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ChrisWalters
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Progress
Down 44.0 lbs (17%)
About
I'm 67 and my orthopedic surgeon said I needed to lose 50 lbs before knee replacement. Saxenda for 8 months, down 44 lbs. Surgery scheduled for next spring — almost there.
Recent posts
Cross-EU supply questions
Coming back to this thread, Welcome in, don't be a stranger. Same boat over here, coverage has been a moving target. This community is the best.
8 hours ago
AU/NZ members - todays access thread
Same here, Supply's been tight in my area too. Same boat over here, coverage has been a moving target. Keep us posted!
9 hours ago
Zepbound prior auth denied — here's how I got it approved
Fatigue hit hard on my first dose bump, more protein fixed it. Down 55 lbs over the last year on this journey.
10 hours ago
Weekend plans - drop them here
Injection day means couch and comfort shows for me tonight. What's everyone watching lately?
15 hours ago
Food noise - describe it to a newcomer
Totally agree. Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. Onward! Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.
16 hours ago
Constipation flared up again today, need ideas
Adding my two cents: We're all in this together. Smaller portions on shot day kept the GI stuff manageable. Did you split your dose or take it all at once. Onward!
18 hours ago
Aussie shipping timelines?
Adding my two cents: Access where I am has been hit or miss lately. Thanks for starting this, super useful to compare notes. Rooting for you.
21 hours ago
Fresh Zepbound question, injecting in a few hours
Popping in today to say, I plateaued until the dose increase kicked things back in gear. Are you pairing it with any walking or strength work. You should be really proud.
21 hours ago
How do you manage side effects while traveling?
Totally agree. Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. Keep us posted! (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)
21 hours ago
Broke my plateau overnight, still buzzing
Energy to actually cook dinner instead of collapsing. Energy to actually cook dinner instead of collapsing. Keep us posted!
21 hours ago