Looking for 45+ year old female Wegovy accountability partners
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I'm 52 and just took my 4th dose of 1mg. I'm not sure how much I've lost since starting Wegovy because I started my health stuff about 2 months before getting on it (weird. I should look). <Saves draft> ok:
SW 234
WW 224 (Wegovy weight 😊 March 31)
CW 204
GW 160
So lost about 20 pounds in 11 weeks on Wegovy. I hope that doesn't bum you out. Consider 2 of those weeks were on family vacation including a cruise. And my family is work. Food was eaten. Mistakes were made.
I'm over the moon with this progress of 2 pounds per week. More when I'm good. There has been no plateau period that I know of, which is usually when I start tinkering with my food eventually giving up trying to lose weight.
The side effects have been manageable: a MiraLax pack maybe once every few weeks, gassy Saturdays I spend out of the house, and general queasiness. Anyone have a method to deal with that?????
I'm happy to have an accountability group. I've had trouble getting into a routine since coming back from vacation. But I'm feeling more on top of logging. Now to just stay on eating routine instead of just eating every time I'm not queasy.1 -
@harringtona1 , I think you are having great success! That's wonderful.
Is the general queasy feeling more or less constant, or more so the first day or 2 after your injection or after certain types of food?0 -
@BCLadybug888 The queasiness is hard to define by time. It comes and goes usually in the days in the middle of my dose period. I can't eat at those times at all.0
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harringtona1 wrote: »@BCLadybug888 The queasiness is hard to define by time. It comes and goes usually in the days in the middle of my dose period. I can't eat at those times at all.
That can be tough to plan around, have you tried something otc like Pepto-Bismol?0 -
I haven't tried pipto. I hate the idea of taking even more medication. But that may be where I have to go. I'll look at the ingredient list. Thanks for reminding me there are things out there to help me. 👍0
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All: my pharmacy told me today that all the initial doses of Wegovy are backordered until September at earliest. Those are: 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0. They have 1.7 and above. Drug producer says same.
https://www.novonordisk-us.com/supply-update.html
I'm sharing with you so you can go get your boxes of the initial doses as soon as possible. Good luck!!0 -
harringtona1 wrote: »All: my pharmacy told me today that all the initial doses of Wegovy are backordered until September at earliest. Those are: 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0. They have 1.7 and above. Drug producer says same.
https://www.novonordisk-us.com/supply-update.html
I'm sharing with you so you can go get your boxes of the initial doses as soon as possible. Good luck!!
Oh my goodness, that's terrible for anyone wanting to start this drug as so important to gradually increase to give your body time to adjust.
I am still.on .25, took my 4th dose Wednesday, and have had the really minimal temporary side effects. See my Dr today (Friday) and hoping I move up to .5.
I really am not down much, maybe 2 lbs, and my calorie deficit would account for that...on the other hand, I have been able to maintain my calorie deficit, so perhaps it is already helping me!
Bummer is my insurance company sent me a letter, they were covering 80% but now unless you have type 2 Diabetes and on another Diabetes medication will no longer cover as of July something. Hoping my Dr will prescribe 3 months worth but since I am still just getting onto the drug, could see her saying no. Wish me luck!0 -
2 lb per week is what we should be aiming for, I hear. 👍
It definitely helps me eat less. Definitely definitely definitely. It somehow keeps me from thinking about eating during the day. And when I do have a meal time, I can't eat even close to what I used to. Impossible.
The impact it has on sugar is icing on the you-know-what.
I just started 1.7mg. I've steadily lost about 2 pounds per week since beginning. And for your intel the side effects got worse through 0.5mg then got better on 1.0mg.
For sure appeal if you have the option. My friend's insurance company said they will deny Wegovy at first. But then have approved on appeal. He hasn't started his appeal yet. But maybe that's something.
I have zero expertise, but I'd maybe suggest what bad stuff might go wrong if you don't take it and that it's having amazing success and you don't have any thyroid issues etc. Let us know how that goes!0 -
So I my GP is moving me to .5 for the next 2 weeks, then .75 for 2 weeks following, then onto 1 ongoing after that (the highest she will prescribe for Ozempic).
Wegovy is approved but has not yet been shipped to Canada, due to supply issues.
My insurance company has made a blanket decision that since Ozempic is approved for diabetes treatment, if you don't have demonstrable diabetes, then no longer providing coverage.
If/when we get Wegovy in I'll most likely switch to that and then see about coverage since obesity treatment is what it is designated for specifically.
Meanwhile my Dr did send in a prescription for .5, .75 and 1 to the pharmacist (3 mos supply) but she is not sure they will fill it all for me at once - again due to supply issues - but I will explain to the pharmacy exact date when my coverage ends & hopefully they will work with me to get it filled in time.
