Bookmarked 📌 The Patient preference info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.
Slightly tangential to Patient preference weekly but bri_stats reminded me — has the insurance landscape changed recently?
I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.
OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Patient preference weekly.
To answer BrianDallas92: I get my labs done through Quest every 3 months.
Quick update: my latest labs came back even better. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
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Shop Reference StandardsReading this thread on Patient preference weekly hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 281 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 56 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Patient preference — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Adding my data to this Patient preference weekly discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 252 lbs | 247 lbs | 197 lbs |
| A1C | 6.6% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 6.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.4g/kg/day.