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AliciaNguyen
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Joined Apr 27, 2025 11 posts Philadelphia, PA Semaglutide (compounded)
Progress
Down 28.0 lbs (9%)
Start: 305.0 lbs Current: 277.0 lbs Goal: 226.0 lbs Dose: Compounded semaglutide 1mg
About
Nurse practitioner here — yes, we need help too! Semaglutide (compounded) because insurance denied brand name. Frustrating process but results are real. Down 28 lbs in 6 months.
Recent posts
Zepbound shot day today - drop your dose and week
Semaglutide 1mg here, about 28 down, so different lane but same idea. I only moved up when the food noise started creeping back, and stretching that 12.5 stretch as long as it works for you seems wort…
Yesterday at 2:13 PM
Sleep shifted again this week - anyone else?
Those wired nights still show up for me around my shot even at 28 lbs down, but they're a fraction of what they were early on. Shifting my bedtime later instead of lying there forcing it made a bigger…
Sep 15, 2026
Epilyspy medication
I've heard that some epilepsy meds can interact with GLP-1s like Ozempic, so I'd double-check with your neurologist before adding one. Better safe than sorry.
Aug 28, 2026
Hydration habits that stuck
I'm right around the same milestone and citrus packets plus cold water is the combo that finally made hydration automatic for me too. Grapefruit ones got me past orange burnout, worth a try if you're …
Aug 13, 2026
Welcome to the community!
Welcome in, don't be a stranger. Welcome! This community makes a huge difference.
Aug 04, 2026
Shipping times lately - what are you seeing this week?
Same here in Philly, my last one took over a week when it used to be quick. Congrats on the 20, I'm a bit past that now and the slower shipping is the only annoying part of an otherwise good stretch.
Jul 31, 2026
compounded tirz at 7.5mg - side effects easing up as of today
Glad the rough patch is behind you. When I moved up to 1mg on sema the queasy weeks had me doubting everything, then one day it just clicked and I've been fine since. Hoping 7.5 keeps treating you wel…
Jul 27, 2026
Constipation flared up again today, need ideas
Constipation hit me hard again today despite the fiber and water I've been pushing all week on my 1mg dose. It seems to come in waves every few days and today was rough. Those of you further along on …
Jul 15, 2026
High-protein meals that don't make me nauseous
Egg bites were my go-to on semaglutide when I couldn't face much -- bake a batch Sunday with some spinach and cheese, microwave one when I need protein fast. Also canned tuna mixed with a little yogur…
Jun 16, 2026
The food noise went quiet at week 3 — sharing my experience
Mine took until somewhere in week 4 or 5, and I'm down 28 lbs since starting at 1mg. The weirdest part for me was catching myself in the grocery store realizing I wasn't doing my usual mental loop abo…
Jun 11, 2026
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