I used Calibrate. On Ozempic and Metformin. No diabetes etc. was just obese. Started at 186 lbs in Feb. and now 147 lbs. Hope to get to 135. 5' 3"

Anyone have a Dr. in NoVa they particularly recommend for helping to navigate this? Arlington/Falls Church but willing to travel.

I am going to a wellness clinic.

My primary care doctor referred me to a weight loss physician within my insurance network. Had to wait about six weeks to get in the schedule. They do surgery and weight loss medication’s. I got prescribed Saxenda, which is being paid for by my insurance company.

Everyone is different, but I’m not having any side effects. My first week other than constipation. I have about 35 pounds to lose.

I got it through calibrate & they guarantee they can get your copayment down to $25. It has been a life saver for me, I’ve lost 70 lb in a year with ozembic, coaching and fixing my eating/exercise/sleep.

How much weight do you have to lose? Do you have any health issues such as high blood pressure, pre-diabetes or high cholesterol?

If you don't have a significant amount of weight to lose (like 100 lbs) and you do not have any of the health issues mentioned, this is not a route for you.

Take it from someone who has been on these for several months now. They are not a magic pill. I felt like absolute shi for the longest time.

If the doctor is not prescribing them to you, it means you are not a good candidate.

Anonymous wrote:I would use a telehealth provider to get Mounjaro and use the coupon to get it for $25.

The coupon that you would download today is $500 off.

I would use a telehealth provider to get Mounjaro and use the coupon to get it for $25.

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Try sequence or alfie

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Anonymous wrote:Check out IGfamousbyDana on IG

She has a highlights on providers offering compounded semaglutide.

Do I need it to be compounded?

Yes unless you can get Ozempic, Wegovy or another injectable.

Ozempic - is for type 2 diabetes and not covered by most insurance for weight loss
Wegovy is for weight loss and is covered by some insurances but there is a shortage right now.

Both are expensive for straight cash pay so some people are bypassing insurance and going for a compounded version.

Please do some research before going this route.

Anonymous wrote:Check out IGfamousbyDana on IG

She has a highlights on providers offering compounded semaglutide.

Do I need it to be compounded?

Check out IGfamousbyDana on IG

She has a highlights on providers offering compounded semaglutide.

If my primary care doctor doesn’t do this prescription, but I qualify, how do I go about getting it? Insurance would be great but I can pay out of pocket. Online doctors? How did you get it?