Congrats MikeFit_NJ!! Keep going — you're doing incredible. 🎉 👏
Reading this thread on USP <797> 2023 revision hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 271 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 46 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about USP <797> 2023 — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Adding my data to this USP <797> 2023 revision discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 242 lbs | 217 lbs | 197 lbs |
| A1C | 6.6% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 6.0 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.4g/kg/day.
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View ResultsReading this thread on USP <797> 2023 revision hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 293 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
9 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 68 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about USP <797> 2023 — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.LeslieOBGYN — that is really helpful context on USP <797> 2023 revision. 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.