Weight Loss Injection check-in 2024

[picksthemusic]

My go-to meals for protein are a Premiere Protein shake with my coffee (basically use it as a creamer) and some version of egg bites. Then lunch is a high protein yogurt (I like Skyr or Siggi, but Costco Greek works too) with a Kodiak protein granola bar crumbled up in it is pretty good. I always try to have berries on hand and nuts for added fiber, because all that protein can be constipating. Dinners usually are a salad with chicken, a cheese of some sort (goat, feta), some more nuts and fruit/berries. I also like the Darigold Fit single serve milks with 25g protein - I really like these on days I have higher carb content meals if that's what my family is eating.

I love that the meds allow me to choose my food based on nutrition more than cravings now. I truly had no clue how much I let the 'food noise' rule my choices.

[egishere]

I met with my endo yesterday to review my labs etc. My A1C has crept up .1 but still in pre diabetic range. Since my insurance will not cover weight loss meds she agreed to go ahead and put in a pre-auth or Mounjaro. I told her I'm not opposed to doing Zepbound and using the coupon but that's a lot of $ and like adding another bill every month. I'm really hoping the MJ gets approved.

She also scheduled me an appointment with the weight loss clinic the endo's office now has but that's not until April. She said if we can't get the MJ approved then she would consider other things like Phentermine but I do have to come in for that appointment first which is totally fine. I'm happy to have a plan going again!

[fluffycookie]

What is everyone eating for fiber? My protein levels are fiber, but I am struggling to hit my fiber goals. I am going to try some apple slices, but I need other suggestions.

[circa1978]

I have to admit I'm spiraling a little on the CEP post about TW side effects. I've been on Mounjaro since last November with no real problems but I also don't get bloodwork every three months like some people are saying. My endocrinologist didn't order it, just before every time I see her, which is more like every six months. My bloodwork six months ago was fine but 😳.

[mcmel]

Jan 30, 2024 13:38:23 GMT -5 circa1978 said:

I have to admit I'm spiraling a little on the CEP post about TW side effects. I've been on Mounjaro since last November with no real problems but I also don't get bloodwork every three months like some people are saying. My endocrinologist didn't order it, just before every time I see her, which is more like every six months. My bloodwork six months ago was fine but 😳.

I also was a bit worried so I searched it in the semaglutide group that I’m in and found reassurance there. People saying 1) they might have had these issues before the meds, undiagnosed 2) most problems go away after stopping, if you choose 3) these meds are sometimes used to treat these side effects and 4) look up the side effects of being morbidly obese, which is what I was off the meds

Those helped me a lot so maybe it’ll do something for you too.

[vmars]

Still no luck finding Wegovy. My doc asked me to check a specific pharmacy, but they only have 1mg in stock. She sent in the a script for MJ so if that gets approved I should be ok to start soon. My mail in pharmacy already confirmed the starter dose is in stock.

[followyourarrow]

Jan 30, 2024 12:33:55 GMT -5 fluffycookie said:

What is everyone eating for fiber? My protein levels are fiber, but I am struggling to hit my fiber goals. I am going to try some apple slices, but I need other suggestions.

I use fiber gummies and eat some nuts.  Unfortunately fruit sends my blood sugar sky high.  

[namasteak]

Jan 30, 2024 12:33:55 GMT -5 fluffycookie said:

What is everyone eating for fiber? My protein levels are fiber, but I am struggling to hit my fiber goals. I am going to try some apple slices, but I need other suggestions.

I struggle with fiber too. My biggest fiber meal I have every day is Banza pasta that I add meat & veggies to for 9 grams.

As far as convenience things; the smoothie I have is 3g, a TJs trail mix is 2g and Lilly's chocolate bar serving has 8grams.

[followyourarrow]

Any tricks to help with the sulfur burps?

[starburst604]

Jan 30, 2024 12:33:55 GMT -5 fluffycookie said:

What is everyone eating for fiber? My protein levels are fiber, but I am struggling to hit my fiber goals. I am going to try some apple slices, but I need other suggestions.

I have a protein shake most mornings with a big handful of baby spinach blended in. Spinach seems to always help keep things….moving lol.

followyourarrow I haven’t gotten them lately, but when I did the Gas X tablets helped with it.

[egishere]

My insurance approved the Mounjaro so I picked it up last night and did my shot!

