Six months took 35 pounds off me, and two-plus years on I remain at my ideal weight with a BMI of 21. My husband went through something similar, 50 pounds over nine months, BMI now 25. Both of us are still on 2.5mg. Using assistance doesn't embarrass me, meds have my full support. I don't broadcast it, though whoever asks gets the truth what worked. Life is different now. My sister told every person who mentioned my weight loss that I'm on the shot. She's also said I have Ozempic face and that folks on the shot don't look better, our faces just look odd. Frankly she's awful. My face and body have never felt healthier, and if she happened to be right, saying that out loud is still cruel.