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Still losing after a year on Wegovy is not the typical outcome - most hit the bodyweight ceiling by this point. The tirz switch is legitimate at plateau but not urgent while things are still moving.

First week nerves are normal and pass fast. The signal it's working is food noise going quiet, usually week 1-2.

Endo Rx plus telehealth fill is one of the cleaner access paths when insurance denies. The cost is real but having a specialist on record helps with any future appeals. Glad it's working.

That makes a lot of sense. I'm working on that now, but it's definitely a process!

When did you start, and what was your starting vs ending weight? Also, was it hard to lose the fat around your stomach area? I just started and I'm built similarly.

That's amazing to hear! All the stories about gaining the weight back after discontinuing the meds are a little scary, haha. I shed about 30 pounds in the first quarter of the year and now I've been stuck for a while. I'm also nervous about gaining if I quit the injections. Any advice?

It's interesting to see how the prices vary in different countries. I remember reading about someone who got a year's supply while traveling, it was much cheaper than here, even with the trip!

I have not had that reaction, but it sounds similar to what some patients experienced with sermorelin injections. It might be a reaction to one of the inactive ingredient, or an antibody reaction. Definitely talk to your doctor.

I vaguely remember someone mentioning US customs tightening things up, but I can't say that's a fact.

Make sure your iron levels are good! I always had freezing hands and feet when my iron was low.

I saw a thread somewhere about shipping issues. Seems like there might be a general slowdown or something.

I saw a doctor on Reddit recommending a glucose tolerance test to get a diabetes diagnosis. Apparently, it's more sensitive than the regular A1C test. Could be a way to get approved if your A1C is borderline. Just be aware that a diabetes diagnosis stays on your record forever.

Have your doctor call. Mine got tired of the denials after me being on it for a while. I don't know what she said, but it worked. Next day, text saying my prescription was ready then a week later a letter saying it was approved for a year.

They shouldn't deny you due to a better A1C. Diabetes is a lifetime thing. Sounds like they're trying to wear you down so you give up. Don't do it. If you have problems with that metformin, tell them ASAP it's giving you stomach issues or isn't helping your blood sugar, etc. Metformin has issues...

GLP-1 MEDICATIONS & YOUR DOCTOR: HOW TO NAVIGATE THE CONVERSATION This topic comes up constantly: Should I tell my PCP I'm taking a GLP-1? What if it's compounded? What if it's not FDA-approved yet? What about insurance? What if my doctor shames me? I've spent the last two years in the GLP-1...