Super morbidly obese. Where do I start?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP you are doing amazing! You've lost 72 pounds!! You should be SO PROUD of yourself! Thank you so much for the update!!!

+1. Thanks for the update, OP. I have 60+ lbs to lose and have tried both Ozempic and Mounjaro, but they did not help me to lose weight like so many others have posted. I've lost 10 lbs since April, so barely anything. You're inspiring me to try harder!

[Anonymous]

Great job OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi all, OP here.

Hope everyone is doing well. Just wanted to update (I've been on DCUM for 10+ years and have wanted so many thread updates from OPs, ha.)

I have definitely had my ups and downs, with most days being a bit of a struggle as I think about food A LOT, + had a 4-5 month period in the Spring/Summer where I wasn't gaining weight but also not losing as I fell into old habits with binge eating, something I feel like I've done for so many years.

I'm currently at 263, so yep, VERY slow going. I approached my doctor about starting Vyvanse to help with BED at the beginning of June and she thought it might be better for me to try Ozempic first. The first couple months were disappointing as I felt almost no negative side effects, until I started the 2mg, which I've been on now for going on week 6 iirc. I definitely still crave "bad" foods but at least I'm not BE as much anymore but the medication hasn't helped as much as I'd hoped/read it helping for others weight wise. Numbers in bloodwork have definitely improved though, to the point doctor said I don't need Metformin for diabetes anymore but I'm still currently on it as it's also for PCOS.

As far as exercise, I aim to walk 4-6 miles a day since August, and that's been going well. Drink mostly water, diet soda here and there. Never drank coffee or alcohol so no issue there. I know I really need to try to eat fruit and veggie servings, as well as more protein.

Going to try the Ozempic for a bit more and if I feel like it's not helping me get to where I need, doctor said I can start Vyvanse and use both at the same time. BE has been something I've struggled with for many years and I know I need to probably also try CBT or another mental health therapy to help beyond just medication.

Tysm for the advice and words of encouragement on this thread again!

Congrats on your sustained effort OP!!

[Anonymous]

OP, I’ve been in your shoes. You might find “your people” at a meeting of Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (foodaddicts.org). If you’re in the DMV, there are in-person meetings on Mondays and Thursdays and Zoom meetings multiple times a day.