OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Telehealth provider.
To answer sophie_paris: yes, I am on compounded sema from a 503B pharmacy.
Quick update: things are still going well. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Reading this thread on Telehealth provider hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 295 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
11 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 70 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Telehealth provider — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Adding my data to this Telehealth provider discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 266 lbs | 226 lbs | 211 lbs |
| A1C | 7.0% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0.8 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.3g/kg/day.
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View ResultsReading this thread on Telehealth provider hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 277 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
13 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 52 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Telehealth provider — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
LipidDoc_ATL — that is really helpful context on Telehealth provider. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?
I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.