I started today, and I’m planning to stick with it for about nine days. How does it actually feel—do you find yourself getting full almost instantly? Did you struggle to stay on a lower dose, or was it manageable? Personally, I’ve come to realize that staying at my 3.0 mg after two months is just spinning my wheels; I’m basically just hovering around a one-pound fluctuation while watching my money disappear into thin air. I think I'll give this a shot.
It feels like I’m reading my own life story laid out on the screen. I started this journey back on March 1st—and if it provides any solace to anyone else struggling, I’ve managed to drop 10 pounds so far. I’ve been on the full dose since April 15th, relying entirely on sheer willpower and nothing else. That sensation of being truly full just isn't there, though I have a nagging suspicion that without the help of Wegovy, I would have certainly eaten much more than I did. Wishing us all the best of luck on this path!
I just don't experience that sense of being "suddenly full" or feeling like I've hit a wall. If I weren't keeping a close eye on things, I could probably keep eating until the day after tomorrow; it’s almost as if I’m not even on Wegovy, despite the fact that I still have about 65 pounds to lose. 😢
Nicholas White80 said:Maybe it’s worth adjusting your diet first to see if that makes a difference. It feels like you might be overdoing it. Have you considered aiming for something closer to 1,600 calories a day?
I’m hovering right around 1,400, meticulously tracking every single calorie, yet nothing seems to be moving the needle.
Hey everyone. I’ve been on Wegovy since March 1st, which puts me at about 12 weeks now. I bumped up to the 3.0 dose back on April 15th, and honestly, I haven’t moved the needle an ounce since then. I’m sitting here wondering if I should consider a reset—I know some people claim the medication loses its punch after the initial phase—but personally, I feel like I don't have any more weight to shed. Does anyone have any advice or thoughts on this? Thanks.
I’ve been taking Lindynette and I really want to stop... I was wondering if I actually need to finish the entire pack, or if it's okay to just quit whenever I feel ready... Does anyone here have any experience with this kind of thing?
Megan Anderson5 said:Hey, I've been on the 3.0 dose for a while now. For me, side effects usually only pop up right after I bump the dosage—just a day or two, maybe three. It’s mostly just nausea.
Back when Wegovy wasn't available, I was using Ozempic, and since those pens don't go all the way up to 3, I had to mix doses, doing 1.8 plus 1.2. Now that I'm back on Wegovy, things feel different. The weight is dropping much faster than before. Perhaps I should have restarted at the beginning of the titration schedule, but I didn't, so I jumped straight back to 3.0, and now the loss is accelerating. From January 20th until today, I've lost 17 pounds in total. I can't complain. I still get hungry, of course, but it's never that unbearable, starving sensation. I make sure to watch my diet and keep up with exercise.
If the current dose feels like too much, have you thought about scaling it back just a hair? Not necessarily all the way down to 2.4, but maybe 2.4 plus a tiny bit more, similar to how some people manage their increments here.
As for those air bubbles, from what I understand, they shouldn't be an issue since the medication isn't being injected into a vein. So, it really shouldn't be a concern (full disclaimer: I’m neither a doctor nor a nurse, nor anything of the sort).
Hi there, how long were you on Ozempic? Did you start at the 0.6 level? Since I'm already at the 3.0 Wegovy dose, I'm feeling a bit lost on the smartest way to proceed. Should I jump straight into the 1.8 plus 1.2 combo? What was the advice your doctor gave you? Thanks so much!
velvetbear61 said:Thanks for this! I went ahead and downloaded it immediately.
QUESTION: I keep running into these persistent air bubbles in my Ozempic. Once, I managed to deal with it by just squirting a little bit of the medication out when it reached the top of the syringe, but that feels like such a waste of money—plus, I'm looking at another bubble today. 😵
Don't worry about injecting it into a vein; I really don't think you have anything to be concerned about. It happened to me twice, and I just injected myself like normal.
velvetbear61, if I recall your handle correctly, weren't you one of those folks who went through gastric sleeve surgery or maybe a gastric band, or something along those lines, a long time ago?
Actually, anyone currently using Saxenda can sign up for Noom at no extra cost; you’ll just get the Basic version, but honestly, it’s more than enough to get the job done.
Amy Kim25 said:As my colleague pointed out, it’s much better to be five pounds under than five pounds over. Have you dealt with any side effects yet? Are you feeling anxious about bumping up the dosage, or is the main concern just the fear that the hunger won't actually subside?
