Putting together a summary on i do not recognize myself in since I keep seeing the same questions pop up.

I am not a medical professional (just a well-researched patient) so take this with appropriate salt, but I have compiled info from this forum and my own experience.

Happy to be corrected by the actual clinicians here — that is the whole point of posting it.

BrianDallas92's experience with I do not recognize myself resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process — starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.

The main difference: I had more GI issues initially. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 57 lbs in 12 months.

One thing I would add that BrianDallas92 did not mention: insurance coverage was a major hurdle.

Thanks for sharing this, BrianDallas92. A few questions about your I do not recognize experience:

1. What dose are you currently on?
2. How long before you noticed significant changes?
3. Did your doctor have any specific recommendations about I do not recogn?

I am in a similar boat and trying to learn from others' experiences before my next appointment.

OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on I do not recognize myself.

To answer SallyK_inj: my doctor and I discussed the options and went with brand.

Quick update: I have noticed more improvement since posting this. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏

Adding my data to this I do not recognize myself discussion:

Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.2g/kg/day.