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Medication holiday — did you take a break? How did it go?

Started by JasonRuiz · Jun 21, 2026 · 42 replies · 449 views
Jun 21, 2026 #1
Before and after labs from today: Total cholesterol down 38 points. LDL down 22. Triglycerides down 94. A1C: 6.1 → 5.5. Blood pressure: was 138/88, now 118/76. This is after 7 months and 55 lbs lost. I started on Ozempic for T2D and it's turned into so much more.
Jun 23, 2026 #8
Just wanted to say, Been there — it does get easier I promise. Walking 8k steps a day alongside the meds really compounds. Down 3 lbs since my last shot, slow and steady.
Jun 25, 2026 #13
Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. How are you finding the higher dose so far. Just hit my first 20 lbs and I can't believe it. Rooting for you.
Jun 25, 2026 #15
How long did the food noise take to quiet down. Strength training helped me keep muscle while losing. Been there, it does get easier I promise. Thanks for sharing this.
Jun 26, 2026 #17
For what it's worth, Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb. Ugh I felt exactly the same way at that stage. This is huge. Rooting for you. Everyone's different of course.
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