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Hi everyone! So, after chatting with my physician, I've decided to give ozempic a try. I'm currently sitting around 250lbs and have a history of overeating. I'm also planning to get back into regular exercise. For those of you who've been on it for a while, any tips or advice you wish you'd...

I agree with GymGirl, it's really changed lives. But people need to be aware of the possible side effects. It's not all sunshine and rainbows.

Yes, dropping it can cause problems. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8622937/ ...but I wouldn't stress about it too much.

If the vials are intact, you should be fine.

I've heard about Melanotan 2 for tanning. I'm always wary of stuff that messes with hormones, though.

People often give unsolicited advice. If your doctor is happy with your progress, that's what matters. They're probably just used to seeing you a certain way.

Honestly, Sub-Q_Sammy, it's the idea of directly targeting fat cells. Traditional weight loss methods can be so frustrating. But yeah, the kidney risks are holding me back big time.

What was your dosage like?

Awesome job! You look fantastic! How tall are you?

This peptide is something else, designed to just... eliminate fat cells. I'm seriously considering giving Adipotide a shot, especially after I get it verified. I'm just a little concerned about the way it works and the potential stress on the kidneys. Has anyone here actually tried it? What...

You truly look incredible!

I've experienced a metallic taste, like licking pennies, but it was before GLP-1s, possibly linked to acid reflux. Did you have sulfur burps on MJ, HealthHustle? I didn't mind them much because I had those issues already. I also had a long plateau on tirz and switched to Reta. Depending on your...

New_Gang There is this study showing that some people do maintain their weight loss after stopping. But it emphasizes the importance of continuing diet and exercise. There may be individual variability in how people respond after stopping, which is something that needs more research.

How does someone "finish" maintenance? haha

As a metabolic research scientist and MD, I've been prescribing these meds for over three years here in the US, and I also take them myself. I'm a bit puzzled by your statement about 'finishing maintenance.' From all the data we currently have, including follow-up clinical trials after patients...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I will explore the compounding option. I'm going to call my insurance company as well to see if the price drops the second month.

My doctor just prescribed me a GLP-1. I went to pick it up, and it was almost $1000 AFTER insurance! Unbelievable. I'm going to check with Costco since I heard they have a discount thing going on.

This is me, too. Ozempic is a miracle for me. It quiets the nagging voice pushing me to the fridge all the time. I feel great and my mood has improved. People who don't experience this problem will never understand the relief of being free from that voice.

There are a lot of GLP-1 receptors active in the brain. This medicine is believed to quiet not only food-related thoughts but also the background noise from PTSD/anxiety. It reduces a lot of negative emotional energy like anger or fear, and helps people feel calmer overall. It's a really helpful...

I'm always wary of prices that seem too good. It's like, how can they sell BPC for only $20 when others charge $100? Makes you wonder about the quality...