Congrats AttorneyGrant!! You should be so proud of yourself. 🎉

Clinical perspective on Maintenance phase need advice:

I have managed roughly 300 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.

Same experience here with Maintenance phase need. AttorneyGrant described it perfectly.

Reading this thread on Maintenance phase need hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 291 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 66 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

If you are on the fence about Maintenance phase — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️

LibrarianMeg said:

You should be so proud of yourself

This is exactly right. LibrarianMeg articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Maintenance phase need aspect is what made the difference for me.