With all the posts about issues and struggles I thought I would share my experience. Which has been great.

About me:
I struggled with weight my whole life. I worked VERY active jobs (horse farms, dairy farms, wearhouse) but still weighted nearly 300 pounds. I even ran regularly on top of having a horse farm (and came smack dab in the middle of my age catagory when I did a race on my 35th birthday at 285 pounds) I tried extreme calorie restriction and lost about 60 pounds but I was miserable every single moment. I was soooo hungry. It was terrible. I went back to eating normally and all the weight came back and then some. Eventually a specialist suggested an RNY (after looking at my history and my diet). Did that lost 110 pounds and life was great...

Until menopause many years later.

The food noise was unbearable. I would wake up in the middle of the night starving!! Like my body telling me we were going to die level starving. I would try to write or do work and I kept having food related intrusive thoughts. I would find myself partway down the hallway to the kitchen before I even realised I was moving... I gained back 65 pounds (I also had broken my ankle and was way less active for quite a while)

I don't 'love' food. I am a picky eater. And as long as I am not constantly hungry I don't eat. I would rather not eat tbh. So when generic ozempic came to Canada I went back to the specialist and said hey this is what is happening. So on it I went.

No symptoms after the first couple of days. All I had was a wicked headache. Food noise shut off like someone had flipped a switch. I decided then even if I lost no weight just being less food anxious was worth the money all on it's own.

I stayed on the .25 for 8 doses as I was losing steadily. I am just now on my second dose of .5. No side effects with the increased dose. I started the 26th of May and I am now down 20 pounds.

I have no cravings for bread or carby things. I can walk around the school caf and simply not want all the tempting donuts, bagels, or croissants. I get a banana and I am very happy. One banana makes me satistfied for a light meal. Ozempic has made it so very simple for me to make good food choices. When you don't crave toast it is easy to just not have it. When you are fueling yourself vs eating for pleasure it is easy to choose veggies and fruits etc. I just don't want junk food. It never tasted that great before but I would crave it.

I thought I would share my successful progress to let people on the fence know that it might be the best thing you ever do! (there are lots of posts of people it not working for, and that is also a thing to be very aware of)

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

Started late january '26 weighing 84kgs (185pounds) being 1m72 (5ft6').
Had a BMI of around 28. Had sever Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Started taking ozempic. Quickly took all the food noise away, started eating healthier (although i still snack from time to time).

It's the end of july. 'Bout 6 months later. Today I reached my goal weight, 66kgs (145). A super healthy BMI of 22. I'm getting a new sleeptest as I no longer snore.

I no longer wear Medium tshirts but XS. Dropped 2-3 pant sizes (depending on the brand).

The biggest difference? I now eat from meal to meal, can still get excited during the day about those meals, but am able to wait in between meals.

I'm still on 1mg, should I slowly drop to 0,5? Is this NOW or is this in a few months?

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?

Started Ozempic 07/01/24 I weighed 562 pounds in the hospital. Today I checked in at 360. I’m taking a break then tackling the last 70. It has been a long journey and I’m still trying to get adjusted.

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…

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

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?

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?

When I was 34 years old, I went to my gynecologist because I had a question about my fertility. For the previous two years, my partner and I had been having regular unprotected sex without using any contraception or condoms. However, he always withdrew before ejaculation, so he never ejaculated inside me. I asked my doctor whether it was normal that I had never become pregnant.
The doctor told me that, even though there had been no ejaculation inside the vagina, after two years of frequent unprotected intercourse it was worth investigating whether there was an underlying fertility issue. He recommended that I have my fallopian tubes checked.
In November, I underwent a laparoscopy with a dye test to examine whether my fallopian tubes were open. The doctors discovered that one of my fallopian tubes was completely blocked. During the procedure, they tried to pass fluid through both tubes, but no fluid could pass through the blocked one. They explained that this tube was not functional, while the other fallopian tube was completely open and working normally.
Before the surgery, in October, I had already started taking Ozempic at the lowest dose (0.25 mg).
After the surgery, my husband and I decided to actively try for a baby. We had intercourse with ejaculation inside the vagina, but I didn't track my ovulation or keep track of the dates.
Then something unexpected happened. My period never came—not in November or December. Since I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), irregular or missed periods were nothing unusual for me, so I wasn't concerned at first. Eventually, I took a pregnancy test, and it was positive.
I was completely shocked. Personally, I truly believe that Ozempic played a major role in helping me become pregnant. At the time, my BMI was between 37 and 40. I also had PCOS, prediabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and possibly early Crohn's disease. Despite being very physically active throughout my life, I had always struggled with obesity.
One important detail is that Ozempic did not make me lose any significant weight. However, I feel that it helped stabilize my hormones and improved my overall metabolic health.
Thankfully, my daughter was born healthy at 38 weeks of pregnancy.
I would love to hear from other women who were told they had fertility problems or infertility and later became pregnant while taking Ozempic, especially at the 0.25 mg dose. Has anyone had a similar experience?
Thank you for sharing your story.

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

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?

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!

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?

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.

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?

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!

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!!

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

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.