Anonymous wrote:Are these medications helpful for people who eat impulsively/when they're not hungry?

Yes, because they help drastically reduce hunger. This can come at the cost of side effects -- nausea, gastroparesis, constipation -- because your digestion slows down, but it's really eye-opening how uninterested in food I've become.

Calibrate has a red/yellow/green food system that's essentially low-ish/smart carbs -- i.e., sweet potatoes OK, sweet potato casserole covered in marshmallows, not OK. It's a sensible system and perfectly compatible with food allergies -- it's not prescriptive on you must eat dairy for example.

Are these medications helpful for people who eat impulsively/when they're not hungry?

23:16 here. I have a PA-c who specializes in diet, wellness, eating disorders, etc. Not only did she prescribe my Ozempic, but she even called it in for me to the Canadian pharmacy where I purchase it from. It's roughly $1000 every three months or so, while I'm on 1mg.

If you don't use Calibrate, how do you find a doctor willing to prescribe?

To the person who said they use the Rivas weight loss center in Md, how much does it cost and how often do you go? What do they offer other than a prescription?

And last, do these places (Calibrate/ Rivas) have diets that you follow? Just wondering if they work around significant food allergies.

Anonymous wrote:How long will you call stay on calibrate? It’s it a lifetime cost to keep getting the meds?

I'm not on Calibrate, but I've made the decision to stay on the meds as long as I can afford them.

How long will you call stay on calibrate? It’s it a lifetime cost to keep getting the meds?

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Anonymous wrote:Reading some of these posts like the one above feels a little like an ad, and I’m surprised nobody has talked about what it’s like to inject yourself with a needle. Is that hard? For me that would be the biggest turn off of trying this out.

I'm a PP on this thread. I have lost 30 pounds since the end of October. The medication doesn't work for everyone, but when it does, the results can be amazing. There are, however, real side effects--such as constipation and no longer enjoying food and alcohol, in my case. I also have to supplement with vitamin B12 and I suspect I may be iron deficient (checking with PCP on that one). That's what happens when you eat substantially less food.

As for injecting myself, I have no problem. However, I did go through IVF so this is nothing in comparison.

PP, what was your original weight before the meds? TIA!

I was 203 pounds before the meds. My goal weight is 140.

To the PP asking about alcohol--my stomach just doesn't have room. The meds give you a full feeling; it's why you eat less. I just can't fill my stomach with liquid anymore, and it's impossible to get that "buzzed" feeling; but it's also hard for me to drink enough water. However, everyone reacts differently. Some people are able to drink as before. some people lose a taste for it, some people get sick, and some people find they get drunk very easily. For me, I get a sick feeling after one or two drinks.

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Anonymous wrote:Reading some of these posts like the one above feels a little like an ad, and I’m surprised nobody has talked about what it’s like to inject yourself with a needle. Is that hard? For me that would be the biggest turn off of trying this out.

I'm a PP on this thread. I have lost 30 pounds since the end of October. The medication doesn't work for everyone, but when it does, the results can be amazing. There are, however, real side effects--such as constipation and no longer enjoying food and alcohol, in my case. I also have to supplement with vitamin B12 and I suspect I may be iron deficient (checking with PCP on that one). That's what happens when you eat substantially less food.

As for injecting myself, I have no problem. However, I did go through IVF so this is nothing in comparison.

PP, what was your original weight before the meds? TIA!

Are you supposed to be on it for life or just temporarily?

Anonymous wrote:Reading some of these posts like the one above feels a little like an ad, and I’m surprised nobody has talked about what it’s like to inject yourself with a needle. Is that hard? For me that would be the biggest turn off of trying this out.

I'm a PP on Wegovy. The needle is a nothing-burger, believe me -- it's really tiny, and you don't even see it. You also inject into a fat roll on your stomach, and it's just a pinprick. I really had to psych myself up for the first one, but after that -- no big deal at all. I've had much worse experiences with routine blood draws and vaccines (I had a huge bruise after my Moderna booster).

