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[quote=Anonymous]Hi, I'm on Calibrate. My one year program will end in September. I've lost 65 pounds this year. I need to lose another 35.

I've posted about this before but the coachings have been good for me. My coach is relentlessly positive and I have needed that. I remember griping about not losing more in December and she stopped me and made me realize this was the first year... Ever... That I'd lost weight through the holidays. I appreciate the gentle approach and the lack of focus on bad foods, etc, it's about changing your mindset about food mainly. If you can request a coach I have Rebecca. She is great!

I'm frustrated with myself that I haven't lost more. I know I've lost a lot but it's been slow, especially as I started out with a lot to lose. I've been on ozempic and wegovy. The medication is not magic--it will make you less hungry but you can still overeat and make poor choices. I have not binged this year though which is new for me.

I was switched from ozempic to wegovy in January 2022 because my insurance stopped allowing ozempic for me (I don't have diabetes, just fat). They switched me to wegovy and I have been on that the last 6 months. That coupon has now run out though, and they are wanting to switch me to mounjaro.

Depending on your insurance you might be be on a similar schedule. I haven't had any snags getting the medicine but I I started before the shortage and was already at a high level. I think the shortages are affecting the lower starting doses.

This last few months and after my coupon ran out, has been the only challenge. They sent me some form letters in May saying they were trying to get insurance approval so I had a warning, but I had to email three separate times and mainly got form letters back. But they are finally responding and I think mainly it's because my program is coming to an end and they want me to sign up for the calibrate masters second year.

During this month I tried doing alpha medical and it was really easy to get a prescription for mounjaro (they have a coupon for 25$ if your insurance doesn't accept it). I've decided though that I will stick with calibrate for another year. I know some people think the coaching is a joke but it's been good for me to have that accountability on this solitary journey. Also, I think alpha charges 75$ for the Dr consultation and I have to do it each month, so in addition to the coaching it's just easier and a little cheaper to stay with calibrate (they have different levels the second year that start at around 45$/month).

Your experience may be different with the current shortages but I've been happy enough with my experience I'm going to keep going. It has not been free of frustration though, especially the lack of response the last 3 months. Just like the medicine calibrate can't work miracles either - - if your insurance doesn't approve it there's not much else to say. If you have type 2 you will have no issues.

Once this year coupon on mounjaro runs out I am really hopeful the insurance companies start approving it. I'm hopeful this time next year I'll be at a normal weight. This drug has been amazing for my mental health, a lot of which has been talked about in previous pages. I will pay out of pocket if I must to continue after I reach a normal weight. [/quote]

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