Anonymous
Post 12/11/2024 06:24     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Call your insurance and find out what if anything they cover. My PCP (random doc from an urgent care close to the nearest metro station) prescribed, my insurance does cover until the end of 2024. If insurance doesn't cover, agree with the above, Fridays, Hers, Weight Watchers all good
Options.
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2024 06:11     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:I signed up for WW clinic last week and have had a really great experience this far. The care team did all of the leg work (obtained the PA from my insurance company, found a local pharmacy with my Rx in stock and quickly sent the Rx there).

I went with WW clinic after repeatedly getting blown off by my primary care practice for not being fat enough, even though I have increasingly debilitating osteoarthritis. Once the Rx was approved via WW, I reached out to my primary care practice to ensure no medical objections. Ironically, they were supportive and agreed to coordinate care, as if I’d never asked them first.


Good for you for not waiting until you are completely disabled by being overweight. People in these boards don’t understand how completely damaging to your health it is to carry around 20 30 40 pounds extra and only want this medication to be for people that are 100+ pounds of overweight. And so what I didn’t wait until I damaged myself further.!!!! I am back at my best weight in the 140s and work out and strength train daily, consume protein and healthy food and am doing it all. So thankful!!!
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2024 00:07     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
I signed up for WW clinic last week and have had a really great experience this far. The care team did all of the leg work (obtained the PA from my insurance company, found a local pharmacy with my Rx in stock and quickly sent the Rx there).

I went with WW clinic after repeatedly getting blown off by my primary care practice for not being fat enough, even though I have increasingly debilitating osteoarthritis. Once the Rx was approved via WW, I reached out to my primary care practice to ensure no medical objections. Ironically, they were supportive and agreed to coordinate care, as if I’d never asked them first.
Anonymous
Post 11/24/2024 08:30     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Could someone just give me the basics-can I go to an online doctor? Do they take insurance? How much does everything cost? I am fat, but don't want to deal with my primary care doctor.


This makes me so angry.
I know docs are conservative and risk-averse but the fact that people don't even want to approach their PC docs means that these docs are unreasonable. Not to make this about me but I'm having statin pressure and I'm sick of it.

I would love for your doc OP to be inviting you to look at some different options! They should be working with you and helping you. Because guess what, nobody wants to go in, get shamed, get same old lecture on diet and exercise and then meds from 20 years ago.

(and a bonus print out on the Mediterranean diet - and I weigh 125. Can you imagine.)


I’m sorry this makes you angry. As a different poster who has struggled with my weight, I am guessing that OP has been shamed and lectured by primary care in the past.
Anonymous
Post 11/24/2024 05:54     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Again proving my point that all of you criticizing weight loss medication secretly just despise fat people, you hate them when they are fat and sick and you hate them when they are foolish and ridiculous enough to try to lose weight.
Just admit it.


I make no secret about my disdain for fat people. It’s almost like you think we shouldn’t think that way or something.


Do you think you are a 'we'? What's the name of your little voice?
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2024 17:58     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
No but the OP clearly said they are at their end of their rope and want help getting diet medication.
OP, go to a doctor that specializes in weight loss and get your blood work done. once you know if you’re a good candidate for it, you just order them online from any of the great websites like during Fridays, Zappy is the easiest. There are tons of really great ones. Enjoy the red forms and have a great experience changing your life like I have.

And to the PP, you couldn’t possibly disdain fat people more than they have disliked themselves. There is trauma in their journey. The food system and culture are stacked against them. It is an act of bravery to try to get fit in this world today and I support them and am proud I took on this journey.
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2024 17:09     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:Again proving my point that all of you criticizing weight loss medication secretly just despise fat people, you hate them when they are fat and sick and you hate them when they are foolish and ridiculous enough to try to lose weight.
Just admit it.


I make no secret about my disdain for fat people. It’s almost like you think we shouldn’t think that way or something.
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2024 17:08     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:This is just proof that just like people overdosed on food they can overdose on this medication. People can overdose on anything! Some people will have to take thyroid medicine, blood pressure medication, statins, tons of different medication‘s and nobodyblames them. I am team healthy bodies, and if GLP one agonists are what help people get there than I am OK with it! Like diabetics who need insulin, this is OK and should not be judged.
Your FDA citations failed to validate your pathetic fearmongering and lies.


As I said, I was a NP. You seem to be desperate to ignore what the FDA said. It’s certainly clear you didn’t read what was posted in its entirety, much less the content on the link itself. What’s that about?

You asked someone for a citation. One was provided validating what was claimed. Your attempt to discredit what was posted failed miserably.
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2024 16:53     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is just proof that just like people overdosed on food they can overdose on this medication. People can overdose on anything! Some people will have to take thyroid medicine, blood pressure medication, statins, tons of different medication‘s and nobodyblames them. I am team healthy bodies, and if GLP one agonists are what help people get there than I am OK with it! Like diabetics who need insulin, this is OK and should not be judged.
Your FDA citations failed to validate your pathetic fearmongering and lies.


