Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this Has anyone dealt thread who is feeling discouraged: it gets better. The first month are the hardest. Hang in there. 💪
Want to share my personal experience related to Has anyone dealt with since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 255 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 18 months later: I am down 35 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Has anyone dealt aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This forum was my go-to resource throughout.
Relevant to Has anyone dealt with — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:
Key improvements: A1C 7.2% → 5.3%, triglycerides 231 → 101 mg/dL, hsCRP 6.0 → 1.3 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 11 months.
The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.
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I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 272 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 10 months later: I am down 42 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Has anyone dealt aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This community helped me every step of the way.
Dr.ObesityMed — that is really helpful context on Has anyone dealt with. Follow-up question: did you experience any side effects during this phase?
I am in a similar situation (about to start) and trying to set realistic expectations.