Patient_99
Well-known member
I wanted to share this for anyone on the fence about trying this medication. This isn't about me, but about my husband.
He's in his early 40s, about 5'8". For years, he's been hovering around 220lbs. I'm naturally slender and active. We share similar lifestyles, but I'm more of a gym person, while he loves biking. We eat pretty much the same things. It's frustrating because he seems to gain weight so easily, while I stay around 130lbs without much effort.
Over the years, with family life, our weights have gone up and down. I've always been able to shed extra pounds pretty quickly with some simple dieting. He struggles to get below 210lbs, even with intense effort. He topped out at 240lbs. I love him no matter what, but I was worried about his blood pressure. He's active and eats well, but obesity takes its toll.
I've been following the buzz about ozempic for a while. I've always felt that weight management isn't just about calories in versus calories out. Some people are just more prone to weight gain. In his case, I think it's a mix of genetics and childhood eating habits.
After a lot of talking, worrying, and doctor visits, he started ozempic in March.
It's been incredible. He's at the 0.5mg dose and is now around 195lbs, which is the lightest he's been since high school. It's amazing to watch. He's gone from a size 40 to a size 36.
He's had very few side effects. Some occasional nausea and burping, increased sensitivity to alcohol, and some dehydration. Otherwise, the weight is just melting off. He eats when he's hungry and stops when he's full. He has more energy. He's had IBS for years, and even that's gotten better. His blood pressure is back to normal.
I really believe this medication is a game-changer. The stigma is ridiculous. If he developed high blood pressure, no one would judge him for taking meds for that. This treats the root cause, not just the symptom.
It's not just about looks, though that's a bonus. It's about quality of life. I'm so grateful that we'll have more healthy years together as a family. Seeing him smile when he weighs himself makes my day. It was never his fault. I hope more people take the leap. It's worth it.
He's in his early 40s, about 5'8". For years, he's been hovering around 220lbs. I'm naturally slender and active. We share similar lifestyles, but I'm more of a gym person, while he loves biking. We eat pretty much the same things. It's frustrating because he seems to gain weight so easily, while I stay around 130lbs without much effort.
Over the years, with family life, our weights have gone up and down. I've always been able to shed extra pounds pretty quickly with some simple dieting. He struggles to get below 210lbs, even with intense effort. He topped out at 240lbs. I love him no matter what, but I was worried about his blood pressure. He's active and eats well, but obesity takes its toll.
I've been following the buzz about ozempic for a while. I've always felt that weight management isn't just about calories in versus calories out. Some people are just more prone to weight gain. In his case, I think it's a mix of genetics and childhood eating habits.
After a lot of talking, worrying, and doctor visits, he started ozempic in March.
It's been incredible. He's at the 0.5mg dose and is now around 195lbs, which is the lightest he's been since high school. It's amazing to watch. He's gone from a size 40 to a size 36.
He's had very few side effects. Some occasional nausea and burping, increased sensitivity to alcohol, and some dehydration. Otherwise, the weight is just melting off. He eats when he's hungry and stops when he's full. He has more energy. He's had IBS for years, and even that's gotten better. His blood pressure is back to normal.
I really believe this medication is a game-changer. The stigma is ridiculous. If he developed high blood pressure, no one would judge him for taking meds for that. This treats the root cause, not just the symptom.
It's not just about looks, though that's a bonus. It's about quality of life. I'm so grateful that we'll have more healthy years together as a family. Seeing him smile when he weighs himself makes my day. It was never his fault. I hope more people take the leap. It's worth it.
