I know this thread is old but I found it through search and wanted to add my experience with FDA compounding since this was the most comprehensive discussion I could find.

10 months later, the information in this thread still holds up. My results have been very similar to what was described.

For anyone else finding this through search: the advice here is solid. Just make sure to check for more recent threads too.

Reading this thread on FDA compounding hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 267 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

13 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 42 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

If you are on the fence about FDA compounding — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️

Adding my data to this FDA compounding discussion:

Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.

I know this thread is old but I found it through search and wanted to add my experience with FDA compounding since this was the most comprehensive discussion I could find.

7 months later, the information in this thread still holds up. My results have been even better than expected based on this discussion.

For anyone else finding this through search: the advice here is solid. Some of the vendor information may be outdated.

robert_kc — that is really helpful context on FDA compounding. 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.