Anyone considered Ozempic for spouse

[Anonymous]

I'm on it and have talked it up to my spouse as he also needs to lose weight. He seems interested but hasn't made an appointment. I don't push.

We've both been more overweight than now, and also very thin and fit. Usually whatever we're doing with our weight affects us both, but with the meds it's different because I eat much smaller portions and don't drink.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I talked to my husband about ozempic but he’s a hard no. He’s exactly the target audience for it. He’s worried about the side effects and thinks he can do it on his own. I’m, like, buddy you’ve been saying that your whole life.

It’s his call though. That’s that.

Are we married to the same guy? In addition mine won’t even go to a doctor because he’s “going to get in shape first” despite horrible family history of heart disease. One parent dead and the other with a triple bypass at the age he’ll be next year.

[Anonymous]

Does Ozempic cause cancer?

[Anonymous]

If you marry oxempic you have to stay on it for life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone tip toed into the weight loss drug conversation with a family member?

my husband could benefit I think. He’s struggled with his weight for a decade - he drops a lot with a strict diet and exercise, then the weight comes back when he can’t maintain the diet.

He could lose ~50lbs and that would put him at 180-190.

He is a pretty healthy eater - no red meat - but struggles with portion control. He also struggles with getting quality sleep due to snoring.

He gets a physical every 18 months or so. He’s due for one - it’s often a different doc at the practice.

I wish a doc would make the suggestion to him, but I don’t think they will - though he’s told he needs to lose weight. He’s mid-fifties.

Sorry, OP, you have to read these mean comments. I know where you are coming from. I have considered this too for my spouse and our insurance would have covered a very good portion but decided against it after learning about unadvertised lethal outcomes for no reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does Ozempic cause cancer?

No. It's been in use for nearly 2 decades.

Semaglutide (ozempic/wegovy) does lead to a 20 percent reduction in the risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke-according to studies published.

[Anonymous]

You get to control your body and he can control his.

This is not your place and would probably be hurtful to him.

(He has a doctor)

[Anonymous]

I am on it. I worry about my husband's health due to his weight and his poor eating habits. He has seen me lose 21 pounds on Wegovy but I would never suggest it for him. His favorite thing in life is food, and even though I believe its killing him, I would not want to take that enjoyment from him.