Paying cash - budgeting the monthly cost

Started by Pam5 · May 03, 2026 · 21 replies · 526 views
May 03, 2026 #1
My compounding price jumped again this month and I'm reworking the budget. Is everyone seeing the same climb?
May 06, 2026 #2
Adding my two cents: Access where I am has been hit or miss lately. Thanks for starting this, super useful to compare notes. Rooting for you. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)
May 09, 2026 #3
Following this closely, good to not feel alone on it. So glad I'm not alone in this.
May 09, 2026 #4
Did you split your dose or take it all at once. Sending good vibes your way. This community is the best. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.
May 22, 2026 #5
Reading this and Batch-cooking high-protein meals saved my willpower. You've got this. This community is the best.
Jun 10, 2026 #6
Following along, Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. Are you tracking protein or just eating intuitively. This community is the best.
Jun 20, 2026 #7
For what it's worth, So proud of you. You've got this.
Jun 21, 2026 #8
Adding my two cents: Look how far you've come. Don't weigh daily, the trend line is what matters. Onward!
Jun 21, 2026 #9
Coming back to this thread, Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. Onward!
Jun 23, 2026 #10
Reading this and Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. You're doing amazing. Hang in there. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)
Jun 23, 2026 #11
Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. How's your energy been lately. Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule.
Jun 24, 2026 #12
Reading this and Same boat over here, coverage has been a moving target. Onward!
6 days ago #13
For what it's worth, Rooting for you. Rooting for you.
6 days ago #14
Reading this and Are you tracking protein or just eating intuitively. Following this closely, good to not feel alone on it. Don't weigh daily, the trend line is what matters. So glad I'm not alone in this.
4 days ago #15
Supply's been tight in my area too. Following this closely, good to not feel alone on it. This community is the best. Everyone's different of course.
4 days ago #16
For what it's worth, Following this closely, good to not feel alone on it. Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. Keep us posted!
4 days ago #17
Totally agree. We're all in this together. Thanks for sharing this.
4 days ago #18
Honestly, Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. Hang in there.
3 days ago #19
Reading this and Following this closely, good to not feel alone on it. Rooting for you.
3 days ago #20
This is huge. Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. How are you handling injection-day fatigue. Rooting for you. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.
3 days ago #21
Batch-cooking high-protein meals saved my willpower. So glad I'm not alone in this.
2 days ago #22
Same here, The mental side is harder than people admit. Sending good vibes your way. Onward!