How Is Everyone Getting Weight Loss Medication?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Privileged people sucking up supply of these drugs from people that actually need them. Disgusting.

Wow. I cannot imagine this level of hostility towards people trying to become healthy. Being overweight is hard on your health. Losing weight isn’t always a calories in calories out endeavor if you have hormonal problems or if you overeat/binge to deal with stress. Overweight people will eventually have bad health outcomes due to the weight.

But isn't that exactly what the meds are doing? Making you eat less?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Privileged people sucking up supply of these drugs from people that actually need them. Disgusting.

Wow. I cannot imagine this level of hostility towards people trying to become healthy. Being overweight is hard on your health. Losing weight isn’t always a calories in calories out endeavor if you have hormonal problems or if you overeat/binge to deal with stress. Overweight people will eventually have bad health outcomes due to the weight.

But isn't that exactly what the meds are doing? Making you eat less?

Among other things. It also allows you to stay full a lot longer than you would without medication.

I can't for the life of me begrudge anyone for getting some help from the meds in order to do something they clearly aren't able to do without the meds. It's like women insisting on natural birth and then feeling like some kind of a hero for having an unmedicated birth. Good for them, but the meds are available to us so why not use them? I'd rather take Ozempic and lose weight rather than stay obese.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Privileged people sucking up supply of these drugs from people that actually need them. Disgusting.

Wow. I cannot imagine this level of hostility towards people trying to become healthy. Being overweight is hard on your health. Losing weight isn’t always a calories in calories out endeavor if you have hormonal problems or if you overeat/binge to deal with stress. Overweight people will eventually have bad health outcomes due to the weight.

But isn't that exactly what the meds are doing? Making you eat less?

Among other things. It also allows you to stay full a lot longer than you would without medication.

I can't for the life of me begrudge anyone for getting some help from the meds in order to do something they clearly aren't able to do without the meds. It's like women insisting on natural birth and then feeling like some kind of a hero for having an unmedicated birth. Good for them, but the meds are available to us so why not use them? I'd rather take Ozempic and lose weight rather than stay obese.

I'm not the OP, but i don't think anyone is begrudging people that need them for medical reasons. But they do seem to be being abused if you are privileged enough... There are posts here about people wanting them to lose 10 lbs and (maybe in health forum?) some lady that wanted them because her BMI was 23, but she looks better with a BMI of 21 but just can't lose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Privileged people sucking up supply of these drugs from people that actually need them. Disgusting.

Wow. I cannot imagine this level of hostility towards people trying to become healthy. Being overweight is hard on your health. Losing weight isn’t always a calories in calories out endeavor if you have hormonal problems or if you overeat/binge to deal with stress. Overweight people will eventually have bad health outcomes due to the weight.

But isn't that exactly what the meds are doing? Making you eat less?

Among other things. It also allows you to stay full a lot longer than you would without medication.

I can't for the life of me begrudge anyone for getting some help from the meds in order to do something they clearly aren't able to do without the meds. It's like women insisting on natural birth and then feeling like some kind of a hero for having an unmedicated birth. Good for them, but the meds are available to us so why not use them? I'd rather take Ozempic and lose weight rather than stay obese.

I'm not the OP, but i don't think anyone is begrudging people that need them for medical reasons. But they do seem to be being abused if you are privileged enough... There are posts here about people wanting them to lose 10 lbs and (maybe in health forum?) some lady that wanted them because her BMI was 23, but she looks better with a BMI of 21 but just can't lose.

I have a really hard time believing that any provider would prescribe them for a BMI of 23. There might be questions being asked about how to get them, but even people who are obese can't get them without being classified as pre-diabetic or having other comorbidities. It's not like people with money can just go to CVS and buy these meds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Privileged people sucking up supply of these drugs from people that actually need them. Disgusting.

Wow. I cannot imagine this level of hostility towards people trying to become healthy. Being overweight is hard on your health. Losing weight isn’t always a calories in calories out endeavor if you have hormonal problems or if you overeat/binge to deal with stress. Overweight people will eventually have bad health outcomes due to the weight.

But isn't that exactly what the meds are doing? Making you eat less?

Among other things. It also allows you to stay full a lot longer than you would without medication.

I can't for the life of me begrudge anyone for getting some help from the meds in order to do something they clearly aren't able to do without the meds. It's like women insisting on natural birth and then feeling like some kind of a hero for having an unmedicated birth. Good for them, but the meds are available to us so why not use them? I'd rather take Ozempic and lose weight rather than stay obese.

I'm not the OP, but i don't think anyone is begrudging people that need them for medical reasons. But they do seem to be being abused if you are privileged enough... There are posts here about people wanting them to lose 10 lbs and (maybe in health forum?) some lady that wanted them because her BMI was 23, but she looks better with a BMI of 21 but just can't lose.

I have a really hard time believing that any provider would prescribe them for a BMI of 23. There might be questions being asked about how to get them, but even people who are obese can't get them without being classified as pre-diabetic or having other comorbidities. It's not like people with money can just go to CVS and buy these meds.

There are a lot of "boutique" PCPs out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Privileged people sucking up supply of these drugs from people that actually need them. Disgusting.

Wow. I cannot imagine this level of hostility towards people trying to become healthy. Being overweight is hard on your health. Losing weight isn’t always a calories in calories out endeavor if you have hormonal problems or if you overeat/binge to deal with stress. Overweight people will eventually have bad health outcomes due to the weight.

But isn't that exactly what the meds are doing? Making you eat less?

Among other things. It also allows you to stay full a lot longer than you would without medication.

