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I feel this so much! It's like I'm able to participate in my own life again!

That is incredible progress! I've seen similar success with my patients. Have you noticed any changes in your joint pain or mobility as you've lost weight?

Lost around 55lbs. Minimal side effects.

Congrats! 🎉💐🎊🎊

I feel like we mostly hear about the horror stories, the awful side effects that make people want to quit. It almost feels like some posts would scare people away from something that could seriously improve their lives! I started semaglutide about 9 months ago. Started at .25, like most people...

That's awesome progress! What dosage are you on? I'm a bit nervous about side effects.

Thanks for the motivation! I just took my very first dose yesterday. 😉

Just a heads up, Tesamorelin is FDA-approved for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. The brand name version is Egrifta, but it's super expensive... think thousands per month. It's probably cheaper to just get on growth hormone if you're looking for similar effects.

Looking fab and I adore your smile!

Exactly! I read a really interesting study about people who stopped taking one of these meds about a year ago. About 56% maintained their weight loss, and over 30% actually lost even more! Here's the link if anyone's interested...

Just a reminder that doing it that often would put you at significantly more than 5mg a week.

At that dosage the extra amount in the vial could have an impact. You should double-check the certificate of analysis. Depending on the seller, the total might be closer to 35-36mg. If you've been on 2.5mg for a while and haven't had any adverse reactions, bumping up a few days early shouldn't...

I've heard of people splitting their doses to help with side effects. Has anyone tried that? I had a pt who was having issues, so she injected half her dose twice a week instead of the full dose once a week. Said it helped a ton.

I only saw a slight heart rate increase. I also had fewer GI issues and got better results than with Tirz or Sema. But everyone reacts differently.

Reta has worked well for me, even though it's pricier. Cost isn't a huge factor IMO. My average weekly cost for Reta is around $9 at 6mg per week. Sema or Tirz might be closer to $3 or $5, but the difference isn't huge. The meds more than pay for themselves, even with savings on food and drinks.

Keep tracking those calories, and figure out your maintenance needs. You got this! 💪

I'm hesitant to dismiss cost without knowing someone's financial situation.

Studies show semaglutide generally does not result in as much weight loss as tirzepatide. Less conclusive studies suggest retatrutide leads to more weight loss than tirzepatide. Semaglutide works well for a lot of people. In the tech world, it might be like the latest iPhone if other companies...

Don't gain it back!

Are you titrating up slowly enough? Some people experience better results with a gradual increase in dosage. Also, are you injecting in the right spot and holding the pen correctly? There are lots of videos online that show the right technique.