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phylny

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108. Not for me.

Fri Jun 23, 2023, 11:30 PM

Jun 2023

Carbs are my enemy. 1500 carb-heavy calories vs. 1500 protein/fat calories are not equal for me.

It has nothing to do with self control. Obesity is a disease. It’s very, very complicated.

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I'm fat. I take Wegovy. Ask me anything. [View all] nolabear Jun 2023 OP

I'm a nurse... FarPoint Jun 2023 #1

It's Ozempic by another name. nolabear Jun 2023 #5

Mr WT just started taking Ozempic WhiteTara Jun 2023 #11

It dropped my glucose numbers about 15 points Miguelito Loveless Jun 2023 #19

how long have you been using it? WhiteTara Jun 2023 #24

Going into my third month now Miguelito Loveless Jun 2023 #27

wow! That's wonderful WhiteTara Jun 2023 #30

Next check up and blood test. I am hoping for it to be down Miguelito Loveless Jun 2023 #40

Ohhhh okay.... FarPoint Jun 2023 #56

My wife is a retired RN. Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #21

It is interesting. Not that all medical staff should know... Caliman73 Jun 2023 #45

Christie in the news again has spurred some of it recently Doc Sportello Jun 2023 #2

There's only one person I ever want to comment on Hekate Jun 2023 #9

Trump is so quick to dish it out on appearances, especially to women. Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #13

It is absolutely incomprehensible to me. Chellee Jun 2023 #115

What are the side effects? Is it safe for senior citizens? Will my doc consider it if I'm doing well Hekate Jun 2023 #3

I'm 68 so yes. nolabear Jun 2023 #12

That's something I hadn't heard spinbaby Jun 2023 #25

One more question: do I have to take it forever? Hekate Jun 2023 #55

It appears to be necessary to continue taking this medicine LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2023 #58

Thanks. Much to think about. I see my internist for my annual in July. Hekate Jun 2023 #85

It's so new there's debate but maybe. nolabear Jun 2023 #102

It's the reduced blood sugar less inflammation. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2023 #99

Thanks! I'll watch later. Looks fascinating. nolabear Jun 2023 #103

Why are you taking it? WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2023 #4

Because I've got a couple of health issues it would help. nolabear Jun 2023 #16

A little humor for your day Ray Bruns Jun 2023 #6

how is this funny Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #14

Not funny at all. LoisB Jun 2023 #69

Not sure how to respond. If they were yelling gay slurs would you post it? nolabear Jun 2023 #39

Glad to hear the ending had a point (whatever it was). ShazzieB Jun 2023 #65

I gritted through. It was pretty awful. nolabear Jun 2023 #66

decidedly unfunny. mopinko Jun 2023 #67

I take Ozempic and metformin. phylny Jun 2023 #7

Amen! nolabear Jun 2023 #17

My sons and husband Bettie Jun 2023 #52

Ozempic works by blocking hunger cues to the brain NickB79 Jun 2023 #86

Not for me. phylny Jun 2023 #108

Not at all true. nolabear Jun 2023 #110

it is a tough topic Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #8

Interesting article. I have very few weight related health issues. nolabear Jun 2023 #32

Have you always been overweight? Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #10

Ever since puberty. nolabear Jun 2023 #20

Lipedema can be horrific ismnotwasm Jun 2023 #48

Yeah, it's miserable. I have to do so much just to function. nolabear Jun 2023 #51

It's worse ismnotwasm Jun 2023 #68

Oh damn. nolabear Jun 2023 #71

It's for lymphedema, not lipedema, apparently. nolabear Jun 2023 #73

We have used it for both, but you are right! ismnotwasm Jun 2023 #80

Ah. Funny I've never heard of it. nolabear Jun 2023 #84

Probably because, from what I understand ismnotwasm Jun 2023 #88

Hubs tried it and by the third month, he was having terrible pains when he took it. lark Jun 2023 #15

It can indeed cause stomach pain. I'm working on managing that. nolabear Jun 2023 #22

there are other drugs that he could try WhiteTara Jun 2023 #29

Do you know any that are safer? lark Jun 2023 #31

I understand that Mountjaro is a different drug. nolabear Jun 2023 #34

I'll tell hubs and he will consult with dr. lark Jun 2023 #36

I'd love to know what they say! nolabear Jun 2023 #42

My memory is pretty spotty, but if I remember I'll tell you. lark Jun 2023 #44

monjourno (sp?) is getting rave WhiteTara Jun 2023 #35

Thanks lark Jun 2023 #37

I've heard that too. What a strange and interesting field. nolabear Jun 2023 #43

Ain't that the truth. I was on the original program, endorsed by all the medical groups*, & it just Hekate Jun 2023 #111

