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Managing weight through that many overlapping conditions at once is a real challenge - that it's working is the result.

Switching from split to weekly on the same dose is a real lever for stalls - the consolidated pulse affects the mechanism differently.

Hunger returning on day 6 at 2.5mg is the half-life floor showing - peak suppression runs 48-72 hours post-injection, then fades. If it's back on day 6 consistently, dosing then is the right read. The 7-day schedule is a titration label, not a pharmacokinetic ceiling.

If you're not a fan of the other suggestions, try chewing sugar-free gum made with sorbitol or mannitol. They draw water into the colon. Chew a few pieces each day, and keep increasing until you get the desired results (a BM only every 3 days is fine, so long as it's soft and you aren’t having...

Dried plums - daily. And a lot of water.

Yeah, I've had to figure out travel too. Good to know, thanks! Makes traveling so much easier. I'm not risking freezing it in some hotel fridge!

I don't refrigerate after the first dose either. Never had a problem and it's working great for me. I travel a lot too, and I'm not taking a cooler on a plane. I just make sure I'm not starting a new pen right before travel.

You actually don't *have* to keep it in the fridge once you start using it. But I feel like keeping it cold might help it last longer, so I just stick mine back in the refrigerator.

Avery1979 I'm on my second dose this week. Fingers crossed I see results soon!

Congrats! That's awesome!

Keep us updated! Congrats!

I saw this article of a woman who lost like 125lbs in a year or so. She went from size 26 to a size 16! It's amazing what these meds can do with some dedication. She wasn't just sitting around eating bonbons!

My girlfriend and I use a low dose (2.5mg) just to keep cravings down and get a slight boost to our metabolism. Keeps our fat levels in check. I always have a bit more belly fat than I like, though!

Sounds like a common side effect, Bee_Quest, from Reta and similar meds. Assuming you haven't changed anything else in your diet or added new supplements. It can fade over time, or maybe not. Reta often takes a few weeks to really show its stuff. But this varies for everyone. I had some mild...

Just to be clear, you're taking less than the lowest dose used in the studies. Don't expect miracles right away!

Honestly, I think the biggest thing is not going back to old habits. I still track my calories most days, and I try to stay active. It's a constant effort, but so worth it.

You look amazing. Congrats on the weight loss and keeping it off, it's inspiring!

The food cravings come back sometimes, but not like before. Looking at old pics reminds me how I felt before. I've put on maybe 10 pounds since stopping but I feel great and I'm trying not to obsess over the scale. Just focusing on being healthy.

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the kind words. For those asking about workouts, I try to do some 15-minute dumbbell exercises most days. Found some free videos online, nothing fancy. Just trying to keep moving.

I followed what my doctor prescribed. It was the standard titration schedule that most people are on. I went up every month until I got to the max dose.