[Patsy Baloney]

Jan 31, 2024 8:49:27 GMT -5 followyourarrow said:

Any tricks to help with the sulfur burps?

Maybe try to nail down the trigger food. I always had them after dairy-heavy meals.

[vmars]

Jan 31, 2024 11:44:45 GMT -5 egishere said:

My insurance approved the Mounjaro so I picked it up last night and did my shot!

Congrats! Do you mind if I ask are you diabetic? I was told today I was denied due to not being diabetic.

[vmars]

Did anyone see this? Hoping we can get weegovy soon. My doc is trying other meds still, but every pharmacy I call about weegovy is like lol nope we haven’t had it in months.

www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/01/31/novo-nordisk-wegovy-supply-earnings/

[circa1978]

Thank you, mofongo, ❤️

followyourarrow, sulpher burps are the worst and generally a sign to me that my stomach is too full of things that are slow to digest. If you can stick to liquids like broth or Fairlife for a bit, it should help. I know Reddit can be the worst but the Mounjaro sub there is really helpful and the mods have done a lot to make it a supportive place.

[eb777888]

Jan 30, 2024 19:59:59 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Jan 30, 2024 12:33:55 GMT -5 fluffycookie said:

What is everyone eating for fiber? My protein levels are fiber, but I am struggling to hit my fiber goals. I am going to try some apple slices, but I need other suggestions.

I struggle with fiber too. My biggest fiber meal I have every day is Banza pasta that I add meat & veggies to for 9 grams.

As far as convenience things; the smoothie I have is 3g, a TJs trail mix is 2g and Lilly's chocolate bar serving has 8grams.

I'm not sure if there's any food restrictions with these drugs but fiber is a big priority in my diet and I meet most of my daily intake with blackberries and blueberries. They are pricey, though. Also my Mission almond flour wraps have 4 grams of fiber each, I usually have two of those a day and all that alone put me at 25 grams.

[egishere]

Jan 31, 2024 12:15:33 GMT -5 vmars said:

Jan 31, 2024 11:44:45 GMT -5 egishere said:

My insurance approved the Mounjaro so I picked it up last night and did my shot!

Congrats! Do you mind if I ask are you diabetic? I was told today I was denied due to not being diabetic.

I'm not but pre-diabetic.  My insurance will not cover weight loss meds like Wegovy, etc so maybe that's why they covered it?  I don't know-was very surprised!  

[vmars]

Jan 31, 2024 13:45:34 GMT -5 egishere said:

Jan 31, 2024 12:15:33 GMT -5 vmars said:

Congrats! Do you mind if I ask are you diabetic? I was told today I was denied due to not being diabetic.

I'm not but pre-diabetic.  My insurance will not cover weight loss meds like Wegovy, etc so maybe that's why they covered it?  I don't know-was very surprised!  

Glad you got approved, my BIL was able to be approved for ozempic being pre-diabetic. My cholesterol, BP and triglycerides are high, but blood sugars have always been fine. So back to waiting on Wegovy lol.

[namasteak]

Jan 31, 2024 13:40:35 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Jan 30, 2024 19:59:59 GMT -5 namasteak said:

I struggle with fiber too. My biggest fiber meal I have every day is Banza pasta that I add meat & veggies to for 9 grams.

As far as convenience things; the smoothie I have is 3g, a TJs trail mix is 2g and Lilly's chocolate bar serving has 8grams.

I'm not sure if there's any food restrictions with these drugs but fiber is a big priority in my diet and I meet most of my daily intake with blackberries and blueberries. They are pricey, though. Also my Mission almond flour wraps have 4 grams of fiber each, I usually have two of those a day and all that alone put me at 25 grams.

I'll have to look at those wraps!

I'd love to have more berries but the boys are berry fiends and would eat them for sure.

[shopgirl07]

Avocados have excellent fiber, about 10-12 grams.

I discovered these tortillas and they have a whopping 15 grams of fiber.

www.target.com/p/mission-taco-size-carb-balance-whole-wheat-tortillas-12oz-8ct/-/A-49159664

[Nugget T. Brain, The OG]

Jan 30, 2024 13:59:27 GMT -5 mofongo said:

Jan 30, 2024 13:38:23 GMT -5 circa1978 said:

I have to admit I'm spiraling a little on the CEP post about TW side effects. I've been on Mounjaro since last November with no real problems but I also don't get bloodwork every three months like some people are saying. My endocrinologist didn't order it, just before every time I see her, which is more like every six months. My bloodwork six months ago was fine but 😳.

