Doc's Insta post on Ozempic 🤔

Stacy_40

Stacy_40

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I think a big part of the issue is that society often views obesity as a lack of personal discipline, like fat people are somehow flawed – lacking self-control or willpower. But when they see people using GLP-1s to manage their appetite or metabolism and then eating normally, it challenges that whole narrative. They realize maybe it's a health issue, not a character flaw.

This shakes up how society views overweight people, and even how people view themselves as *not* fat (and therefore 'better'). That's uncomfortable, so they dismiss the meds as a quick fix or advantage, instead of seeing it as treating a medical condition, leveling the playing field.

I see it especially with people who have lost weight 'the hard way'. You would think they'd feel good for others using meds to avoid suffering like they did. Instead, they gatekeep weight loss, calling it 'cheating'.

It's disheartening, but maybe this is a turning point toward recognizing obesity as a medical problem, which could decrease the stigma. I hope so.
 
Jillian Michaels is doing anything for attention these days... I wouldn't trust her advice on anything, lol.
 
These medications will be discussed for ages because they raise fascinating philosophical questions about our understanding of “free will,” “personal choice,” and “independent decisions” being heavily influenced by chemical processes elsewhere in the body, not just the brain. I'm simplifying, but you get the gist.
 
It reminds me of that 'Homeless' episode of South Park. Someone said they couldn't tell the difference between the homeless and homeowners because the homeless were buying houses. Then he starts questioning if his wife (of many years) is secretly homeless.

How will prejudiced people easily identify the weak if people aren't overweight anymore...? It's a major problem for them.
 
Incredibly, this old way of thinking runs so deep in me that I feel guilty and somewhat ashamed about using these meds to lose weight. I can't get rid of the feeling that it's a moral failing, that I wasn't strong enough, that I'm just lazy, and that I've finally given in. Something that *should* be great is wrapped up in so much negativity. If it works for me like it has for many of you, I probably won't care in the long run, but right now I feel more bad than good.

And it doesn't help that in my country, where the government usually covers family medication costs above a certain amount, these drugs aren't included. Also, even if your doctor prescribes, say, Ozempic for weight loss, and you are paying yourself, you still have to hunt around pharmacies to see if they'll fill it. Lots of them won't unless you're diabetic, because that's what the national health bodies suggest.

The stigma just continues to be institutionalized. Unless you suffer you're cheating, and you'll get punished for it.
 
I'm happy your doctor shared. It's a very refreshing outlook.

A while ago, I was reading about Mounjaro, and I saw a YouTube video from a British morning show talking about a nurse who died shortly after starting Mounjaro. The comments were filled with people saying 'well, that's what happens when you're vain' or 'just eat less and exercise.' It was astonishing.

People really believe you just inject it and the weight falls off, and that people using these drugs are taking the easy way out. We all know that's not true. We have to eat well, get active, and take care of ourselves. People are so uneducated.

I've only told my husband and a friend (who is also using it) about my Mounjaro use because I know I'll face judgment, and I just don't have the energy to justify needing support during weight loss.

I want you to all know that you're doing great. You're taking charge of your health, and you shouldn't feel bad about that. Your stories inspire me.
 
Morgan07 said:
People really believe you just inject it and the weight falls off, and that people using these drugs are taking the easy way out. We all know that's not true. We have to eat well, get active, and take care of ourselves. People are so uneducated.
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This is so true. People downplay the effort. On top of the meds, I am also doing way more exercise than before.
 
I'm really sorry to hear that, @Bobby_97. That internalized stigma and judgment is so damaging. It's like you're fighting a battle on two fronts – the physical one with your body and the mental/emotional one against societal pressure and your own beliefs. I hope you can find ways to silence that inner critic and focus on the positive aspects of taking care of yourself.
 
I overheard some medical staff talking about Ozempic users after a procedure. They were questioning why people 'do this to their bodies' and saying they 'just need to exercise and diet'. It was pretty condescending, especially as the patient was in the room!
 
back on ozempic after hitting a wall with mounjaro. this time around the side effects hit different, but honestly i can handle higher doses now. hit 1.0mg this week and barely remember struggling at 0.25 on the first go.
 
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