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I read a post about someone using Ozempic for a skin issue and keeping the weight off even after stopping. It shows how different people's bodies react. For some, it's a temporary fix, for others, it's a lifelong thing.

It might be insulin resistance. It's real metabolic dysfunction. Once it's bad enough, it's almost impossible to keep weight down without unhealthy diets or meds. It stops your body from using fat for fuel, piles it on around your middle, and you're always hungry for carbs, crashing after meals...

That stuff changed my life too. I tried so hard with zero results, and all I needed was the lowest dose for about 3 months. I wish I had started sooner. It's much easier to build muscle after you've lost fat than trying to do both at once!!

Being on this medication just confirmed that I need it. I plan to stay on it indefinitely.

It's incredibly effective for weight gain caused by perimenopause. Which is almost an unexpected benefit because it also helped regulate me! I had been taking hormones for more than a year when I started.

Maybe it's time to explore other options? Have you looked into peptides?

Wow amazing

I'm with Casey1990 - give your body TIME to adjust before you make any permanent decisions. It's amazing how much things can improve naturally.

I agree with the weight lifting comments. I also added a daily collagen supplement. ❤️

I can't seem to lose my love handles

Yeah, I heard it could be late spring before generics are out, but that's just what I heard!

I saw on TrumpRx that the higher doses of Ozempic were around $350. Supposedly that's the new price from the manufacturer. I'm not sure if they mail it directly or if you pick it up at a pharmacy. Still cheaper than some places, but I read Medicare and Medicaid might cover it later this year...

I'm having a terrible time getting my insurance to cover Ozempic. Any tips? I've been on it for almost 3 years with great results!

Great thread. One thing I would gently emphasize: maintenance during a medication switch is not failure. I see people assume that if they are not actively losing, the drug "isn’t working." Preventing regain after prior loss is clinically meaningful. Stalls need context.

It's interesting how much younger people look after losing weight. I saw someone online say that it felt like they had a brand new life. I'm only like half way there but I can relate to that.