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I have cleaned up a few off-topic posts. 👍

As a healthcare provider, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on Showed my before photo to my hairdresser.

Building on what tyler_CSCS said — the evidence base here is well-established. The key publications to reference are from the SELECT program[1].

Key clinical points:

1. Efficacy is dose-dependent and typically requires 4-5 weeks to reach steady state
2. Side effect profile is predictable and usually manageable with standard protocols
3. Monitoring should include baseline labs and follow-up at 3-month intervals
4. Patient education significantly improves outcomes and adherence

Standard disclaimer: this is educational, not individualized medical advice.

mike_mod said:

I have cleaned up a few off-topic posts

Gonna push back on this one. Showed my before photo to my is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 18 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.

Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But adherence is harder than people admit. We should be honest about that.

Want to share my personal experience related to Showed my before photo to my since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 285 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 16 months later: I am down 70 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Showed my before aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

Saving this for reference. Quality thread.