Then at least I would have a good run to see how it's all working before I would have to pay the whole thing out of pocket, sigh. Too bad I hadn't started 6 mos ago but is what it is.
Interesting that you had more side effects at .5 than 1. Good to know!1 -
I'm on Ozempic here. I was gradually up .25 mg until 1 mg after three months. There was a 0.25 mg nausea the first days I took it. There wasn't nausea after 0.50 gradually to 1 mg (that's because I took 0.50, 0.75, and 1 mg).
I heard someone say, "It's like morning sickness." You will be off doing your own thing and feeling good, and you will going to smell something like you've never experienced before. My restaurant kept serving pancakes (I was there to get an egg sandwich) and there was sickly-sweet Maple syrup looming into the air. The thought of it made me sick to my stomach (I am reliving it in my mind, aaargh!), my mouth's watering and I really thought I was going to vomit. I made it out of there and my breathing techniques calmed me down.
I'm diabetic, so my insurance (PPO) is not going to deny me. I found a pharmacy that has it in stock consistently. That has been a problem. I'm sorry, Rite-Aid.
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Awesome that your doctor is working with you to get you moving in the right direction! I can't wait to hear how this works.0
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Glad to hear of your experiences!
I am really relieved to have this drug to try, but will be another month of gradually increasing to get to 1ml.
So far little to no side effects, but little weightloss either so we'll see. Not until Wednesday do I move up to .5, just takes time to get through the phasing in - hopeful I am not the 1% it doesn't work for lol.
Meanwhile if I can keep my calories in line, embrace feeling full sooner and not continuing to eat (to finish the sandwich, the bowl, the what have you), I should lose weight from the modest deficit regardless.
How is everyone doing on their journeys? Please share where you are at and any insights 🥰0 -
Stop eating whenever you are feeling full.
You don't wish to vomit, sickening heartburn, or a disturbing "I can't eat another bite!" type of thing. Put it away for another time.
Eat half of your meal.
Only serve yourself half of your meal and sit down and eat it. Savor it. Are you hungry still? Go up and get another half of your meal. I'll bet you can't eat the second half of the meal.
Work out. Walking more, going to the gym, and lifting weights.
You are more than what you take in. You need to be in nature and get some endorphins!
Don't eat refined sugar.
I mean ungodly amounts of chocolate, candy, cake, cookies, alcohol, and chips/crackers. You don't need these. Ozempic and Wegovy, are diabetic drugs and are increasing the amount of insulin your pancreas releases when food is absorbed in the stomach and intestines. The increased insulin lowers blood sugar levels. When you eat candy bars, cookies, and sugary drinks, you are making your body work double-time which can lead to nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea because your body tries to get sugar out.
Eat fruit. Cherries are in season!
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That's something I haven't wrapped my head around quite. I think eating too little sugar is the danger.
If Wegovy is lowering my blood sugar, and I'm not diabetic by the way, then my blood sugar could get too low if I don't get some sugar. I don't eat much sugar anyway - not candy and cakes or alcohol that is. Some fruit. But I'm noticing I have NO energy. And I read that Wegovy can make one (rarely) hypoglycemic. I'll see my doctor in a few weeks and will check on that. Thanks for reminding me 👍1 -
That's the medication. I'm really sleepy after the shot. I'm taking it on Friday, where I'm having the weekend to recover. The more you pair it with exercise, the better you will be. I'm near the two months of 1 mg dosage, and the tiredness it really can't compare to two months ago.
You can ask the doctor to keep an eye on your blood sugar -- too much or not enough (diabetic or hypoglycemic). I was keeping track of my blood glucose. It's in the late 80s I take it after two hours, but if I go to the 2mg dosage, what happens when I'm hypoglycemic? It's the big what if.
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Thanks so much for sharing that! I was really wondering if it was something else. With so much change in life, it can be difficult to know which new variable is causing something, especially if you haven't really tracked the days of trouble etc. I'm starting to track the days I'm sleeping during the day. And I'll see if I find a trend closer to the injection days. Thanks again for that tip!1
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Hi! I am happy to find y’all here! I started 6 days ago and I’m super excited. I’ve been overweight pretty much my entire life and, as many people do, I’ve tried all sorts of diets, programs, etc. I have lost weight with many of them but I always gain it back plus more. Now I am pre-diabetic and that’s disturbing, to say the least. But I found this WONDERFUL doctor who studied my entire medical history and diet history (started when I was 10 years old). He did a lot of blood tests and found I have a tremendous amount of inflammation throughout my body in addition to the pre-diabetes. He introduced me to semaglutide, the generic name for Wegovy, and I jumped at the opportunity to take it. I was SERIOUSLY considering gastric bypass surgery but now I’m reading all the successes with semaglutide and I’m glad I’m going this route. I’m a 68 year old grandma with a very young face and attitude about life but this obesity is definitely making it hard to be active and healthy. I want to lose at least 80 pounds but I’m going for 100.4
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@Casiana88, you sound a lot like me! I'm a 63 year old Granny, prediabetic, and have battled the bulge since giving birth to my 2nd child in 1988. I was a plump child but slimmed down in adolescence until starting a family.
