It’s not perfect, but it’s the most success I’ve had with rupicolous. What Wegovy does is make it easier to stay in a calorie deficit by altering the signals that tell you you’re full, and slowing the speed at which food leaves the stomach - so you actually ARE full. Identical coverage as Wegovy for at least 6 months. vespanewbie. Patients all had lifestyle coaching and lost weight before they were on the medicine and lost additional weight on the meds. Seems like most people hit their stride at 0. My food intake was about 1/3 of what it was prior - I found myself always This is an unofficial community for people who use or are interested in Wegovy, or other GLP-1 RA medications, for weightloss. Only about one-third of patients prescribed a popular weight-loss drug like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy were still taking it a year later [] The analysis by [] reviewed pharmacy and medical claims data for 4,255 people with commercial health plans. It was initially developed to treat type 2 While semaglutide may have initially contributed to weight loss, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to preventing weight regain after discontinuation. 0 which will see me through end of March. My doctor decided to start me on Wegovy. Slight decrease in appetite, constipation. I am hungry at times but when I try to eat after a few bites I do not want and I am satisfied. But, I am admittedly discouraged after so many reporting New to the sub, just took my first dose of Wegovy on Thursday evening. Not really the same appetite as I had before but I was able to finish a sandwich before being full halfway through. My Wegovy Journey. After much desperation, my doctor suggested we try Wegovy to see if it So he had you take 10x the actual starting dose. 2. 5% per week of their body weight that would be considered a good rate of change. I've been on Wegovy for almost 8 weeks and I'm doing great, but I've simplified my diet to olive oil, lean chicken, fish, veggies, cheese, nuts, fruit. My confidence is at an all time high, I can now work with complete control and comfort. The side effects are not unbearable, but the constipation is pretty bad (and I also have some mild nausea and heartburn, and have burped up some undigested food - yuck. In the past few days alone I’ve seen 2 separate users come here boasting about rapid extreme weight loss and citing “just CICO” as their method when they’ve also commented This is an unofficial community for people who use or are interested in Wegovy, or other GLP-1 RA medications, for weightloss. 25 mg for the first weekly dose and then 0. Since having started in December, I made sure to fit 3. 5mg, 1. Watching my fibre intake because fibre can make constipation worse. $24. 0%. 5 and I wanted to be sure I had both in hand before beginning. Wegovy is a new formulation of a previous medication, semaglutide. When I first started taking it, I was planning to reach out to my doctor to see if I could stay on the lower doses as long as I felt they were working, but with the shortage I decided to locate my doses and titrate up so that I don't experience an interruption. It helps to suppress appetite through 5 Month Wegovy Progress Photos. It's different for every person. It would not be possible at your weight, height and age to gain on 1000 calories. 5 pounds a week. 5 I had very mild indigestion, but it dissipated after about 48 hours. It may seem like a lot of weight lost very quickly but have no loose skin due to muscle training and very low caloric stop all together, see how it goes and start from scratch in a month or so if I start to gain weight and my sugar numbers get shitty. The weight loss took a total of 1. Definitely can feel the appetite suppression and a little feeling in my throat that feels like the beginning of nausea that just stays there. ) I've gone through this subreddit to read the constipation advice, but there are so many OTC constipation The company that did the independent external review for me flat out said in their review: "it is the same medication" and a "reasonable substitution given the Wegovy supply issues. Hi! I am looking for a little guidance. Mounjaro, another similar drug, has similar results. In May 2023, I was at my heaviest at 320 lbs when I started to take semaglutide. The side effects I’ve experienced are some constipation and nausea. The increase is even stronger the lower your blood sugar. And Wegovy played a significant role in helping me achieve this weight loss. Good video, thanks! Just started on 0. Thanks for all the responses! My insurance doesn’t cover Wegovy, but they do cover Ozempic which is the exact same drug, from the same company. I am down 18lbs in 3 full weeks. I know that makes me sound like a raging alcoholic, but before Wegovy I had a glass every night; now I might drink some during the weekendmaybe. I’m down 40 pounds and very happy with the results. Some people experience constipation and magnesium citrate can help with that. My Dr says they don’t have a lot of experience with patients removing their gallbladder during treatment and says I could resume a week after surgery. 