Re: Ozempic for Weight Loss

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I saw that interview with Tracy Morgan but he may be diabetic. I am diabetic and that is why I am on Mounjaro. People think these drugs are for weight loss, but they were developed for Diabetes with a side effect of weight loss.

There is a lot of misuse of these drugs by people who want to lose a few pounds, however many people like me, really needed these drugs.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

If You Need Surgery While on Ozempic or Wegovy BE VERY CAREFUL!

Surgery while on Ozempic or Wegovy or other GLP-1 agonists such as Victoza, Saxenda, or Mounjaro requires special caution. Beware aspiration!

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NYCLatinaMe · ‎01-14-2017

@chrystaltree wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
Comedian Tracy Morgan said yesterday on Hoda & Jenna that he uses it. They thought he was joking since he was joking about everything, but he said no, he goes every Thursday for the shot.

I read that. I don't know why he felt he had to go public with it. Obviously, he doesn't meet the medical criteria. He's probably overweight but not obese or morbidly obese. That's what is pushing people to these paid websites. As for going to get his shot. I wondered about that and thought he could be lying. The Glp 1 medications come in an objective pen format. You inject it yourself once a week. No one goes to the doctor for an injection.

@chrystaltree Do you have access to Tracy Morgan's medical chart? How do you know he does not meet the medical criteria for Ozempic? Do you think maybe he has the resources to have someone do injections for him, instead of doing them himself? Ozempic is a medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes. Weight loss is a side effect, and the medicine can be prescribed off label for weight loss. Black adults are nearly twice as likely as white adults to develop type 2 diabetes. Data suggests that Ozempic may also be an effective treatment for addiction and Alzheimer’s disease. Are you qualified to make medical decisions for people you see on TV?

dwindy · ‎07-25-2021

Not true. For those who are not covered by insurance, a once a week visit to the doctor for the injections are required. The injectables come in vial form now,(less expensive) and the doctor does it for you.

KCDiva · ‎03-09-2010

@dwindy wrote:
Not true. I have been on it for 5 weeks. My insurance does not pay for this. I give myself a weekly injection. I need to lose about 15 lbs. I wanted to try it and not because i haven't tried to lose weight by eating healthy and going to the gym. It can and does make you nauseous. I have only lost a few pounds and I am not intending to stay on it. I would have to at least double my dosage to lose weight and I am not willing to do that due to side effects. Everyone is different. I didn't do this on a whim. I am on semaglutide compound. I just removed my credit card information because I am probably going to stop it. People can judge all they want but they don't know everyone's story for weight loss or other health issues. My niece took Monjauro for a few months, had no side effects and lost weight. However she knew she'd need to stay on it or gain the weight back so she stopped taking it. She gained the weight back. I know many people taking it and they are just fine and that's their business anyway. It's just not for me but people need to do what's right for them.

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

@KCDiva I have been on Mounjaro X 2 years now and I am never getting off. I am a Diabetic and this medication has many health benefits for me.

I am followed closely and managed by an Endocrinologist. I see him every 6 months, and I have my labs drawn every 6 months. When I first started on Mounjaro, I went to him every 3 months.

I have lost 80 pounds and the weight has stayed off. My A1C is that of a non-diabetic and my other labs are perfect. I think that is pretty good for a 66 year old. I was taken off blood pressure medication too.With that being said, I do feel strongly about people on these drugs getting the proper medical support. Adjusting to these drugs can be hard.

For instance, I know if I eat fried food that I am probably not going to be happy. I will feel some nausea. I think that we have to make the correct food choices for us.

I feel that some of the clinics that offer these drugs do not properly support the person. When I first went on Mounjaro, my doctor automatically gave me a prescription for Zofran, and anti-nausea drug. He also told me to take on a schedule where I have my weekend days off after the shot, just in case.

I think everyone on these drugs should have some anti nausea support especially in the beginning. Also a good doctor that takes appropriate labs and makes sure you are doing OK. Good luck, I would not give up on it so fast.

2 years out, I only feel sick if I eat some very fatty foods.

KCDiva · ‎03-09-2010

@conlt wrote:
@KCDiva I have been on Mounjaro X 2 years now and I am never getting off. I am a Diabetic and this medication has many health benefits for me.
I am followed closely and managed by an Endocrinologist. I see him every 6 months, and I have my labs drawn every 6 months. When I first started on Mounjaro, I went to him every 3 months.
I have lost 80 pounds and the weight has stayed off. My A1C is that of a non-diabetic and my other labs are perfect. I think that is pretty good for a 66 year old. I was taken off blood pressure medication too.With that being said, I do feel strongly about people on these drugs getting the proper medical support. Adjusting to these drugs can be hard.
For instance, I know if I eat fried food that I am probably not going to be happy. I will feel some nausea. I think that we have to make the correct food choices for us.
I feel that some of the clinics that offer these drugs do not properly support the person. When I first went on Mounjaro, my doctor automatically gave me a prescription for Zofran, and anti-nausea drug. He also told me to take on a schedule where I have my weekend days off after the shot, just in case.
I think everyone on these drugs should have some anti nausea support especially in the beginning. Also a good doctor that takes appropriate labs and makes sure you are doing OK. Good luck, I would not give up on it so fast.
2 years out, I only feel sick if I eat some very fatty foods.

I received a prescription for Zofran when I began semaglutide. I have not needed it yet. The initial consultation for Wegovy, which I can't afford, was due to fatty liver disease. I don't drink and am not that over weight but I have been very over weight in the past. I have been to an endocrinologist, nephrologist and 2 separate doctors prior to being willing to try a GLP1. I had recent labs. I feel a little fear about taking semaglutide. However I know it's short term. In fact I may not start taking it again. I was supposed to start this week with an injection yesterday and I didn't do it. I also feel guilty that I would be worrying about 15 lbs when my daughter & granddaughter are overweight from poor eating habits and they don't; take care of themselves. Also I feel guilty about spending money I could give to them. I do help them financially but I still feel guilty. Trust me I am not taking this lightly. I wanted to try it. I tried it and it may not be for me. That's all. The jury is still out. I may take the week off. I may microdose for awhile. I have an appointment to weight in next month to make sure I'm not losing too much weight. I laugh because I haven't really lost anything.