Are you keeping an eye on what you eat? If you're indulging in sweets, your insulin levels likely spike, which essentially fights against the medication... it might be worth being a bit more disciplined. For me, a heavy dose of green salad has been a lifesaver; I can fill myself up on greens so there's less room for everything else. Tomatoes work too... I find myself making a lot of tomato sandwiches. 🙂
I don't touch sweets at all; I usually just stick to an orange or an apple here and there. As for side effects, I've been dealing with near-constant headaches, even now in my seventh week, and lately, this sense of lethargy has started creeping in. Otherwise, I stay on top of my intake by tracking calories through the Noom app. I'm starting Saxenda 3.0 tomorrow, so wish me luck!
Is anyone else currently navigating the transition to Saxenda 3.0? I’m curious about how everyone is handling their appetite. I’m scheduled to start the 3.0 regimen tomorrow, and frankly, I have this lingering dread that the hunger won't actually subside even with the increase. So far, seven weeks in, I’ve only managed to drop 5 pounds, but I suppose even a slow crawl forward is better than standing still.
Kimberly Green27 said:So, when did you officially test positive for COVID-19? How long has this exhaustion and weakness been hanging over you? Are you dealing with any actual pain?
I caught it about a month ago. As for the fatigue, that really started creeping in just a week ago. I wouldn't call it pain, per se, though there is still a sort of lingering, mild pressure in my chest.
rowdytiger14 said:I’m so sorry you’re going through this; I know it can't be easy....
I was actually just talking to an acquaintance today—someone who is typically quite fit and active—and she’s dealing with the exact same thing. She went through it without even realizing it, only finding out later when they detected antibodies in her blood, but now she's left with this crushing fatigue that makes even walking feel like a chore. It seems this might be the "norm" for now.... I just hope it eventually passes with time....
If I were in your shoes, I’d take a full week off, prioritize sleep, and cut out any non-essential chores. Then, if things haven't improved after eight days, I might try gradually increasing my activity levels to see if that helps get things moving again.... Just remember, we all end up sidelined when we catch a bad flu or a virus; the body simply needs a moment to recover....
Try to view this as just part of the recovery process and see how you feel in ten days or so.... there's really no sense in trying to force it or play the hero, is there?
The reality is that there isn't any "playing the hero" or forcing anything here. I don't even have the strength to walk to the mailbox; I spend my days just trying to scrape together enough energy to exist. 😢 Even when I wake up in the morning feeling somewhat functional for a brief window, by later in the day, I’m completely wiped out, lying there like a log. Of course, I’m not expecting to run a marathon immediately after being sick, but I am hoping to reach a point where I can function at least somewhat normally. My daughter and I both caught WHO at the same time, and she’s actually in even worse shape right now, sleeping for something like fifteen hours a day. 😢 Similarly, I’m not even capable of regular walks. It feels as though you've been run over by a truck... 😢
mellowskipper said:I didn't have any real trouble with it. I practically sprinted through WHO. The only thing I noticed was losing my sense of taste and smell.
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It’s a relief to hear you’re doing alright. For me, I thought I had managed to just breeze through WHO as well. Everything seemed fine after about ten days, and after another week of feeling normal, I genuinely believed I was one of those lucky ones who escaped the worst of it. But then, out of nowhere, this crushing fatigue set in—just total exhaustion and a complete inability to concentrate. It’s as if my battery is permanently drained; I can barely manage anything besides lying down, and even the smallest bit of activity forces me to sit back down. It's honestly quite overwhelming...
To my fellow Americans, I’m reaching out to anyone who has managed to come out the other side of WHO. How are you actually holding up now? Is the persistent exhaustion or that strange, foggy lack of focus something that eventually lifts, or is this just our new baseline? 😢
I was wondering if anyone might be able to point me toward a reliable private gynecologist or endocrinologist in Washington, D.C., specifically someone holding a PhD or doctoral degree. I’m looking for help for my daughter; she’s dealing with PCOS, and her hormones are all over the place, which has started causing her hair to thin out. If anyone has a recommendation they actually trust, I would truly appreciate it. Thanks.
quietgull62 said:In my case, the recommendation for my procedure was written by Dr. Velnić—he’s the doctor who took over from Prof. Kosuta (who actually performed my bypass). My impression is that he views a one-year window as the crucial period to shed whatever weight is going to come off. If the scale stops moving, then you've hit the limit, I guess. My BMI is sitting at 25.5 right now, and he calculated that before he ever signed off on my plastic surgery recommendation. So, it seems to me those are the actual criteria they look for.