Sharing my GLP-1 journey?

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Mel11

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Hey everyone!

I've been taking Wegovy for maybe 60 days. I'm 21, and since I was a little kid, I've been at least chubby, sometimes edging into Class 1 Obesity. And that's even with dancing almost daily since I was 5 and playing sports like volleyball my whole life too. So, yeah, weight's been a battle, and this is the first time I feel like I'm not losing against food.

But here's the thing: my 2 best friends struggled really badly with anorexia during the pandemic.

I watched them go through it – one gained some weight back, the other just got rid of all bad habits. It was amazing to see them heal, and they have been healthy ever since!

However, I was dealing with binge eating disorder, but I only really understood it about 4 months ago.

And a lot of the things used to manage my BED are the exact *opposite* of what my friends had to learn to fix their anorexia (tracking macros, focusing on ‘willpower,’ intermittent fasting, etc.).

So I'm stuck. We share everything. And this med has been WILD, and I want to talk about it, but they don't even know I'm taking it.

I'm worried they'll feel betrayed that I'm spending money every month to do something that nearly destroyed them. I don't want to hurt our friendship.

If I read this, I'd say to just tell them. But now that it's ME? It's not easy.

So, how would YOU tell them? Or would you? How much would you share? Every detail, or just a "Hey, I'm on a GLP-1" and then never mention it again?

I'd love some advice!
 
Real talk:

When you've dropped a significant amount of weight, folks will assume you used a med anyway. So, don't worry about hiding it.

I felt weird about it too, at first. But honest to god, your friends should be happy you're taking care of yourself. No shame in that.
 
Your medical history is private. Other people can get the same help if they want. Focus on your own journey.
 
Just wanted to add something to my earlier comment: If you DO decide to tell them, be prepared for questions. Some people are genuinely curious, others might be judgy. Just stick to your guns and remember why you started this in the first place.
 
BigTex_LessNextYear said:
Why tell them? I stopped caring what people think. My body, my choice. Don't invite jealousy or negativity. You're doing this for YOU, not for their approval. Congrats!
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This is so true! It's easy to get caught up in what others might think, but at the end of the day, it's your health and your decision.
 
Has anyone had any issues with drinking alcohol while on these meds? I'm going on a cruise soon and plan to have a few drinks.
 
@Sage_1988 Be careful. Some people find their tolerance is way lower and hangovers are much worse.
 
generic version in india launched and people are fear-mongering about safety, probably protecting margins since good generic costs like 25 bucks a month. worth it for weight loss with gym and high protein? would love input on whether to go that route.
 
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