Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this Body dysmorphia 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 Body dysmorphia after since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 267 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 18 months later: I am down 82 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Body dysmorphia aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This community helped me every step of the way.
Relevant to Body dysmorphia after — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:
Key improvements: A1C 7.6% → 5.5%, triglycerides 213 → 113 mg/dL, hsCRP 8.0 → 1.3 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 17 months.
The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.
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View ResultsWant to share my personal experience related to Body dysmorphia after since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 284 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 10 months later: I am down 89 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Body dysmorphia aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This forum was my go-to resource throughout.
HPLC_Greg — that is really helpful context on Body dysmorphia after. Follow-up question: did you change anything about your diet at the same time?
I am in a similar situation (month 2) and trying to set realistic expectations.