I stopped Ozempic and this is what happened to me!!! Diabetic tells the good, bad and ugly.
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2024
- I've gotten this question a few times, so I did my best to document what happens when you stop taking Ozempic. I recorded this back in November 2021, after two months of stopping Ozempic. Life just got in the way, and I didn't get a chance to post! Hope this answers some of your questions about what happens when you stop taking Ozempic! If you have anymore, leave them in the comments, and I'd be happy to answer them as I'm able.
Check out my playlist of Ozempic videos: I answer lots of questions there and have videos documenting my progress as I took the medicine: • Three Years on Ozempic
In this video I cover:
Weight loss progress after I stopped taking Ozempic
Do any of the symptoms remain?
What happened with my heart palpitations after I stopped taking Ozempic?
Did I gain my appetite back when I stopped taking Ozempic?
Would I take Ozempic again?
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Maybe check your thyroid since it’s side effect is thyroid cancer.
UPDATE- I STOPPED THIS DRUG. I had heart palpitations n A fib. My heart doctor recommended me to stop this drug. I have 5 stents in my heart. After going 2 yrs with No issues concerning my heart. To suddenly have a issues. Very scary! Plus the nausea was getting very very bad. I did lose 20 pds in the short time I was on it. I will not be taking this drug again.
Why not just stay on ozempic for life it says you can ….. just curious?
I think your tachycardia etc were due to ozempic causing hypoglycemia since you were also on insulin
I started Ozempic in August 2021 and as of today, February 9 2022, I’ve lost 47.7lbs. I still not where I want to be but Ozempic is the only reason i’ve cone this far. I was 199.5 and I’m 151.8 now. Only 15 more to go
Really some of you are really losing huge weight with this
Woah you have similar results to me in a similar amount of time. Late August 2021 for my PCOS. (I gained 200lbs rapidly a couple years ago when my symptoms first manifested.) I was up to 340 and lost 40 on my own by getting food secure. Gained back 24 after getting IUD. So in August I was at 324. Now I'm at 274. So 50 pounds which is wild. The side effects haven't been too bad for me. Anyway, thank you for sharing, I didn't see a lot of numbers similar to mine so it felt validating.
Wow that's amazing! So along with the ozempic what else are you doing? I just started it I'm on wk two. Could use some advice.
@@rebekahfasano7005 for me I didn't have bad side effects until I went up to the full dosage, which ended up being too intense for me. It gave me intense esophageal spasms. I may have been able to power through but my endocrinologist ended up supplementing the weekly ozempic jab at the lower dose with daily rybelsus pills (also semaglutide.) I regained some weight when I didn't eat enough due to unrelated stomach bug, but lost it again once I was able to eat a regular amount. It's also helped me absorb my iron supplements so I've been less anaemic and that gave me enough energy to be more active. I tend to be bedridden due to my other conditions, so I am limited in what activity I can do and it's always irregular. But even being able to do dishes occasionally has helped with toning. My skin has gotten pretty loose so I've been wearing the compression garments I had for joint pain and that can apparently help with tightening it back up. I hope it goes well for you! If the side effects are too intense there's no shame in trying out other things.
@@rebekahfasano7005 It’s crazy to me that I wrote this only 13 days ago because now im down a total of 51.3lbs! Its insane. I haven’t really changed anything too much. It just changed my appetite and I get full quickly and stay full for a good while.
Glad other options are working for you. Ozempic and Trulicity have been godsends because I didn’t wanna go under the knife with gastric bypass. I’m stuck a little right now but I’m down 121lbs in 8 months in conjunction with eating habits and working out almost everyday
Wow!!! 👏👏👏
Dam!!💪🏾
Congratulations....job well done.👍
I am like you, Brandon. Six months in and 72lbs down. I suspect that we are both part of the 8% of individuals who are seriously deficient in the hormone which controls appetite. Ozempic replaces it so our bodies now work normally and receive the "you are full" message. My constant hunger switched off two hours after my first dose - in fact, I realise now that I simply stopped thinking about food. Would be interested to know if, like me, your tastes have radically changed? The smell of pizza, fried foods, turn my stomach ... No interest whatsoever in ready or take out meals. I do however, enjoy very simple fresh home cooked meals. My dinner now for example .... 3ozs piece of salmon flaked over half a cup cooked rice (I use Thai spices and coconut milk to cook the rice). Side dish of one cup steamed green veggies. I have decided that too many flavours, fats, chemicals, tastes overwhelms me now and puts me off the food. I really can taste food so much better.
@@alexandrasmith7682 any greasy food is a total turn off since I started taking it also. Fresh produce and lean chicken and definitely salmon is tasty to now.
Yikes that's scary for me. I've been on Ozempic for 3 months. .25, .5 and now on 1.0. No side effects yet. Lost 25 lbs so far. ♡ thanks for sharing your story.
I have no side-effects, if that, I feel hungry all the time,I started 0.25 for 4 weeks last Friday start 0.5,but I don't see a difference 😢
That sounds amazing
I'm an NP student, and the RUclips algorithm thought I would like this....and I did! Thanks for talking about your experience. It's helpful for clinicians to add patient perspectives to our toolkit :)
That makes me so happy! Thank you for listening ☺️
@@TheHangryWoman hi my name is Norma i have been on ozempic now for about a year for diabetics. I lost about 15lb. There has been a shortage of it in the pharmacy and was not able to get it for a month or 2. I have gain back 17 lbs. I have restarted ozempic about 2 weeks ago. Will I lose back the weight that i gained?
Let me just say that you are one intelligent, informed, and articulate woman. I mean seriously! I don’t know what you do for a living but have to think you are in a STEM related field. I’m an executive at a fortune 50 company and am truly blown away by you.
Thank you for your your journey. It’s most helpful to so many people.
Creative people can't also be articulate, intelligent and informed ;)
I just want to say that I too appreciate your content on these videos. Your very well spoken and the honesty is great! Keep moving forward, it’s helping many people!