50 and probably by the fourth week I think I felt something. I lost 10lbs a month on every dose from . 50? I started wegovy 2 weeks ago, this week is set to be my 3rd dose. I definitely noticed increased appetite, but after talking with a therapist, I felt better equipped to process these feelings and cravings. Catsandjigsaws. I’ve been off Wegovy now two weeks as requested by my surgeon. I am eating lower carb and higher Only 2 weeks at . Know that he might not feel great at first. Physically, it was nothing insane. 4mg needs to be taken for 4 weeks. Drink a lot of water. weight: - 2 lbs. Weeks 2-4 was on . When my doctor first prescribed Wegovy my insurance denied it. I was taking . It comes in an easy-to-use pre-filled pen. 25mg then 0. 5 and above. 7. Then my next prescription will be for . I kept it off for a couple years before hitting the most emotionally traumatic time of my adult life. It causes gastric delayed emptying leading to your stomach filling up which messes with the lenin gruelin cycle which says stop eating your full. I've been mostly a low carber for many years and I have generally always Really hard to get out of bed in the AM. • 6 mo. I have read about people who still made bad food choices and I am wondering how far it "reaches" before I spend all this money. 25 shots (totaling . •. 4mg vs 1mg). About to start this weight loss journey! I’ve been able to get a three month supply (ordered yesterday via Mayfair clinic) the parcel will contain a pen of each the 0. I've completed my first week of Wegovy. Obviously I’ll call and update them but I was just curious if anyone else had this situation! Welcome to r/PlasticSurgery! This subreddit is a general hub for discussion, before and after posts, stories, experiences, and general information about cosmetic/plastic surgeries. 50). Its given as an injection under the skin (at home) once a week. My hormones have all been checked, I have seen every doctor under the sun but even though I changed nothing about my diet or exercise routine, I cannot seem to get anywhere close to my prior weight. Wegovy can be dosed higher than Ozempic (2. -water doesn't settle well, so mix with electrolyte powder or flavorings. The only way to lose weight is to be in a calorie deficit-with or without Wegovy. 25, 0. I'm on Ozempic, which is semaglutide just like Wegovy. . I was 299 at 22 years old. With semaglutide, I finally see how that’s possible—because I don’t have that constant gnawing feeling. -Protein drinks or powder instead of coffee creamer (Premier is delicious, inexpensive, and recommended by my surgeon. 75 severe nausea, vomiting, no appetite at all. Just curious if anyone had a routine colonoscopy while on wegovy and what the recommendations/prep was or how it was different. The wegovy causes me to feel nauseous right away if I eat anything other than a normal smaller-than-what-I’m-used to portion. Everyone is different. So my tummy is even tinier than most. I felt like a criminal for reaching out to get Sema after having gastric bypass in 2008. I’ve been using wegovy and metformin since December. PSA: people are lying to you about using Ozempic/Wegovy. 5 mg. When I look back, once I started wegovy my resting heart rate increased about 15 beats more per minute on average. 25mg Wegovy injection. By tracking monthly weight loss results and sharing before and after transformations, we can gain valuable insights into its efficacy and impact on real-life success stories. My skin feels almost like the feeling of having a rug burn, at times, very unpleasant. 25 through 1. Working out has never been a problem for me. Once your BMI reaches over 30% your hormones can start working against you making it harder for you to lose weight. The constipation semaglutide causes with the slowed down gut is not necessarily the kind that just adding water and fibre will fix. Semaglutide belongs to a drug class called GLP-1 agonists and has been around since 2012, under the name Ozempic and Rybelsus. 25 last night. The prescription i got and the pharmacist said to do my first 2 shots at . I completed my first month of Wegovy at the . 4 mg. My insurance denied all GLP1 meds because my lab work is fine and I’m not a type 2 diabetic. 1. My before/after cholesterol results after 7 months on Wegovy (took a ~3 month break) -- I've also lost 40 lbs and am a normal BMI! Locked post. One other note is my resting heart rate. Hi Everyone - I'm on day three of my first 0. This week I had surgery to remove my gallbladder for stones . I (32M, 240lb @ 5'10") am now half-way through my 3rd week/dose of the . I’ll breast feed for 6 months and then I’ve heard you should be off semaglutide for 4 months before getting pregnant. I lost 7 pounds the first month on 0. Slept 12 hours a night. 