Greek yogurt scrambled eggs — surprisingly good

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.

Coming back to this thread, Plateaus are the worst, hang in there.

Scale didn't move but my rings fit again. Keep us posted! Everyone's different of course.

Totally agree. Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. Down another 1.8 lbs this week and holding steady.

Coming back to this thread, How's your energy been lately. Cheering you on from here. Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

I switched from Ozempic to Wegovy at month 4 and the main difference I noticed was the auto-injector. The pen is just much easier to use and I felt more confident with the dose delivery. Loss-wise I didn't see a dramatic change since it's the same molecule, but psychologically having a 'weight management' drug vs a 'diabetes' drug helped me stay committed. Cost-wise it evened out with my savings card.

Late to this but Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. You're not alone in this, so many of us have been there. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Totally agree. Found my sweet spot dose and I'm not in a hurry to go higher. Walking 8k steps a day alongside the meds really compounds. Keep us posted!

Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Posting my insurance appeal letter since a few people asked. This is what finally worked after three denials: I had my doctor submit a Letter of Medical Necessity that specifically cited: (1) my BMI over 30 with comorbidities, (2) documented failure of two prior weight-loss interventions over 12 months, (3) relevant metabolic markers including elevated triglycerides and pre-diabetic A1C. The key addition that got it approved was asking the doctor to cite the specific plan coverage language and argue that denying the medication violated the plan's own obesity-management coverage terms. We also requested a peer-to-peer review call. Don't give up after one denial. Three denials is unfortunately normal. Each appeal should be more specific than the last.

Honestly, Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. What helped you push through the plateau. I plateaued until the dose increase kicked things back in gear. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

This is why I love this community. Real answers from real people who've been there.

Coming back to this thread — Are you pairing it with any walking or strength work. Found my sweet spot dose and I'm not in a hurry to go higher. Hang in there.

Congrats! That first 25 lbs is the hardest because you're still figuring everything out.

Following along, Just hit my first 20 lbs and I can't believe it. You've got this.

Everyone titrates differently, listen to your own body. Keep us posted! (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

For what it's worth, Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. Walking 8k steps a day alongside the meds really compounds. This community is the best.

Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone. We're all in this together. Hang in there. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Popping in today to say, How are you finding the higher dose so far. Batch-cooking high-protein meals saved my willpower. Batch-cooking high-protein meals saved my willpower. Everyone's different of course.

Don't weigh daily, the trend line is what matters. Lost 8 lbs my first month and the food noise is gone.