Recent content by The_Hitchhiker_66

The week-plus stall before a whoosh is the pattern working correctly - the body retains water during fat loss and releases it in a batch. Waiting through the stall is the only mechanism.

First week momentum on oral sema is real - the weeks after water weight clears are where the actual pattern emerges.

On this since January, just started my second 2mg pen Tuesday. Since the new pen, side effects are brutal—for 2 days straight after the shot I can't eat without agonizing stomach pain, bloating, sulfuric burps, diarrhea, vomiting. Barely losing weight for the pain. If this keeps up I'm done.

Our brains are weird. You've made real progress, even if you can't see it. Pictures from different angles can help. It might be a psychological thing, in which case a therapist who specializes in body image could be a big help. You're doing great!

started 2mg a week at 236, got down to 224 pretty quick. week 4 had to back off the dose and nothing moved, but honestly prob just bloat from training. numbers get weird day to day anyway.

Keep taking photos, especially from the side. It's hard to see changes day by day because they're gradual. Side-by-side pictures really show it. And remember, you're healthier now, and that's the most important thing.

slower loss is legit. the scary side effects come from dropping too fast. i'm on the pill too and tracking calories hard - that's what's driving my loss right now, not the med until i hit higher doses.

that explanation about food noise and seeking behavior hits different. the bacon example especially - those old habits and cravings are so automatic. good to hear how much quieter the constant wanting became for you.

GLP-1 burping is slowed gastric emptying trapping air - the reclining pattern is the reflux side of the same mechanism. Smaller meals and slower eating cut it significantly for most people.

Is the problem with Chinese customs, or our own? And what about Europe?

That's what I'm worried about. Thanks for the info!

That's wild! I can't believe how expensive it is here. In Germany, a month's supply costs about $100, and two months cost $200, which I already thought was a lot.

I wouldn't pay too much attention to weight loss or effects until you're past week 4. Then you'll know what you have and if you need to adjust. Keep losing weight and don't titrate up until you plateau. Not a sprint.

My physician just recommended Ozempic. Tried to get the script filled, and my insurance wants almost a grand. Checked the official Ozempic site for a discount card. With it, the price only dropped to about $870. That's way over my budget. Any advice on how to lower the cost?

You are glowing!