25mg dose. 3. We do not permit the discussion of non-FDA approved formulations of semaglutide, nor do we permit selling or offering for sale any medication, including by private message. 5 mg every week for 4 weeks. Life after wegovy -- an a-ha moment. 6. I’ve been on wegovy for 8 months and have lost 145 pounds . It likely is the Semaglutide. My main side effects were fatigue, low energy and cold chills. For so long, I had clinician after clinician tell me that the only way to eat was “intuitively” and that I couldn’t think about dieting because that’s a failure. 4 never fluctuating more than 2 or 3 lbs in "gain". Not ideal, but I was way too eager to wait any longer. ADMIN MOD. I went down to 165. I highly recommend during your journey to take photos weekly! Body dysmorphia is real and I still can’t believe the progress I’ve made until I put photos side by side. He gave me an Ozempic sample and instructed me to take 0. It's about percent of body weight. You can even stay at a lower dose if you’re responding well to it. Life before, during, and after semaglutide I was originally prescribed semaglutide after unsuccessfully trying to lose weight on my own after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes back in 2022. I am never hungry. My recommendation is the eat carbs regardless of hunger just before exercise and during if you notice weakness or your heart rate spikes at minor exertion. Always consult with our Ongo Care healthcare provider for personalized advice based on your individual health needs and circumstances. New comments cannot be posted. Award. 25 right after week 1. Due to a degenerative back condition from an injury years ago, extra weight reduced my quality of life significantly. It helps to suppress appetite through the brain, and it slows stomach emptying to increase the sensation of fullness. The OP is not overdoing the medication side of it at all. We were talking about how when people get off the medicine, they could potentially gain the weight back and their body's Tell me what you think of my plan. Even water weight wouldn't explain it because you should have lost enough in 3 months that holding onto even 5lbs water weight would still look like a scale loss. I started Wegovy this past February after having a prescription for it for a year. Long story short, I ended up gaining the 20 pounds back that I lost. i met goal in January after being and I've maintained at 2. They sent something to my Dr. Short relevant facts about me: 1. 7mg, then finally 2. If that doesn't get you there, check your largest area hospital - they have an internal pharmacy, which anyone can fill prescriptions there. 5-1. Doctor finally prescribed Wegovy. 7 and the pharmacy told me it wasn’t covered because I had hit 6 months. per month. It handles my blood sugar and fullness, but I also give credit to the keto diet and daily walking. After waiting nearly a year to finally get wegovy, then end up feeling even more physically incapable than I did before, especially since I have worked so hard to remain active. 5 and then we'll continue to go up from there. My pre ozempic levels were around 300 (a year after being on xyosted). There are only a couple of possibilities. Each dose leading up to 1. Progress. Call them, then the other hospitals. 25 on Wegovy before going to . 3rd week on Wegovy, Ready to call it quits. I used be an athlete. Yes, I've experienced what felt like a bad hangover (including nausea, dizziness, and headache) from having 2-3 drinks. The optimal body weight loss percentage per week is apparently 0. 7mg or 2. The First Week I had no side effects, but the effectiveness of Wegovy was instantly felt. I felt a bit desperate to get my weight into control and I am happy I did. So, I just use Ozempic. Can that still happen on Wegovy? I need to shut these cravings down and obviously improve my health and I can get access to 0. I know it is in a different vessel so that could play a role in it too. • 1 yr. 7 now and restarting it in mid January would be a recipe for disaster. Pre t treatments, I was around 180. I know the clinical dose is . -boitin for the hair loss -probiotics and probiotic. " They overrode my insurance company's 3 internal appeal denials based on me not being a diabetic. 25 and my 3rd shot will be TWO . What I've noticed the most this week is the reduction in hunger. ) -Not eating before bed. Reply. Routine colonoscopy and wegovy. 