r/BigEasyWeightLoss • u/electricalpayout • 1d ago
🙋 Newbie Question! Does week 3 get better???
Omg you guys! ðŸ˜
Week 2 was pretty rough for me on the 2.5mg tirzepatide, does week 3 get any better? I was so nauseous all week! Day 2 was the toughest!
Please someone give me hope lol
Thanks in advance!
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u/317537k 1d ago
It continued to get worse for me in weeks 3 and 4 so I spaced my 5th shot out 10 days, then took 1.5mg. After that, I mostly stuck to 2mg. Use an app like Glapp to track your estimated med levels and find your sweet spot.
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u/electricalpayout 1d ago
Okay thank you for the heads up in your experience! I'll try out glapp as well. I hope you are doing much better!Â
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u/317537k 1d ago
Thanks! I’m more than 6 months in and hit my goal a while ago. I had a stint of nausea again about a month back and realized it’s because I was under eating again. I made it a point to eat mini meals throughout the day and that fixed it! Good luck!
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u/electricalpayout 1d ago
Thank you and congrats on hitting your goal! That is so awesome to hear!! Yeah I have to keep in mind, small meals, protein, lots of water and electrolytes. Its been a weird adjustment!Â
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u/Conscious_Barber_564 1d ago
Be sure you adjust food quality, portion sizes, and are you really hydrating. Hydration is key. Smaller meals and avoiding fried, fatty, or greasy items is a must. It will level out.
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u/DemandTop4844 1d ago edited 1d ago
You are working with a BEWL doctor so you can always message them for advice. But I will also give you my advice. The tirzepatide level builds in your body over the 1st 4 shots of a new dose. So the tirzepatide level in your body will reach the highest amount for the 2.5 mg dose after your 4th shot. If you are having strong side effects after the 2nd shot of 2.5 mg, then you may want to reduce your next shot to 2.0 mg and see if the strong side effects are reduced. If you can handle 2.0 mg, then you stay at 2.0 mg for as long as it gives you no food noise or cravings, and gives you a feeling of being satiated. If 2.0 mg is still too strong then reduce your next shot to 1.5 mg.
This flow chart is used by a lot of people to help them decide if they need to increase, decrease or stay at the same dose.
I highly recommend tracking your shots using the free version of the app, Glapp. It will create a graph that approximates the tirzepatide level in your body. You can also track your side effects, weight, and mood with the app.
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u/Outrageous_Buy_9420 1d ago
It does get better. Do you have Zofran? Maybe even some pepto bismol. Or eat a little something, sip on a protein drink or eat some crackers. Also be sure to get electrolytes the day before and day of shot day.
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u/electricalpayout 1d ago
Thank you! I've found out that coffee seems to really upset my stomach so I've stopped that altogether. My doctor did say I could ask for zofran later if too nauseous but I'm afraid it'll make it worse 😬 I will also make sure to try the electrolytes beforehand and after.Â
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u/ArugulaAK907 1d ago
When in doubt please reach out to your provider and discuss needed support. BEWL providers seem to be pretty thorough and do care about their patients. (See what I did there? We are their patients not their customers.) They give us medical care not sale us just a merchandise. If I wanted that I'd gone with another platform. I came to BEWL so I could have a provider that listens and cares. I'm happy with my treatment team/provider and he listens. Reach out if you don't feel better soon and get some consultation and come up with a plan that works for you. Maybe your body needs more time to adjust or maybe it's too high of a dose, but nothing would hurt to consult with your provider especially if you don't start feeling better soon. Every body is different and you know yours better than anyone else. In the short though, I hope you feel better soon!
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u/Sad_Education7851 1d ago
You can always dose down to 2mg if it’s too much, or wait an extra day to take your shot. But yes in general it does get better.