I’m glad to come across your video. I decided to stop after 3 months. I lost 16 lbs but the side effects were too much. I experienced the GI symptoms as well as the elevated HR and mood disturbances. Most importantly the mood, I haven’t seen much reported about it but I came to the conclusion that it was causing me worsened depression. I was feeling no happiness and constant anxiety about being sick with a swing between constipation and diarrhea. I wish luck to everyone who is able to manage it!
How long did it take for you to feel back to “normal “ after stopping?
Im quitting after two months. How long did the side effects remain after quitting?
I am currently on it And i noticed my depression getting worse too . I thought it was me
I’m on it for only a week now Bdw
@thehangrywoman I truly appreciate your videos past and present. Keep up the good health.
I am on Ozempic to control my blood sugar. I have also lost weight but I still have the nausea. I’m working with a nutritional and exercise coach and am looking at eventually going off of ozempic. I really appreciate this video. Thank you for doing this! I appreciate the real life experience with diabetes.
I’m really glad to hear that you’re also focusing on the lifestyle aspects and being as conscious about nutrition and movement. Way to go!
I started Ozempic in February of 2022 and still taking it. I was 295 lbs. Answer as of today I am 205. My Dr. Put me on it as I was very close type one diabetes.
ًWOW! Congratulations on your big success. I am about to start Ozempic too and would like to ask if you exercised and followed a certain diet while on it?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Ozempic. I started taking Ozempic about 5 weeks ago, and I immediately began watching all of your videos for information and to help me know what to expect. I have lost 13 pounds since I started, and I'm pretty happy with that. My doctor prescribed Ozempic off label specifically for weight loss. I have been extremely nauseated a lot of the time, though, which has been hard. You are a beautiful person, and I and many others truly appreciate what you are doing. I hope you're able to ignore any ignorant, negative comments because they are unkind and undeserved! By sharing your story, you really are helping a lot of people. Wishing you continued success on your journey!
I found my stomach was in knots. Lots of wind and burping. Taking it 8 months now
How did you get your Dr to prescribe it off-label for weight loss? Were you having other issues like being pre-diabetic?
Did u gain back after you stopped ozempic?
@@leosun2206 My doctor just prescribed me Ozempic only for weight loss. I'm not diabetic or pre-diabetic, but I do have an autoimmune disease that prevents weight loss.
@@leosun2206 PCOS and insulin resistance
Best channel name! Just found you because I just took this for the first time today! I think it’s so sad that you had to advocate so hard and so long for yourself! I’m so glad I found you today and added loads of your videos to my watch later. Thanks for your vulnerability and sharing 💕
I’m on week 4. No symptoms. I’m happy I found your channel and sorry you had a negative effect. Good luck to everyone trying this ❤
How much did you lose in 4 weeks?
10pounds
PREACHHHHH!!!!!
Great update! So glad you found a plan that's working for you! I'm still on Ozempic. One thing I did experience about a month after upping my dose to 1 was constipation which caused lots of digestive discomfort. I couldn't eat anything without cramping and stomach discomfort. My sister experienced the same issues and after a stomach ultrasound, it was confirmed that she was severely constipated even though she was having regular bowel movements (possibly a result of Ozempic slowing down the digestive process?). I took a slow acting laxative (Miralax per my endo) and increased my hydration. The issues cleared up after a week and I haven't experienced any more issues for about a month now. I'm still not seeing the weight loss benefits, but my blood sugar numbers are still down dramatically (A1c down from 13 to 7.1 since June) which is my priority. Thanks again for the update. Wishing you continued success on your journey!
I was on Ozempic, and am no longer on it. It caused pancreatitis for me. My primary doctor had two other patients who also had the same outcome. Now on my medical records it shows I'm allergic to it. Ozempic made me feel nauseous every day. It just wasn't worth feeling sick every day. I am on Trulicity and Tresiba. I'm doing okay for now.
How long were you experiencing heart palpitations before you stopped taking the Ozempic?
Hey just a suggestion for you for being regular, PROBIOTICS! I very been taking them since 1995 and they not only break down your food but they also regulate YEAST FOR a ladies perfect health! You can get the cheaper Walgreens or CVS brands as Align and the Culterelle name brands are $$$$.
Wow!!! That's awesome. A1C down to 7.1
I started ozempic three weeks ago. I can tell the difference in my appetite and I have lost a few pounds. I was loosing weight prior to starting this but my blood sugar was higher than it should be taking just metformin. No problems on this .25 dose so far.
You are correct all of us are different and things affect us all differently. Loosing weight slower is a good thing. There will always be negative people. Ignore them and continue on your journey. You are doing a fantastic job and thank you for documenting your experience.
I had tachycardia and was sent to a cardiologist, then an endocrinologist and THAT is how I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease. I totally understand what you mean about feeling like your heart is going to burst out of your chest. It's scary. I'm so glad that you were able to make a change that made you feel better.
Was that made by using ozempic??? 😮😮😮😮
I had Graves’ disease too. It took them a year to diagnose me, until I was in the icu from having a thyroid storm.
Thank you for sharing. I lost half of my body weight on Ozempics (147 lbs in a years). I worry about regain when coming off of it, but my doctor said that Ozempics just got me started, and the additional weight loss is the result of lifestyle changes. I'm sorry that you had those issues. I had nausea and abdominal discomfort in the beginning, but not palpitations. My HGA1C went from 7.9 to 5.0.
Congratulations...job well done.👍🙏
Way to go. Check Dr Ken Berry carnivore diet. I've lost 20 pounds in the first two weeks on his diet. Plus I was able to stop all insulin shots after 3 days on the diet. I no longer take most of my meds for blood pressure and blood sugar support. Soon I'll be off all my meds. Amazing. Check him out.
@@mrglittle68a that's what me and hubby will be doing. Going off ozempic after this bottle.
You lost 147 pounds in how many years? Are you taking the obesity dose or the diabetes dose?
@@stevencaseymiller8376 most take whatever they can tolerate, bad side effects
This is a awesome share! With all of those studies scaring people that weight gain rushes back, it is refreshing to see your journey!