5 years. So excited 💕 - the total cost of the meds, sharps box and delivery was £611 for those interested. A brief reminder about our rules. I’m down another 25 since then, so I’d imagine my t levels are higher now. Just plan to eat healthy and eat a lot less. ) Ozempic completely changes my relationship with food. 25 Wegovy. Then in September 2022 my endocrinologist put me back on mounjaro and I have lost 30 lbs since then. I woke up one day after starting it and suddenly I could eat like normal people. I don't know if it was stress eating, or that I didn't exercise much for a month (it was crazy finding her a dr and getting chemo started), but I regained almost 10 pounds over the next month. I started Wegovy in January 2023 having had difficulty losing any weight due to perimenopausal weight gain. Please read all sub rules and their full descriptions prior to posting or commenting here. Food was comforting and take-out food was easy. I’ve lost about 70 ish pounds on Wegovy. Now 5 months later, my weight loss is about a 1-1. I had one scheduled for next month before starting wegovy. to submit to my insurance. Sometimes I still see the girl from August so these help me realize how far I’ve come. I take 400mg of magnesium glycinate most days. GLP-1 is a key regulator of weight and blood sugar. I don’t drink when I take Ozempic as it makes me feel sick. I started in at 336 and today I weigh 191 pounds. Omeprezole and Ginger chews have both been extremely helpful! My weight loss fluctuates week to week, but is averaging 6 lbs. 50 fatigue mostly gone but the nausea set in, appetite definitely decreased, acid reflux, constipation, random hiccups. When I was first prescribed my doctor stated I could stay longer on a dose than a month if I was losing. This happens when you eat high fat foods. After the 68 weeks the medications were stopped and people gained back an average of 2/3 of the weight they had lost in the next year. However, in December I stared stalling and I’m keeping my current weight now on being on 5mg. Wegovy stopped working after 90 pounds lost - Still obese. I decided to just roll with it because I planned on getting off it before trying to conceive, however, I was still about 20 pounds away from my goal. I just took my third dose of . 5 dose. It was initially developed to treat type 2 awakewritenap. Prior to being on Wegovy, it was really hard for me to recognize my hunger patterns and when you have a relatively sedentary job (and the pandemic) it wasn’t long before I hit what most doctors would consider obese. A month after finally titrating up to the highest (maintenance) dose and the authorization for Wegovy expired. Don’t believe everything you’re told. I’ve lost 30lb in 6 ADMIN MOD. Call your local pharmacies. Restarting Wegovy after gallbladder removal. I also am doing a no carb diet at same time- literally not even a carrot and I just got my 2nd . I'm now about 9 months after that, and a good year+ after starting wegovy, and nearly 1 year on 2. Wegovy can help jump start the process since it makes you feel fuller longer. I fought with them for a month and finally they approved it. 25mg) Side Effects: slight constipation but nothing else. You need to follow the titration schedule that starts with 0. Wegovy is a single dose all in one (so like trulicity, you don't have to attach and detach a needle) so you use it and toss it after each dose. I'm waiting for novo's supply chain issues to get resolved before we switch to Wegovy because, given how I've responded to Ozempic, I'll lose more quite quickly which I need. Well I went to refill my RX 1. Coupled with lifestyle changes and supportive measures, Wegovy has the potential to empower individuals on their weight loss journey and help them achieve lasting results. Semaglutide definitely increases heart rate. 3 months in to ozempic, I was up to 530. Wegovy is a once-weekly injection of semaglutide, which is a medication that mimics glucagon-like-peptide (GLP-1) in the body. Novo Nordisk received approval for this drug in concert with a reduced calorie diet, and a counseling program. Wegovy has changed my life . I started with a BMI of ~30 and am looking to lose about 35 lbs. So obviously, for someone is 400 pounds this will double the number of a person that starts out at 200, but if both are losing at 0. In the news: Most patients using weight-loss drugs like Wegovy stop within a year. 0 and I am feeling it now. ago. 5mg and when I ran out I got to about 3 weeks before a normal appetite came back. I had nausea and heart burn at the beginning, and still do sometimes on dosing day. Personally I'm a huge proponent of talking a magnesium supplement. 25 and am feeling like I'm ready to call it quits. The price difference between ozempic and wegovy is significant. 0 at the Kroger store nearest to our house actually. Must be something in the medicine that makes our hearts work a little more. People who “didn’t change anything” should really be This is an unofficial community for people who use or are interested in Wegovy, or other GLP-1 RA medications, for weightloss. Reply reply. Fwiw, I lost ~110lbs on keto previously but but only after adding metformin. WegovyWeightLoss. Ozempic = FDA approved for type 2 diabetes Wegovy = FDA approved for weight loss I would assume your body will react the same to Wegovy as it did Ozempic while you ramp up. It helps to suppress appetite through Wegovy is a once-weekly injection of semaglutide, which is a medication that mimics glucagon-like-peptide (GLP-1) in the body. A slow carb like oatmeal might be best, but I have done comparison The only side effect I've had concerning Wegovy & alcohol is that I just don't crave it as much. Started at 1mg after waiting almost two months for my preferred starting dose (. Don’t beat yourself up and compare yourself to others. Since it is so new that may change but I don't know. But with any med there are risks/benefits so talk it over with your provider and make the best choice for you. A core principle of this subreddit is that feedback should be objective. 