What type of doc to prescribe Monjaro (etc.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here are the indications for Wegovy and Zepbound
obesity (BMI ≥30) or some adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) (overweight) who also have weight-related medical problems

Do you have weight related medical problems? Hypothyroidism is not caused by being overweight so that doesn’t count.

Mounjaro and Ozempic are indicated for type 2
diabetes.
If not, then these medications are not appropriate for you.

WRONG! A quick Google search says that hypothyroidism is a comorbidity of obesity. The OP's BMI and comorbidity makes her a candidate for the medications.

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No intelligent doctor is going to prescribe these medications to help OP’s hypothyroidism, regardless of your quick google search.

Thanks for your input. That wasn't what was said, though. OP qualifies for the meds based on her BMI and her comorbidity, which is hypothyroidism.

[Anonymous]

Here is a typical list of weight related comorbidities that a doctor and health insurance would consider Wegovy for

Current BMI of > 27 kg/m2 and patient has one of the following conditions: hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, dyslipidemia, stroke, osteoarthritis, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, PCOS, NASH, or sleep apnea currently being treated with CPAP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here is a typical list of weight related comorbidities that a doctor and health insurance would consider Wegovy for

Current BMI of > 27 kg/m2 and patient has one of the following conditions: hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, dyslipidemia, stroke, osteoarthritis, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, PCOS, NASH, or sleep apnea currently being treated with CPAP

There are more comorbities eligible than this. I qualify with one not listed here.

[Anonymous]

What about just sleep apnea? Will that qualify you? I'd really love to get rid of my CPAP, but I don't think my BMI is >27

[Anonymous]

Would you let your teen try this? My 17.5 year old daughter is OP's size but about 10 pounds heavier (5'1", 155). She is super fit (travel soccer player), eats well. She is just bulky/chubby. Always has been. I'm similar in build to her--I probably eat 1500 calories per day and weight 165. My mom is similar. We are stout.
My husband and other two kids (boys) are built like twigs. We do not focus on weight (at all). She's dress shopping for winter formal and begging to go on Ozempic or similar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would you let your teen try this? My 17.5 year old daughter is OP's size but about 10 pounds heavier (5'1", 155). She is super fit (travel soccer player), eats well. She is just bulky/chubby. Always has been. I'm similar in build to her--I probably eat 1500 calories per day and weight 165. My mom is similar. We are stout.
My husband and other two kids (boys) are built like twigs. We do not focus on weight (at all). She's dress shopping for winter formal and begging to go on Ozempic or similar.

If your daughter has a weight-related comorbidity in addition to just being genetically larger in size, I would let her go on it. Once she’s 18 I would be supportive of it regardless of a comorbidity. Yes, I know, all shapes and sizes are beautiful, but I think the reality is that most people don’t want to be built bigger/thicker and/or be overweight, regardless of genetics. Myself included.

[Anonymous]

The studies show that if you stop the medication, you gain the weight back so this isn’t a quick fix. Most people will need to stay on the medication to maintain the weight loss. That’s an important consideration.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The studies show that if you stop the medication, you gain the weight back so this isn’t a quick fix. Most people will need to stay on the medication to maintain the weight loss. That’s an important consideration.

There is a new study showing much more mixed results than this. Many people do gain back, but not all, others maintain...

[Anonymous]

Other options for clinics/providers besides Nova Wellness you recommend?