Thank you for posting 🥰. I just started today and it’s so good to hear about all your victories!! Congratulations on your weight loss
Best of luck to you! I hope it works well for you and you reach all of your goals ❤️
How has it been going since you commented 2 months ago?
Thank you. I started Ozempic for my type 2 and it has been amazing. I watched and rewatched your very precise videos on how to inject. I think of your instruction each week as I inject. You look amazing and so happy that you are finding great health.
I have been too scared to take Ozempic; meds in the fridge and keep postponing. But all the positive comments I just read encourage me to get started. Thank you to all the people who shared today and to this channel!
Same here!! Starting next week. Hope you're doing well.
You got this❤ I was scared too but it’s been great. Down 10”lb one month ❤
I'm starting Ozempic this week and it's been really helpful to hear about your experiences! I appreciate you!
I am so happy and grateful that I ran across your videos. You are helping me in so many ways.
I've been on Ozempic for about a year. Between PCOS, depression, anxiety, and a lifelong unhealthy relationship with food, I've always been obese. I was 282lbs when I started, and on the brink of diabetes. I'm down to 230lbs now, and I've reversed the pre-diabetes. I've had terrible stomach issues the entire time, but I'm nervous to go off of it because I'm afraid I'm gonna pack the weight back on.
I have all that and then some but I feel like Ozempic isn’t working for me. May I ask what diet plan you follow while on it?
You still have to change your lifestyle. Add walking and or aerobics exercises to get way ahead of the curve
Do you get this prescribed? I was told I'm borderline diabetic. Diabetes runs in my family. Matter of fact 2 sisters on dialysis and my Mom was. I need this advice please.
Go see an acupuncturist for weight loss and overeating, you can do that after getting off. The good thing about the acupuncture is that there are no side effects after you stop doing it. But you do have to do it for a couple of sessions
@@justdaphney8717 Yes its perscribed med. not OTC. Tall to your dr. and see what are the options. You can start this med. but think that meds should be for sometimes to help not for the life time. Keep that in mind, there is no short cut and meds comes with side effects.
Thank You for sharing your path! You're amazing losing 45 lbs and maintaining the lose is phenomenal. You've provided good insight and information!
Thank you so much for this video. It is so comforting to hear a success story because there are many disheartening comments on the internet claiming that everyone gains the weight back after stopping ozempic as it this was the rule for everyone. Congrats on your amazing achievements ❤️
I’m so happy I found your channel! I just started ozempic and my resting heart rate has increased and my heart randomly starts racing. Sometimes it’s so bad that it’s hard to sleep. I’m not taking a third shot (I just took my second, but my heart rate increased almost immediately after the first) thank you for sharing your experience!
Try valerian , it will help calm your heart down and body :)
That’s scary, good in you for stopping
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thank you for sharing- I was on OZ from Oct to Jan this year. Lost 20 pounds. Positives were no appetite or cravings. Negatives- extreme shortness of breath and exhaustion. I had NO other side effects! Kept in touch with the Dr., regularly monitored the side effects, and finally decided it was not worth it. I have been off of it 2 weeks- still no appetite and also continuing to lose weight. I wanted a jumpstart and I got it. Switched to intermittent fasting/ keto. At 66 I am blessed to have no medical conditions and take no meds. I was put on this to address weight re-gain 10 yrs after a gastric bypass. I am happy for you at this place in your journey- it sounds like you turned a corner!
This same thing happened to me 10 years after my gastric bypass and it seems like I’m slowly climbing back up to the weight I was at prior to getting my gastric bypass in 2010 so they are staring me on ozempic starting Monday.
I had gastric bypass in 2002 and I gained almost all my weight back. It happens more than people think. I never ate right from the beginning and still don’t. I try but it just doesn’t work for me. But Nov 2020 I went to see a gastric bypass doctor at CCF to see about having a revision surgery. But he put me on metformin and topamax and weight started coming off. Thank god. I lost 95 lbs in one year. Then I kind of stalled out. So he has now put me on Ozempic so I’ve been on .25 for 2 weeks now. I haven’t had any side effects. And I hope not to. I hope to at least lose at least another 35 lbs. I don’t want to be skinny I’m not that kind of person. But I haven’t been under 200 in 18 years and I think I’d like to be 175. But I’m happiest I don’t have to have surgery again. Good luck all.
@jean woodhouse how are you going with it now?
I’m soooo excited to have found you! My insurance just approved ozempic and I started last night! Diagnosed with Type 2 last month and have been searching for information. Thank you for all you have done to get the information out.
You are in the right space.I am 8 months in with my diagnosis and this channel has been a wealth of information. welcome to the fold
Thank you so much! I was in the same boat when I started and was kind of skeptical because there wasn’t much info out there! I know my experience isn’t the only one, but I always hope it’s helpful in terms of what could happen (even though I’m out of the norm on being allergic!)
You are so kind, thank you!
@@TheHangryWoman thank YOU for your kindness and all the sharing you do.I honestly was so lost and bewildered when I was diagnosed and it was comforting to find a black woman on youtube that I could resonate with.
Good luck to you! I think it is a wonderful medication for a lot of people. Hope you find it helpful.
I really appreciate the honesty of your journey! Thank you and well done ! Congratulations
I’m in week 9. Did .25 for 2 week and .50 since. I love Ozempic. My A1C is under control and I have energy and I have lost 28.5 pounds. In one mind set It is amazing how meds are just different for different people. But we are all meeting the meds in a different space with different conditions so it is actually science. I’m so glad you are loving your current plan. Here is to the rest of YOUR journey. It will be a great one!!!
Wow -- good for you! I wish it was working that well for me, but I'm so happy to hear this.
I love being on Ozempic! A1C is great…. Down 35lbs…..