I didn't know they had been sold - that is such a bummer and explains so much. lark Jun 2023 #113

Is he in a higher dose? Jirel Jun 2023 #79

He was on his 3rd rx and each one increased the dose. lark Jun 2023 #114

I am taking Trulicity for type II diabetes LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2023 #83

Is it reimbursed by your health insurance? drray23 Jun 2023 #18

Thank heaven it is! nolabear Jun 2023 #26

Yes, the price goes way way up! lark Jun 2023 #33

My SIL has lost 80 lbs. with Wegovy. Croney Jun 2023 #23

That's a very important point. Each person is different. nolabear Jun 2023 #28

have you lost weight on it, too? LymphocyteLover Jun 2023 #54

The thing about alcohol in regard to weight loss is not so much that it has a lot of calories Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #57

Is it expensive or do you have good Rx coverage? airplaneman Jun 2023 #38

Very good coverage. I hope that improves for others. nolabear Jun 2023 #41

Will you have to take it always or just until you reach your goal weight? catrose Jun 2023 #46

I don't know. I suppose I'll find out. nolabear Jun 2023 #49

I have a script for ozempic, but was turned down by insurance.... getagrip_already Jun 2023 #47

I know. It's not fair. I hope it gets better. nolabear Jun 2023 #50

I just started Contrave siouxsiecreamcheese Jun 2023 #109

I've had several fat moments ecstatic Jun 2023 #53

I've done intermittent fasting. nolabear Jun 2023 #60

Good for you! CaptainTruth Jun 2023 #59

My wife took Wegovy. It made her so sick. Piratedog Jun 2023 #61

I'm so sorry! I know it affects some that way. nolabear Jun 2023 #62

Ask you anything? relayerbob Jun 2023 #63

LOL! 42. nolabear Jun 2023 #64

An African or European swallow? Chellee Jun 2023 #116

I have a friend who is pre diabetic and 50 pounds overweight. SammyWinstonJack Jun 2023 #70

I don't know. But it might given the pre-diabetes. nolabear Jun 2023 #74

Thank you. SammyWinstonJack Jun 2023 #77

Much respect to you. LoisB Jun 2023 #72

Thanks. Just trying to have a life, you know. nolabear Jun 2023 #76

Fist bump! Jirel Jun 2023 #75

Pretty good. Down about twelve pounds. nolabear Jun 2023 #78

Hey, go you! Jirel Jun 2023 #98

Exactly! nolabear Jun 2023 #101

I don't know why people fat shame. People are people, why care what size?? BeckyDem Jun 2023 #81

We do internalize it. It can wreak havoc on "reality." nolabear Jun 2023 #91

I'm fat and my numbers are great, my A1c is 2-something Warpy Jun 2023 #82

Thanks. I don't get personally shamed any more nolabear Jun 2023 #94

I'll sit by you! Bettie Jun 2023 #95

How long do you think you'll be able to stay on it? NickB79 Jun 2023 #87

Good question. It does change that pleasure. nolabear Jun 2023 #92

Hi nolabear choie Jun 2023 #89

Also, my sister has been on Ozempic choie Jun 2023 #90

They're not personal but Christie, 45, etc. are shamed by being called fat. nolabear Jun 2023 #93

Gotcha. You're absolutely right. choie Jun 2023 #96

Considering taking it Deep State Witch Jun 2023 #97

I just can't do keto. nolabear Jun 2023 #100

Woohoo! Footay Jun 2023 #104

Thank you. I agree. I'll take it as long as I can too. nolabear Jun 2023 #106

I saw the post about Christie...the author said she didn't mean it and I believe her...but some Demsrule86 Jun 2023 #105

I don't think she did. But it's so entrenched it's sad. nolabear Jun 2023 #107

I've had a big weight gain post hysterectomy and chemo. xmas74 Jun 2023 #112

And you have mine. Hysterectomy affected me too. nolabear Jun 2023 #119

Thank you!! Nt xmas74 Jun 2023 #120

What do you think will happen in Russia? nt Carlitos Brigante Jun 2023 #117

Beats the heck outta me. Sure is fascinating tho nolabear Jun 2023 #118

Hi Nolabear genxlib Jun 2024 #121

Hi. Well, it's complicated. nolabear Jun 2024 #122

Thanks for the update genxlib Jun 2024 #123