Weight loss meds for teen

[Anonymous]

I’m just exploring this. My DD is obese. 5’4” and 190+. She was on antidepressants that contributed.

Does anyone have a teen who tried this? Is it possible to go on a low dose to kick start and then go off?

What are the side effects? She has very extreme sensory issues with food so she doesn’t eat any fruits or vegs. She’s seeing a dietician who specializes in this and is working on it. So something that severely limits her appetite may not be a good idea.

[Anonymous]

I didn’t like veggies either cc. It wasn’t a huge deal for a teen. Is she eating quality protein?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t like veggies either cc. It wasn’t a huge deal for a teen. Is she eating quality protein?

Yes, she’ll eat a lot of variety of protein (salmon, chicken breast, turkey burger, cheese and hamburger)

[Anonymous]

No fruits or veggies isn’t a sensory issue it’s pickiness and control. Find a way to incorporate them into food. She’s a teen not a 2yo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No fruits or veggies isn’t a sensory issue it’s pickiness and control. Find a way to incorporate them into food. She’s a teen not a 2yo.

You don’t know what you’re talking about. She’s Autistic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m just exploring this. My DD is obese. 5’4” and 190+. She was on antidepressants that contributed.

Does anyone have a teen who tried this? Is it possible to go on a low dose to kick start and then go off?

What are the side effects? She has very extreme sensory issues with food so she doesn’t eat any fruits or vegs. She’s seeing a dietician who specializes in this and is working on it. So something that severely limits her appetite may not be a good idea.

If she is working with a dietician and trying to lose weight I would give that some time and only turn to medication as a last resort. I am all for medication, but teens tend to respond really well to diet and exercise so I would give that a solid effort first.

[Anonymous]

You posted this on another thread and I’ll repeat it here. An autistic child cannot have agency with GLP 1 medication. They could suffer stomach problems or worse!!! I take GLP 1s and it’s a tremendous amount of personal responsibility to take the right amount of fiber, hydration, observe small, frequent meals high in protein, listen to body cues, move your body and so much more. I really don’t think this is a good idea with someone who binge eats and can’t be responsible for not overriding those cues. Please be careful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You posted this on another thread and I’ll repeat it here. An autistic child cannot have agency with GLP 1 medication. They could suffer stomach problems or worse!!! I take GLP 1s and it’s a tremendous amount of personal responsibility to take the right amount of fiber, hydration, observe small, frequent meals high in protein, listen to body cues, move your body and so much more. I really don’t think this is a good idea with someone who binge eats and can’t be responsible for not overriding those cues. Please be careful.

Oh. Well I’m glad you posted additional details here. It actually doesn’t have much to do with her being Autistic, she’s very smart and has great judgment. But you are right that she would NOT be able to take that kind of personal responsibility- she’s 16. And has difficulty with executive function. So if you have to do all of those things you’re right, she shouldn’t go on them! So much for a quick fix.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You posted this on another thread and I’ll repeat it here. An autistic child cannot have agency with GLP 1 medication. They could suffer stomach problems or worse!!! I take GLP 1s and it’s a tremendous amount of personal responsibility to take the right amount of fiber, hydration, observe small, frequent meals high in protein, listen to body cues, move your body and so much more. I really don’t think this is a good idea with someone who binge eats and can’t be responsible for not overriding those cues. Please be careful.

NP - this is great advice. I’m also on these meds and a similar weight as your daughter. It’s a lot of work, the meds are just a tool. Also, while 190 is “obese”, she’s hardly at a weight where she can’t exercise or enjoy life or it’s gone so far it should seem hopeless! With help from a nutritionist she can turn this around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You posted this on another thread and I’ll repeat it here. An autistic child cannot have agency with GLP 1 medication. They could suffer stomach problems or worse!!! I take GLP 1s and it’s a tremendous amount of personal responsibility to take the right amount of fiber, hydration, observe small, frequent meals high in protein, listen to body cues, move your body and so much more. I really don’t think this is a good idea with someone who binge eats and can’t be responsible for not overriding those cues. Please be careful.

NP - this is great advice. I’m also on these meds and a similar weight as your daughter. It’s a lot of work, the meds are just a tool. Also, while 190 is “obese”, she’s hardly at a weight where she can’t exercise or enjoy life or it’s gone so far it should seem hopeless! With help from a nutritionist she can turn this around.

Ok thank you. I didn’t realize the meds were a lot of work. That won’t work for her. Her dietician does seem good, but she’s not really following her advice. She only goes to the trainer once a week but maybe we will up that to more than once - she’s asked for that. She doesn’t seem motivated to walk or get exercise otherwise.

[Anonymous]

Is she on Reddit? There are great groups on there like ProgressPics, LoseIt etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You posted this on another thread and I’ll repeat it here. An autistic child cannot have agency with GLP 1 medication. They could suffer stomach problems or worse!!! I take GLP 1s and it’s a tremendous amount of personal responsibility to take the right amount of fiber, hydration, observe small, frequent meals high in protein, listen to body cues, move your body and so much more. I really don’t think this is a good idea with someone who binge eats and can’t be responsible for not overriding those cues. Please be careful.

NP - this is great advice. I’m also on these meds and a similar weight as your daughter. It’s a lot of work, the meds are just a tool. Also, while 190 is “obese”, she’s hardly at a weight where she can’t exercise or enjoy life or it’s gone so far it should seem hopeless! With help from a nutritionist she can turn this around.

Ok thank you. I didn’t realize the meds were a lot of work. That won’t work for her. Her dietician does seem good, but she’s not really following her advice. She only goes to the trainer once a week but maybe we will up that to more than once - she’s asked for that. She doesn’t seem motivated to walk or get exercise otherwise.

I’ll echo what others have said: it is only one part of the puzzle. If she doesn’t follow the nutritionist’s advice and only goes to the trainer once a week, it likely won’t be sustainable. The idea is to eat certain things and increase activity. Otherwise, you lose the muscle along with the fat. Skin will hang and you look unhealthy.