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Sorry for the confusion. I was talking about tirzepatide's effects in my posts. That effect is much lower now. I can drink through the effects that made me uninterested. For some weeks, I went back to my nightly bottle of wine or beers. I didn't lose weight then. It's easier to not drink when...

No, that's not how the Chevron thing works. Statutes are laws passed by Congress; regulations are agency rules. Chevron deference was about courts deferring to agency interpretation of statutes. Overruling it means courts interpret statutes again. Auer deference, where courts defer to...

I'm not sure all the details. It's more than just AST and ALT. Liver damage can be sneaky and won't show on basic tests until it's advanced.

Elon could fix it singlehandedly, but he won't.

The anti-drinking effects of tirz have lessened for me. I'm disappointed, but I'll keep trying to quit or cut down. I'm sure drinking cancels out the good effects of Tirz, not just weight loss.

I've seen studies that say sema works best because it bonds best to the receptors. Maybe try adding a bit of sema?

Exactly! It's been pretty simple to compound for a couple of years now, with no issues as long as pharmacies follow proper guidelines. And I doubt the FDA will call Reta a biologic. They already refused, and Lilly sued. The FDA seems firm.

Update: My desire to drink is way down. I'm not totally sober, but now I'm only having a couple of beers when we go out. I've even gone a few weeks without drinking or wanting to. I even stopped after ONE beer one night. I'm curious how this works on a biochemical level. It must be related to...

I used to cope with stress by going to a bar. It made my marriage worse. Now, I have a second family, and I want to do the same thing. Taking a walk really helps.

I'm an overthinker with anxiety, and I have a kiddo with ADHD and ASD, so that adds to the stress. Drinking helped me self-medicate. I tried online support groups, but they felt off to me. I just don't fully believe in the meeting concept, so they probably won't help. I know I'm probably not...

Has anyone noticed if Reta has changed their drinking habits or cravings? I know other meds in this class can do that. I had that happen when I was prescribed another peptide -- it wasn't a complete fix, but it blunted the urge a bit. Before, I'd have a consistent nightly habit. Nowadays, I've...

It's different for everyone, but keep going! I thought mine would never go away, but now it's barely noticeable. Hydration and strength training can help too!

Awesome job! You look fantastic! My little belly overhang is almost gone too! At 57 and female, I never imagined this! Went from 180 to 140, with only 5 more pounds to get to my goal. Feeling great!

It took me approximately 9 months to drop the weight. It was definitely a journey with ups and downs.

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I've heard insurance companies are becoming stricter with approvals, even yanking them after years. A friend was telling me how his coverage, which was supposed to last until 2039, was suddenly canceled! Anyone else dealing with this?

I hate that I wrestle with distorted self-perception. Feeling like I haven't changed at all is a daily struggle. I really need to keep comparing pics!

I actually have diabetes, and my dietician suggested a trick to get a continuous glucose monitor covered. Since I don't need insulin and my A1C is good (5.5), she said my doctor could prescribe insulin with instructions to use it only if my blood sugar gets too high. That way, I can get the...

I saw this from the other forum: There's an interesting discussion about the rise in compounded versions when there are safe, FDA-approved meds already available. I wonder the same thing. Why not just get the real stuff? Seems like some of this is fueled by Eli Lilly, honestly.

I'm not going to get into the ethics of bending the rules since the meds are so overpriced anyways. But you need to consider the potential repercussions of a diabetes diagnosis on your health record. Down the road, it could affect your ability to get affordable life insurance or even health...