Hi Ashley!

I just recently started on Tirzepatide which is different but similar to semaglutide; it's also a GLP-1 drug. I'm also looking for more friends on a similar journey. I'm 42 years old, no kids, busy life right now with work and school and struggling to fit in exercise but my school work should lighten up in a bit in the summer and I can get back to exercising.

Hi all! I just started on a tirzepatide compound three days ago. I did not do well! I felt so bloated/full and nausea for two days. Today, I finally feel better. I sure hope I dont feel like that every week. I definitely don't have an appetite though... I am struggling this morning to finish a protein bar, and its almost lunch time!

I am 61 years old and have over 100 pounds to lose. I've been overweight my entire life, and now that I am nearing retirement, I need this weight off. I have done a lot of research on the compounds and feel comfortable using it. My insurance doesnt cover Mounjaro, so a compound was really my only option.

I know I need to eat protein and drink electrolytes... and stay away from greasy and sugary foods. Seems simple enough! I am looking forward to this journey!

Would love to come back and share tips with fellow "losers"!

Hi Jas!

I'm on day 5 and feeling terrific! I am really struggling to get in a good amount of protein and calories though. My appetite is gone... completely. I barely eat, yet I never feel hungry. I literally have to force myself to eat.

I started last Sunday, but I am going to take my second shot this Saturday. I am changing days due to the side effects lasting into Monday. I work Monday thru Fridays so I need to be over the side effects at work.

Jas... is this your first use of these meds? I've been wanting to try for a long time but none are covered by my insurance. I was thrilled to find about compounds! The price is so much more affordable than the name brands.

Glad to be on this journey!

Jas.... and all!

I get my compounds through a telehealth service..... it was so easy! I selected what meds I wanted (either semaglutide, which is the same as Ozempic, or Tirzepatide, which is the same as Mounjaro & Zepbound) ... then I filled out a short health screening questionnaire. My info then went to a doctor who wrote me a prescription and sent it to a compounding pharmacy, who then mailed me my meds. The whole process only took 6 days. This telehealth service does require a 3 month commitment, then its a month to month choice to refill the prescription. They do not accept insurance, but its much more affordable than the name brand pens. This med comes in a vial, along with syringes which you have to fill and inject. I pay $299 monthly for months one, two, and three.... months four and on are $379. From what I understand, the name brand pens are much more expensive.

Since my shot day is tomorrow, I am going to be very diligent about getting lots of protein in today. Hopefully that will alleviate the nausea I had last week. I haven't weighed myself yet, so I anxious to see what the scale says tomorrow.

I wasnt going to tell anyone I was using this med, but last Monday when I came to work I was feeling so sick, I had to tell my co-workers. It's just three other gals, and they were very supportive. I also told my two daughters, but no one else. I have failed at every 'diet' attempt in my life, and am scared I will fail at this too. I have a lot of weight to lose, so I know I just need to be patient.

Hope everyone has a good Friday!

I too have been using a compound pharmacy and have been pleased. I’m not trying to lose quickly and I’m still learning how to eat on it. I started in February and am down 22lbs - have about 45 more to go. I have experienced occasional nausea but have been able to control it until I titrated up to 2.4mg this weekend. My blood sugar dropped and I ended up vomiting. Hope I can avoid that in the future. So I’m watching what I eat and trying to eat more frequently. We will see what happens at the next injection. Wishing all of us success!