Totally agree. I am on 1mg per week. Blood sugar under control. Lost 52 lbs in the space of 3 months. I'm back to the weight I was when I was 18. Feel great.....except for a wheezy tummy I get usually a day after I inject. My wife is on 0.5Mg per week. Similar weight loss (40lbs) in 3 months. I've been on Ozempic for almost two years. I am impressed with the outcomes. Portion size decreased dramatically. Haven't lost any more weight since the initial 3 month period, which is a good thing.
Ty for your video and info. Question iam loosing hair and think its Ozempic have been taking for 5 months. Now will stop let's see if hair problem goes away.
@@reginalukaszun3333 please get your thyroid, vitamin D, iron and vitamin B checked. Hair loss is a symptom of deficiency or issues with thyroid.
I started taking Ozempic last year (5/21) I actually watched your video on how to inject it. It suppresses my appetite like crazy! I take the 0.25 dose. Don't think I'll move up. November, life got a lil hectic for me. My mother had a mild heart attack (triple bypass, surgery a success, recovering at rehab) & life went into overdrive. I started having heart palpitations. I was beyond stressed out, nervous & my body was reacting! I remember watching your video where you stated you started having heart palpitations too. I thought ok, well I'm gonna stop taking the Ozempic because, even though I'd been taking it for 7months, it was still the "newest" medication. I too went to the doctor & told her what was happening. My pressure & pulse were good. It was stress & nerves. She said your body is not liking the stress. Fast forward, my mother is doing well, my body has calmed down, no more extreme stress or nervousness. I just started back taking the 0.25 dose & no adverse side effects, however, I'm paying attention to my body. Super good update & thank you for being so transparent.
That’s rude people needs to stop judging and start helping don’t listin to people like that I think your a great person very informative
I'm glad I came across your video. When I started ozempic back in 2019 I started having heart palpation and pvc. I asked over and over again if this was the cause of it and was told no. Now studies are coming out saying it can cause heart problems. I'm in the process of making changes in my diabetes care plan and I'm nervous about changing things. I know it has to be done to feel better. I don't feel like I'm alone in this situation. Thank you!
same thing happened to me recently. I was having heart palpitations and felt awful tbh. told my doc who had me at 1mg he wants me to go to. 25mg. we'll see what I decide.
Yaass!! Everyone different!! You’re amazing for being so vulnerable and sharing❤️❤️❤️
I'm LADA too! 8 months into the diagnostic here =) it's so good to meet someone who goes through the same things that I do! I was never on Ozempic because it is so expensive where I live (although my doctor suggested), but I was on other medications and couldn't handle the side effects, until I got to the same point at you and said, please, let me take insulin.
Thank you for being so open and honest and sharing your point of view! I have lost 40 pounds on Ozempic and 20 pounds away from my goal weight. Once i lost the 40 pounds my body couldn't handle to 1.0 dose so I'm down to 0.25 and worried i wont loose as much but will see! Gravol has been a life saver for the nausea!
I love your videos. You are so well composed and give information with great substance!
THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO MAME AND SHARE YOUR JOURNEY! YOU ARE SPOT ON WHEN YOU SAY THAT EVERYONE’S BODY IS DIFFERENT. THE EFFECTS OF MEDICATION ON THE BODY ISN’T THE SAME FOF EVERYONE . . . SO TRUE!
Your story has been an inspiration. Thank you for sharing, I have hope at last that my hunger could go away I Start the injections next week and am starting on a planning small meals. I appreciate the time you've taken to put the videos out there for the world to see. Great Channel! Im off to watch your cooking tips!!!
I'm glad things are working out for you. I was on Ozempic for 7 months and I threw up so,so much. The doctor recently took me off of Ozempic, the nausea is horrible. Also, my blood sugar is through the roof since I stopped taking Ozempic. In my first week or two on Ozempic my heart rate went up, so I went to the emergency room and they told me that the doctor started me on too high of a dose,so she had me to stay off of Ozempic for a month and I started out a the lowest starting dose...she was hesitant about putting me back on that medication. She monitored and I was doing well then things turned for me. I was diagnosed with diabetic gastroparesis in 2015 and the Ozempic made my health issue worse. They say it takes five weeks to get out of your system. This medication and others like it are good if it works for you, but for the people it doesn't work for God bless you and I pray that you get through it.
How are you doing currently.
I have been off 3 months yesterday. My blood sugar is still elevated and I am still dealing with side effects.
So much better now. Thank you for asking 🙏🏽
I understand. It's not a good medication 🙏🏽
Great video report!!! Very filled with needed detail.
You look great. Good luck with your continuing journey…sounds like it’s going to be fab.!!🌸
I’m glad you came off the ozempic and I’m truly happy that you’ve continued to loose and your health has increased so greatly in the last year!
Hello, I stumbled on your video today and found it very interesting. First off, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about a year ago and because my AIC kept creeping up even though I was managing my diet, etc., they put me on Ozempic. I am just now taking my second dose of the .5ml. I have not noticed very many side affects, just the occasional nausea but it doesn't progress and goes away pretty quickly. I have lost 38 pounds and counting, which is really nice. It also ended my 5 year battle with diarrhea and the need to take two Imodium twice daily to control it. I have also experienced the need to eat several small meals a day instead of the basic 3 meals. I'm going to go back and watch your journey with Ozempic because the heart palpitations terrifies me since my sister died three years ago from a side affect of her cancer medication involving her perfectly healthy heart. Her chemo drug stopped her heart and ended her life on the 4th day of taking it. On a side note, please don't let anyone body shame you! This is 2022 people and we seem to be able to accept different ethnicities and sexual orientation, but we still have trouble with acceptance of those who are not the perfect looking size 2. Even Hollywood who has cast a "skinny" person (Rene Zellweger) in another movie, placing her in a "fat suit" instead of hiring a plus sized actress for the role of the plus sized character. That is what is shameful and unacceptable, not the appearance of someone who is plus size. You are beautiful, just the way you are. And if you wish to change the way you look or lose weight to better your health, that is your right but it doesn't make you any more beautiful than who you are right now! Judging someone for their size and/or appearance is never ok, you never know what another person is going through and unless you've walked in their shoes, just love and be accepting. Kindness matters!
