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!

For nausea I usually try to keep a small bottle of Powerade or gaterade in my frig and bone broth and ice cold water on hand. For me the nausea gives me a clue that my blood sugar is starting to drop or I may be a little dehydrated. Good luck to you both!

@kyungs. Side effects were tolerable - occasional nausea and constipation. But I could tell it was helping me with my appetite. It was stronger for the first part of the week and let up more towards the end of the week. This was so different than what my dr. And her assistant said when they tried it - it made them very sick taking the lowest dose. I want to make note that they were both on the thin side so I don’t know if that makes a difference.

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I was getting more cravings and good noise on 5 than 2.5, so I’m doing 2.5 on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

I'm pretty much brand new. Am I reading this right? You were better off taking a lower does? And you are taking the med twice a week?

Thanks.