Wellness

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Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people  WITHOUT INSURANCE.

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Wednesday that it will drop prices 23% for all doses of Wegovy. The new monthly price of $499, down from $650, takes effect immediately.

Novo said the new pricing is available to both the uninsured and people who have insurance that doesn’t cover the weight-loss drugs.

Last week, Eli Lilly said it would cut the monthly price of its starter dose of Zepbound to $349. The U.S. drugmaker also is making larger doses available for $499 through its self-pay program.

SOURCE:  Full article can be found at NBC News website as well as ALL major legit news sites.

[smoochy]

Currently paying out of pocket   I'm going to ask my doc to submit a request to my secondary insurance to see if they will authorize coverage for my next higher dose. I meet their criteria so fingers crossed  otherwise I can't afford this much longer. Have lost 7 pounds since starting Feb 13. Dr wants me to lose 30

[katie1859]

I'm very sad to see people pay for weight loss medications

I know losing weight is hard

Yet I have lost 30 lbs since the fall

I was not trying yet I decided to change my food

I made a three meal a day ritual 

stopped eating after 6

Maintaining a fast window 

I only eat fresh cooked which I do for myself

I cut out all wheat and flour which is been a saving grace

No pasta no breads of any kind

There are no snacks

I eat vegetables and a handful of fruits

Lean meat poultry and salmon 

No dairy

No alcohol 

And water has really become amplified

As is walking 

I recently heard the side effects caused by weight loss meds

I can't imagine how hard that must be

I don't consider this just a diet trend for me

This is now my way of living

[smoochy]

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@katie1859 wrote:

I'm very sad to see people pay for weight loss medications

I know losing weight is hard

Yet I have lost 30 lbs since the fall

I was not trying yet I decided to change my food

I made a three meal a day ritual 

stopped eating after 6

Maintaining a fast window 

I only eat fresh cooked which I do for myself

I cut out all wheat and flour which is been a saving grace

No pasta no breads of any kind

There are no snacks

I eat vegetables and a handful of fruits

Lean meat poultry and salmon 

No dairy

No alcohol 

And water has really become amplified

As is walking 

I recently heard the side effects caused by weight loss meds

I can't imagine how hard that must be

I don't consider this just a diet trend for me

This is now my way of living

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everyone's situation is different. What you are doing is apparently working. Also i have a husband to cook for. He wouldn't to eat the way that you have described. 

Diet and exercise alone have not been successful for me.Fasting is not in my best interest medically. The medication acts as an adjunct to my healthy diet. I go to the gym three times a week. My plan was recommended by my physician, an Internist whom I trust. 

I do not have any significant side effects btw

[JeanLouiseFinch]

@katie1859 - 👊

[layla2450]

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@katie1859 wrote:

I'm very sad to see people pay for weight loss medications

I know losing weight is hard

Yet I have lost 30 lbs since the fall

I was not trying yet I decided to change my food

I made a three meal a day ritual 

stopped eating after 6

Maintaining a fast window 

I only eat fresh cooked which I do for myself

I cut out all wheat and flour which is been a saving grace

No pasta no breads of any kind

There are no snacks

I eat vegetables and a handful of fruits

Lean meat poultry and salmon 

No dairy

No alcohol 

And water has really become amplified

As is walking 

I recently heard the side effects caused by weight loss meds

I can't imagine how hard that must be

I don't consider this just a diet trend for me

This is now my way of living

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GOOD for you!!! Very smart way to lose weight instead of taking weight loss meds with ALL the side effects.

[ellaphant]

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@katie1859 wrote:

I'm very sad to see people pay for weight loss medications

I know losing weight is hard

Yet I have lost 30 lbs since the fall

I was not trying yet I decided to change my food

I made a three meal a day ritual 

stopped eating after 6

Maintaining a fast window 

I only eat fresh cooked which I do for myself

I cut out all wheat and flour which is been a saving grace

No pasta no breads of any kind

There are no snacks

I eat vegetables and a handful of fruits

Lean meat poultry and salmon 

No dairy

No alcohol 

And water has really become amplified

As is walking 

I recently heard the side effects caused by weight loss meds

I can't imagine how hard that must be

I don't consider this just a diet trend for me

This is now my way of living

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Excellent!  Lost 20 lbs years ago. No " diet " but a total change in what I eat and DONT 

eat. Smaller portions. No alcohol, junk, fried or fast food,  soda, etc! 

[smoochy]

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@layla2450 wrote:

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@katie1859 wrote:

I'm very sad to see people pay for weight loss medications

I know losing weight is hard

Yet I have lost 30 lbs since the fall

I was not trying yet I decided to change my food

I made a three meal a day ritual 

stopped eating after 6

Maintaining a fast window 

I only eat fresh cooked which I do for myself

I cut out all wheat and flour which is been a saving grace

No pasta no breads of any kind

There are no snacks

I eat vegetables and a handful of fruits

Lean meat poultry and salmon 

No dairy

No alcohol 

And water has really become amplified

As is walking 

I recently heard the side effects caused by weight loss meds

I can't imagine how hard that must be

I don't consider this just a diet trend for me

This is now my way of living

---

GOOD for you!!! Very smart way to lose weight instead of taking weight loss meds with ALL the side effects

 I said I do not have significant side effects. Weight loss will have enormous impact on several serious medical conditions that I have. Also. When I use the word diet I'm using it in the general sense, ie food intake. My current intake is healthy and sustainable for when I am no longer in need of the medication

[ellaphant]

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@layla2450 wrote:

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@katie1859 wrote:

I'm very sad to see people pay for weight loss medications

I know losing weight is hard

Yet I have lost 30 lbs since the fall

I was not trying yet I decided to change my food

I made a three meal a day ritual 

stopped eating after 6

Maintaining a fast window 

I only eat fresh cooked which I do for myself

I cut out all wheat and flour which is been a saving grace

No pasta no breads of any kind

There are no snacks

I eat vegetables and a handful of fruits

Lean meat poultry and salmon 

No dairy

No alcohol 

And water has really become amplified

As is walking 

I recently heard the side effects caused by weight loss meds

I can't imagine how hard that must be

I don't consider this just a diet trend for me

This is now my way of living

---

GOOD for you!!! Very smart way to lose weight instead of taking weight loss meds with ALL the side effects.

I too lost weight with a change in lifestyle. But I have heard of many people using medication with better eating habits who've had no problems. 

Different strokes for different folks!

[layla2450]

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@smoochy wrote:

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@layla2450 wrote:

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@katie1859 wrote:

I'm very sad to see people pay for weight loss medications

I know losing weight is hard

Yet I have lost 30 lbs since the fall

I was not trying yet I decided to change my food

I made a three meal a day ritual 

stopped eating after 6

Maintaining a fast window 

I only eat fresh cooked which I do for myself

I cut out all wheat and flour which is been a saving grace

No pasta no breads of any kind

There are no snacks

I eat vegetables and a handful of fruits

Lean meat poultry and salmon 

No dairy

No alcohol 

And water has really become amplified

As is walking 

I recently heard the side effects caused by weight loss meds

I can't imagine how hard that must be

I don't consider this just a diet trend for me

This is now my way of living

---

GOOD for you!!! Very smart way to lose weight instead of taking weight loss meds with ALL the side effects

 I said I do not have significant side effects. Weight loss will have enormous impact on several serious medical conditions that I have. Also. When I use the word diet I'm using it in the general sense, ie food intake. My current intake is healthy and sustainable for when I am no longer in need of the medication

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