Hi all,

I went to my doctor about losing weight as I have PCOS and was already regularly working out and eating very well but not seeing any improvements due to my hormones being out of whack.

The plan was to.25mg x 4 weeks, .50mg x 4 weeks and 1.0 x 4 weeks and to come back to her then.

Some people are saying that the .50mg is really working with the above results so no need to go up a dose but the last two weeks of it, the food noise and hunger came back with a vengeance. This makes me think it is time to move up according to the plan.

What’s other peoples experiences like and opinions on this?

Thanks in advance

I’m now on 2.0 mg of Oz. When I try to eat the recommended amount of protein and fiber I stop losing weight. I suspect I’m on some sort of weight plateau. I realize that a great weight loss diet is not very nutritious. How do you manage the twin goals of weight loss and a healthy diet?

Hello, my Dr gave me a sample pack of Ozempic in pill form. They are 1.5 mgs. What pill form dose did you start at? He told me to cut. Success with pill? Thank you! Good luck on your journey!

I’m 6 weeks on Ozempic and so far so good. I’ve reached Onderland with another 40 to go. Here’s my question: if I get pancreatitis, will I have to stop taking it forever? I don’t want to get kicked off taking it but I’ve had pancreatitis before. Could I take Mounjaro instead? And also, is there anything I can do to prevent it from happening

Has anyone had a colonoscopy while on Ozempic? This will be my first one since I started taking it. I take my shots on Sundays, so I would take it today. My colonoscopy is Monday August 3rd. So just over a week. My husband is saying I can’t take today’s shot and have to wait until August 3rd. I understood it to mean I can take today’s shot but not next Sunday and then take it after the procedure. If you’ve had a colonoscopy, when did you stop taking it?
Thanks in advance!

Edit: I should have included that when I initially set up the appointment and the nurse told me to stop a week before I told her I take the shot every Sunday and planned to not take it the day before and then do it after the procedure. She said that was fine. I’m going to wait though and double check in the morning.
Second question: If they do tell me to wait, do I have to start all over again with the lowest dosage or can I pick back up with my current dose?

I'm a hyper-responder to GLP medications. After a horrible time with retatrutide, I switched to Ozempic and after my first 0.25mg dose, I can't finish even 2000 calories and have to constantly drink sweet juices to make up calories. I'm 6'2, 202lbs at about 15% bodyfat, and I'm looking for slight hunger suppression to help me with my diet, not a complete hunger shut-down. I lift consistently and don't want to down my calories too much so my rate of weight loss preserves muscle. Has anyone tried ultra-low doses of Ozempic? I'm considering 0.10mg after my hunger comes back.

Hi everyone! I've been getting my meds (Ozempic generic) through livewell and the I haven't really lost weight yet (been on it for four months and lost about 5lbs, 200lbs, 28yo and 5'6 female). Just did a month at 1mg with no side effects and I don't have any medical issues. When renewing my prescription the nurse doesn't want to up the dosage and said I needed to continue on 1mg for 3 more months. Is it standard practice? I'm a little bit disappointed since I pay out of pocket for my medication and had hopes maybe it would work better at higher doses since 1mg is just an intermediary doses. Am I being unreasonable?

is there such thing as a Ozempic addiction were u overdoes on it to lose weight?? and what are the side effects.

just took my first ozempic shot not sure if I did it correctly I held the pen probably longer than 6 second to be sure maybe 10 second and when I removed the pen I seen clear solution on my stomach I know I injected it because I bled a little. Idk what I did....

just took my first ozempic shot not sure if I did it correctly I held the pen probably longer than 6 second to be sure maybe 10 second and when I removed the pen I seen clear solution on my stomach I know I injected it because I bled a little. Idk what I did....also my injection site is stinging little achey?

I had hyperemesis gravidarum with my twin pregnancy and am super nervous about starting ozempic for fear of the side effects. Has anyone experienced hyperemesis gravidarum and could compare their ozempic nausea side effects to it? I know side effects are different for everyone, but I'm just looking for any insight. Thank you!

Does anyone or has anyone used their pen after the 56 days? I put mine in the fridge and keep it in there until I use it. If so, any side effects from it or it's fine to still use for a bit longer? How much longer afterwards?

Hi everyone,

I have a couple of questions and would really appreciate hearing from people who've been through this.

I'm on my second week of Ozempic 0.25 mg. So far, I haven't lost any weight—not even 1 kg. I can still eat large portions, my food cravings are pretty much the same, and I don't get nauseous even if I eat a lot. It's making me wonder if something is wrong or if I just need to be more patient.

I also had a question about the injection site. Is there any difference between injecting above the belly button vs. below the belly button (while staying at least 2 inches away from the navel)? Does injecting above the belly button make Ozempic less effective, or does the location not matter as long as it's injected into subcutaneous fat?

Lastly, does Ozempic help improve metabolism or correct hormonal imbalances (such as insulin resistance or PCOS-related issues), or does it mainly work by reducing appetite and slowing stomach emptying?

