Ozempic husband midlife crises

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fat people won’t do one simple trick to lose weight:

Stop eating

Lol. You have no idea what you are talking about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spouse had a recent work lunch with guy who lost a ton of weight on ozempic the last 12 mos.

My spouse over eats, over drinks, over snacks, over works and doesn’t exercise- unless it’s his one of his 1-2 hyper focuses like in grad school. Some overeating and impulse eating is due to his untreated ADHD.

Now he’s hellbent on paying $1k a month to “get in shape” forever.

Worse, I had him cover an urgimed visit for sick kid two days ago with my doctor, and he asked about. That doc loved it for diabetics and said it makes you digest slowly, always feel full, it’s great, come back!

Now DH is telling everyone we see he’s going to do it. He doesn’t read news so hasn’t read about it the last couple years. Can’t believe it took one lunch with a work industry colleague for him to jump on the bandleader.

Pros? Cons? Does it help ADHD and (eating) stims?

He sounds like a person who doesn't feel like he's in control of his life. It sounds like he thinks he found something that will help him look and feel the way he wants. Your post reads like a person who thinks that anyone can lose weight as long as they eat the right things and exercise enough. This is not true for everyone. The best move here would be for your husband to work with an actual doctor who can advise him about his medical needs and support him in a plan. Your post is really dismissive in that you're basically saying "he had one lunch and now wants to take the easy way out." It sounds like what is actually going on is that he had a conversation with someone about their experience, followed up with one doctor at an unrelated visit, and is telling people he's interested. If he qualifies for this treatment, he can work with a doctor on the treatment.

You should probably work with a therapist because it sounds like you really don't like him. I'm sure that shows, and it will be very hard for him to maintain any kind of routine with a spouse that has your attitude.

NP.

Here’s the rub. Large segments of overweight or obese people have NOT tried eating healthy or being active. Not for years and years. If ever.

So this is indeed a magical and hopeful “solution” for that segment of people. They have zero intent to stick to healthy food or activity after the magical weight loss.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It will change his/your life. If he’s medically obese or overweight w/ a comorbidity he may be able to get Wegovy covered by insurance. Otherwise, he can find a pharmacy that will compound the medication at a couple hundred $. It requires a lifestyle change and I’d take him up on it.

What lifestyle change? Pretending they're cardiovascularly fit and self-disciplined eating healthy foods in the right portions?

Does it also create muscle tone, heart health, and well oxygenated blood?

Seems like an increasingly pricey shortcut to eventually looking skinny fat or normal weights.

You don’t know anything except that you’re angry that somebody else can get fit and healthy with pharmaceutical help. Check your reasons for the bitter, sad comment.

They’re not fit. relative to their former dimensions and fat content they are but not physically fit. Fit implies good muscle tone and working out or high activity levels.

[Anonymous]

I just went on tirzepatide (a compound of mounjaro). Only 1 week in but I’m loving it. I am going to weigh myself twice a week. The first four days I lost 3 lb (I dont expect to always lose that much but I am over 250, so losing more in the beginning is normal). I have never had food noise quieted like this ever. I don’t even want to eat. I don’t care about eating. You have to really prioritize protein.

I do want to come off it. I’ve always been overweight but I gained 30-40 lb during covid. I have seen friends and others use it and some keep it off. I know it will take some effort. But I need to try. It is one day at a time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It will change his/your life. If he’s medically obese or overweight w/ a comorbidity he may be able to get Wegovy covered by insurance. Otherwise, he can find a pharmacy that will compound the medication at a couple hundred $. It requires a lifestyle change and I’d take him up on it.

What lifestyle change? Pretending they're cardiovascularly fit and self-disciplined eating healthy foods in the right portions?

Does it also create muscle tone, heart health, and well oxygenated blood?

Seems like an increasingly pricey shortcut to eventually looking skinny fat or normal weights.

You don’t know anything except that you’re angry that somebody else can get fit and healthy with pharmaceutical help. Check your reasons for the bitter, sad comment.

They’re not fit. relative to their former dimensions and fat content they are but not physically fit. Fit implies good muscle tone and working out or high activity levels.

Waahhhhhh

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spouse had a recent work lunch with guy who lost a ton of weight on ozempic the last 12 mos.

My spouse over eats, over drinks, over snacks, over works and doesn’t exercise- unless it’s his one of his 1-2 hyper focuses like in grad school. Some overeating and impulse eating is due to his untreated ADHD.

Now he’s hellbent on paying $1k a month to “get in shape” forever.

Worse, I had him cover an urgimed visit for sick kid two days ago with my doctor, and he asked about. That doc loved it for diabetics and said it makes you digest slowly, always feel full, it’s great, come back!

Now DH is telling everyone we see he’s going to do it. He doesn’t read news so hasn’t read about it the last couple years. Can’t believe it took one lunch with a work industry colleague for him to jump on the bandleader.

Pros? Cons? Does it help ADHD and (eating) stims?

I'm morbidly obese and using metformin. It does the same thing - slows down digestion, regulates insulin much better. I don't have stabbing hunger all day and I don't have the shakes from low blood sugar. It gives me more self control to regulate what I eat.

With both, you still must watch what you eat and exercise. Perhaps metform, which is an off label use if you don't have diabetes, might be a good starting point. And an appointment with a dietitian, or medically supervised with something like Noom Med. It's not magic. But it's a tool.

Metformin is super cheap and there are no shortages.

I have diabetes and metformin made me violently ill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It will change his/your life. If he’s medically obese or overweight w/ a comorbidity he may be able to get Wegovy covered by insurance. Otherwise, he can find a pharmacy that will compound the medication at a couple hundred $. It requires a lifestyle change and I’d take him up on it.

