Reflection on my journey

The hair loss started around week 9 for me and I panicked. After research and talking to my doctor, it's telogen effluvium — a delayed shed caused by the physiological stress of rapid weight loss, not the medication itself. It slows down around month 4-5. Biotin and collagen peptides haven't hurt. Just wanted to share this so the next person isn't as scared as I was.

Following along, Has your sleep changed at all since starting. Are you tracking protein or just eating intuitively. So glad I'm not alone in this. Everyone's different of course.

Following along, Titrating slowly is so underrated, no rush to climb. You've got this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Honestly, Strength training helped me keep muscle while losing. Keep us posted!

For what it's worth, Did the nausea ease up after the first few weeks for you. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Following along, Maintenance for three months now and holding. Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Adding my two cents: Consistency with my injection day mattered more than the exact dose. That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through.

For what it's worth, You're not alone in this, so many of us have been there. Has your sleep changed at all since starting.

Late to this but Down 55 lbs over the last year on this journey. Onward!

Your labs look incredible. That A1C drop is massive — your doctor must be thrilled.

Late to this but Finally cracked a plateau I'd been stuck on for a month. Onward!

Coming back to this thread — Cheering you on from here. Thanks for sharing this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

What's your current titration schedule looking like. You've got this.

Adding my two cents: Blood pressure is finally in normal range.

Honestly, Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer.

Did you split your dose or take it all at once. This community is the best.

Late to this but Cheering you on from here. The jump to the next dose was smoother than I feared.

Same here, How long did the food noise take to quiet down. Hang in there.

For what it's worth, Rooting for you. This is huge. You've got this. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. Blood pressure is finally in normal range. Everyone's different of course.