Is Semi-G gonna cause inequity in appearances? The off label use of Ozempic ethical issue no one mentions

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I could afford it but never would do it.

Why? What are your concerns?

DP. I'm normal BMI, but gained 12 pounds and want to quickly drop them. I'm concerned that all the data shows these a lifelong drugs. I'm concerned that I would totally screw up my metabolism and gain way more if I stopped even after short term use.

If I had diabetes, then I might be willing to be on drugs for life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I could afford it but never would do it.

Why? What are your concerns?

DP. I'm normal BMI, but gained 12 pounds and want to quickly drop them. I'm concerned that all the data shows these a lifelong drugs. I'm concerned that I would totally screw up my metabolism and gain way more if I stopped even after short term use.

If I had diabetes, then I might be willing to be on drugs for life.

Well yeah. That's like saying I could afford heart medication, but I'd never take it ... because I don't have a heart condition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I could afford it but never would do it.

Why? What are your concerns?

DP. I'm normal BMI, but gained 12 pounds and want to quickly drop them. I'm concerned that all the data shows these a lifelong drugs. I'm concerned that I would totally screw up my metabolism and gain way more if I stopped even after short term use.

If I had diabetes, then I might be willing to be on drugs for life.

Lots of people are taking these drugs to shake off five or 10 pounds. It can be a booster for you and then once you lose it, you can stop and just continue to eat less.

[Anonymous]

Most people don’t get weight loss results until they are at higher doses and that takes about 3 months. Nobody is taking this for 3 months to ‘lose 5 lbs fast’. They have phentermine for that,

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most people don’t get weight loss results until they are at higher doses and that takes about 3 months. Nobody is taking this for 3 months to ‘lose 5 lbs fast’. They have phentermine for that,

Right! I'm a PP who is on Wegovy, and it's taken me 4.5 months to lose 30 lb-so, 1 to 2 pounds per week. It wasn't even visibly noticeable until recently. Defenitely not a 'lose 5 lbs fast' med.

I'm very happy with the modest rate of loss. I haven't had any muscle atrophy (wtf) or loose skin and my face looks fine. And no 'ozempic butt', still got that lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I could afford it but never would do it.

Why? What are your concerns?

DP. I'm normal BMI, but gained 12 pounds and want to quickly drop them. I'm concerned that all the data shows these a lifelong drugs. I'm concerned that I would totally screw up my metabolism and gain way more if I stopped even after short term use.

If I had diabetes, then I might be willing to be on drugs for life.

Lots of people are taking these drugs to shake off five or 10 pounds. It can be a booster for you and then once you lose it, you can stop and just continue to eat less.

No they aren't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I could afford it but never would do it.

Why? What are your concerns?

DP. I'm normal BMI, but gained 12 pounds and want to quickly drop them. I'm concerned that all the data shows these a lifelong drugs. I'm concerned that I would totally screw up my metabolism and gain way more if I stopped even after short term use.

If I had diabetes, then I might be willing to be on drugs for life.

Lots of people are taking these drugs to shake off five or 10 pounds. It can be a booster for you and then once you lose it, you can stop and just continue to eat less.

No they aren't.

If you’re in this camp of people you’re most likely better off incorporating better dietary choices, cardio and strength training as well as good ole fashioned things like plenty of sleep, water and supplements as needed. I think when we go go for easy (which we all want to trust me) we are overlooking a lot of consequences down the road. One thing that concerns me with these medications is loss of muscle which is key to build and maintain as we age. I was a PP that said here is no biological free lunch. You will be making a trade-off somewhere.

[Anonymous]

The ozempic people are constipated and smell went so faintly like poop so it all evens out

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The ozempic people are constipated and smell went so faintly like poop so it all evens out

That odor is your own brain you're smelling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The ozempic people are constipated and smell went so faintly like poop so it all evens out

Is this a thing? Do people on Sema-G smell?

[Anonymous]

It is no different, really, than Botox, fillers, etc. being seen as inequitable. I don’t think it’s right that vanity users are snapping it up and people in medical need can’t find it.

I wouldn’t use it unless doctor directed for a legitimate health issue. I think it’s ridiculous that people use it to lose 10-20 lbs. Morbidly obese, that type of thing, due to behaviors…sure, as long as therapy and a prescribed and monitored exercise regimen is also required. As a replacement for actual discipline and willpower? It’s over the top.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most people don’t get weight loss results until they are at higher doses and that takes about 3 months. Nobody is taking this for 3 months to ‘lose 5 lbs fast’. They have phentermine for that,

Yes they are. Allegedly much safer than other alternatives.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is no different, really, than Botox, fillers, etc. being seen as inequitable. I don’t think it’s right that vanity users are snapping it up and people in medical need can’t find it.

I wouldn’t use it unless doctor directed for a legitimate health issue. I think it’s ridiculous that people use it to lose 10-20 lbs. Morbidly obese, that type of thing, due to behaviors…sure, as long as therapy and a prescribed and monitored exercise regimen is also required. As a replacement for actual discipline and willpower? It’s over the top.

No one is saying it is "right" but it is the reality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I could afford it but never would do it.

Why? What are your concerns?

DP. I'm normal BMI, but gained 12 pounds and want to quickly drop them. I'm concerned that all the data shows these a lifelong drugs. I'm concerned that I would totally screw up my metabolism and gain way more if I stopped even after short term use.

If I had diabetes, then I might be willing to be on drugs for life.

This is something I've thought about too. There's a handful of the people I know on GLP-1 meds for weight loss who have talked about having very little appetite and eating very few calories over the period of months, one person I know is going on two years. I do wonder about how that continued calorie deficit is affecting their metabolism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The ozempic people are constipated and smell went so faintly like poop so it all evens out

Is this a thing? Do people on Sema-G smell?

Spiritually fat. It affects everything.