InsuranceTom said:So the drug literally changes your is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. InsuranceTom articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The So the drug literally aspect is the most important factor.
Reading this thread on So the drug literally hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 287 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
13 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 62 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about So the drug — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.BariatricHTX — that is really helpful context on So the drug literally. Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this?
I am in a similar situation (just started) and trying to set realistic expectations.
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Verify Your PeptidesTo answer sean_dublin's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, So the drug literally changes is an area where we have good evidence.
The short answer: baseline labs + quarterly monitoring is the standard of care.
The longer answer involves understanding the mechanism of action at the receptor level, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.