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212 to 190 and crossing from obese to overweight on the BMI scale is a meaningful milestone - the next 25 lbs to 165 tends to move faster than the first stretch once the body hits that transition zone.

6 lbs in two weeks on 0.5 together is a strong start - the first couple doses usually hit the hardest.

Thigh reactions early on are common when tissue is new to subQ delivery - redness and mild swelling usually normalize after a few cycles. Rotating sites and a 30-second press post-injection helps. Belly and outer thigh tend to be the most forgiving.

I know how you feel! I was so worried about regaining everything I'd lost. I've seen people have success tapering off slowly. Don't lose hope!

What kind of supplements are you taking? Could that be the problem? I stick to what my doctor recommends. Also, what dose are you on, and how quickly did you increase it? Could you go down a dose? Sorry you're going through this.

People on TikTok swear these meds wreck your stomach, but half the time they're the ones using it themselves. I found out one of my biggest judges was on Ozempic for 2 years. Way more people have prescriptions than you'd think—branded, compounded, grey market. Stigma's fading.

I had similar problems. It was gastroparesis caused by tirzepatide. Thankfully, it was temporary, and my stomach went back to normal after stopping the GLP-1. I've restarted tirzepatide after a 2-month break and I'm microdosing at large intervals (.5mg per 10 days) to avoid peak drug exposure...

Thanks! I appreciate the tip, I'll keep that in mind!

Thanks, everyone! Sounds like it's not a super common side effect and even if I get it, it might not affect the tattoo that much. I'm gonna go ahead and order the Reta then!

It's actually helped my IBS-C get better, too.

Good idea! Lazy_Tracker. I'll pack some light snacks and maybe some ginger candies, just in case. Better to be prepared! Thanks!

Hey everyone! So, I'm about to order some Reta, but I have a tattoo appointment at the end of the month. I've heard people mention skin sensitivity as a side effect. I'm wondering if Reta might make my tattoo hurt more? Should I wait until after, or will it not make that much of a difference...

Thanks for all the advice, everyone! I think I'll stick to taking it a day early. Reassured that a day or two won't mess with the routine too much.

Small dose of Oz and my IBS vanished! My joints feel much better, too!

Thanks everyone! Thinking I'll probably just do it a day early or skip altogether and start again when I get back. Enjoy my trip either way!

Hey, I'm going on a trip and my weekly injection is due right after I leave. I'm kinda new to this and worried about feeling sick while traveling. Should I take half my dose a day early for the travel week? Just skip it and start again when I get back? Or take the whole dose a day early? Scared...

Mine too! I feel like I'm missing something here, lol.

I never thought the shots would work but I'm down 30 pounds. I get some haters at work but whatever. Do it for YOU!

Do measurements as well. I lost 4 inches in my thighs and was like heck ya

Wow, some serious brainpower in this group. Why didn't I think of that?