A_Thin_New_Me
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So excited to begin this journey!
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First Ozempic dose - I'm stoked!
- Thread starter A_Thin_New_Me
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Oz_Squad_Leader
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Did you mean 0.25 mg? Anyway, congrats and best of luck!
MorningYoga_22
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You've got this! So happy for you starting out.
DocInTheBox
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All the best on your path forward! Peppermint tea is great for any nausea, and magnesium can help with the constipation some folks experience.
inject-and-forget
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Good luck! Just a reminder that the medication is only part of the battle.
Claudia_Way
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I also just started this week! Had my initial dose three days ago.
Fresh_Mode
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About to do my 4th injection! Bumping up to 0.5 next week.
A_Thin_New_Me
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Hey! I actually took my first shot yesterday. We should keep in touch!
Oz_Squad_Leader
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That's awesome! How are you feeling so far?
tirz5_later
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Checked my weight this morning and was thrilled-after 5 weeks I'm down 5.7kg, which is already 20% of my target gone. Eating protein-focused meals and drinking tons of water, no serious workouts yet. So far I've had four 2.5mg shots plus one 5mg dose.
Claudia_Way
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For those just starting, it's normal to feel a little anxious but also excited! I found some helpful onboarding info that explained what to expect each week.
inject-and-forget
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I wish I started building a routine of eating more protein *before* I even started the meds. It would have helped a lot with the initial side effects.
A_Thin_New_Me
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Yep! I know the medication helps, but I gotta make healthier choices to reach my goals!inject-and-forget said:
Oz_Squad_Leader
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Something I didn't expect was how much my appetite changed! Used to love spicy food and carbonated drinks, but they don't sit well with me anymore. Anyone else experience this?
jolly-date78
Member
For me it's been like that first trimester feeling - not hungry at all, food smells weird, random nauseous moments. Some foods I used to eat just seem off now.
raisin_strollerjr
Member
First semaglutide reaction: movie theater popcorn destroyed me for hours. Peanut butter was brutal too. After two years at 0.25, I can have small amounts without issues.
lanky-newbietoo8712
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Novavax does a 3-dose series upfront. Lasts longer in your system than the other type and seems more durable overall from what I've read.
dusty-cooler
Member
If you're starting out, go slow - real slow. Begin with one dose and give your body time to adjust before adding more. Everyone's different and you won't know how you'll respond until it happens. This isn't a sprint.