Zepbound prior auth denied — here's how I got it approved

For anyone considering the switch from semaglutide to tirzepatide: I made that switch at month 6 and the difference in appetite suppression is noticeable. I went from thinking about food constantly (even on sema) to genuinely not being interested. The dual GIP/GLP-1 mechanism really does seem to add something.

Same here, Blood pressure is finally in normal range.

Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone. Clothes are loose enough that I need a smaller size. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Just wanted to say, Strength training helped me keep muscle while losing. The mental side is harder than people admit.

Same here — Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb. The mental side is harder than people admit.

Adding my two cents: How are you handling the injection-day fatigue. Sending solidarity, this part is genuinely hard. This community is the best.

Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone. Hang in there. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Adding my two cents: How's your energy been lately. Batch-cooking high-protein meals saved my willpower. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

The tiredness in week 2 is very real. Be patient with yourself.

Totally agree. I split my routine around the shot day now and it helps. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Honestly, Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule.

Reading this and I stayed on the starter dose an extra month and it was the right call. The mental side is harder than people admit. This community is the best.

This is huge. This community is the best.

Totally agree. You're not alone in this, so many of us have been there. Everyone's different of course.

Totally agree. Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. Walking 8k steps a day alongside the meds really compounds. You've got this.

Sending good vibes your way. Everyone's different of course.

Totally agree. I keep a food and weight log to spot the trends, not the daily noise. I keep a food and weight log to spot the trends, not the daily noise. Onward!

Adding my two cents: Down another 1.8 lbs this week and holding steady. Did the nausea ease up after the first few weeks for you. Keep us posted!

Same here, Rooting for you. Maintenance for three months now and holding. Everyone's different of course.

Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. Thanks for sharing this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.