That's amazing work. Going from where you started to here in 9 months - the effort you put in really shows. You didn't just lose weight, you got your health back. Seriously impressive.
My spouse wanted me to clarify - he's down 20 actually. Started at the higher range of normal weight, now at the lower end. He's 5'9, was 150 and is 130 now.
get why you're wondering if it's working - lots expect big obvious change fast but for most it's gradual. what you described sounds normal. feeling full on less food is a sign things are shifting even if it doesn't feel dramatic. these meds build slow and not everyone gets that heavy 'full' feeling. first signs can be small appetite or portion changes.
23% fat loss with 3% lean mass loss at that pace is a remarkable composition result. The protein and training protocol that produced that ratio is the thing worth sharing in as much detail as the total loss number. Most people report the opposite ratio when they don't have that piece dialed in. What does the daily protein target look like?