What nobody tells you before you start

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.

Down 3 lbs since my last shot, slow and steady. I split my routine around the shot day now and it helps. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Totally agree. Been there — it does get easier I promise. Down 55 lbs over the last year on this journey. Rooting for you. Everyone's different of course.

Adding my two cents: I plateaued until the dose increase kicked things back in gear. Just hit my first 20 lbs and I can't believe it. You've got this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Insurance tip: document everything. Every phone call, every denial letter, every appeal. Having a paper trail when you get to the peer-to-peer review stage is critical. Your doctor can reference specific dates and denial reasons.

Honestly, This is huge. Sending good vibes your way. This community is the best. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Reading this and Been there — it does get easier I promise. Consistency with my injection day mattered more than the exact dose. Hit goal weight this morning, still in shock. Hang in there.

Totally agree. A1C came back normal at my last check-up. Keep us posted!

Late to this but You're doing amazing. Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Adding my two cents: Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. Such an inspiration honestly. Batch-cooking high-protein meals saved my willpower. Hang in there. Everyone's different of course.

Totally agree. Clothes are loose enough that I need a smaller size. Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb.

Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb. Keep us posted! Everyone's different of course.

Same here, Sending good vibes your way. I keep a food and weight log to spot the trends, not the daily noise. Rooting for you.

Coming back to this thread — I plan my meals around shot-day appetite changes now. Batch-cooking high-protein meals saved my willpower. You've got this.

Just wanted to say, Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. This community is the best. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Adding my two cents: Just hit my first 20 lbs and I can't believe it. Rooting for you. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

I plan my meals around shot-day appetite changes now. So proud of you. You've got this.

Totally agree. The mental side is harder than people admit. Everyone's different of course.

This is the thread I needed today. Thank you for sharing this honestly.

Just wanted to say, I split my routine around the shot day now and it helps. Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. Consistency with my injection day mattered more than the exact dose. Keep us posted!