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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think there’s some misconceptions about ozempic. I see a lot of people expecting dramatic changes. For me the change is so subtle. It just takes the edge off my hunger. It doesn’t eliminate my appetite. If I don’t listen to my body I absolutely can over eat. I suppose I could take a higher dose and get the same results that many people report of a total appetite suppressant, but that’s just not realistic because I absolutely do want to get to my goal and maintain without ozempic. I need to feel hunger to train myself. All it does for me is to remove the food chatter. I absolutely have had bad days on ozempic especially when traveling and simply want to pig out on good food. I could see where someone would say “this doesn’t work” and I think they are expecting the drug to do all the work. I suppose you can take that approach, but I can’t because I’m paying out of pocket and I also see this as an opportunity to make new habits which is impossible if I don’t feel hunger. [/quote]

What percent of the study population was able to do what you’re attempting (maintain new habits without the medication long term)? [/quote]

Almost none. That's not how the medication is intended to work. You take a maintenance dose for life.[/quote]

It’s not how the medication is intended to work, it’s an easy way to keep the weight off without having to work too hard at it. There is noting inherent about the medication that requires one to be on it forever.

I was on ozempic for 8 months and lost 50lbs. I’m 5’9” and went from 200 to 145. I was prescribed this for pre diabetes long before this ozempic hit the news. My dr said weight loss was a pleasant side effect.

I’ve been off it for over a year and have my A1c levels checked regularly. I also fluctuate between 142 and 150. I weigh myself once a week and if I creep over 147, I clamp down for 2 weeks with calorie restriction and drop back to 145 or below.  I know if I don’t get on the scale and keep my weight tight I will spiral. I am also no longer pre diabetic and have incredibly healthy labs.

It is false you have to be on this for life, but what is true is if you want to stay thin you have to calorie restrict for life.

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