Mounjaro changed my life!

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S-T-P-72

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Okay, long post incoming, but it's worth it!

I've always been self-conscious about my weight, pretty much since childhood. When my dad died when I was a kid, I turned to food for comfort. I was a totally normal weight until middle school, then things changed. Got diagnosed with PCOS as a teen, and nothing I tried seemed to work for long. I did manage to get down to like 105 lbs or so for a while in college, but it was from starving myself, which obviously wasn't healthy. After that, the weight came back, plus more. Last year was rough – lost my job, other bad stuff happened, and I just spiraled into depression and binge eating. Got my dream job this past summer, and that's when the first pic was taken. It was a wake-up call. I felt terrible and didn't want to leave the house. But finally I had decent insurance again, so I looked into GLP-1 meds and got an appointment. Turns out I'm insulin resistant and borderline pre-diabetic. I was seriously worried, and my self-esteem was in the basement. Got approved for Mounjaro in February, and it's been a game-changer!

I'm down almost 60 lbs, my A1C is back in the normal range, and my PCOS symptoms are gone – my doc says it's basically in remission for now. Not quite at my goal weight yet, but hoping to get there by the end of the year. I can't believe how much this med has turned things around.
 
It's funny how when we're heavier, we don't put as much effort into ourselves. We just wear what fits, and I know I didn't do my hair much.

In the updated picture, it looks like you put in a lot of effort into your style. Your hair looks amazing, and you look much more confident.
 
That's fantastic! 60 lbs is very impressive. Congrats!

I also started around February, but I've only dropped about 30 lbs and have plateaued. I see you're on 15mg. Did you increase the dose each month? What else are you doing to get those results?

Also, is your insurance covering it without a type 2 diabetes diagnosis? Or did you need to get pre-authorization?
 
Jim_Now said:
Did you increase the dose each month? What else are you doing to get those results?
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Yep, I titrated up each month as prescribed. Besides the meds, I also try to walk for about 30 minutes most days, and I've cut back on processed foods. Nothing too crazy, just trying to be a bit healthier overall.
 
It's really inspiring to see these kinds of results. I'm just starting out, so it's good to see what's possible.
 
Losing weight is one thing, but then you need to update your entire wardrobe! I've lost about 25 pounds recently, and now I need to find new bras, which can be tricky!
 
Dakota1976 said:
How did you decide when you reached the right dosage?
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That's a great question. It's usually a combination of factors. We look at your blood sugar levels, how you're feeling overall, and whether you're still losing weight at a steady pace. It's not an exact science, and it varies from person to person.
 
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