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Tirzepatide body composition: SURMOUNT-1 DEXA substudy data — need advice

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hyun_seoul
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Jan 9, 2025 at 6:23 AM#11

+1 to KevinCompounds. Especially the point about "Re: Tirzepatide body composition — the s..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Tirzepatide body.

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Jan 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM#12

Want to share my personal experience related to Tirzepatide body composition since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 249 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 6 months later: I am down 49 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Tirzepatide body aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

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Jan 9, 2025 at 6:57 AM#13

Dr.ObesityLA — that is really helpful context on Tirzepatide body. 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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Jan 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM#14

To answer greg_boulder's question specifically:

From a clinical standpoint, Tirzepatide body composition 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.

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Jan 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM#15

Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.

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