I’m sorry for your loss ♥️
Thank you for this video. I’ve been taking Ozempic for almost a year, and I’ve finally at a point where I don’t experience the nausea anymore. I’m at the lowest dosage, and after finally getting relief from the nausea, I’m contemplating going to the next level. However, I’m nervous about increasing because I don’t want to possibly experience any other side effects. My A1C has gotten down to 6.5 (had gotten up to 7.4 before my doctor pout me on Ozempic). So thankful I found your channel. Bless You! ❤️
Hello the nauseous lasted a year ? Oh now . I took my first shot and the nausea just started
@@tricebx718 the length nausea is different for everyone. But what help to relieve the nausea for me was Ginger Chews. They’re an all natural (slice of dehydrated ginger and sweetened with honey). Every time I started getting that feeling, I chewed on a ginger chew, and that feeling instantly went away! Hopefully this will help you should you have nausea issues.
Thank you for the kindness of sharing your experience. I’ve learned so much and am so grateful.
Go you for all your progress. That’s what’s up! Thank you ☺️ for sharing your journey.
I started Ozempic in June (2022) with the .5, went up to 1 mg. in July and just started on 2 mg. today. I’ve lost 40 pounds since I started taking it. There’s a constant slight stomach discomfort but we’ll worth it for me. I plan on going cold Turkey in November because I want to eat a normal Thanksgiving dinner LOL! But overall I plan on staying on Ozempic until I can’t.
Thanks for the info! It was a big help👍👍
Ditto! I had the same reaction. Weight loss was wonderful. Control was much better
BUT I was very tired and somewhat depressed mentally. It finally got so bad I had to
quit taking it after a visit to my Cardiologist. I feel much better and the weight has not
returned.
You're articulate and seemed very intelligent. I have type 2 diabetes and about 20 lbs over weight. I was approved for Ozempic, and I am excited to try it out, not only to help me with my diabetes but to help to get rid of this excess weight. I know 20 lbs isn't a lot for most people, but for me, being a thin person my whole life and then having to deal with this little bit of excess weight has been a huge struggle for me. I'm hoping this medication will help. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You've answered a lot of questions for me and been very helpful. I wish you all the best moving forward on your health journey. Take care....😊
I needed this video sooo much thank you thank you thank you I am so afraid to stop Ozempic but it is soooo harsh. I'm proud of you and thank you for helping me!! I appreciate you!
I love your comment about how everyone reacts to medication differently. Genetic variants play a big role and if for example you have GLP-1R gene variant, your reaction could be either more or less to GLP1 RA. I loved listening to your journey.
I first heard of LADA 25yrs ago when my daughter was diagnosed at age 6 with type 1 diabetes. I think LADA is probably more common than we realize, and often gets misdiagnosed as type 2 initially.
Proud of you for knowing what works for you, and sticking with it.
Thanks for the info. Good luck on your journey
I END UP IN THE ER !! Be careful when stopping this type of medication. I couldn't fill my Mounjaro medication this month, I was told by the pharmacy that the medication is in out of stock status by the manufacturer. 9 days after the last injection, my pulse went to 125 resting, pressure 180/100, hard palpitations, felt like fainting with a panic attack. The palpitations and chest unrest have been getting better for the last two weeks. Wish I would have seen this video or had a warning from my Doctor about the withdrawal symptoms.
I just started ozempic and Freestyle Libre2. I have hemophilia and am still trying to figure all this out. I found your channel and it's amazing. thanks so much!
I have Type 1 Diabetes, and my PCOS symptoms have been escalating. Birth control helps, but I’m heavier than I’ve ever been, can’t control the cravings, on insulin injections because insurance is a pain, and going to the gym and dieting is doing nothing. I’m scared to test this due to low blood sugars, but I’m sick of diagnoses taking over my body right now. I’m hoping my symptoms will be low! All three doctors involved have approved me for this, so I’m really hoping it helps. Thank you for sharing so much information. It’s helping me ease into the process.
Thank you so much for educating everyone about different reactions and outcomes! We are all very different!! Has anyone else felt extremely tired on the .5?
Yes very much so, plus I have the heart palps too and the nausea is unreal.
I’ve been on Ozempic since Oct 2021 and I’ve noticed a decrease in appetite and have lost a few pounds. Very little nausea on my current dose. A1c before starting Ozempic was 5.7 and after being on the drug dropped to 5.3. In mainly taking the drug to help with appetite reduction. Thus far I’ve not experienced the heart palpitations. Thanks for sharing you’re experiences.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It's hard to find people's experiences after coming off Ozempic.
I began Oz. 7 weeks ago, .25 for the first 4 weeks and upped to .5 for the last 3 weeks. My start weight was 243 lbs. my now weight is 222.3. It has considerably controlled my appetite. I get full faster and do not have evening cravings.My doc. put me on it as I am pre diabetic. This has been a God send. Thank you for your videos.
You look fabulous. I’m happy to hear about your journey. Ozempic made me soooo sick. I couldn’t hack it. I haven’t gained my appetite back that much after going off it. I hated that drug, but glad it works for some. The slower you lose the weight, the better, in my opinion. I realized I just had to come to peace with food and figure it out naturally, without medication.
My other primary doctor put me on Ozempic knowing I had heart palpitations had for 12 years. I took one dose and have been sick for 3 weeks can’t eat or drink but pushing floods but wound up in ER. My former primary put me on strongest dose 😡. I can’t take and she knew it because of palpations and also Barretts Disease and Ulcer Coilitis. The ER doctor said he had treated several with the Ozempic very sick and he said same problem no eating or drinking having to force drinking just to stay hydrated but still ended up in ER getting fluids. They have tried several meds on me and because of gastric haven’t been able to take but this one she should have NEVER given me 😢.
