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

I've been lurking for months and finally decided to post. Six months in on semaglutide, down 40 lbs, and I finally feel like I have something worth sharing. Ask me anything — happy to help.

Reading this and That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through. Maintenance for three months now and holding.

Honestly, Don't weigh daily, the trend line is what matters. Rooting for you.

Same here, Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. Did you split your dose or take it all at once. Did you split your dose or take it all at once. Hang in there. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Totally agree. Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb. Thanks for sharing this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Late to this but I keep a food and weight log to spot the trends, not the daily noise. Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. Hang in there.

Totally agree. Meal-prepping kept me from grazing on bad days. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Late to this but Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb. You've got this. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Just wanted to say, I keep a food and weight log to spot the trends, not the daily noise. That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through. This community is the best.

For what it's worth, Finally cracked a plateau I'd been stuck on for a month. How are you finding the higher dose so far.

Following along — I plan my meals around shot-day appetite changes now. Talk to your prescriber before changing anything, but slow worked for me. Onward!

Reading this and Scale didn't move but my rings fit again. Everyone titrates differently, listen to your own body. You're not alone in this, so many of us have been there. Hang in there.

Following along, Blood pressure is finally in normal range. I keep a food and weight log to spot the trends, not the daily noise. Onward!

Reading this and I stayed on the starter dose an extra month and it was the right call. Been there, it does get easier I promise. You've got this. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Late to this but I keep a food and weight log to spot the trends, not the daily noise. You've got this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Adding my two cents: How long did the food noise take to quiet down. Everyone's different of course.

Late to this but The mental side is harder than people admit. How are you finding the higher dose so far. So glad I'm not alone in this. Everyone's different of course.

Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. Keep us posted!

Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb. Rooting for you. Rooting for you.

Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. This community is the best.