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The pushback peaks when something actually works. This community is the counter to the shortcut narrative.

Feeling like yourself again is something that is hard to explain to someone who has not experienced the loss of that. Finding a provider who is actually on the same wavelength is the other piece - once you have one it changes what the whole process feels like. Both things matter and both take time.

Maintaining off the medication is the harder question most people skip when they start. The appetite modulation leaves and the habits you built carry the load. Still doing well while thinking about this is exactly the right place to be.

It's so true about the mental freedom. I've got so much extra time in my day now since I'm not obsessing over what to eat. I'm more productive at work and feel less stressed overall. It really is life-changing.

Yes! Or maybe my willpower wears off as the week goes on. I inject on Mondays, so I often go out for dinner on the weekends, have some drinks, and choose less healthy food. It wasn’t a problem until recently, and I told myself it was okay since I ate very little Tuesday/Wednesday and ate well in...

Yeah, my appetite comes back the last couple of days before my next injection.

There's a lot of individual variation, but retatrutide isn't known for strong appetite suppression. Its GLP-1 binding isn't super strong. Some add another med to boost that when using reta mainly for weight loss. I'd try overhydration and a protein-rich diet first, though.

I agree with CareTBH. A diabetes diagnosis is forever, but if you're managing it well, that's the goal!

Thanks, everyone for the kind words! It really helps to hear it.

I've been taking Ozempic for my type 2 diabetes for just over a year, and I'm on 1 mg. My blood sugar is way better, and I've lost almost 45 pounds. I feel so much better, both physically and mentally! When I see myself in the mirror, I smile and think, "Hey, I'm doing pretty good for 65!"

I heard the FDA is suing some compounding pharmacies over GLP-1s. Something about trademark infringement and patient safety.

I wasn't fully stopping breathing, but I got a CPAP too (long story). I can't nap without it, I love a good weekend nap. I'm not giving it up if I can help it. Perimenopause still wakes me up sometimes with those 3am blood sugar drops and the cortisol rush that comes with it. I wouldn't be...

I'll definitely check that out and see if it works for me. Thanks for the suggestion Lab_Mouse_4421!

Hey, I wanted to start a thread about how reta is affecting people's sleep, anxiety levels, resting heart rate, cortisol, all that stuff. I've been having trouble sleeping consistently. I wake up way too early and can't get back to sleep, even when I feel exhausted. I'm actually thinking of...

WOW! 🎉🎊💐 Great job prioritizing your health and looking fabulous while doing it.

Fantastic work! It really bothers me when people imply that using these meds means we're depriving others of needed treatment. If we are seeing such significant weight loss, it's not just for looks. Speaking for myself, I was scared of cardiac issues. I tried everything to manage my weight, but...

Good point about possibly fake product. I will have to start doing more research. Thanks y'all

Well, I guess I didn't do my homework! I wasn't injecting air first! Thanks, everyone!

OK, so I had a beast of a time drawing BAC when I first started Reta. Turns out my needles were too tiny, like 31 gauge. I'm thinking I should get different sized needles and one syringe. It was a struggle to pull and inject those 3ccs! I think I went through like, three needles just for that...

It's so fantastic to hear success stories like this! One of the best things about these meds is quieting that food noise. It's so much easier to focus during the day!