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For those worried about quality issues when ordering meds online, it's worth doing some research on the actual pharmacies they use. I came across some interesting info on inspections... apparently Empower Pharmacy just got FDA approval as a 503B facility. So they meet all the safety standards...

The billing horror stories are real! People get charged multiple times in a month and then spend weeks fighting for refunds. Your instincts are right. Flat pricing is key – some places are okay at low doses, but then the price skyrockets when you go up, which is a major problem. I'd add...

Yes! It was an amazing feeling. Not having to plan dinner while I'm still eating breakfast. I now understand that all those years of weight cycling weren’t truly my fault. I constantly felt deprived even when I wasn't hungry while dieting.

I take about two heaping teaspoons of generic Miralax in a large cup of water each morning. It's not really a laxative, more of a stool bulker and softener. Even if you don't go every single day when you do go it won't be like pebbles. It just helps keep things moving. Remember, you're probably...

Since we're on the subject of injections, does everyone know what to do with their used needles? It's super important to dispose of them correctly to protect sanitation workers and others.

I use BerryMeds. No monthly fee, and the $80 for the doctor's consult went toward my meds. It's $275 for two months at the highest dosage.

That's completely normal, nothing to worry about.

It shouldn't change how well it works. Next time, try smoothing the area instead of pinching it. A steady surface works better.

Everybody reacts differently. I was on 2.5mg for 8 weeks and it worked well enough to stay on it for another 8 weeks with zero side effects.

Yep, I had to start tracking my food to make sure I was actually eating enough.

I felt like that at first too. It gets better. I can eat pretty normally now, about three months in.

I read on Reddit about a guy who stopped Mounjaro because he lost his motivation to exercise and eat properly. He was losing muscle because the appetite suppression was too strong. He quit for a month, started lifting and running, and felt much better even though his weight was the same. Said he...

I heard the FDA is cracking down on compounding pharmacies. I wonder if that will actually happen or if it's just talk.

I think the 1.5 million estimate is conservative. It's good they are acknowledging the affordability issues though.

It's basically yo-yo dieting. I've seen my mom lose and regain weight so many times. For some, the temptation of junk food is just too strong. Whether they lose weight with willpower alone, or with GLP-1s, the willpower eventually fades, or they come off the meds, and it all falls apart. I'm...

I haven't heard that one, but I have heard "You cant outrun your fork" lol

Right?! 😅

I'm convinced I'd balloon back up super fast without the meds. Even at the end of the week, before my next dose, I can feel myself having a harder time making good choices.

If you're not feeling up to cooking much FastingFred, an air fryer can really help. Frozen veggies, fish, a chicken breast... just set the timer and temp!

Such an amazing transformation! Happy Holidays! 🎄 🎀