I’ve been on ozempic since July and today on March 17 I lost close to 60 pds, from 232 to 170. What a change … cut my meds for hart pressure, diabetes , can exercise more . Ok i got nausea and belly discomfort but it’s all with it . My main problem is to eat enough , to eat very energetic food , because sometimes I have energy drops but I’m working on that . When I’m feeling good , I try to eat more , take a boost liquid meal and crank up my energy. But I feel so good in my new body , it’s all worth it … I take .5 and don’t think I need 1.0. What I need to do now is build up my muscles
update sept 12 .. april and mai my weight dropped again to 159 pds.. Got scared, energy loss, muscle fatigue , so my doc told me to cut from 0.50 to 0.25. That did it i gained enough energy and weight to do what i have to do. Now im gaining a bit too much but nothing dramatic .. heat waves have stop my cycling but fresher days will get me mooving a gain. according to my doctor i am an ozempic success... no after effects since my dose has been reduced. no reason it wont stay that way .
I have heard many who have had the Covid vaccine are having the symptoms she is having. Heart palpitations and other issues.
So happy for you!! Looks like you found your way. 😊
Was hospitalized in ICU for 4 days nov 2022 and diagnosed out of nowhere with LADA. A year later it’s been proabably one of the most emotionally frustrating things to accept and deal with. And the weight gain and or weight not dropping unless I do extremely unsustainable and dangerous , things like starving myself, exercise two times a day, skipping insulin,etc
I’m hoping to start ozempic soon nd it helps with weight loss…but sustainable weight loss that won’t immediately come back
I'm glad to know that you didn't regain and have continued to lose. Congratulations. I haven't had nausea or heart palpitations, but it explains a lot about the exhaustion. I'm at point 1, and have noticed that it really controls my appetite. I'm down 25 pounds in 3 months. I'll stay on it for a bit longer, and will adopt better eating habits while on it.
Congratulations 🎊 Anytime you find a way that leads to better health, take it. I have 2 relatives & 1 very dear friend, all are on the fence re: Ozembic despite their Dr. suggesting it. I ask all 3 the same question: "How many morbidly obese Diabetecs have you seen over age 70?" The answer was ZERO. I'm going to share this vlog w/them with the hope that they'll realize they have nothing to lose (but weight) & good health to gain. Thanks for sharing your story. Be BLESSED 🙌🏾
Hi do you have any updates since you wrote this?
Just be you honey!! I lost 128 lbs using the 2009 Canada food guide,it took 18 months to loose it. The food guide explains portions sizes.
I started with learning how to eat properly and how to cook properly, I lost 10 lbs a month,for the first 4 months.
After that I started walking, about a year and a half later I added very easy yoga,
( Simply yoga,)with Yolanda , she’s Australian on u tube , yes it took me time to learn ,but I did my best.
I started when I was 48 & now I’m 62 ,I did gain back 30lbs due to life stressors.
And by the way I was 285lbs. I still walk daily, stick to eating clean real food ,and I don’t eat red meat.
I wish you all the best my dear, take good care. Cuddles from Canada 🧘♀🌺🌸🇬🇧🇨🇦M
Much respect, Michelle!
Very clear explanation - thank you, and glad you're feeling better...
Yep my wife's been taking ozempic and she's having the same symptoms as you were..she has been dealing with heart palpitations years before starting ozempic and we could not figure out what was causing her palpitation to come back thanks so much for posting your concerns of the issues you were having with ozempic.. greatly appreciated...
Does she have Dysautonomia/POTs? I've been thinking about trying Ozempic but I already deal with tachycardia from Dysautonomia.
Thank you for the great personal information. I have been on Ozempic for the past 9 months and suffer at different level from all the symptoms that you described in your previous videos (except for the tachycardia). While the product has helped me a great deal with my diabetes type 2 management (A1C now around 7.8 from 11.6). Unfortunately the regular bouts of nausea are getting difficult to deal with. I was hoping that the negative side effects would subside over time but they actually appear to be getting worst. While I feel a bit trapped at this point, I truly appreciate your sharing your experience. You gave me a bit of perspective on potential alternatives. Great job, THANK YOU! (P.S. I subscribed - LoL)
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I've been taking Ozempic for 6 months then started having diarrhea vomiting had to stop
❤️ how are you doing now?
My A1C was 12.4. started ozempic and in 3 months down to 8.3 another 3 months, 7.4. last A1C in Aug 6.6!
I do get nausea or at least queasiness 1-2 days after injection. I was losing weight like crazy due to my high blood sugars, so hard to tell how much I lost due to Ozempic. I went from around 200lbs to current 135. I have days with little appetite or no appetite, and some days I am hungry. I have noticed some afib. Sometimes, not often, I skip a week Injection to give myself a break from the nausea. My doctor also has now prescribed Zofran for my nausea, so that helps. If you can hang in, the symptoms will decrease and maybe even eventually go away.
Thank you for sharing your results I truly appreciate it and cannot wait to see more videos from you
Firstly I have to say you are such a beautiful girl, both inside and out. ♥️ I love that you are first of all real and authentic to you and I love your open honesty on this journey. Keep up the brilliant work, weight loss or otherwise you are doing the right thing in addressing your health and wellbeing first over vanity. Love your work. 😘
Hi, I’m so sorry to bug you with this. But I was basically forced to come off ozempic about 3months ago (I’m in Australia and we have a shortage). In that time, I regained nearly 10kgs (I went from 72kg to 81kg). It’s been a really depressing time for me. Just wanted to vent to someone. Thx for your help. I really enjoy your content. 🙏
USC75 I am also in Aus and that has been my experience too, putting back on 10kg in 4 months - very frustrating after all the hard work to lose it in the first place…I don’t know why they can’t increase production to meet the demand….
