Recent content by StallsRUs

The research rabbit hole is one of the more useful side effects of this community. The knowledge accumulated from time in threads like this changes how the next decision gets made - dosing, sourcing, timing, what to watch for. The format means you also get real-world variation that clinical...

ME/CFS overlap with metabolic conditions is a real area of growing research interest - the fatigue profiles and inflammatory markers share territory that GLP-1 research is beginning to touch. When the time is right to discuss symptoms in more depth, specific details tend to be more useful to...

The seat extender moment is one that passengers who have been there recognize immediately. Going from that experience to it being a memory rather than a current concern takes longer than most people expect - three years of sustained work is a real commitment that the medication does not compress...

That's a really clever idea Reese, tracking the site of injection. I think I'll start doing that as well!

For typical insulin needles, I prefer 1ml 31G 5/16" ones. They're easy to get from most online suppliers. They are the best in my opinion. For the 3ml pen cartridges, you could really use any size needle for venting. I usually use a 20 gauge. For drawing out the solution and transferring, I use...

I feel the same way. I always filter after mixing, and I'm very careful about cleanliness. My only reservation with dismissing these cartridges is the sterilization process. I'm wondering if using them is any riskier than using multiple needles that have briefly been exposed to air for venting...

After using typical insulin needles for a bit, I switched to injection pens for more accurate dosing and less discomfort. Now, I transfer my peptides into 3ml pen vials after mixing. I follow peptidecritic's guide, but it does waste some supplies. It involves a needle to draw out the mixed...

I've been wondering about trying sema or something similar. Has anyone noticed improvements in other areas besides weight? I'm reading some interesting stuff about potential benefits for asthma.

Sounded like some sales hype to me, the pics look identical. 🤑 As long as you're happy and they work, that's all that matters. It's Amazon, easy to return if they are crap.

Here's a good deal on a set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085PZ37BN $30 for a set of four, or $16 for two.

Well, I can actually keep up with my grandkids now, which is huge. I can also walk a lot further without getting winded! Even just going up stairs is easier. It's the little things, you know?

So glad to hear that!

I'm so stoked to announce that I've finally crossed the 100-pound loss mark this month! It's been about 14 months since I started this journey, and I'm incredibly proud of the dedication I've shown. It definitely hasn't been a walk in the park, but a total lifestyle overhaul. I feel absolutely...

My only order from overseas took about 12 days from ordering to my door. Though, for GLP-1s, there's one source that seems to get things here in only 3-4 days and has the best prices.

It's so true that we're our own worst critics! Try comparing photos from when you started. Sometimes a side-by-side comparison makes it easier to spot the changes. You've lost the weight of a small child basically! Keep going!