Down 150+ lbs?! What?!

[PepLady]

Hi everyone. So, I'm dealing with paralysis from the waist down. Last January, I was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks with a really bad infection and had to have surgery right away. After getting out, I talked to my doctor about trying a GLP-1. While I was in the hospital, the infection messed with my blood sugar so much that I was able to get it covered by my insurance. The side effects haven't been fun, but it's been worth it. The crazy thing is that I'm only prescribed a low dose, like 0.5mg, and most weeks I'm only taking 0.25mg. My clothing size dropped a lot!

 

[RealFit]

That's awesome! Keep going! You're a new person now.

 

[Georgie]

Looking good! And a clean shaven face really makes a difference!

 

[LightCookie]

Wow, you look like a totally different person! Congrats! I thought I was doing well losing 50+ pounds in a few months, but your progress is incredible! Diet is so important for weight loss.

 

[Lou]

I'm starting a podcast to advocate for making GLP-1s more accessible. Would you be willing to share your story? It could make a big difference for others.

 

[Geeky-Win]

Congrats!! That’s amazing progress!

 

[Lab-Loss]

Fantastic! You seem much happier, which is great to see! This might sound weird, but has your upper body movement improved at all?

 

[Lift_Health]

Awesome! Starting the new year off right!

 

[PepLady]

I'm so happy for you!

 

[RealFit]

Wow, that's really great!

 

[Georgie]

You are incredible!!! So happy for you!!!

 

[LightCookie]

Well, look at you!!!! Congrats! You look fabulous!

 

[Lou]

Way to go!!!!

 

[Geeky-Win]

I'm so happy for you, really good work

 

[Lab-Loss]

Congratulations!

 

[Lou]

I saw a post online about someone ending their GLP-1 treatment. They mentioned that

insurance companies make it so difficult to be healthy

and that some insurances want you to fail on metformin before approving coverage. It's awful!

 

[RealFit]

insurance companies make it so difficult to be healthy

Right? It's like they want us to stay sick! I'm worried about what will happen if my insurance changes.

 

[Lab-Loss]

I've also read about people having trouble getting coverage. Some have had success with a "peer-to-peer review" where their endocrinologist emphasizes "continuity of care." It might be worth looking into if you run into issues.

 

[LightCookie]

It is truly infuriating

insurance companies make it so difficult to be healthy

. I heard some GLP-1s are cheaper if you buy them directly from the manufacturer, but it's still expensive, like several hundred dollars. I wish healthcare was more straightforward.