Would I bet a candidate for ozempic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I eat fairly healthy and I’m about 135 lbs/5’4, work out doing barre daily but don’t ever seen to really lose weight.
I’m probably about 7-10 lbs from where I want to be and I don’t think it’s really possible unless I’ve very restrictive. Would it make sense to go on ozempic for a few months?

What? No.

You need a BMI in the obese range to be prescribed Ozempic for weight loss. Or a BMI in the overweight range with a comorbid health condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.

Without commenting on OP, this isn’t accurate. What you’re describing is the cases that are officially approved and most likely to get insurance coverage. You can get an “off label” prescription. Off label prescriptions are very common and not “wrong” or illegal at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I eat fairly healthy and I’m about 135 lbs/5’4, work out doing barre daily but don’t ever seen to really lose weight.
I’m probably about 7-10 lbs from where I want to be and I don’t think it’s really possible unless I’ve very restrictive. Would it make sense to go on ozempic for a few months?

What? No.

You need a BMI in the obese range to be prescribed Ozempic for weight loss. Or a BMI in the overweight range with a comorbid health condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.

Without commenting on OP, this isn’t accurate. What you’re describing is the cases that are officially approved and most likely to get insurance coverage. You can get an “off label” prescription. Off label prescriptions are very common and not “wrong” or illegal at all.

PP poster here. There is a strong good argument that off-label prescribing of Ozempic for people who don't meet the critiera I enumerated is "wrong" when there is a shortage of the medication (as there is) and folks struggling with life-threatening diabetes can't access it because of the boom in weight-loss prescriptions.

[Anonymous]

Good luck finding it we have a prescription for it and have been out for months

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good luck finding it we have a prescription for it and have been out for months

My teen does who wants to lose weight

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I eat fairly healthy and I’m about 135 lbs/5’4, work out doing barre daily but don’t ever seen to really lose weight.
I’m probably about 7-10 lbs from where I want to be and I don’t think it’s really possible unless I’ve very restrictive. Would it make sense to go on ozempic for a few months?

Do you have diabetes? Then NO! For crying out loud use Wegovy, so I can get my medication.

- diabetic

The vanity weight people do not want to hear that. (Seriously, 7 -10 lbs??) I've had posters tell me that diabetics have other options, so just take those.

Op, no it doesn't make sense but I'm sure you can find an online doctor to prescribe it anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I eat fairly healthy and I’m about 135 lbs/5’4, work out doing barre daily but don’t ever seen to really lose weight.
I’m probably about 7-10 lbs from where I want to be and I don’t think it’s really possible unless I’ve very restrictive. Would it make sense to go on ozempic for a few months?

Your BMI is well within normal. If you really want to be scrawny do the work. Add some cardio and cut 500 calories/day.

[Anonymous]

How about try an extended fast once a week for a few months. You will likely reach your goal and experience health and mental benefits from doing so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I eat fairly healthy and I’m about 135 lbs/5’4, work out doing barre daily but don’t ever seen to really lose weight.
I’m probably about 7-10 lbs from where I want to be and I don’t think it’s really possible unless I’ve very restrictive. Would it make sense to go on ozempic for a few months?

What? No.

You need a BMI in the obese range to be prescribed Ozempic for weight loss. Or a BMI in the overweight range with a comorbid health condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.

Without commenting on OP, this isn’t accurate. What you’re describing is the cases that are officially approved and most likely to get insurance coverage. You can get an “off label” prescription. Off label prescriptions are very common and not “wrong” or illegal at all.

PP poster here. There is a strong good argument that off-label prescribing of Ozempic for people who don't meet the critiera I enumerated is "wrong" when there is a shortage of the medication (as there is) and folks struggling with life-threatening diabetes can't access it because of the boom in weight-loss prescriptions.

Okay, well, that’s certainly a matter of opinion and not about what OP “needs” to get a prescription.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good luck finding it we have a prescription for it and have been out for months

For Ozempic? I’m not having any trouble getting it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I eat fairly healthy and I’m about 135 lbs/5’4, work out doing barre daily but don’t ever seen to really lose weight.
I’m probably about 7-10 lbs from where I want to be and I don’t think it’s really possible unless I’ve very restrictive. Would it make sense to go on ozempic for a few months?

What? No.

You need a BMI in the obese range to be prescribed Ozempic for weight loss. Or a BMI in the overweight range with a comorbid health condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.

Without commenting on OP, this isn’t accurate. What you’re describing is the cases that are officially approved and most likely to get insurance coverage. You can get an “off label” prescription. Off label prescriptions are very common and not “wrong” or illegal at all.

PP poster here. There is a strong good argument that off-label prescribing of Ozempic for people who don't meet the critiera I enumerated is "wrong" when there is a shortage of the medication (as there is) and folks struggling with life-threatening diabetes can't access it because of the boom in weight-loss prescriptions.

Okay, well, that’s certainly a matter of opinion and not about what OP “needs” to get a prescription.

Well, this opinion is pretty common, including amongst prescribers, so it could very well affect the ability to get a prescription right now if you are looking to lose vanity weight. Which is on point to the original post.

[Anonymous]

Are you insane? It’s a DRUG. You should not be willing to inject a drug with side effects just to get rid of 7-10 lbs which is such a doable number with small changes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you insane? It’s a DRUG. You should not be willing to inject a drug with side effects just to get rid of 7-10 lbs which is such a doable number with small changes.

Not OP but this attitude kind of pisses me off. I’m similar and mid-40s. Please stop the “doable with small changes” while giving all the sympathy to those who are obese. Nope. Working my ass off to stay 10-15 lbs over and the weight doesn’t budge once you are peri or menopausal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you insane? It’s a DRUG. You should not be willing to inject a drug with side effects just to get rid of 7-10 lbs which is such a doable number with small changes.

Not OP but this attitude kind of pisses me off. I’m similar and mid-40s. Please stop the “doable with small changes” while giving all the sympathy to those who are obese. Nope. Working my ass off to stay 10-15 lbs over and the weight doesn’t budge once you are peri or menopausal.

Who cares if my attitude about it bugs you? This is a drug for diabetes and serious weight issues, not 7 lbs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I eat fairly healthy and I’m about 135 lbs/5’4, work out doing barre daily but don’t ever seen to really lose weight.
I’m probably about 7-10 lbs from where I want to be and I don’t think it’s really possible unless I’ve very restrictive. Would it make sense to go on ozempic for a few months?

IS THIS A JOKE? HELLO NO YOU WOULD NOT. LEAVE IT FOR PEOPLE WHO REALLY NEED IT!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you insane? It’s a DRUG. You should not be willing to inject a drug with side effects just to get rid of 7-10 lbs which is such a doable number with small changes.

Not OP but this attitude kind of pisses me off. I’m similar and mid-40s. Please stop the “doable with small changes” while giving all the sympathy to those who are obese. Nope. Working my ass off to stay 10-15 lbs over and the weight doesn’t budge once you are peri or menopausal.

Who cares if my attitude about it bugs you? This is a drug for diabetes and serious weight issues, not 7 lbs.

You know, maybe they should follow the advice and make some small changes. I get it - but at the same time type 2 diabetes can be managed through the same food choices. So it’s insulting to say to a person “just make some small changes” it should be saved for people who have let it get out of control.