Jan 20, 2026 at 11:50 AM#21
Congrats Dr.BariatricHTX!! Keep going — you're doing incredible. 🎉
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45 22JessicaM_2024, TomFromTexas, mike.trainer_LA and 42 others
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Jan 20, 2026 at 12:07 PM#22
Reading this thread on Appeal letter template hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 283 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
9 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 58 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Appeal letter — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
47 24mike.trainer_LA, sarah_nash92, FitDadDave and 44 others
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Jan 20, 2026 at 12:24 PM#23
As a pharmacist, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on Appeal letter template anyone have.
Building on what AmyNC_wife said — the evidence base here is robust. The key publications to reference are from the FLOW program[1].
Key clinical points:
- Efficacy is dose-dependent and typically requires 4-5 weeks to reach steady state
- Side effect profile is predictable and usually manageable with standard protocols
- Monitoring should include baseline labs and follow-up at 3-month intervals
- Patient education significantly improves outcomes and adherence
Standard disclaimer: this is educational, not individualized medical advice.
References:
[1] See thread title for relevant study identification.
[1] See thread title for relevant study identification.
27 23BrianDallas92, labquiet_amy, emily_PDX and 24 others
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Verify Your PeptidesJan 20, 2026 at 12:58 PM#25
Adding my data to this Appeal letter template discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 276 lbs | 221 lbs | 221 lbs |
| A1C | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.3g/kg/day.
24 17cory_ATX, lori_vegas, Dr.PulmRoch and 21 others
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