Anyone on wegovy or Zepbound? What dose?

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Anonymous wrote:How does maintenance work? If I achieve results and my BMI becomes normal, how does the doc justify continuing to prescribe? By looking at the history? What if I start with one doc, achieve results and then need to go to a different doc to get maintenance doze prescription? Transfer records? Just want to plan for long-term here. Thank you.

I don't think there is a standard of care with regard to this yet. What most doctors seem to be doing is either lowering the dose or spreading out the dosing (taking the shot every 10 days instead of every 7 or whatever) or both. They "justify continuing to prescribe" easily as obesity is considered a chronic condition based on the current science. When I started taking Wegovy, my doctor told me I'd be staying on it for life. Changing doctors shouldn't be any different than it would be with any medication/condition.

So you’ll still be shooting up in the nursing home? Ha no thanks

Omg. Imagine shooting up for the next 30 years for vanity weight (not diabetic).

I imagine its like botox . . . you do it until it no longer makes sense is kinda stupid. E.g., botox at 70? that seems stupid to me. But hey, I'm not 70 so maybe I will change my mine (I hope not! Because it is objectively stupid. 70 is 70 is 70).

My 82-year old mom still talks about weight. Still weighs herself.

That is so sad/depressing! My mom has an 85 year old neighbor that just had her eyes done! Wtf?

I truly shudder to think how the recovery would be like at that age! The skin is so inelastic!

You know, people at that age often get their “eyes done” for vision purposes and not vanity. The excess skin can interfere with with being able to open the eyelid enough to have good vision. Medicare even pays for this.

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Anonymous wrote:How does maintenance work? If I achieve results and my BMI becomes normal, how does the doc justify continuing to prescribe? By looking at the history? What if I start with one doc, achieve results and then need to go to a different doc to get maintenance doze prescription? Transfer records? Just want to plan for long-term here. Thank you.

I don't think there is a standard of care with regard to this yet. What most doctors seem to be doing is either lowering the dose or spreading out the dosing (taking the shot every 10 days instead of every 7 or whatever) or both. They "justify continuing to prescribe" easily as obesity is considered a chronic condition based on the current science. When I started taking Wegovy, my doctor told me I'd be staying on it for life. Changing doctors shouldn't be any different than it would be with any medication/condition.

So you’ll still be shooting up in the nursing home? Ha no thanks

Omg. Imagine shooting up for the next 30 years for vanity weight (not diabetic).

I imagine its like botox . . . you do it until it no longer makes sense is kinda stupid. E.g., botox at 70? that seems stupid to me. But hey, I'm not 70 so maybe I will change my mine (I hope not! Because it is objectively stupid. 70 is 70 is 70).

My 82-year old mom still talks about weight. Still weighs herself.

That is so sad/depressing! My mom has an 85 year old neighbor that just had her eyes done! Wtf?

NP. Not sad or depressing. There is a world of difference between a 70 or 85 year old who takes care of her appearance and one who doesn't. My mom is 74 and beautiful. No botox, but exercises, eats well, gets her hair and nails done, watches her weight, dresses well. She got braces a few years ago, too, in her early 70s (invisalign). She has friends who have totally let themselves go and it's not only apparent in their appearance but in their spirit and energy level. I know a lady over age 80 who got a face lift. She looked good and refreshed. But most importantly, it made her happy. I say, good for her.

As long as I am alive, I will care about being thin and pretty.

And to answer OP's question, I am on 1 mg of Zepbound (compounded) once a week. Started at 2.5, lost just over 20 lbs, now maintaining at a 19 BMI. Feel amazing.

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Anonymous wrote:How does maintenance work? If I achieve results and my BMI becomes normal, how does the doc justify continuing to prescribe? By looking at the history? What if I start with one doc, achieve results and then need to go to a different doc to get maintenance doze prescription? Transfer records? Just want to plan for long-term here. Thank you.

I don't think there is a standard of care with regard to this yet. What most doctors seem to be doing is either lowering the dose or spreading out the dosing (taking the shot every 10 days instead of every 7 or whatever) or both. They "justify continuing to prescribe" easily as obesity is considered a chronic condition based on the current science. When I started taking Wegovy, my doctor told me I'd be staying on it for life. Changing doctors shouldn't be any different than it would be with any medication/condition.

So you’ll still be shooting up in the nursing home? Ha no thanks

Omg. Imagine shooting up for the next 30 years for vanity weight (not diabetic).

I imagine its like botox . . . you do it until it no longer makes sense is kinda stupid. E.g., botox at 70? that seems stupid to me. But hey, I'm not 70 so maybe I will change my mine (I hope not! Because it is objectively stupid. 70 is 70 is 70).

My 82-year old mom still talks about weight. Still weighs herself.

That is so sad/depressing! My mom has an 85 year old neighbor that just had her eyes done! Wtf?

If you have chronic kidney disease, you are advised to weigh yourself daily regardless of age.

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Anonymous wrote:How does maintenance work? If I achieve results and my BMI becomes normal, how does the doc justify continuing to prescribe? By looking at the history? What if I start with one doc, achieve results and then need to go to a different doc to get maintenance doze prescription? Transfer records? Just want to plan for long-term here. Thank you.

I don't think there is a standard of care with regard to this yet. What most doctors seem to be doing is either lowering the dose or spreading out the dosing (taking the shot every 10 days instead of every 7 or whatever) or both. They "justify continuing to prescribe" easily as obesity is considered a chronic condition based on the current science. When I started taking Wegovy, my doctor told me I'd be staying on it for life. Changing doctors shouldn't be any different than it would be with any medication/condition.

So you’ll still be shooting up in the nursing home? Ha no thanks

Omg. Imagine shooting up for the next 30 years for vanity weight (not diabetic).

I imagine its like botox . . . you do it until it no longer makes sense is kinda stupid. E.g., botox at 70? that seems stupid to me. But hey, I'm not 70 so maybe I will change my mine (I hope not! Because it is objectively stupid. 70 is 70 is 70).

My 82-year old mom still talks about weight. Still weighs herself.

That is so sad/depressing! My mom has an 85 year old neighbor that just had her eyes done! Wtf?

NP. Not sad or depressing. There is a world of difference between a 70 or 85 year old who takes care of her appearance and one who doesn't. My mom is 74 and beautiful. No botox, but exercises, eats well, gets her hair and nails done, watches her weight, dresses well. She got braces a few years ago, too, in her early 70s (invisalign). She has friends who have totally let themselves go and it's not only apparent in their appearance but in their spirit and energy level. I know a lady over age 80 who got a face lift. She looked good and refreshed. But most importantly, it made her happy. I say, good for her.

As long as I am alive, I will care about being thin and pretty.

And to answer OP's question, I am on 1 mg of Zepbound (compounded) once a week. Started at 2.5, lost just over 20 lbs, now maintaining at a 19 BMI. Feel amazing.[/quote]

I’m sorry. 🤗