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Imposter syndrome after weight loss — my results so far

mike_mod Sun, Jun 16, 2024 at 11:48 PM 39 replies 2,463 viewsPage 1 of 8
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Jun 17, 2024 at 1:13 AM#1

Specific question about imposter syndrome after weight loss my that I have not seen answered clearly anywhere:

Does timing matter?

Context: I am week 4 on 0.5mg sema. My provider said one thing but I have read conflicting info online.

Would appreciate hearing from people with direct experience, not just theoretical answers.

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Jun 17, 2024 at 1:30 AM#2

To answer the question about Imposter syndrome after weight loss my results so far — in my experience this comes down to a few key factors.

I have been dealing with this for about 6 months now, and what I have found is that individual responses really do vary. That said, the general consensus on Imposter syndrome after weight seems solid.

What specifically worked for me: starting with a lower dose and titrating slowly. I would suggest mike_mod try the same approach and reporting back.

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Jun 17, 2024 at 1:47 AM#3

LibrarianMeg nailed it. Building on that — Imposter syndrome after weight loss is something I discuss with my dietitian regularly, and their clinical perspective aligns with what LibrarianMeg described.

One thing I would add: discussing this with your provider early helps.

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Jun 17, 2024 at 2:04 AM#4

Subscribing to this thread. Imposter syndrome after is exactly what I've been researching. 🙏

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Jun 17, 2024 at 2:21 AM#5

Clinical perspective on Imposter syndrome after weight loss my:

I have managed ~150 patients on GLP-1 therapy and this topic comes up frequently. What the data shows — and what I see in practice — is that the medication works best as part of a comprehensive approach.

For this specific question, I would recommend: getting comprehensive baseline labs first.

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