@@dorianacorda4499 Ikr, (I’m just going to apologise in advance because I really went off on a few tangents here, I just hope you have the patience to get to end of this, 🙏 & whether you agree with my assessment of what I think is going on. it’s started, for example, going to buy groceries: there’s very few to no fruit/veg/meat, even bread is always sold out, BUT even if you are lucky enough to actually get what’s on your shopping list (is it just me being dramatic or not, lemme know if things are the same where you are), food prices in (Brisbane area) have gone up by about 30% on average, and what about keeping a roof over your head (I’m a renter, and while I had planned on moving when we were at the 2yr mark, I really did a deep search for any available properties in our area, there was so few, and all were way over our budget. I mean I don’t know, but are they (the owner/landlords) really paying that much more in interest that it justifies this hike in price. I’m doubtful, but I don’t know. And my next gripe is petrol, they (our politicians/government have the ability to keep the fuel prices down, but they’re not. It’s a non issue for them cos I take it they’re driving company car & they get free company fuel card. Its irrelevant now, the election is over, theres no need to bs people with bs lies and false hope.
I was going to share my trip to east Germany when I was a kid, but I think ill save it for another time, lol.
P.s. Just wanted to know if anyone else has noticed the discrepancy of price of fuel and op shops, I mean specifically the area mixup. In the nicer areas, both the price of fuel, and what op shop/charity shops sell is usually better quality and cheaper than similar op shops in crappy areas (tho I’ll admit it was usually always the bigger chains that did these price hikes eg. Lifeline, Salvos etc. I’m sorry again if you even made it this far. I think this is a sign that I need someone to talk to cos I’m literally venting on RUclips 😔🤷♀️Thank you and sorry it was off topic, but I got my stories mixed up.
I'm off ozempic because the shortage it's a matter of mind over matter. Don't eat cheese no sugar heaps of water protien as this keeps you full. Do what u dud while on ozempic it will do the same thing. Go for a walk even a short walk.
Going through that now here in Hawaii, only in the first month still. I'm gaining weight back, cravings have returned and struggling with focus and depression as well. You're not alone. 🥺
@@dorianacorda4499 Right, there’s no problem getting enough vaccines out there 🤷🏻♀️. But I guess potentially saving the healthcare system the costs associated with diseases directly linked to obesity eg. Diabetes, isn’t high on their priority list. It’s frustrating cos I’ve also seen the ads for wegovy (which is exactly the same as ozempic, but apparently specifically intended for use in weight loss). I’ve asked my local chemist every time I go in (for about the last 6months or more) and they have no idea when it’ll be available again. Also take into consideration, even when it is, unless you’re diabetic, you’re unlikely going to get it because they obviously have priority. I’m hoping that situation will change when they finally bring wegovy to our shelves. They try to get you with “prescriptions”, but we all know that’s not the issue. Any decent gp, knows how effective this drug is for weight loss, and I’ve had no problem getting a prescription. It’s like we said, it’s just the availability issue. Anyway sorry for rambling on, just had to have a bit of a vent, lol 😂. Hopefully it’s back on shelves soon 🤞
Thank you for your meaningful videos!You do help me in doing my research while wondering whether I should start Oz.Please,let me know if,while on Oz,you had ANY ocular side effects,ANY changes in your vision at all,as well as in your thyroid or pancreas.Also,were you also on metformin while on Oz?And I would like to to tell you something that I know will make you happy cause you've shared it was an issue and a goal for you- now your double chin looks way smaller and considerably thinner and that makes your face look even better! Kudos :)
I'm on Ozempic also. I'm glad you figured out your treatment plan
Thank you! I’m glad I found this and your information on this!
My doctor called me TODAY to come into the office to try Ozempic. I’m in pre-diabetes category on top of PCOS and thyroid issues. I’m so excited to try it.
How’s your experience so far?
HI Danielle- you have everything I have had for many years. I wish I had had Ozempic years ago- I had PCOS then too. I hope it all goes well for you- I have found my anxiety etc has gone as I feel so much better and I look like I did when I was much younger. I hope it all goes well for you. Doctors have been my biggest problem with their lack of endocrine knowledge and their interaction and how to treat someone properly. I really wish you well.
You're dealing with everything I have, how are you doing so far. I'm just starting week 2. I will be doing my 1st weigh-in over the weekend. My thyroid has caused me to gain 45 lbs in 3 years I'm really hoping this works.
I want to try this too .I also have hyperthyroidism and gain massive weight ..Does insurance cover it
That sounds like everyone I know who has cushings. Those are symptoms of a pituitary tumor + adrenal disease. My pcos symptoms went away after surgery for Cushing’s.
I have an autonomic disorder similar to Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) which causes sinus tachycardia with minimal exercise. I know exactly how you felt with a HR at 130 because a short walk would leave me exhausted with a HR of 160. The anxiety is real.
I will say that some medications can make it worse. I use Cardizem ER and the pharmacy gave me a generic formulation of Cardizem I'd never used before & it caused constant tachycardia and angina. I also now use a medication called Corlanor which puts the brakes on all tachycardia & gives me a normal ability to exercise. For you if stopping a medication removes all tachycardia then that's the right thing to do. Constant tachycardia can damage the heart muscle and eventually cause heart failure.
My daughter found that the birth control implant made her gain a crazy amount of weight. It seemed to slow her metabolism. She was slim before the implant. She has to exercise like crazy to reduce her weight & when the current implant comes out she's not getting another one.
I don't have diabetes. I have hypoglycemia (normal A1C) that I've always had but it suddenly got much worse with very low lows like 32 so I found you when you had a post about the Freestyle Libre. I find your vlogs really interesting. We have a strong history of Type 2 in my family so it's good to be aware.
I have ist/ pots. I’m on corlanor recently because I haven’t had much success with other drugs. Have you started a diabetes/weight loss drug? I have victoza but am afraid to start it.
Excellent video. So very informative. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm glad various #s and benchmarks are good. Good for you!! Life style control is tough and your doing really well. My experience: I have been on Ozempic for almost a year (1mg) have had no side effects. Desirable weight loss nor any of the undesirable ones.
Here in australia ozempic is only approved for type 2 diabetics. We are now having supply issues because unscrupulous online doctors are prescribing it here for people to just lose weight and so diabetics, like myself, cannot get their medication to balance blood glucose levels. So this comment is to those online doctors who are prescribing this in australia for people other than diabetics to please stop until those with the approved by TGA use can get the meds first.
