Posts by velvetbear61

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Slow progress... but fine.

Got hit with a massive headache and total exhaustion yesterday. I usually struggle with fatigue—probably an iron deficiency issue—but I had two IV iron infusions about six months ago, which helped. Now I can't tell if this is just the Wegovy acting up or my iron levels tanking again.

My biggest hurdle is stress eating. I thought I’d be fine this week since I’m on vacation, but my coworker calls me every single day because she doesn't know how to do her job. It drives me insane. I tell her to stop calling, then I end up eating out of frustration. And I can't even turn off my phone because of the kids. Wegovy isn't going to fix that; I have to deal with that mess internally.

Noom is actually great, though. I haven't fully dove in yet, but I just got assigned a 1:1 coach. I'm liking the daily food lessons so far.

Maria Reed44 said:velvetbear61, I recall your handle... weren't you on a gastric sleeve or a gastric band or something back in the day?

Probably some other velvetbear61. I actually had to Google what a gastric band even was.🤣

Maria Reed44 said:Nah, anyone on Saxenda can just sign up for Noom for free. You get the Basic version, but it’s enough to get by.

Thanks for the tip. Went ahead and downloaded it right away.

QUESTION: I keep getting air bubbles in my Saxenda pen. Once, I managed to fix it by just squirting a little bit of the medicine out when it hit the top. But this stuff is too expensive to waste, and today there's another bubble. 😵

velvetbear61 said:I'd be on board with 🙂

Started my Saxenda today. Starting weight is 270 lbs. 🙄

One week later: 268 lbs (keep in mind I was stress-eating, so don't judge 👎 )

Bumped the dose up to 1.2 today.

velvetbear61 said:The morning after my first shot was rough. Nausea, heavy stomach issues, headache—just a total disaster. Then on day three, about an hour after the dose, my stomach started cramping hard. Had to hit the bathroom three times, felt dizzy, couldn't even look at food without wanting to gag. Nothing since then. It’s day six now. Moving up to 0.12 this Thursday.

I meant to type 1.2. Can't seem to edit.

Ashley Walker56 said:What kind of symptoms are you guys getting?☕

The morning after my first shot was a mess. Nausea hitting my stomach hard, a killer headache—just a disaster. Then on day 3, about an hour after the dose, my stomach started cramping like crazy. Ran to the bathroom three times, felt dizzy, couldn't even look at food without wanting to gag. Nothing since then. It's day 6 now. Moving up to 0.12 on Thursday.

darkjackal70 said:Not sure how it works in America, but I used to order Saxenda through online pharmacies when I was living in the UK and Germany. Just filled out a questionnaire, told the truth, and had the package shipped straight to my door.

I only quit because I managed to get my hands on Ozempic through a different channel. Plus, being on the max dose of Saxenda gave me some brutal side effects. Seriously, around Christmas and New Year's, I spent days stuck in the bathroom. Just constant, horrible stomach cramps... so I called it quits.

Didn't stop changing my habits, obviously, but Ozempic just works better.

How much weight did you drop on Saxenda versus Ozempic? If you don't mind me asking.

Amy Kim25 said:Hey everyone. After Easter, I'm thinking about asking my doctor about that medication too, so count me in. Starting Monday, I'm trying to watch what I eat more closely because, honestly, I'm such a John Doe when it comes to sweets.

My question is about the injections—does it hurt? Is it awkward? I'm terrified of needles. Not sure if I can even handle doing it myself. Is it once a week or every single day?

The shots aren't as bad as I expected, really. I just didn't think I'd actually be able to do it to myself. It stings a little bit an hour or so after. Hopefully, it gets easier with time.

Ashley Walker56 said:Hey, welcome 🙂

How'd you track down the Ozempic? Is it actually showing up at CVS Pharmacy yet?

Thanks 🙂

My endocrinologist recommended it and wrote the script, so I went in for an abdominal ultrasound. Didn't even know what it was back then.

I'm based in San Francisco. There's a CVS Pharmacy right by my office, and they happened to have just one single dose of Ozempic left, so I grabbed it on the spot.

I'd probably join 🙂

Started on Ozempic today. Starting weight is 270 lbs. 🙄