I can't for the life of me begrudge anyone for getting some help from the meds in order to do something they clearly aren't able to do without the meds. It's like women insisting on natural birth and then feeling like some kind of a hero for having an unmedicated birth. Good for them, but the meds are available to us so why not use them? I'd rather take Ozempic and lose weight rather than stay obese.

I'm not the OP, but i don't think anyone is begrudging people that need them for medical reasons. But they do seem to be being abused if you are privileged enough... There are posts here about people wanting them to lose 10 lbs and (maybe in health forum?) some lady that wanted them because her BMI was 23, but she looks better with a BMI of 21 but just can't lose.

I have a really hard time believing that any provider would prescribe them for a BMI of 23. There might be questions being asked about how to get them, but even people who are obese can't get them without being classified as pre-diabetic or having other comorbidities. It's not like people with money can just go to CVS and buy these meds.

There are a lot of "boutique" PCPs out there.

I seriously think that the cost of the medical services plus the cost of the medication itself is driving any supply issues. Besides "boutique" doctors still have their medical licenses to worry about. It's just not an issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Privileged people sucking up supply of these drugs from people that actually need them. Disgusting.

Wow. I cannot imagine this level of hostility towards people trying to become healthy. Being overweight is hard on your health. Losing weight isn’t always a calories in calories out endeavor if you have hormonal problems or if you overeat/binge to deal with stress. Overweight people will eventually have bad health outcomes due to the weight.

But isn't that exactly what the meds are doing? Making you eat less?

Among other things. It also allows you to stay full a lot longer than you would without medication.

I can't for the life of me begrudge anyone for getting some help from the meds in order to do something they clearly aren't able to do without the meds. It's like women insisting on natural birth and then feeling like some kind of a hero for having an unmedicated birth. Good for them, but the meds are available to us so why not use them? I'd rather take Ozempic and lose weight rather than stay obese.

I'm not the OP, but i don't think anyone is begrudging people that need them for medical reasons. But they do seem to be being abused if you are privileged enough... There are posts here about people wanting them to lose 10 lbs and (maybe in health forum?) some lady that wanted them because her BMI was 23, but she looks better with a BMI of 21 but just can't lose.

I have a really hard time believing that any provider would prescribe them for a BMI of 23. There might be questions being asked about how to get them, but even people who are obese can't get them without being classified as pre-diabetic or having other comorbidities. It's not like people with money can just go to CVS and buy these meds.

There are a lot of "boutique" PCPs out there.

This is a PCP and individual problem. The results should not be restricting access further for people who need them because of abuse and doctors who are paid for the Rx pad versus integrity. The rich will always get what they want. Restrictions only end up penalizing those that arent wealthy.

[Anonymous]

Can I get it if I am 122 lbs and almost 5'5" but worried about getting heavier?
And if you know that corrupt Dr share the name, please.

[Anonymous]

My doctor prescribed Saxenda for weight loss (I am 75 lbs overweight) but my insurance does not cover it. She will not prescribe another medication because I'm not diabetic. I cannot afford to pay nearly $1,000 for it so I'm out of luck. If my bloodwork comes back as pre-diabetic, I may be able to be approved for one of the others. Obviously I'm not hoping for that result.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can I get it if I am 122 lbs and almost 5'5" but worried about getting heavier?
And if you know that corrupt Dr share the name, please.

People like you are the reason there's a national shortage. People who truly need the medication can't find it in stock because soccer moms are getting it. You don't need it. Stop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can I get it if I am 122 lbs and almost 5'5" but worried about getting heavier?
And if you know that corrupt Dr share the name, please.

Just get an Adderall script- it will work and you have like 5lbs to lose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can I get it if I am 122 lbs and almost 5'5" but worried about getting heavier?
And if you know that corrupt Dr share the name, please.

People like you are the reason there's a national shortage. People who truly need the medication can't find it in stock because soccer moms are getting it. You don't need it. Stop.

Pretty sure it was a joke (not the pp so not sure), but it helps if you read a couple of posts above yours so you don't repeat the same BS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can I get it if I am 122 lbs and almost 5'5" but worried about getting heavier?
And if you know that corrupt Dr share the name, please.

People like you are the reason there's a national shortage. People who truly need the medication can't find it in stock because soccer moms are getting it. You don't need it. Stop.

What does that even mean in this context? Soccer moms are universally thin? vain? greedy (but still thin)? No matter their profile, soccer moms are undeserving?

Guess my fat @$$ should be glad my kid quit soccer.

[Anonymous]

I am on mounjaro now for 2 months. I am prediabetic, but had lots of blood sugar issues, like deadly ones. I was passing out from blood sugar swings not related to food intake. My blood sugar has been controlled since the first day of injection and it is life changing for me. Losing weight too, but slowly. I have 100 lbs to lose so I am not approaching this as a diet, but a lifestyle change. I am seeing a dietician and therapist at the same time as a doctor. My insurance doesn’t covert it, but I have a coupon that seems to keep working.

This is the medical help I have been waiting for and i am taking it seriously. If not this, then I would have gone for surgery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can I get it if I am 122 lbs and almost 5'5" but worried about getting heavier?
And if you know that corrupt Dr share the name, please.

People like you are the reason there's a national shortage. People who truly need the medication can't find it in stock because soccer moms are getting it. You don't need it. Stop.

Pretty sure it was a joke (not the pp so not sure), but it helps if you read a couple of posts above yours so you don't repeat the same BS.

Of course, it was a joke. Many dimmers on dcum, who don't get sarcasm.