The real TRUTH about WEGOVY
So this one is a tough one..namely because you can throw a rock on TikTok and find hundreds if not thousands of people who make amazing claims about the miracle drug which is Semiglutide!!
I started my Semiglutide journey August of 2023. It was a compounded version that I received from my local weight loss clinic. My starting weight was at 243 lbs and was roughly a size 14-16 but was still pouring myself into anything with spandex or stretch material. The purpose was not vanity reasons but was initially because my husband (I’m newly married) and I were thinking about having another baby. I wanted my body to be able to sustain a healthy pregnancy and be able to support additional weight gain.
At the time I didn’t know that my medical insurance covered Wegovy and was paying out of pocket to try the compounded version. I didn’t see much results but I could definitely feel the difference in my eating habits for a short while! I sustained about a 8 lb loss but the scale didn’t move much after that. Now mind you I hadn’t changed my diet much and the first 8 lbs that I lost I lost in the first month I took the compound.
It was around November when I visited my gynecologist who referred me to an endocrinologist to help me with symptoms of PCOS and to help me with the journey of possibly having another little one. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2019 and the older I get it seems the symptoms worsen.
Once we ran some initial tests, Wegovy enters the chat. Now by this time I was 1 stage away from the 2.4mg maintenance dose so it was very easy for me to get!
My first 3 months on Wegovy 2.4 the weight seemed like it was falling off, but when I got closer to my milestone weight plateaus!!!
I began looking VERY closely at my behaviors because I did NOT want to GLP-1 hop from drug to drug and here is what I learned:
1. You MUST make the right food choices. If you are eating the same junk but less of it your body will respond with no movement! CHANGE YOUR FREAKING DIET
2. You CAN still gain weight on GLP-1! There are places in my trend reports that once I started tackling my eating the scale began to move, when I slacked the scale moved upwards.
3 . Hormones play a role! My endocrinologist and gynecologist established the best combination of medications that would help treat the insulin resistance caused by my PCOS and issues related to my cycles. It was an experience resulting in some challenges but we are overcoming.
4. I’ve been on Wegovy for one year, everyone’s body and challenges are different! Like gastric bypass surgery most people that undergo surgery lose weight really quickly in the beginning because of the restrictions of the amount they can eat however over time if they continue with more of the same foods and garbage they eventually gain the weight back!
Ultimately I am proud of my progress but have learned there’s more to this journey than just a weekly prick to the stomach. It’s not a magical solution, but it is EXTREMELY helpful when your mindset is to make a total life change!
I plan to remain on Wegovy until I reach my desired healthy goal. I’m currently a comfortable size 8 which is definitely nothing to sneeze at from a 14!
I urge you all to consider the aspects of lifestyle and behavioral changes that you need to make to get the most out of your journey. Cheers to health!
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Wegovy, also known as semaglutide, is a medication used for chronic weight management. It works as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, which not only aids in weight loss but also helps control blood sugar levels, making it valuable for those with PCOS and insulin resistance. Individuals often report significant changes in their eating habits when starting Wegovy, leading to effective weight loss, particularly when combined with lifestyle changes. While initial weight loss might be rapid, many users experience plateaus, necessitating a reassessment of food choices and lifestyle habits. It’s essential to adopt a balanced diet to minimize the chances of weight regain, as simply consuming less junk food may not yield sustainable results. Additionally, due to the hormonal advantages, this medication can assist in managing PCOS symptoms, giving women a chance to better control their health while pursuing weight loss goals. As always, consultation with healthcare professionals is vital when considering medications like Wegovy to ensure personalized and safe treatment plans.
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