Male perspective — feeling a bit alone in this community

Just wanted to check in at week 6 because I remember being terrified reading about nausea before I started. It was rough — weeks 2-4 were genuinely difficult. But I woke up this morning feeling normal for the first time since starting and I'm down 18 lbs. If you're in the thick of the nausea phase right now, it does pass. Hydrate, eat small, and give it time.

Totally agree. How's your energy been lately. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Just wanted to say, Blood pressure is finally in normal range. Been there, it does get easier I promise.

Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. How are you finding the higher dose so far. Keep us posted!

For what it's worth, How long did the food noise take to quiet down. Onward!

Same experience here. The food noise reduction was the most unexpected thing for me.

Just wanted to say, Just hit my first 20 lbs and I can't believe it. Don't give up — it's worth it. Hang in there.

Found my sweet spot dose and I'm not in a hurry to go higher. Bumped up to the next dose this week and feeling good. I plateaued until the dose increase kicked things back in gear.

Adding my two cents: How's your energy been lately. Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone. Thanks for sharing this.

Such an inspiration honestly. What's your current titration schedule looking like. Rooting for you.

Reading this and Batch-cooking high-protein meals saved my willpower. My doctor had me hold steady until side effects settled.

For what it's worth, My doctor had me hold at 7.5 until side effects settled. Down another 1.8 lbs this week and holding steady. Thanks for sharing this. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Totally agree. Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone. How are you handling the injection-day fatigue. Everyone's different of course.

Adding my two cents: Talk to your prescriber before changing anything, but slow worked for me. Thanks for sharing this. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Totally agree. Clothes are loose enough that I need a smaller size. Hit a number on the scale this morning I haven't seen in years. Thanks for sharing this.

Stay the course.

Welcome aboard, so glad you found us. Everyone's different of course.

Same here, Hi and welcome, you're in the right place. Welcome aboard, so glad you found us. My last check-up came back looking great. Thanks for sharing this.

Checking in this morning, Welcome aboard, so glad you found us. Six months in and down 41 lbs total. Hang in there.

Coming back to this thread, Hi and welcome, you're in the right place. So glad I'm not alone in this.