Confessions on Yik Yak | I’m on Ozempic. It’s only been a month and my body is becoming the body I want it to be. It may not be the “right” way to do things, but I’m glad I have the privilege and money to do it.

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I’m on Ozempic. It’s only been a month and my body is becoming the body I want it to be. It may not be the “right” way to do things, but I’m glad I have the privilege and money to do it.

Anonymous 8w

Have you noticed any changes in your mood?

Anonymous 8w

I lost 70lbs, then started Ozempic, and have lost another 45lbs in the year since then. It’s now starting to make me sick too often so I am cutting back on my dose heavily as I’m now in maintenance mode. It really is an amazing drug, I am worried about long term effects though.

Anonymous 8w

Ignore the haters. They didn’t “work for” their genetics either

Anonymous 8w

Ozempic buddies 🙌🤘

Anonymous 8w

I can’t even get this stuff for my patients, glad yall seeing benefits

Anonymous 8w

so real, same OP

Anonymous 8w

Wish they’d approve me for it smh how did you get apporved

Anonymous 8w

if your doctor who you trust thinks something is the “right way” for you, then it is. everybody else’s opinion should come second to that of medical professionals who are familiar with your history/case when it comes to your health. (not saying you shouldn’t get a second opinion if something is suspicious, but way too many people armchair diagnose and have totally unqualified criticism these days)

Anonymous 8w

what’s interesting to me is that it has never been recommended as the first course of treatment for type 2 diabetes due to the laundry list of potential longterm side effects, and yet on the weight loss market it’s advertised as if it were a practically risk-free solution. in a couple years we’re gonna see lawsuits over this popping up in the dozens

Anonymous 8w

way to cheat the system!!

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Anonymous

#4 8w

Yes, actually. Although to be fair I am very prone to depressive episodes. Most people don’t seem to experience any effects on mood

Anonymous

#12 8w

Uh, it’s definitely one of the first treatments discussed for diabetes now. It’s also not new, it’s been studied for over a decade.

Anonymous

#7 8w

is there another round of semaglutide shortage?

Anonymous

#12 8w

I been struggling personally

Anonymous

#8 8w

it’s generally a backup option for when metformin and jardiance aren’t effective enough even when combined. i know it’s been studied for a long time, and the results of those studies have included warnings about thyroid tumors, pancreatitis, kidney damage and cardiovascular issues

Anonymous

#8 8w

… also, you had just said yourself that it makes you sick too often and that you’re worried about longterm consequences

Anonymous

#7 8w

yeah, i’m asking why that is

Anonymous

#12 8w

I been told a shortage in supply

Anonymous

#7 8w

that being the case, people who take it for weight loss alone are interfering with diabetics’ ability to access necessary medication

Anonymous

#12 8w

I couldn’t prescribe it for my diabetic patients because of what you said. So many are using it for weight loss given the med suppresses appetite. It doesn’t work for everyone tho

Anonymous

#7 8w

you couldn’t prescribe it for diabetic patients because of what i said about the side effects, or because of the shortage?

Anonymous

#12 8w

Shortage

Anonymous

#7 8w

horrific. so people with chronic illness lose an entire treatment option just because people who Aren’t diabetic are obsessed with getting skinny by any means necessary

Anonymous

#12 8w

It’s an effective medication but yes, it’s not primarily used for obesity. Has some cardiovascular protective effects so it’s great for diabetics

Anonymous

#10 8w

You can get it for $199 a month or less with no approval needed

Anonymous

#12 8w

I’m worried about the long term consequences of my drinking, vaping, driving fast, and hating most people too, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be better off now than I was 115lbs ago.

Anonymous

#8 8w

Their official website you have to be approved

Anonymous

#8 8w

i’m not trying to talk you out of it, i’m just saying the potential consequences are disproportionately glossed over in conversations about its usage for weight loss purposes. especially given that it isn’t even the first-line treatment for people with t2 diabetes specifically due to said consequences

Anonymous

#8 8w

as in, given that 1) you can confirm what i said about it not being the first-line treatment with a quick google and 2) you know to be concerned about both short-term and longer-term side effects, i don’t understand why you replied to me defensively in the first place

Anonymous

#12 8w

Metformin is the first line med, yes, unless a pt has chronic kidney issues. We don’t necessarily know the long term effects when using the medication for weight loss. It’s a great diabetic med because of weight loss, dropping blood sugar, and has a cardiovascular protection effect. The best way to lose weight is natural but it does help some. Issue comes with long term use.. people can’t use it forever. Hopefully that clarifies things to all

Anonymous

#7 8w

i don’t need you to clear up anything for me, i have reliable sources for everything i’ve said, and nothing you brought up here counters my initial reply. known risks of semaglutide for diabetes apply to semaglutide for weight loss as well and those risks are not adequately addressed in most conversations about the latter

Anonymous

#12 8w

I meant to reply to the other person, you do you

Anonymous

#3 8w

I find it funny how some people on here speak on stuff that they simply googled.

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Anonymous

#7 8w

its effect on cardiovascular health is mixed btw. you know the specifics of the positives already i take it, but it can cause palpitations and has been linked to increased risk of heart failure