Lost substantial amounts at different points, but always regaining and becoming progressively heavier.
100 lbs off is my goal, but 80 would at least put me below 200.
I am 5 weeks in, just upped dose from .25 to .5, and I am down a few lbs but nothing too exciting. I have had very little side effects and am quite optimistic about the future though.
Let's keep in touch!
What did the Dr suggest to combat the inflammation?2 -
Hey all, not sure if there is another more active Wegovy/Ozempic/Mounjara thread y'all are posting in?? Are we losing weight??
This week I move up.to 1ml Ozempic, finally, so far not much in the way of side effects (yay) but not much in the way of benefits either (boo).
Weight is basically stable, appetite starting to reduce - at least at one sitting it is, getting full quicker definitely - but not really overall...I am on vacation for the last week and can still snack at night, no problemo 🙃.0 -
I just took my second dose of the beginner 0.25 this week, 3/13/24. I was pretty nervous about it and actually prayed before giving my first injection! So far, no side effects and I hope that remains the same as the dosage is increased but time will tell!! I'm also excited and a little scared at the same time. :-)2
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@GlutenTootin I started wegove on 2/9/24 I just took my 3rd shot of .50 and so far no issues. It seems to help me not think about food. Have been able to work on intermittent fasting I follow a 16/8.
I have a lot of weight to lose so hopefully this will continue to work for me. How is it going now that you taken your 2nd shot??0 -
Hi,
I started about a year ago. I’m 54 and 5‘4“.
It’s been a slow road for me, but I wasn’t tracking the first year. I just started tracking again this week. I also joined Orangetheory about 5 weeks ago. I’ve been going twice a week and the other days walking.
What is everyone else doing for exercise?
SW 224.7
GW 140
CW 2010 -
Hi,
I started about a year ago. I’m 54 and 5‘4“.
It’s been a slow road for me, but I wasn’t tracking the first year. I just started tracking again this week. I also joined Orangetheory about 5 weeks ago. I’ve been going twice a week and the other days walking.
What is everyone else doing for exercise?
SW 224.7
GW 140
CW 201
Hi, I tried Ozempic for about 6 months in 2023 and didn't lose any weight - did stay the same, so counting that as a positive.
My Dr prescribed Mounjaro 3 months ago, but it hasn't come in to the pharmacy yet - and until it's supply is reliable I would not want to start - but I am eager to try it.
Activity: I have been trying to make a regular daily habit of walking outside, 2x a day if I can force myself, but mostly I just want it to be an ingrained habit. I also am conscious of trying to up my step count during the day.
I am slowly losing in 2024. You are so close to Onederland, keep going!0 -
Hi all. I hope this thread is still active. I can't really tell. But I just started Wegovy now that I'm able to do things again. I had hip surgery right after last Thanksgiving.
SW 192
CW 189
GW 150
I get so bored doing cardio, but I'm trying to get better on the (new since surgery) bike a few times a week with working up to 20 minutes in zone 2 (harder than it should be). Weight training is less boring and I enjoy seeing myself get stronger. This got wrecked while I was recovering from hip surgery so I have to work to get stronger again. I love hiking though. I try to go every weekend when we aren't traveling. I honestly drink too much and need to at least slow that down because I'm pretty sure it's a big cause of belly fat.1 -
I’m 46 years old and started this week. I’ll have my 2nd shot on Monday. Living in Starkville, MS
Go Dawgs 🐶
SW 300.8
CW will update Monday
GW 2192 -
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Hello,
I took Ozempic for two years, and lost 30 pounds. I am 5’4 and currently my weight fluctuates between 135-140 pounds. I stopped taking Ozempic about a month ago. I am trying to loose the final twenty pounds without it. I’m finding it much more difficult to loose weight without Ozempic, even when I am more restrictive with my calorie intake.0 -
I stopped taking Ozempic because I am preparing for a facelift, and it causes folks to aspirate under anesthesia. Otherwise, I would still be taking it. The only downsides for me were the cost, and getting through the first two weeks. Once I got up to the highest weekly dose, the nausea subsided, and my appetite was significantly reduced.0
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