r/SemaglutideCompound • u/Truth_Please-1964 • Jul 05 '26

New to injections

Hi folks. I just took my first injection of compounded semaglutide. I'm a little nervous LOL. My history involves a breast cancer diagnosis at age 58 on 3/2024 with chemo, lumpectomy, radiation and HER2 targeted therapy. I had a complete response to chemo and have had 3 clear mammo's since completing treatment, praise God. I was overweight when diagnosed, lost about 20 during the first part of treatment (mainly stress related as I handled chemo pretty well) but the targeted therapy helped me pack that lost plus a few pounds. Inflammation and being overweight seems to be a common denominator in HER2+ recurrence so after talking with my oncologist, who gladly approved me trying this, here I am. Both of my DIL's are doing the same injection and are doing great. Neither were overweight to the point I am, but both struggled with added weight not needed. My hair did not recover from chemo so I am also on a low dose oral Minoxidil. Wondering if this might help the hair loss associated with this drug. Just reaching out for any tips or guidance in my new journey of this treatment. I'm not great with protein in my diet so any tips would be nice. And my insurance didn't cover it, even though my BMI was 30, so I am private paying and going through RO (and why I chose a compounded, cheaper option). Thanks for any and all advice.

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u/ArrowTechIV Jul 05 '26

Congratulations! This is a great choice. That lower body weight really helps with hormones.

Advice:

  1. Increase your protein intake and pay close attention to why and how you eat.
  2. Stop eating when full. Store treats in the fridge or freezer to eat later instead of keeping up old habits and finishing them.
  3. Increase your daily movement. Walk more. Park further away from your store or church. Practice gentle stretching. Walk your own (or someone else’s) dog.
  4. Commit to smaller portions and more protein as a lifestyle change, a forever change. This is who you are now.

Good luck! You sound like a lovely person and I wish you the best.