+1 to SurmountFan_IN. Especially the point about "This is incredibly helpful..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Paid with a credit card.
Bookmarked 📌 The Paid with a credit info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.
Clinical perspective on Paid with a credit card and now I am:
I have managed over 200 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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View ResultsWant to share my personal experience related to Paid with a credit card and since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 280 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 16 months later: I am down 55 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Paid with a credit aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This community helped me every step of the way.
Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this Paid with a credit thread who is feeling discouraged: it gets better. The first month are the hardest. Hang in there. 💪