Nervous about starting GLP-1s?

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Anyone else super anxious to begin? What's your biggest fear? Remember you can manage any adverse reactions with smaller doses, stay hydrated with electrolytes, use digestive aids, take a mild stool softener, and focus on getting enough protein.

I've been battling my weight since I was a kid, around age 12 after losing my mom. I turned to food for comfort and it continued into adulthood, plus I have issues with ovarian cysts.

These meds really turned things around for me. Jump in, even if you're scared. The results will be so worth it.
 
Thanks for the pep talk! I'm waiting for my insurance to approve my rx for Mounjaro. My brain is trying to talk me out of it, but I'll remember your words when I start to doubt myself.
 
I'm worried about what it's doing to my stomach. I'm giving it a shot, but not sure it's exactly "healthy." I felt better when I was just exercising and eating right, but the cravings were intense.
 
Thanks everyone for your kind words. I'm starting Rybelsus on the 1st. I've had the prescription for a month now. I had a bad experience with Trulicity a while back because it gave me a GI bleed. I didn't know as much back then as I do now. Being part of this forum has been so helpful. I'm feeling more confident.
 
I totally get doing things scared! I kept putting it off because I didn't know what to expect and was focused on all the scary stories about side effects. Then I thought, why not just give it a try and see? The worst thing that could happen is that I'd have to stop. I was mostly worried about the mental health side effects since I deal with depression, but surprisingly it actually made me feel better! I guess it's because these meds can reduce inflammation in the brain. It taught me to be more optimistic and take chances, because I wasted so much time stressing over what *could* go wrong instead of realizing it might actually be helpful.
 
So true! I was just thinking yesterday that I've been on Semaglutide for 2 years now and I'm down 70-75 lbs. If I hadn't taken the leap, I'd still be feeling awful. So glad I did it!
 
I had my first injection today! I’m going to sleep soon so I can hopefully sleep through any possible nausea. Fingers crossed! Good luck to everyone else starting out.
 
BeeHappy951 said:
I'm worried about what it's doing to my stomach. I'm giving it a shot, but not sure it's exactly "healthy." I felt better when I was just exercising and eating right, but the cravings were intense.
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I think that's a valid concern. But, for me, the med quiets down the "food noise" which makes healthier choices much easier. It's about finding the right balance.
 
Remember to focus on getting enough protein! It really helps with managing the side effects and makes you feel fuller for longer. I didn't understand "food noise" until it was gone... it was amazing!
 
It's definitely a journey. When I first started, I was super strict with myself. I didn't eat out and stuck to my plan religiously. Then, life happened, and I had to travel for work and eat out again. But it was a good thing, actually. It taught me that I could still enjoy things in moderation. Now, I aim for balance. It's not all or nothing. The medication helped turn down the dial on the cravings so I could handle a little treat now and then.
 
wegovy slows everything down to a crawl. you HAVE to cut your portions. acidic food before bed? i wake up puking bile. had to swap my whole diet
 
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