take some progress pics too. Sometimes you can see changes even when the scale doesn't budge much.

Seeing everyone else's successes has been a real boost, so I wanted to share my journey so far. Six months in, and I've gone from 192 lbs to 157 lbs (about 87kg to 71kg). I'm 5'7" and creeping up on 40. It’s been almost a decade since I've been this weight. Still aiming to trim down a bit more...

Miralax EVERY day - at the same time of day. It keeps everything moving along perfectly. Skip a day and you'll regret it!

As a former nurse, we always suggested mixing prune juice with a couple pats of butter, microwaving it until warm. Works like a charm every time.

hey Sage_1988 I had a similar thing with ozempic. I was stuck at the same weight for weeks. Switching to tirzepatide helped me a lot. Some people just respond better to it. Maybe ask your doctor about Mounjaro or look into compounded versions if insurance is an issue.

Hey, 3 pounds is still progress! And if the loss is gradual, it might be easier to keep it off (at least that's my hope!). Is the medication helping you feel less hungry, enough to maintain a calorie deficit? I need to track my food to ensure I'm cutting enough calories (at least 500 less than...

That's scary! Thanks for the heads-up. Definitely something to keep in mind.