Oh yikes, buttinsky much? I do find adulting hard, but that's another matter! I'm on tanzeum which is a type 2 diabetes drug that works the same way as saxenda. I've lost 40 or 50lbs since starting it. (total loss about 80) it really helps me put down the food and notice when I am full. I think this type of drug is good for weight loss because it helps you to see the cues your body is trying to give you. Hopefully, when we are down to our goal weight a lot of that will have stuck. It's not some miracle thing. We still have to work at it.

Hi all. Thanks for starting this group. - I am still new to Saxenda. 3 doses in. Glad to have some support from others having the same struggle

As for people who share their unwanted opinion...I know from my experience, it's medication isn't something that is handed out like candy. It took weeks to get approved. I have struggled for 8 years to get the weight off. I had a meal plan and worked out at the gym long before I started this medication. I didn't have any success. I am hoping I will get some results.

I don't want to have health issues because of my weight.

ive been on it now for about 2.5 weeks.....im increasing the dose every 2 weeks rather than every week.

Today I noticed that at supper time, I only ate roughly half my supper before I was "full". that is the first time ive EVER done that. as far as side effects, there has been a few times where I get a "weird" feeling, its not nausea, I don't really know how to describe it lol...other than that weird feeling there is some constipation but nothing to worry too much about yet.

in the past 3 weeks im down 12 lbs. I have been following a strict caloric intake, as well as hard cardio work outs and some resistance training.

I'm in Canada, and my insurance (Great West Life) needed special authorization to cover it, and they did but only for a 1 year period. It cost my basically 400$ for 5 pens, plus needles. If anyone is in Canada, contact Saxendacarecanada.ca they will help you set up a meal plan, and have a RN contact you for education re: injections, as well as a RD follow up with your meal plans, and you can get rebates for the cost of your needles.
I'm a nurse my self, so I opted out of the injection training, but I did chat with the RD and should be getting a follow up call tomorrow to check in on how the meal plan is going.....I personally find counting calories easier than the 1 grains 1 daiy 1 meat 1 fat 1 veg 1 fruit they send, but that is just my personal preference.

anyways, if anyone has any questions, feel free to message me.
Best of luck to everyone!

Hi all, I'm three stabs in and I am so relieved to find others on the medication! It appears as though I've already lost 2lbs. Currently 222, hoping for 150. In my teenage years I was about 145-155. I thought I was fat.. if only I could go back and smack myself. After having two children and fluctuating in weight from 266(pregnant) and now often between 225-235, I'm happy to see 222. I'm not doing the happy dance yet, though. I feel as though I need to see a good 25lbs drop before I feel like I can start making smaller goals.

That sounds awful! I ate a very small piece of pizza tonight and I'm wondering how I'll pay tomorrow. I read somewhere that someone took something to get things going, as to not have the discomfort. I'll check into what it was! Thanks for the welcome :-)

I have ulcerative colitis and my gastroenterologist recommends Lax-a-day for constipation. It is much gentler than senokot. I have to take it daily. I just put it in my morning protein shake. It doesn't cause any urgent BM's. No cramping, etc.

As for me, I am on my second week of Saxenda. I increased my dose on Thursday. I have had some nausea and been light headed. I am down 2lbs.

I am almost never hungry. I have to make myself eat.

I am also with Great West Life. Approved for one year of medication. They covered my pens and my needle tips. I also found out that I should have a sharps disposal. Putting needle tips in the garbage is dangerous. My local pharmacy lent me one.

Good Morning,

My doctor has suggested Saxenda & I'm considering it. I do not have pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes, but I`m obviously significantly overweight & had some health issues as a result. I`ve lost 80 lbs using MFP since April 2015, but still have about another 90 to go. To be honest the critical side effects scare me as well as the fact that I do not have diabetes. Has anyone been on this for awhile - Thanks!

Hi everyone! I just started today and I'm glad to have found this group! I'm a bit nervous, but going to give it a shot.