It seems like there’s a bit of a debate here regarding dosage versus the actual return on investment. I read about a woman who tried to "save money" by sticking to a lower dose when she hit a plateau, but she saw zero progress for weeks—just weight fluctuating up and down. Eventually, she realized she was just throwing money away without seeing any results, so she bumped up the dose, and that’s when things finally started moving.
It definitely isn't cheap, but there’s really no point in struggling and wasting doses if you aren't actually hitting your goals.
Personally, I’m mentally preparing myself to stop looking at the price tag altogether. My mindset is basically, "if I do this, I'm just going to ignore the cost." Real healthcare costs way more in the long run. Honestly, I’d rather skip a summer vacation or something similar; I see more value in investing in something that yields lasting results than spending it on temporary fun.
I think the tricky part will be when it's time to taper off Ozempic, but we can worry about that later. I haven't even started yet, but I'm doing the mental groundwork now.
p.s. I’ve gone through my specialist reports and all my other medical records with a fine-tooth comb 😉 but found nothing. My doctor did emphasize that "this process takes a long time for most people," which he made very clear, but I'm planning to give him a nudge once my next appointment gets closer.
I had some bloodwork done at the Quest Diagnostics lab over a month ago, and I still haven't seen any results pop up in my MyChart portal. I’m really hoping they’re ready by the time my follow-up appointment rolls around in three weeks. :-) I’m getting a little anxious, but honestly, what can you do?
Every journey starts with a single step, so honestly, just deciding to take control, doing your research, and finally starting the medication is already a massive win! You’re definitely in those early stages, but hang in there. Just keep pushing forward, stay consistent, and pack plenty of patience—you've got this!
How many meals are you having a day, and what does a typical portion look like? If you don't mind sharing, I'd love to hear more.
We all know self-discipline is everything, but let's be real—do you think you could've hit these numbers just by sheer willpower without the medication?
And yeah, the cost is no joke! Did you have a specific diagnosis to get started? Like insulin resistance, diabetes, or was it just a high BMI?
It looks like you’re reading my mind perfectly, so honestly, you should probably start your own psychic hotline or tarot reading business—you’d easily clear way more than $500 a week. ���� I’m not the one responsible for your lack of progress; if things aren't working out, you just need to put in the effort. Keep practicing, get moving, and the weight will start dropping much faster!
In my opinion, the timing of when you eat your calories doesn't really matter; what actually counts is the total number of calories you consume versus how many you burn.
The more I Google this stuff, the more types of these injections I seem to find. I’m just hoping my endocrinologist is feeling generous and decides to prescribe me some 🙂
It’s wild how fast you seem to have adjusted to the Wegovy. I’m guessing you had to bump up your dosage to get there? Or is that not how it works? What are other users saying about it?
Once the autophagy kicks in, I find myself eating twice as much just to make up for it! :-)
Thanks for the advice! I actually managed to walk 9.3 miles today.
I don't really know much about leptin or ghrelin; it never crossed my mind that you could actually get tested for those things. If I had to guess, I'd say my 🙂 is pretty low. But hey, one step at a time...
Look, you can't make bread without getting your hands dirty first! :-) I just need to get that momentum going! :-)
I go through these crazy cycles where I’ll hit this massive hunger spike and just can't stop eating, but then there are phases where I barely eat anything at all and still struggle to lose weight. Honestly, I can't find any logical explanation for it. No underlying health issues, no diabetes, and apparently no insulin resistance either—I actually crushed my fitness assessment despite being overweight. At this point, the only conclusion I can draw is that this stubborn fat is hanging onto me for purely psychological reasons. :-) We're in a committed relationship, really. He sticks to me, and I stick to him... damn it! :-) Until we reach a formal agreement to part ways, this fat is staying put and I'm stuck with it. :-)
Just talking nonsense here. I have way too much downtime during this long weekend. :-) I started feeling this sudden rush of euphoria, even though I haven't touched a single sugary snack. I have no idea why; there isn't even a specific reason to be this happy. :-)
So, does anyone actually buy into that alternative stuff?
Energy can't be destroyed, it just changes form. So, technically, this fat just needs to change its shape, right? Hahahaha!
I’m stuck waiting until mid-July to see my endocrinologist :-( but I’m not backing down! I’ll get my hands on these meds one way or another!
Reading people say they can't even hit 1,000–1,300 calories feels like a movie plot to me—honestly, I hit that number easily and still find myself going back for seconds several times over. If my doctor refuses to prescribe this, I’m just going to head to a private clinic that was already willing to write the script without making me jump through hoops (if anyone's interested, I can pass along the contact info).
Does anyone know if the results from the Quest Diagnostics lab show up on my MyChart portal, or can only my doctor see them?
They told me everything would be ready in two weeks, but it’s been four now and still nothing! To be fair, they did mention I had a specific test that isn't run very often, so maybe they're just waiting on some reagents to arrive...
I hear you. Based on everything people are saying, Ozempic seems way more effective for weight loss than Saxenda—not to mention the fact that you only have to deal with one shot a week instead of every single day.
That said, I can't help but worry about how healthy it actually is for someone who doesn't even need it medically. Is the risk of side effects just too high? I read somewhere that it could even lead to pancreatitis, and honestly, no amount of weight loss is worth that kind of gamble.
To be completely blunt, those medications actually scare me. Just being real with you.
A friend was trying to explain to me that Ozempic is for one group, while Saxenda is meant for another, and so on. I couldn't quite follow him, but it sounds like every medication falls into its own specific category—whether it's for diabetics, high BMI, insulin resistance, etc. Basically, if anyone actually knows how this works, could you please clear things up for me? 😁
Hey, look, it sounds like you had a really rough time with it, but don't let one bad experience shake your confidence. Maybe just try starting over with a lower dose? Losing seven pounds is no small feat—if I were in your shoes, I’d definitely keep going once things settle down a bit!
You probably won't be able to return the medication, but if you're truly done, maybe try selling it. You could see if anyone reaches out through a forum or try posting it on Facebook Marketplace somewhere...
I don't think you should be waiting for some "magic moment" to happen. Personally, I’m not a believer in luck—it’s all about the grind. Just hang in there for a bit longer; from everything I’ve read online, most people see that major weight drop kick in right around the three-month mark. Try to stay patient and just keep pushing.
hey George, thanks for getting back to me. My test results haven't arrived yet, but they did run an OGTT on me, so hopefully that gives us some clarity on the next steps!
What do you think is the absolute key to making this work?
I’m honestly pretty nervous about the nausea. Whenever I feel sick to my stomach, my instinct is to eat twice as much just to try and "settle" it, so if these shots cause that kind of cycle, I don't know if I can handle it. I'm thinking about starting with Metformin tablets first and then switching to the injections down the road. I'll run it by my doctor and see what they suggest.
By the way, I read somewhere that nausea happens because you ate way too much during a meal. George, do you think there's any truth to that?
From my own experience, though, nausea usually hits me when I eat something too fatty, but that's mostly due to my gallbladder issues.