 I don’t think bloodwork every 3 months is necessary either.

Um, excuse me, but if you're somehow trying to imply that I am being overly dramatic and ridiculous about my personal health and have decided to get a needle jabbed into my arm every three months for no good reason I will have you know ma'am that you very well may be right I have been known in the past to be a tad bit over the top.  

Good day. 

[picksthemusic]

Jan 31, 2024 8:49:27 GMT -5 followyourarrow said:

Any tricks to help with the sulfur burps?

I only noticed those in the first few weeks of my starter dose, and then again when I went up in dose. It calmed down for me after about 2 weeks. Make sure you're well hydrated and some recommend digestive enzymes. I like eating pineapple or kiwi for the enzymes. I know they're awful.

[SusanBAnthony]

Jan 31, 2024 16:15:51 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Jan 31, 2024 13:40:35 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

I'm not sure if there's any food restrictions with these drugs but fiber is a big priority in my diet and I meet most of my daily intake with blackberries and blueberries. They are pricey, though. Also my Mission almond flour wraps have 4 grams of fiber each, I usually have two of those a day and all that alone put me at 25 grams.

I'll have to look at those wraps!

I'd love to have more berries but the boys are berry fiends and would eat them for sure.

Frozen berries work well for me. I put a bowl of them in my lunch and by lunchtime they are half melted and perfect to eat.

[elefun]

Hi, I'm starting phentermine today, pill not injection, but wanted to peek in here.

For those having ins denials, I am not going through insurance because I too was denied and it's $31 a month for the phentermine and there's coupons all over online I'm finding.

Just a friendly fyi

[vmars]

So my husband stumbled upon a box of 0.25 wegovy when he went to pick up meds for our son. The pharmacist was just as shocked as he was lol.

[vmars]

Dose 1 of Wegovy is done. Took it last night before bedtime. Fingers crossed this is a successful journey!

[fluffycookie]

For those who have been on the meds for some time how fast did you ramp up doses? I finished 2.5mg of Zepbound and my doctor called in 5mg for the next month. I am down almost 9 lbs since starting the 2.5mg and that is without consistent exercise. I am curious if dependning on how I do on 5mg if I should stay there for 2-3 months.

[shauni27]

Feb 5, 2024 11:59:51 GMT -5 fluffycookie said:

For those who have been on the meds for some time how fast did you ramp up doses? I finished 2.5mg of Zepbound and my doctor called in 5mg for the next month. I am down almost 9 lbs since starting the 2.5mg and that is without consistent exercise. I am curious if dependning on how I do on 5mg if I should stay there for 2-3 months.

I did the 2.5 of zepbound (then Mounjaro) for the one month then went to 5. I stayed on 5 for 2 months, then up again, staying on each strength for 2-3 months after that. I eventually got up to the full 15 over the course of a year.

[fluffycookie]

Feb 5, 2024 12:18:55 GMT -5 shauni27 said:

Feb 5, 2024 11:59:51 GMT -5 fluffycookie said:

For those who have been on the meds for some time how fast did you ramp up doses? I finished 2.5mg of Zepbound and my doctor called in 5mg for the next month. I am down almost 9 lbs since starting the 2.5mg and that is without consistent exercise. I am curious if dependning on how I do on 5mg if I should stay there for 2-3 months.

I did the 2.5 of zepbound (then Mounjaro) for the one month then went to 5. I stayed on 5 for 2 months, then up again, staying on each strength for 2-3 months after that. I eventually got up to the full 15 over the course of a year.

Thank you!!  As long as I am losing I am in no rush to up the doses.

[mcmel]

Feb 5, 2024 11:59:51 GMT -5 fluffycookie said:

For those who have been on the meds for some time how fast did you ramp up doses? I finished 2.5mg of Zepbound and my doctor called in 5mg for the next month. I am down almost 9 lbs since starting the 2.5mg and that is without consistent exercise. I am curious if dependning on how I do on 5mg if I should stay there for 2-3 months.

My doctor wanted me to update her on if my hunger was decreased. I didn’t feel any decrease one my first dosage for a week, she upped it, I didn’t feel much on the new dosage the second week, she upped it again. I’ve been there since September.