9 months on Wegovy - my journey!

SlimFam

SlimFam

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Okay everyone, here's my update!

I'm 48, female. Started at 323 pounds; now I'm at 269! So, down 54 pounds!

I also deal with:

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (with meds)

Anxiety/Depression (also medicated)

Fibromyalgia

ADHD

ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)

I'm in the UK, and my doctor got me a referral to a weight management program.

Started my first dose on May 23rd, 2025. I'm currently on the 2.4mg dose.
 
Fantastic work. I'm curious, @SlimFam, did you notice any improvement in your fibromyalgia symptoms with the semaglutide? I've seen some emerging studies suggesting it may help with pain management.
 
Thanks everyone for the support! @Flex_Tale, I honestly haven't noticed a huge difference with the fibromyalgia, but it's hard to tell with all the other things I'm on. Good luck to you all!
 
Congrats on nine months! It's a huge achievement. For those experiencing fatigue or dizziness, it's often about electrolyte balance and protein intake. Semaglutide can really mess with that. Hydrate intentionally, add electrolytes (sodium, magnesium, potassium). I use unflavored electrolyte drops. Protein at every meal helps fight fatigue and muscle loss. Magnesium glycinate before bed can help with constipation. Dizziness when standing? Up your salt!
 
I'm about 2 months in and feeling down because the scale hasn't moved much lately. I've only lost about 10 pounds. Is this normal?
 
Nicky82 said:
I'm about 2 months in and feeling down because the scale hasn't moved much lately. I've only lost about 10 pounds. Is this normal?
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Totally normal! Don't get discouraged. Sometimes the scale doesn't reflect fat loss, especially if you're doing strength training. You might be gaining muscle. Keep going, and focus on how you feel!
 
Bee_Tracker said:
I started in December and have lost about 40 pounds. My husband says he sees a difference but I don't. I'm so happy!
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That's awesome! Keep it up! And remember, body dysmorphia is real. Take progress pictures and compare them. Sometimes it's hard to see changes in yourself.
 
I was stuck for nine months even with a dose increase but I was building muscle. Then dropped another twenty pounds. Stay consistent. Don't quit. It's a journey not a race.
 
Primary care also has the coverage advantage - the medication counts toward deductibles and the provider relationship is there if something comes up. The cost stacking with telehealth is the part that catches people off guard - there are often two separate fees running, and it adds up quickly against the coupon comparison.
 
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