I was on Ozempic about 2 months ago and it was a roller coaster to say the least. I was 210 and went down to 190 in 4 months time anddd ended up having to get my gallbladder removed. I never knew rapid weightless can potentially cause havoc on your gallbladder. As of now my doctor says I can restart taking Ozempic, but I have not been able to get it due to the high demand smh
Clear concise and everything you are saying makes sense… i love your content❤
Omg, I just found your channel and my doctor just put me on Ozempic & I didn’t get it because it cost almost 300.00$ to fill. I said I wouldn’t pay that much money for something I didn’t know would make me sick. I can’t wait to see your other videos
Thank you for your story! I've been on 1.0 mg of Ozempic for a little over 4 months. Starting with .25 for a month, then .5 for a month and then, 10 at 1.0. I was on 1000mg Metformin and Ozempic, but I talked to my dr. since my a1c is down from 7.8 to 6.5, could I stop taking the Metformin. She said yes and all my tummy problems are gone! I do get a tummy ache if I eat to much in 1 sitting. I don't really watch what I eat, I'm mindful, but if I want chocolate, I eat it, just not the whole candy bar. I don't exercise regularly, but do try to get my steps in.But I've been looking for the weight loss part. It says you should loose 10% in a year. It's kind of freaking me out that in 4 month I've lost 45 lb, 17.7%! I'm not complaining, but very shocked as I have ALWAYS struggled with my weight, and this is working so well, I wish it was around along time ago!! This is results you would see after a surgery. So I just must have the lucky system! I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and see where it takes me!
I wonder if I should cut the metformin. I haven’t been able to get past .5 because my stomach is so bad on this. I suspected for awhile it was the mix of metformin and ozempic but I know people who take both and have no issues. I really don’t need to take metformin anymore, so maybe I’ll cut it.
Might be worth getting a dexa scan to make sure you aren't losing too much muscle or bone.
Sounds amazing ❤
Thank you for doing this update! You look so beautiful Mila!
Thank you my friend! I hope it’s helpful!
I love how well spoken you are
All the best to you on this journey.
I'm shocked! I never put two and two together until your video. I started Ozempic in June. Started 0.25, then 0.5, then 1.0. Gradual increase. But i suffered terribly from nausea, pain in my abdomen, and dizziness. I plowed through it and after 8 weeks I was feeling ok .. Then, after about 10 weeks on Ozempic, I ended up I hospital. Heart palpitations so bad they were registering on my BP machine. I already have an unexplained high heart rate, but the palpitations were continuous, happening every 5-10 seconds. They couldn't explain it. Now I'm wondering if it's the Ozempic?? I initially lost weight (probably because I was too nauseous to eat), but I haven't lost anything in months. My sugars are terrible. Despite following a strict diet, most days I still have to take 200u of insulin (and my sugars are still way too high). My body doesn't seem to respond well to drugs in general, and I'm def insulin resistant. I called my diabetic doctor to try and discuss what to do next, and he's no longer seeing patients. It took me 18 mths to get in to see him initially, despite my high sugars and complications (neuropathy in my feet and legs). It will most likely take another 1-2 yrs to get into a new specialist :( Canadian healthcare may be free, but it's terrible! Especially in the part of the country I live in. I feel like I've been abandoned and left to try and figure this out on my own now. Thank you for your viewpoint. Since it's no longer helping my sugars or weight, I may try to gradually take myself off it (and pray I can get in to see a new doctor soon. Take care ❤️
Eliminate carbohydrates. Look up Dr. Jason Fung.
Do you have a high heart rate when you stand up or feel worse after showering or in heat? If so you might want to research Postural Othorstatic Tachycardia syndrome - also called POTs. It's a form of Dysautonomia.
I’ve been on ozempic for 6 months and have lost 27 lbs. I have no side effects and feel much better.
Thank you for sharing. Well - I started my new journey with ozempic yesterday 6/4/23 at the lowest dosage so far. No symptoms so far !!! I found your videos just by looking and searching because i wanted to know how to do my first needle and watch your video on how to do and I thank you for that. Lets see what happens. I do walk everyday 45 min everyday and also work at my house in the yard. So I will be definitely be watching all your videos.
Thank you. I’m supposed to start Ozempic in a few weeks. I have an elongated QT rhythm of my heart type 2 diabetes and I’m nervous about taking the Ozempic. My palpitations are finally getting better with blood pressure medication. I’m concerned about the Ozempic reversing my progress with my heart. I’m going to talk with my doctor asap. Again thank You.
Congratulations on your wonderful progress. I think you are very lucky to have a doctor who works with you and knows you. My new doctor prescribed Ozempic after an online office visit, without even knowing what my A1C was. I think that's a bit irresponsible of him, plus I am retired and can't afford it. Since he told me to get it, I have cut down on carbs, which used to make up about 90% of the calories I ate. I believe I should try to own up to my insulin resistance and stop eating candy and cookies as my main meals. I've lost weight during the week since we talked on the computer, by just acting responsibly, and I know he will probably drop me, but I'd rather try the natural way first. What do you think? Shouldn't he have gotten to know me before he prescribed it?
In the country I am currently living in, there’s a shortage of Ozempic. This is why I discontinued the treatment. In 1 month of not taking Ozempic, I gained 2 kg. Such a shame. 😔 Especially as I handled the medicine really really well.
I loved the education you provided in this video!
Thanks so much for this review. It's great to hear someone's first-hand experience with Ozempic. I've been tempted to try it, but it seems like the easy way out. I just need to get serious with my diet.
My GP told me that Ozempic was supposed to help with heart problems.
Your video is interesting, thank you.
Thank you for putting this out there. I've been on Ozempic with no side effects. However, it is chronically on back order due to the demand, so I have been on and off a couple of times. During my off times, I continue to lose weight because of my dietary changes, and my blood sugar is under great control. I'm postmenopausal and happy with my results thus far.