Anonymous
Post 05/26/2025 01:49     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
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Anonymous wrote:Got it through Willow and have already lost about 8 pounds in two months, going from 150 to 142. I tried the pills the first month and switched to the injections for the second month. I’ve had very few side effects. Highly recommend!


Do you need doc approval? All sites so far have denied me based on BMI not high enough. Is Willow different?


You have to lie. I used an app to even change my photo so I look obese.


Yeah, I lied. I stated a weight about 20 pounds higher than I actually was. I didn't even alter my photo. I just took a pic in a way too small bra and panty set that was quite unflattering.


Wait, you were wearing clothes too though right?
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2025 22:34     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
I’m a diabetic. Doctor prescribed Mounjaro, but we can’t get it because of supply issues.

Thanks a lot.
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2025 22:16     Subject: Re:If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
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Anonymous wrote:Can someone comment on whether their insurance covers the injection for prediabetes?


Mine (FEP BCBS) doesn't. It covers Wegovy for obesity, which is what it is approved for.

Right. But Ozempic is approved for diabetes which is why I was surprised to see that PP’s insurance covers it for her prediabetes.
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2025 20:22     Subject: Re:If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
Anonymous wrote:Can someone comment on whether their insurance covers the injection for prediabetes?


Mine (FEP BCBS) doesn't. It covers Wegovy for obesity, which is what it is approved for.
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2025 20:04     Subject: Re:If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
Can someone comment on whether their insurance covers the injection for prediabetes?
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2025 10:07     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
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Anonymous wrote:Not sure how to get approved/find the drug and make sure it is safe?


If you are pre-diabetic, yes. Or, if you are 15-20 pounds overweight and have a secondary issue (for me, high blood pressure). So I was prescribed Wegovy (same medicine as Ozempic, but Ozempic is for pre-diabetics and those with diabetes, Wegovy is specifically for weight loss). Completely covered by my insurance, not even a copay.

Wait, your insurance covers ozempic for prediabetes?
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2025 10:05     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
Anonymous wrote:I tried the pills for a month and then started with the injections. The injections worked significantly better for me. They’re super easy. All you do is pinch fat and skin and inject into that pinched section. You don’t inject deep into your body. It’s (at least for me) totally painless. There are videos showing how to do it.

Agree. It’s completely painless for me too. I think it’s because it’s such a tiny needle and there are not that many nerve endings on the skin of the lower abdomen. I literally don’t feel the needle entering the skin.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2025 10:00     Subject: Re:If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
Anonymous wrote:I thought I had to lose 15 or 20 so I went in to a doctor that I knew would prescribe it. Turns out I was in the obese range, had high cholesterol and high blood sugar, my insurance didn’t cover it, but may have if I pushed. However, I didn’t want to be on the record of taking this medication so I was fine with just doing compound. I bought it for very little and have probably spent $1800 total. I ended up losing a total of 40 pounds, feel better than I have in 20 years, I’m on an extremely low maintenance does And had almost no side effects. My dose never went above 3.5 which is super tiny – most people maxed out at 15.. I’m a 48yo mother of 2, 5’4” tall, highest weight was 190, started Tirzepatide at 175 lbs and am at 135 lbs. took 5 months to lose the weight. Worked out regularly, tracked calories and fiber and hydration. Go for it!!!


congrats to you - sounds like you’ve been able to make a healthy change with a combo of factors - keep on!
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2025 10:00     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
I don't mind paying, but am unsure a doctor would prescribe as I'm in a normal BMI range and want to lose 15-20 pounds. I'm guessing I should do Willow or some other compound that does not require a doctor's approval?
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2025 08:46     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
Anonymous wrote:Not sure how to get approved/find the drug and make sure it is safe?


If you are pre-diabetic, yes. Or, if you are 15-20 pounds overweight and have a secondary issue (for me, high blood pressure). So I was prescribed Wegovy (same medicine as Ozempic, but Ozempic is for pre-diabetics and those with diabetes, Wegovy is specifically for weight loss). Completely covered by my insurance, not even a copay.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2025 08:03     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
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Anonymous wrote:I did compound. Not super happy with it but otherwise so much money.


Why not happy? If it’s not working why bother?


It's not not working but not great either. Just lost a few pounds.


In what span of time?


Sounds like your dose isn't right.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2025 21:54     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
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Anonymous wrote:I did compound. Not super happy with it but otherwise so much money.


Why not happy? If it’s not working why bother?


It's not not working but not great either. Just lost a few pounds.


In what span of time?
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2025 21:46     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
Anonymous wrote:I tried the pills for a month and then started with the injections. The injections worked significantly better for me. They’re super easy. All you do is pinch fat and skin and inject into that pinched section. You don’t inject deep into your body. It’s (at least for me) totally painless. There are videos showing how to do it.


What were the pills? Why did you switch from pill to injection?
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2025 15:49     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
I tried the pills for a month and then started with the injections. The injections worked significantly better for me. They’re super easy. All you do is pinch fat and skin and inject into that pinched section. You don’t inject deep into your body. It’s (at least for me) totally painless. There are videos showing how to do it.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2025 13:42     Subject: If you used Mounjaro or Ozempic for 15-20 pound weight loss - did your doctor prescribe?
Hmm. I’m 5’4” and 150. I was 129 pretty consistently until menopause hit and haven’t been able to lose these 20 pounds, which basically sit in a pillow shape right over my c section scar.
For those doing injections, you do them yourself?
But it sounds like the route everyone is using will no longer be available?