+1 to LabKate. Especially the point about "Re: Body dysmorphia after — the subgroup..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Body dysmorphia after.
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 March 2025 at 270 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 6 months later: I am down 40 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.
Dr.SleepRoch — 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.
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View ResultsTo answer josh_phd_bmore's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Body dysmorphia after is well-supported by the literature.
The short answer: follow the standard titration protocol and reassess at 4-6 weeks.
The longer answer involves pharmacokinetic considerations around steady-state concentrations, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.