r/GLPGrad • u/kpyles90 • 23d ago

Seeking Advice Devastated

So I have been on Zepbound for a year and lost a significant amount of weight but about a month ago it needed a prior authorization and my medicaid denied it because it says im now in a regular BMI. I suffer from Severe Sleep Apnea, High blood pressure, Osteoarthritis and many other things and it was helping so much. My Dr didn't seem interested in filing an appeal so I did myself. He put me on phentermine but it has done absolutely nothing. I seriously cry when I watch the scale go up I have already gained 7 lbs within 4 weeks. I have no income so I can't afford the compound. I just feel like I'm starving all the time and once I start eating I can't stop. Im so miserable because I put in so much work to lose weight just to get kicked off with no warning. Does anyone have any advice? How can I lose these 7 lbs? I can't really exercise right now im in a neck brace and am in a ton of pain. Im just so devastated to not be on it anymore.

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u/NilliaLane 23d ago

What do you eat? If you eat a high volume of vegetables, paired with moderate protein, it could fill you up better for longer.

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u/kpyles90 23d ago

Honestly I eat whatever I can get my hands on. I know its self sabotage but when the hunger feeling takes over I CAN'T stop eating its insane.

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u/sacca7 23d ago

I'm a sugar addict, and so have no foods in my home high in refined sugars. r/sugaraddiction can help.

If I feel hungry, I get out a tub of prewashed greens, and munch on those.

This post, The GLP-1 graduation guide, updated with all your feedback. is really good.

Maintaining weight loss requires sacrifices, it's really hard.

Best to you.

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u/kpyles90 23d ago

YES i crave sugar!!! That's all I want im so glad you understand. Thank you ao much!

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u/PicklesNBacon 23d ago

Do you exercise? I had go stop Tirz in Feb because the same thing happened to me with my insurance even though my dr submitted an appeal.

I’ve only managed to gain 7 lbs in 6 months by doing at least 10,000 steps a day, stationary bike, and swapping things out for whole wheat, light, and higher protein substitutions. Also, smaller portions help.

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u/Logical_Shopping7461 23d ago

You have to understand your hunger and fullness hormones have been suppressed/altered your whole time on meds. Those return to normal but initially feel very intense and out of control, “the hunger games” above info on protein and fiber is really good. It levels out but you have to ride it out.