I hope people leave the judgment aside and understand how powerful and useful Ozempic and Mounjaro type medications are.
Please do not fall into the trap of telling people to eat better or exercise more. Yes that is true for young healthy people but sometimes hormones are so out of whack you need to fix the hormones with this medicine.
Since I am on medicare I could not get these meds for just weight loss. But one of my labs tipped from pre-diabetic to the low end of diabetes and sadly I was happy because I finally could get Ozempic. Again my personal history, included a back injury that limits what I can do. Then being on Lyrica for nerve pain caused insane weight gain.
I have been on Ozempic now for 6 months at a low dose and lost 20-25 lbs so far. My dr said most people do not lose weight until the next stronger dose level. I need to lose more and I will increase my dose as tolerated, but I am telling you it would not happen without this medicine.
It is bigger than just an appetite suppressant. It is hard to explain but it is an invaluable tool. People in the obese category should have it covered on Medicare and any ins plan!!! I should not have needed to tip into the diabetic category before qualifying for this medicine.
First, I just want to say, good for you! I can completely understand how this could be a great medication for many people. Personally, I find it annoying and rude when people assume to know another’s situation or abilities and then become judgemental in proffering unsolicited advice as to how they should manage their healthcare. Unfortunately, our society puts an unhealthy emphasis on weight and makes it acceptable to use it as a legitimate measurement of one’s worth, beauty, and capacity. I wish you continued good health, and if anyone gives you a hard time just send them my way.
Yep. For me it is Lipids. Forget about diet. It is mostly genetics. Been on Lipitor or others since 1995. Everyone at the beginning was sure the statins would cause cancer. Bullshit on that.
I’m on blood pressure medication and have to check my BP at least once a day because I have fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD). In short, FMD makes the muscles in your peripheral artery walls swell, close off, and/or twist around. It’s highly unpredictable (currently, it’s affecting my right internal carotid artery) and can result in your BP quickly elevating without your knowing, which can potentially cause serious problems. I found out I had FMD about four years ago when an incredibly terrible migraine that I couldn’t shake after a week brought me to my doctor; it turned out that my BP was about 230/135, and she sent me to the ER where they found that my left vertebral artery had completely closed off, and I had intracranial and ascending aortic aneurysms. When people hear I’m on blood pressure medication, they’re often quick to tell me how I need to change my diet and exercise more, which isn’t helpful.