Bookmarked 📌 The Is it normal for info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.
Slightly tangential to Is it normal for liver but KristenIndy 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 Is it normal for liver.
To answer pat_auckland: 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 Is it normal for liver hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 261 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 36 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Is it normal for — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Adding my data to this Is it normal for liver discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 272 lbs | 222 lbs | 217 lbs |
| A1C | 6.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 6.0 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.4g/kg/day.