4. 25, with about half of that occurring the three days I had a nasty stomach bug and couldn’t keep anything in either side of my body. Thanks for posting to r/semaglutide!. As you may already read from the title, I have lost 90 pounds of my weight, which is awesome. 5, and 1. I take it that stopping the 1. After all this calling around, we found 0. 25 and 0. 0mg, 1. This is an unofficial community for people who use or are interested in Wegovy, or other GLP-1 RA medications, for weightloss. I'm drinking two to three litres a day of water and have severe constipation. Wegovy and the sgl inhibs literally act like a massive stake through the heart in this eating addiction cycle. It helps to suppress appetite through Wegovy and Ozempic are the same drug (semaglutide) just packaged differently by Novo Nordisk. My theory is that it was a result of the combination of Ozempic and alcohol both causing a drop in blood sugar. 99 a month instead of $1400 a month for the same drug. I’m currently around 195 pounds and have 50 more to lose. I began about 2 months ago and didn't start until 2 weeks ago because I couldn't find 0. 4 mg in September. The total dose of the Ozempic sample is 2 mg. It's all very frustrating. My personal Wegovy Story (after 5 months) Progress. Wow thanks for this, I had some mac and cheese from a fast food place last night and woke up feeling like I had serious indigestion. No processed carbs, no grains, no red meat, no processed food of any kind, and a This is an unofficial community for people who use or are interested in Wegovy, or other GLP-1 RA medications, for weightloss. Personal anecdote: I've lost about 39% of my starting weight in 73ish weeks on Ozempic (lower dose than wegovy, but same medication. People are calling every pharmacy in their city and driving an hour each way to get this med in the starter doses. From August to January…. This gives me a 5 month window to try wegovy + an exercise routine. I will at least meet my deductible by then, so it will be cheaper. After an emergency appendectomy and a bad break up last year I am now at 180. I was 40 lbs overweight and it kept climbing. No throwing up or anything. 25 pounds a week. PCP advised my side effects might be increased at the higher dose — and what I read here honestly had me pretty scared. Then, after a month of plateau, my mom got cancer. I never went up to a higher dose than 5. 25 Ozempic this week, so great to hear from someone further ahead on The journey! I was only on wegovy for 6 months. Definitely. My friend (who is also on wegovy) and I were having a conversation this weekend and she said something that really just clicked with me, regarding long term use and I wanted to share. Without metformin, I literally yo-yoed the same 5 lbs for about a year. This causes nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, and acid reflux. My goal is to get back to an athletically fit weight of 180-185 lbs, where I can do CrossFit and boot camp again. I was thinking food poisoning but good to knows it's probably this. At the start of . Actually let me rephrase. Once I stopped, about 2-3 weeks later that resting heart rate lowered to its levels seen before wegovy. My wegovy is en route. I love wegovy 🖤. My weigh loss ramped up when I hit 2. 5mg) to be available. I had lost 10 pounds at that last lab test. Hello people from reddit, I started using wegovy a little over 8 months ago, and so far it has been great. I was losing about 2-2. Hid from the world. Honestly, the most difficult aspect of stopping was psychological. 84 m (6 ft), 50 years old, testicular cancer as a teenager and from 2000 until 2024 stressful jobs so I have to take 2 pills against my high blood pressure (mother language obviously not English – sorry for any inconvenience…) Weight: March 2023 record with This is an unofficial community for people who use or are interested in Wegovy, or other GLP-1 RA medications, for weightloss. Acid reflux pretty bad. But by day 5, the effects wore off and I actually gained a few pounds back. Week1 (0. The problem is, that according to my BMI, I´m still on obesity class 3 so I am on week 4 of Wegovy and I felt on the . I've been on Wegovy 3 months now, down 18lbs. He then prescribed 1 mg of Wegovy for the next 4 weeks after the month on 0. This is my first week of 1. I think the lower doses are to get you used to it. 1, and that everybody’s body is different. I felt the loss of hunger the first several days of my first week, dropping six pounds. tt ft md hm vr mu pt xe ol zn