Just starting... anyone else?

Guy

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Hey all, new here. I've been using Tirzepatide steadily since last year, and on and off with similar meds since late 2021. I'm also testing out something new that's still in trials since spring. The first photo is from summer 2021, before any meds. The last one was from late November. It's still hard to see the changes, but I'm so happy the swelling in my ankles is almost gone and I feel like a totally different person!

Before Tirzepatide, I struggled with disordered eating. Now, the constant food thoughts are gone, and I feel like I can eat normally without obsessing. I've been in therapy for over a decade, and this is the most "normal" I've ever felt. I'm in a calorie deficit because I eat less and don't have crazy cravings. I try to make healthy choices, but when I don't, I don't feel guilty because I can't overeat or binge anymore. I still have a ways to go, but it feels like it's happening naturally now, not with crazy diets that never work long-term.
 
You're doing great! I can see the change. I feel the same way about the weight loss feeling natural, and not needing to do extreme things to get there. And with the medication, it'll actually stay off for good this time! Best of luck!
 
Sub_Donut137 said:
You look much lighter than you said!
Thanks so much! It's hard to see it myself sometimes. I'm down about 80 pounds from my highest weight. The biggest difference is being able to walk further without getting winded.
 
I'm just starting out... how do you all keep affording these meds? My insurance only covers them for a year. What happens after that?
 
Sub_Donut137 said:
I'm just starting out... how do you all keep affording these meds? My insurance only covers them for a year. What happens after that?
That's a really good question. I'm worried about that too. I'm hoping by the time my insurance stops covering, the price will come down or there will be more options.
 
I hear you on the insurance issues. I have found that appealing coverage denials, documenting the medical need, and researching patient assistance programs can sometimes help. It's a fight, but worth exploring.
 
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