What lifestyle change? Pretending they're cardiovascularly fit and self-disciplined eating healthy foods in the right portions?

Does it also create muscle tone, heart health, and well oxygenated blood?

Seems like an increasingly pricey shortcut to eventually looking skinny fat or normal weights.

You don’t know anything except that you’re angry that somebody else can get fit and healthy with pharmaceutical help. Check your reasons for the bitter, sad comment.

They’re not fit. relative to their former dimensions and fat content they are but not physically fit. Fit implies good muscle tone and working out or high activity levels.

Waahhhhhh

Who’s waaaah-ing?

Lots of non fat people aren’t fit. And they know it.
I’m guess if fat people lose weight they think they’re fit? Or don’t care to actually be fit, lower fat is all they care about. Who knows. I don’t care.

As for Op, they sound like they’ve got more problems than just one obese spouse. I don’t think losing weight via shots will help with any mental disorders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spouse had a recent work lunch with guy who lost a ton of weight on ozempic the last 12 mos.

My spouse over eats, over drinks, over snacks, over works and doesn’t exercise- unless it’s his one of his 1-2 hyper focuses like in grad school. Some overeating and impulse eating is due to his untreated ADHD.

Now he’s hellbent on paying $1k a month to “get in shape” forever.

Worse, I had him cover an urgimed visit for sick kid two days ago with my doctor, and he asked about. That doc loved it for diabetics and said it makes you digest slowly, always feel full, it’s great, come back!

Now DH is telling everyone we see he’s going to do it. He doesn’t read news so hasn’t read about it the last couple years. Can’t believe it took one lunch with a work industry colleague for him to jump on the bandleader.

Pros? Cons? Does it help ADHD and (eating) stims?

I'm morbidly obese and using metformin. It does the same thing - slows down digestion, regulates insulin much better. I don't have stabbing hunger all day and I don't have the shakes from low blood sugar. It gives me more self control to regulate what I eat.

With both, you still must watch what you eat and exercise. Perhaps metform, which is an off label use if you don't have diabetes, might be a good starting point. And an appointment with a dietitian, or medically supervised with something like Noom Med. It's not magic. But it's a tool.

Metformin is super cheap and there are no shortages.

+1
Metformin is working very well for me too.

[Anonymous]

So your husband is still going to be ADHD, just skinny. Best case he steers his focus to working out at the gym while skinny.

[Anonymous]

It will cut the food noise and that may help him. Let him try.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It will change his/your life. If he’s medically obese or overweight w/ a comorbidity he may be able to get Wegovy covered by insurance. Otherwise, he can find a pharmacy that will compound the medication at a couple hundred $. It requires a lifestyle change and I’d take him up on it.

What lifestyle change? Pretending they're cardiovascularly fit and self-disciplined eating healthy foods in the right portions?

Does it also create muscle tone, heart health, and well oxygenated blood?

Seems like an increasingly pricey shortcut to eventually looking skinny fat or normal weights.

You don’t know anything except that you’re angry that somebody else can get fit and healthy with pharmaceutical help. Check your reasons for the bitter, sad comment.

They’re not fit. relative to their former dimensions and fat content they are but not physically fit. Fit implies good muscle tone and working out or high activity levels.

Waahhhhhh

Who’s waaaah-ing?

Lots of non fat people aren’t fit. And they know it.
I’m guess if fat people lose weight they think they’re fit? Or don’t care to actually be fit, lower fat is all they care about. Who knows. I don’t care.

As for Op, they sound like they’ve got more problems than just one obese spouse. I don’t think losing weight via shots will help with any mental disorders.

Oh you care a LOT, lol. Waaaahhhh indeed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It will cut the food noise and that may help him. Let him try.

Be supportive. It could save his life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It doesn’t have to cost $1000 a month. Insurance can cover it or he can get if for max $225 a month from a compounding pharmacy. I’d bet you’d spend at least $225 a month less on food per month if he went on it. Don’t be a snob OP, it sounds like it could really benefit your husband.

My doctor insisted that I not do this, citing safety concerns.

The place I get it from sends it out to an independent lab for testing prior to dispensing. I’m down 19 pounds so far so it works.

Where’s this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It'll change his life, good for him

Indeed. OP I am not seeing a problem. He has identified a way to healthier life, why are you going on about ADHD and stims?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It will change his/your life. If he’s medically obese or overweight w/ a comorbidity he may be able to get Wegovy covered by insurance. Otherwise, he can find a pharmacy that will compound the medication at a couple hundred $. It requires a lifestyle change and I’d take him up on it.

What lifestyle change? Pretending they're cardiovascularly fit and self-disciplined eating healthy foods in the right portions?

Does it also create muscle tone, heart health, and well oxygenated blood?

Seems like an increasingly pricey shortcut to eventually looking skinny fat or normal weights.

You don’t know anything except that you’re angry that somebody else can get fit and healthy with pharmaceutical help. Check your reasons for the bitter, sad comment.

They’re not fit. relative to their former dimensions and fat content they are but not physically fit. Fit implies good muscle tone and working out or high activity levels.

Waahhhhhh

Who’s waaaah-ing?

Lots of non fat people aren’t fit. And they know it.
I’m guess if fat people lose weight they think they’re fit? Or don’t care to actually be fit, lower fat is all they care about. Who knows. I don’t care.

As for Op, they sound like they’ve got more problems than just one obese spouse. I don’t think losing weight via shots will help with any mental disorders.

Oh you care a LOT, lol. Waaaahhhh indeed.

Only thing I care about is hopefully less obese people around will cut down on health care costs and insurance costs for all. And provide more room next to others in airplanes, theaters, games, etc.
If they want to pretend they’re cardiovascularly fit and have muscle tone with minimal activity levels and unhealthy diets, that’s on them.