I agree! I have been using a compounded semaglutide since February of this year and I’m down 40 lbs. with 30 to go. It’s slow but I don’t mind. I just started being open with everyone about it since others are noticing my weight loss. I don’t feel ashamed about my method of treatment because my doctor wanted me in statins and that made my joints hurt so I decided if I had to take medication, I’m going to take something that will help me lose weight which will help me long term in different ways. I feel completely comfortable with my decision. Wishing you much success on your journey!

I just started compounded semaglutide this past Saturday through Noom and so far, no side effects. I actually feel pretty good and have already noticed less need to eat so much. I've notice I don't think about food as much, either. Could be placebo effect, but either way, I'll take it.

I just started semaglutide last Wednesday so tomorrow I will take my 2nd dose. I didn't have any side effects after the first dose. The first 2 days I ate pretty normal but the last few days I have notices a slow decrease in appetite or cravings. Just in this first week, I have come to realize that I am a bored eater. I have always been one of those people that like to snack on chips while working or studying but now that I don't crave it, I still find myself wanting to snack out of habit. I have to say it's really annoying because I know I am not hungry, but I feel like I need to be eating something. I'm at war with my brain to undo a lifetime of bad eating habits. I opted to take this medication because I had renal failure at a young age and dealt with the dialysis and everything health-related for years before I received a kidney transplant. My nephrologist referred me to a weight loss clinic, and they recommended the medication. It didn't take a lot of convincing on the drs part. We talked extensively and made a plan where I committed to working out and watching my food/water intake. I've worked hard to stay alive when all I wanted to do was give up...I didn't want to have to work hard for this one thing in my life. I took the easy way out but even then; I still have to put in the work and it's not cheap. I pay almost $300 every 6 weeks to "cheat" and "take the easy way out". I'm okay with that. I know myself. I've tried to lose weight my entire life and have been beaten down time and time again because I take steroids that don't really allow for much weight loss. My confidence and self-esteem are nonexistent at this point. I just want to keep up with my teenager and be happy. Really looking forward to journey and finding people who get it

Hi! I’ve been following the glp-1 group on WW, but would rather be able to that here. I just started my 3 month and lost 16 pounds. Unfortunately I’m struggling with a lot of the side effects but not enough to give up. I’m going to try and follow anyone whose working with these meds so hopefully we can encourage each other.

Thanks for the reply. I skipped my last shot so I could enjoy this week and I’m starting back on a lower dose to see how it goes. I took it yesterday and so far so good. Do you mind if I follow you to keep in touch with this journey?

@mlong1990 I get your struggle with eating when bored or just out of habit. My other problem is I’m a huge volume eater. I have always gone up and down with my weight and now that I’m in my 50s it is affecting my health. Once this med started kicking in I couldn’t eat nearly as much as before. I haven’t really gotten the reduction in food noise at this lower dose so the urge to overeat is there but I can’t do it. Which is good, but I have actually gotten a little depressed about not being able to eat. How sad is that!😂 This is going to force me to learn new habits, thank goodness!

Hi. I just want to introduce myself. I am 52 and have been on oral semaglutide for about 6 weeks and have lost 11.6 pounds. I have had mostly good days. No side effects but some hunger. If some of you could add me as a friend, I could really use the support. Thank you!