I completely get this feeling, and honestly, most of us stood exactly where you're standing right now before ever starting.
Began on the dual-action medication back when it first launched and have since moved over to the newer branded version, so this journey's been going a while for me. Still remember unboxing that very first supply and letting it sit in the refrigerator for days while working up the nerve to actually use it. Nerves before that very first jab are completely normal, especially never having done anything similar before.
What helped me personally, hunted down clips of others going through the exact motions on camera. Watching that whole process play out firsthand took most of the intimidation factor away. And once I actually did it, honestly barely felt it, these devices are engineered to work fast with minimal discomfort. Promise, dreading it beforehand is genuinely rougher than living through it.
Regarding the drug itself, it's still fairly new, and yes, side effects can happen. But personally, stacking the potential benefits up against those risks made this an easy call. The downsides are real, though the majority handle them just fine, and what's waiting on the other side, breaking past a stall, feeling better physically, finally reaching your target, genuinely changes everything.
Also, huge congratulations on losing that much weight through your surgery too! That's an