Ozempic for Regain

ShandrewsCA
on 8/26/22 4:00 pm - Coeur D Alene, ID

I am at 180 lbs, gaining 40 lbs since the quarantine. I did well on Keto at first, but it stopped working. I know my pouch has stretched because I can eat so much now, and I'm hungry every 2 hours. I am not interested in a revision surgery at this time of my life, I just had a hysterectomy a few months ago (which also isn't doing my weight any favors).

I originally was looking at Wegovy to help with me lose weight, but there is a nationwide shortage. My doctor prescribed Ozempic, which is the same as Wegovy but under a different name and accepted by insurance companies (Wegovy in general is not). My insurance covered most of it, so a 1-month supply only cost me $25.

I am on my way to pick up my prescription. I thought others might be interested in my journey, so I will make every effort to comment on this thread at least once a week.

Wish me luck!

Pre-RNY Weight: 280 lbs (09/14/05)

Lowest Post-Op Weight: 140 lbs

Starting Ozempic Weight: 180 lbs (08/26/22)

Week 1 Weight: 174 lbs (09/02/22)

Cautiously_Hopeful
on 8/26/22 4:28 pm
WLS on 07/15/22

Not familiar with the meds other than hearing about them but good luck on your journey- you've got this!

HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4

Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5

Greateight
on 8/26/22 7:00 pm
RNY on 08/29/18

I've been on Ozempic , but not for weight. Lost a few without much effort. Good luck, Shana.

Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4

ShandrewsCA
on 9/3/22 3:01 pm - Coeur D Alene, ID

Yesterday I took my second .25mg injection. I lost 6 lbs the first week, no nausea or other side effects to report other than constipation (which I live with anyway since my RNY in 2005).

Pre-RNY Weight: 280 lbs (09/14/05)

Lowest Post-Op Weight: 140 lbs

Starting Ozempic Weight: 180 lbs (08/26/22)

Week 1 Weight: 174 lbs (09/02/22)

FinallyBecomingMe
on 9/4/22 5:42 pm

Holy moly !

ShandrewsCA
on 9/29/22 1:36 pm - Coeur D Alene, ID

As of Friday, September 23rd I took my 5th 0.25mg injection. I lost 10lbs in 4 weeks, so my doctor did not increase my dosage to the 0.5mg since I am doing so well :)

Pre-RNY Weight: 280 lbs (09/14/05)

Lowest Post-Op Weight: 140 lbs

Starting Ozempic Weight: 180 lbs (08/26/22)

Week 1 Weight: 174 lbs (09/02/22)

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