Starting at 312 lbs — logging my journey here

The hair loss started around week 9 for me and I panicked. After research and talking to my doctor, it's telogen effluvium — a delayed shed caused by the physiological stress of rapid weight loss, not the medication itself. It slows down around month 4-5. Biotin and collagen peptides haven't hurt. Just wanted to share this so the next person isn't as scared as I was.

Following along — Been there — it does get easier I promise. You're doing amazing. Hang in there.

Meal-prepping kept me from grazing on bad days. Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone. Onward! Everyone's different of course.

Following along — Has your sleep changed at all since starting.

Adding my two cents: I plateaued until the dose increase kicked things back in gear. Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. We're all in this together. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Just wanted to say, Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. Six months in and down 41 lbs total. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Totally agree. The jump to the next dose was smoother than I feared. Rooting for you.

Just wanted to say, I plan my meals around shot-day appetite changes now. What's your current titration schedule looking like.

For what it's worth, Did the nausea ease up after the first few weeks for you. Sending good vibes your way. Everyone's different of course.

Same here — Such an inspiration honestly. This made my day to read. Onward!

Adding my two cents: Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. Such an inspiration honestly. Keep us posted!

The mental side is harder than people admit. Walking 8k steps a day alongside the meds really compounds.

Following along, Just hit my first 20 lbs and I can't believe it.

Late to this but Don't weigh daily, the trend line is what matters. This made my day to read. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone. Such an inspiration honestly. You've got this. Everyone's different of course.

Reading this today and Old jeans from years ago fit again. Down 3 lbs since my last shot, slow and steady. Thanks for sharing this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Reading this today and We're all in this together. Bumped up to the next dose this week and feeling good. Hang in there.

Adding my two cents: Bumped up to the next dose this week and feeling good. You've got this. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

For what it's worth, What's your current titration schedule looking like. You've got this. Keep us posted!

Six months in and down 41 lbs total. Did you split your dose or take it all at once. Hang in there. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)