My mom has Type II diabetes and has to stick herself in her fingers multiple times a day to test her sugars -- that's honestly one of my biggest motivators to start Wegovy. I'd take a Wegovy injection every day over stabbing myself in the finger once a week.

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Anonymous wrote:Reading some of these posts like the one above feels a little like an ad, and I’m surprised nobody has talked about what it’s like to inject yourself with a needle. Is that hard? For me that would be the biggest turn off of trying this out.

I'm a PP on this thread. I have lost 30 pounds since the end of October. The medication doesn't work for everyone, but when it does, the results can be amazing. There are, however, real side effects--such as constipation and no longer enjoying food and alcohol, in my case. I also have to supplement with vitamin B12 and I suspect I may be iron deficient (checking with PCP on that one). That's what happens when you eat substantially less food.

As for injecting myself, I have no problem. However, I did go through IVF so this is nothing in comparison.

Why can’t you enjoy alcohol, or are you not supposed to drink while taking it? Curious as to what it feels like, like you taste good but it isn’t as appealing? And what happens when you go off, is there any rebound?

Anonymous wrote:Reading some of these posts like the one above feels a little like an ad, and I’m surprised nobody has talked about what it’s like to inject yourself with a needle. Is that hard? For me that would be the biggest turn off of trying this out.

I'm a PP on this thread. I have lost 30 pounds since the end of October. The medication doesn't work for everyone, but when it does, the results can be amazing. There are, however, real side effects--such as constipation and no longer enjoying food and alcohol, in my case. I also have to supplement with vitamin B12 and I suspect I may be iron deficient (checking with PCP on that one). That's what happens when you eat substantially less food.

As for injecting myself, I have no problem. However, I did go through IVF so this is nothing in comparison.

Reading some of these posts like the one above feels a little like an ad, and I’m surprised nobody has talked about what it’s like to inject yourself with a needle. Is that hard? For me that would be the biggest turn off of trying this out.

I'm down 13# from November. Started with 0.25 Ozempic, then was moved to 1 mg Wegovy which I started two weeks ago. I had no issues with Ozempic other than a little heartburn when I ate my usual level of spicy foods.

The Wegovy made me feel a little nauseous the first day (a little headachy and tired, too, though that may be due to sleep issues I'm having, it's hard to tell) with both of my injections.

Like a PP, I felt a little silly paying the fee and wasn't quite sure what to expect from my coach. I love how I have a cheerleader in my corner. Again, it's the polar opposite of how I'm used to thinking about myself. Instead of focusing on how I'm a failure, have no willpower, etc., now I'm focusing on what I have been able to achieve. That is so much better than shame spiraling and beating myself up.

And as another PP said, their concierge service makes it all totally simple and seamless with insurance. I have had no issues. I start a new job next month so it will be interesting to see how that switch of insurers goes. I'm expecting it to he handled well, given what I have seen thus far.

Loved hearing about the 30, 40# weight loss. That is "dare to dream" territory for me based on my usual set point, but the lack of cravings/dopamine hits are game changing. Who knows how low I may go? I am keeping my options open and will take it one day at a time. I just want to be happier in my own skin and lighter on my feet -- especially when I'm doing things like boogie boarding and dancing.

Here's to a new me!

Hi. I was on saxenda and it didn't work at all for me maybe a little at the beginning but my body got use to it and it stopped working fairly quickly even after I increased the dose. I am currently on wegovy I started it today I hope it works. A little about me I use to be very fit in great shape with a nice body up until 3 years ago age hormones and genetics started catching up to me and the pandemic didn't help. I end up gaining 60 pounds in the last 3 years and I have had the hardest time losing it and keeping it off. I really hope wegovy works since I work out almost everyday at the gym and couldn't lose weight on my own I hope this is an added push to get my hormones, insulin levels and metabolism back on track. So far day 1 on wegovy absolutely no side effects.