Coming off GLP-1 meds... anyone else?

Witty_Quest

Witty_Quest

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I'm not trying to bash these meds, because Ozempic did help me lose a significant amount of weight. But I wasn't prepared for the aftermath.

I stopped taking it a couple of months ago, and it hit me hard. My appetite came back with a vengeance. I felt like I lost muscle mass. I was completely drained. My mood was unpredictable. I felt a fog, was on edge, and just not myself.

Even while I was still on it, the nausea and throwing up got pretty bad. There were days I couldn't even leave the house. The scale was going down, sure, but I felt terrible.

I decided I didn't want to depend on a medication forever. That's when I decided to stop — and that's when things got difficult.

I've been working hard to recover: metabolism, strength, eating habits, and my nervous system. It's still a work in progress.

I know I'm not the only one. I'm sure there are others who've stopped Ozempic, or are thinking about it, and are unsure of what to expect.

If that's you, I'd like to hear your experiences. No hidden agenda. Just trying to connect with others going through this.
 
I stopped semaglutide and holy crap, I didn't realize how well it worked until my hunger went into overdrive. I'm back on it now, so it's not nearly as bad.
 
I’ve struggled with eating issues my entire life because of a rough childhood. I’ve gained and lost 40-60 pounds repeatedly over the years.

I’m too old to deal with this anymore. I’m 52. I refuse to go through that again. I’m staying on this medication for the long haul.

My blood pressure is great, and my resting heart rate is 60. I’m on a much lower dose of my arthritis meds. I’ve gone from a size 12 to a size 6 since February.

I’m fully committed to staying on this.
 
It's hard to tell if this is a genuine post or if it's AI generated. If you made lifestyle improvements like exercise and strength training while you were taking the medication, you shouldn't have experienced all those problems, except maybe the return of food cravings.
 
I don’t want to deal with constant food cravings or fight a battle I’m going to lose. I’m planning on staying on a maintenance dose indefinitely. And yes, I eat healthy, exercise consistently, and I'm a responsible adult. At 64, if I could maintain my weight without medication, I would have already figured it out.
 
What do you mean no one warned you? That doesn’t sound right. How did you get the medication since your Dr should have explained?
 
@Kim1990 Did you slowly reduce your dosage or quit abruptly? I'm not shocked that your emotions were a mess since it's a hormone-related drug. My doctor mentioned a slow taper to avoid a big shock, so I'm curious how you stopped. No criticism, just curious because I'm thinking about lowering my dose soon.
 
Super stretch denim deserves some kind of award honestly. I'm down 60 pounds and still can't believe some of my pants work. That fabric really does stretch the distance. You look fantastic by the way.
 
Reta-Strong said:
So is it the same if I calorie count every single day and go to the gym 5 days a week? I feel like if I am working on habits already I will have a good base after I stop taking it.
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That's what I thought too! I was working out. I thought I had a good handle on my eating. I was wrong. It's like my body chemistry changed, and my hunger signals were all messed up. Hopefully, you'll have a better experience!
 
I saw someone online say they had great results. They went from 267lbs and size 26 to 152lbs and size 8! They said they got better blood pressure, less back pain, and even reversed a fatty liver issue. Sounds amazing!
 
Saw something on a forum about the food industry blocking GLP1 meds to keep selling processed garbage now that sales are tanking. Anyone have that link? Searched everywhere for it.
 
Appreciate the feedback but don't really see why extra replies help unless someone's adding something new. Now that my questions are answered I'm leaving it there. Didn't expect people getting bent out of shape over asking for more feedback but I learned.
 
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