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Weight Loss/Maintenance

cyclonefence

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7. If you don't have type 2 diabetes,

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Sun Oct 20, 2024, 08:34 PM

Oct 20

talk to your doctor about Wegovy (I think that's the name). It's the same medication, only marketed specifically for weight loss.

My husband, who is diabetic, gives himself a shot (and he is Mr. Squeamish) once a week. It's (imo) bullshit that you would have to go to the doctor's office for this shot.

But the poster above is right--you need to talk to a real physician because there can be side effects you might not want to deal with.

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Anyone know how to get semiglutide or Ozempic or whatever [View all] Maraya1969 Oct 20 OP

It really depends on your insurance arlyellowdog Oct 20 #1

Oh her doctor said they are coming out with a pill form arlyellowdog Oct 20 #2

Um, this "doctor" is ripping you off. blue neen Oct 20 #3

Just spoke to my GI guy last week. He doesn't recommend it. dhol82 Oct 20 #4

A high fiber diet can correct that iemanja Oct 21 #10

I have type II diabetes and get a monthly Rx for Ozempic from my doctor. Gaytano70 Oct 20 #5

There are cheaper options for semaglutide shots that are generic and compounded Pachamama Oct 20 #6

If you don't have type 2 diabetes, cyclonefence Oct 20 #7

Some info on semiglutide... forkol Oct 20 #8

I did Ozympic for about a year but I kept getting sick from it and landing in the hospital once with non-stop vomiting a yourout Oct 20 #9

These drugs are formulated for you to iemanja Oct 21 #11

My landlord uses Mounjaro. OldBaldy1701E Oct 21 #12

With my insurance iemanja Oct 22 #13

Must be nice. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Oct 23 #14

I'm in a study with two docs here in Honolulu. Not your question but good to know, mahina Oct 30 #15