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Congrats!

Fantastic!! Great job!

Docs are saying that cheaper options should be available eventually as there are several generic brands awaiting approval, and once approved these generics could be approximately 65% cheaper than what is currently available. The name brand may also drop to compete. But generics will be the...

Research was happening long before modern pharmaceutical companies.

Government involvement always makes it political. The real issue is that society sees obesity as a moral failing, not a medical one. That's why weight loss drugs aren't covered. The high price just gives insurance companies an excuse. Fat shaming is how they get away with it.

The grey market is eating into GLP-1 profits, which is a problem that will only get worse. They can't stop importation into the US, their most profitable market. So, they need to expand insurance coverage, starting with Medicaid and Medicare. Newer versions won't necessarily lower prices...

Interesting about the ADD thing, I've heard similar reports... could be something to it.

Well said. I'm proud of you.

I'm really into this post! Big congrats to you! I'm in week 20 and I've lost about 50 pounds. Very proud of everyone.

People respond so differently. I take half the dose of what some folks do and it's working great for me. The trick is moving slowly and staying at one level for about a month before bumping up. You can always dial it back or quit if something doesn't feel right.

Keep up the awesome work!

I hate that people call it 'cheating' when you use meds for weight loss. Nobody says that about blood pressure meds.

Such impressive progress! Keep up the amazing work!

Congrats! You must feel great!

Fantastic job on the transformation! Congratulations.

You really did it! Good job!

Great job, Driftwood_99! Keep up with the walking, and maybe consider adding some resistance training as your doctor suggested. It'll really help with overall strength and muscle tone!

Keep up the fantastic work!

New you, new spa! You look amazing!

I saw someone else post that their A1C went down to normal and their doc said they were still diabetic. That's... wrong. You can absolutely get out of the diabetic range! Good for you for finding a new doctor who understands that.