Hmm. I’m 5’4” and 150. I was 129 pretty consistently until menopause hit and haven’t been able to lose these 20 pounds, which basically sit in a pillow shape right over my c section scar.
For those doing injections, you do them yourself? But it sounds like the route everyone is using will no longer be available? |
I tried the pills for a month and then started with the injections. The injections worked significantly better for me. They’re super easy. All you do is pinch fat and skin and inject into that pinched section. You don’t inject deep into your body. It’s (at least for me) totally painless. There are videos showing how to do it. |
What were the pills? Why did you switch from pill to injection? |
In what span of time? |
Sounds like your dose isn't right. |
If you are pre-diabetic, yes. Or, if you are 15-20 pounds overweight and have a secondary issue (for me, high blood pressure). So I was prescribed Wegovy (same medicine as Ozempic, but Ozempic is for pre-diabetics and those with diabetes, Wegovy is specifically for weight loss). Completely covered by my insurance, not even a copay. |
I don't mind paying, but am unsure a doctor would prescribe as I'm in a normal BMI range and want to lose 15-20 pounds. I'm guessing I should do Willow or some other compound that does not require a doctor's approval? |
congrats to you - sounds like you’ve been able to make a healthy change with a combo of factors - keep on! |
Agree. It’s completely painless for me too. I think it’s because it’s such a tiny needle and there are not that many nerve endings on the skin of the lower abdomen. I literally don’t feel the needle entering the skin. |
Wait, your insurance covers ozempic for prediabetes? |
Can someone comment on whether their insurance covers the injection for prediabetes? |
Mine (FEP BCBS) doesn't. It covers Wegovy for obesity, which is what it is approved for. |
Right. But Ozempic is approved for diabetes which is why I was surprised to see that PP’s insurance covers it for her prediabetes. |
I’m a diabetic. Doctor prescribed Mounjaro, but we can’t get it because of supply issues.
Thanks a lot. |
Wait, you were wearing clothes too though right? |