I'm fat. I take Wegovy. Ask me anything.

[nolabear]

100. I just can't do keto.

For one, no gallbladder and it makes my GI tract go crazy.

But I know it has worked for many. I am not prediabetic so I take Wegovy, specifically for weight loss, though it’s exactly the same as Ozempic. And yes, it gives me some digestive issues. Either constipation or diarrhea most of the time. I’ve learned to take magnesium citrate for constipation and if diarrhea is a problem I take standard over the counter meds. Both work. I get mild nausea sometimes but I manage it okay. Some people get quite ill. You just have to ramp up slowly and see.

My insurance does cover it, thank goodness. The manufacturer also has a copay card. At this moment I pay nothing! If the copay goes away it’s only $25 a month. I’m very lucky. But I’d recommend talking to your doctor and seeing if they’ll advocate for you. I’ve done everything short of gastric surgery and after seeing others’ experiences (my sister nearly died and had four corrective surgeries afterward) I wouldn’t do it on a bet.

Hope you find a way to cover it. The full price is obscene. It is getting scarce now and I’m walking a tightrope but hope I don’t have to interrupt and start over.