You should print out this thread and take it to a therapist and show them what you keep posting. You need help.


There’s a lot of misinformation and fear out there. As much as we don’t know how some people will react to this medication or how some can misuse it, we do know that the current rates of obesity are untenable, and the impact on the health of so many people I know is absolutely horrendous. I am an ordinary woman who has taken her health into her own hands and had a great experience using a very low dose of this medication, and doing everything that I was already doing. I’m trying to spread the word of my own good experience And helping open peoples eyes to some great forums that are sharing information about this. Information is power and I’m trying to help. It’s ok to debate Jing’s but that’s how what this is. You refute everything positive I say and I have to wonder why….
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2024 13:56     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:Again proving my point that all of you criticizing weight loss medication secretly just despise fat people, you hate them when they are fat and sick and you hate them when they are foolish and ridiculous enough to try to lose weight.
Just admit it.


+1
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2024 13:49     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.


My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.


Your PCP is an idiot. If they had any common sense, they would find one of the many reputable and vetted 501 B pharmacies and prescribe to you and her other patients from there. This medication is a lifesaver and compounding pharmacies are a time honored and amazing American tradition that bridges the gap for customized medicine that people need. Again, she’s an idiot and you need a new one. I literally can’t sleep right now knowing there is a doctor this stupid in the world treating patients who are stupid enough to believe her.


You are an idiot.

Compounded medication is not regulated by the FDA and not tested for safety. You can get far more of the active ingredient than you should, or virtually none of it. My doctor has had patients sick enough to end up in the hospital due to mistakes made by compounding pharmacies. And compounded semaglutide contains a salt form of semaglutide that has not been researched at all -- for safety or efficacy. The FDA has received many reports of compounded semaglutide containing toxins.


Please provide citations.


NP: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/fdas-concerns-unapproved-glp-1-drugs-used-weight-loss

“ Dosing concerns with compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide

FDA received multiple reports of adverse events, some requiring hospitalization, that may be related to dosing errors associated with compounded injectable semaglutide products. These dosing errors resulted from patients measuring and self-administering incorrect doses of the drug, and in some cases, health care professionals miscalculating doses of the drug.

Additionally, the agency has received adverse event reports that may be related to patients prescribed compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide products in doses beyond what is in the FDA-approved drug label. This could mean using more product in a single dose, taking doses more frequently or increasing the amount more quickly (titration schedule). Some of the adverse events are serious and some patients reported seeking medical attention for their symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and constipation.”



Thank you, PP, for the citation. Also from the link you provided:

“As of August 31, 2024, FDA has received:

346 reports of adverse events with compounded semaglutide.
136 reports of adverse events with compounded tirzepatide.
It is not always possible to determine if the adverse event directly resulted from use of the drug or if other factors may have contributed to these adverse events.”

To me, this sounds nominal. And likely comparable and probably fewer incidences than those with RXes from state-licensed pharmacies. And really doesn’t prove the anti-compounding folks’ points.

Also, remember when the FDA said Oxy wasn’t addictive?

Therefore, I don’t blame people for taking their health into their own hands.
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2024 13:14     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:This is just proof that just like people overdosed on food they can overdose on this medication. People can overdose on anything! Some people will have to take thyroid medicine, blood pressure medication, statins, tons of different medication‘s and nobodyblames them. I am team healthy bodies, and if GLP one agonists are what help people get there than I am OK with it! Like diabetics who need insulin, this is OK and should not be judged.
Your FDA citations failed to validate your pathetic fearmongering and lies.


You should print out this thread and take it to a therapist and show them what you keep posting. You need help.
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2024 12:41     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:Again proving my point that all of you criticizing weight loss medication secretly just despise fat people, you hate them when they are fat and sick and you hate them when they are foolish and ridiculous enough to try to lose weight.
Just admit it.


Actually no, my responses are intentionally as ridiculous as your hysterical responses to anybody raising any concerns about these medications. Some of us have been obese and corrected our lifestyles. That is one option. Another is medication. Under all options, there is nothing wrong with asking questions and actually doing some research. There is something wrong with screaming at people because you are so ashamed of your own situation that you cannot bear anybody questioning what you are doing.
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2024 10:10     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Again proving my point that all of you criticizing weight loss medication secretly just despise fat people, you hate them when they are fat and sick and you hate them when they are foolish and ridiculous enough to try to lose weight.
Just admit it.
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2024 09:58     Subject: Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication
Anonymous wrote:This is just proof that just like people overdosed on food they can overdose on this medication. People can overdose on anything! Some people will have to take thyroid medicine, blood pressure medication, statins, tons of different medication‘s and nobodyblames them. I am team healthy bodies, and if GLP one agonists are what help people get there than I am OK with it! Like diabetics who need insulin, this is OK and should not be judged.
Your FDA citations failed to validate your pathetic fearmongering and lies.


Pathetic is overdosing on food instead of avoiding medications that alter biochemistry to make up for a lack of basic self-control.