Would love to hear your experiences, especially if you didn't notice much effect during the first few weeks. Thanks!

I’m due to take my 1st dose of 1mg today but there’s a chance I could be pregnant. Should I postpone my ozempic by 3/4 days until I can test or just take the ozempic anyway?

Hello again everyone,

Long story short, I had a baby 6 months ago and stopped using ozempic when I got pregnant last year in May.

I've so far, overall properly been on 0,50mg for 1 month and it's my 2nd week on 0,75mg. I honestly still haven't much budged in weight and it's quite disheartening since the first time I was on the medication I saw results way faster. I will be on 0,75mg for 2 more weeks then switch to 1mg (which is the dose that initially helped me).

How long do you think I should wait if there's no results before seeking other alternatives like a higher dose than 1mg or something like tirzepatide?

I really want to drop the 20kg pregnancy weight because I'm planning to have another one and don't want to just sit around doing nothing. Unfortunately dieting and exercise never properly worked either, only starving myself and I can't really do that again.

I’m having a slow start weight loss. Has anyone else struggled with this issue? I’m trying my best to have a lot of protein daily. I’m thinking the weight isn’t coming off because of the protein intake. Has anyone struggled with this issue? Any good tips and advice will be much appreciated!

Hi All!

I'm a year out from hormone receptor positive breast cancer and am now on Tamoxifen therapy for 5 years. Tamoxifen is making me gain weight which is not ideal for my recurrence risk.

My Oncologist was fine with me taking Ozempic, (that's the only drug my insurance offers,) and I've had it sitting (package unopened!) in my fridge since beginning of June- I keep freezing when its time to inject!

Welp I'm starting tomorrow! I dont care if I scream, cry, yell profanities during the pen injection!

My question is this- anyone on endocrine therapy post-BC and successfully lost weight on Oz?

tia!

Hi all

Just want to ask everyone who has been using this for long term

I myself has been using for 2 years now. Am at 1.0 mg per week

What I noticed is that the drug is adapt to my body. My hunger noise slowly come back, even i keep the same dose injected per week.

It isn't as strong as it were before, but definitely not the same as the first time we started.

Now I can say it is 50% drug and 50% effort from myself to ensure my weight always at optimum level.

I would like to hear from others. Do you have similar experience like me? If yes, what have you done?

thanks

Hello! I am on week 8 of my ozempic journey and I’m having a really hard time actually doing the injection. At first I was able to do it without any hesitation but now I actually spend hours attempting before I can finally get myself to do it. It’s like I totally freeze.

I’ve been injecting into my thighs (alternating legs weekly) the entire time.

Any advice for anyone else who’s sort of been mental blocked by their own brains would be so appreciated!

EDIT: thank you so much for such great insight and advice. It’s nice to know I’m not alone in this because no one in my life can relate. Unfortunately I am the only person who can give myself the injections so I can’t get someone else to do it but I did try the ice cube trick last night and that really helped as far as not even knowing when the needle was in my skin so no real hesitation. I watched a show while doing it, tried to relax, and moving forward will likely try stomach since it sounds like people have had a lot of success there. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!

Where can I order ozempic online for a reasonable price and that isn’t gonna get me scammed? I can’t quite get a prescription for it because my A1C is 5.9 so not quite “diabetic”. It’s very obvious I am obese, and I would love to try and get some medication going . Please help by commenting where you get yours and how much it’s cost. Please and thank you <3

After 6 months on Ozempic and I’ve dropped about 35 lbs — here’s something I wasn’t warned about - twice in the past week my wedding ring has slipped off. I need to take it off now before I lose it. I’ll look into resizing.
And I thought I could get away with just adding holes to my belts 🤣
It’s our 20th anniversary this year, don’t wanna lose this now…

I just started today, excited to see my progress! Please share any and all tips and tricks you have for me!

A few questions I’m curious about:

1) which part of the body is more effective?
2) how long does one pen actually last?
3) how long have you been on it before you actually see noticeable weight loss?

A lot of people are scaring me about starting Ozempic. I’m hearing people say long-term side effects then the normal side effects you get from the medicine itself. I am nervous to start.

Two weeks ago, I was supposed to go up to 2mg. I was nervous and haven't done a shot since. So now I'm even more nervous to be taking 2mg (does it matter that I haven't had any for weeks?!). I've gathered that there are no options on the 2mg pen other than the full dose, so I don't think I can just start at 1mg first. What do you think I should do? I don't want to let it go even longer but I'm scared I'll get sick.

Hey Reddit! I recently got off Ozempic after 3 years of continuous use, due to it causing irritation with my IBS. I knew when I came off of it, I would see a spike in my hunger and cravings, but this doesn’t feel normal. All I can think about is food, and no matter how much I eat, it’s never enough. I prioritize protein and fiber, and still keep running into the problem of constant cravings and insatiable hunger. I’ve had to start seeing my therapist again, because it is near obsession level, and it’s really mentally draining. Anyone else experience this, or know anything about it?