Check out this playlist for ALL of my Ozempic videos (10 months of my Ozempic progress): ruclips.net/p/PLXX0dd6BOHRooVd7t5ZeXBx02lWWI9tW4 Plus everything you need to know about Ozempic: hangrywoman.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ozempic/
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.
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
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
Thanks for answering my questions about re-gain! Doc just put me on Ozempic. I'm pre-diabetic (6.0 A1C), hypothyroid, post-menopause, and the weight gain from those conditions, sucks. A few years ago I took Phentermine and went from 188 to 145 in a few months....which was awesome...but it didn't last. Now I'm back up to 213 lbs (I'm only 5'4") and at my limit. So sick of being fat when my weight does not reflect my diet. It's hormonal weight, not from too many cookies. Hoping this works. Not crazy about the needle part, but if I lose weight it'll be worth it. I don't need to get back down to 145 but 160-165 would be nice.
Things that helped me with the needle stick: Let it sit on the counter for 20-30 minutes. Doing cold stings more. I lie down on the couch and inject into one side of my stomach and alternate each week. I don't look at the needle!
Wow Jerseytomato100 I’m surprised a doctor put you on such strong medication when your A1C is 6.0 being that is a non diabetic number! Ooze pic can cause throat and thyroid cancer and acid reflux!
Sounds like you had the same problem as I have. I’m in the process of stopping due to high heart rate and BP plus abject nausea. I ended up 5 days in hospital having numerous ECGs, an Angiogram and Echo ultrasound. It’s was all fine. So after having my BP meds raised and having a slowing med added for my heart I’m stopping. The deal breaker was going from .25 to .5 and I had a heart episode with in 24 hours and was so sick. Now I just have to wait out the time for the horrible stuff to get out of my system. Yes it works for some and is a good choice but not for others including me.
Do you know how long you have to wait for it to be gone from your body? I just recently stopped myself and still experiencing symptoms that I can’t handle anymore .
@@riohondoish84 Research says 5 weeks until it is COMPLETELY out of your body. Keep in mind that your negative side effects will keep reducing during that time! Don't worry that you'll feel so bad "until 5 weeks have passed". You'll progressively feel better each day!
I didn’t increase my dosage when my doctor told me to, I controlled it w diet and reached my ideal weight but kept losing, I then had to alter my diet so as not to lose too much.
I have just stopped taking Ocempic and will find out what it will do…..my Dr suggested to stay off for two weeks but I don’t think that’s enough but see what it will do. Your article has certainly helped…..I have a lot of the same problems as you reported. Thank you for your report!
I've lost 14 lbs the first 3 weeks. Also sticking to strict keto and intermittent fasting. Another 3 weeks, nothing lost but my patience. Need to increase dose to .5 And exercise
Although you say that you don’t believe losing more weight won’t improve your health. It will I promise. Being at a healthy weight will make daily activities easier and make other things in your life more enjoyable. 😊 Plus your numbers should get better over time.
But I already enjoy a lot - I bike, I swim, I do yoga, I cook, I travel, I run and walk, I meditate. I enjoy plenty, and have learned to love the body I’m in while doing all of those things. I think what I meant was, losing more weight isn’t going to necessarily make me a happier person. I find a lot of joy in my life already, and feel like my mental health has become much better without obsessing over numbers on the scale. The way I view my success from health is much different than that. 💕
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
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.
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 :)
@@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?
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.
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.
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!
@@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.
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.
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 $$$$.
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.
45 pound is a huge weight loss in one year. People are really stupid for lack of a nicer word. If you lost it for no apparent reason your doctors would assume you were very sick and start running test after test. You lost 180 sticks of butter! People are just nuts.
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.
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.
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!
Thank you so much for your informative video. I have been searching for videos on side effects of these GLP-1's and I continue to only see videos on why you should continue with these. Since starting Tirzepatide 3 months ago I noticed immediately that every time I eat I feel very sick. I am currently only eating around 500 to 800 calories a day at most and I just can't see how this is good for my body. Not only do I feel sick when I eat but I feel nauseous pretty much all day and I believe it is beginning to depress me. I am seriously considering discontinuing because I just want to feel good again. I am taking this drug only for weight loss and I do not have diabetes. Although I have lost 35 lbs while taking this, I just don't feel like it's worth it to feel sick all the time. Something else that has been very difficult for me is I cannot eat raw vegetables or fruit as that seems to make the stomach gas and pains almost unbearable. My stomach gas/burps get so bad that I will throw up. I have tried every remedy suggested and nothing seems to work except for Pepto-Bismol and I do not want to be taking Pepto everyday either.
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 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?
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!!!
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.
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!
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 🤞
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 🙌🏾
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!
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.
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'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 ❤️
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'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.
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.
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👍👍
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
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'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.
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.
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!)
@@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.
I am so glad to hear continued weight loss after OZempic. I just started it and I have a 3 month supply… after that I may not get more. It’s insanely expensive!! All of them in this class are… so I am kickstarting but will likely have to go back to metformin after my samples run out 😩
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.
My primary doc (not weight loss drug Perscriber) said thoughtlessly “oh you’ll just gain it all back”. I went in expecting to weigh in substantially less and be praised for this!!! I’m not listening to this crap: I’m working diligently on behavior change over time and I am determined to succeed.
Im so sorry they said that to you! And so glad you’re focusing on the habit change part alongside taking the Medication. It’s super important to focus on both to be successful.
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.
Thankyou for pointing out that we are all different & have individual body chemistry. I started shrinking before losing weight. My Dr said that was important & after 14 wks i have lost around 7kg or 14lbs
I've been on ozempic for 4 months and only lost 3 kg. I'm not diabetic, but obese, hence why I was put on this medication. Nausea stopped at 4wks, and have my moments. But contemplating going off Olympic, as I'm not losing what my Dr said I would be.
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.
Ty for sharing I was on ozempic Aug 2022 till march 24 2023 I lost 53 pounds I stopped taking it when I went in the hospital due to rapid heart scared me resting was like yours high so I went off it I’m trying to maintain my weight now n sugars
I started a 0.25 dose only last week and I already have noticed an incredible appetite suppression, to the point that I have to be reminded to eat (I also have ADHD so if I don't feel hungry I can forget to eat) so I'm hopeful that this will help as I have PCOS as well as newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes so losing weight has been very difficult.
I had my first shot at 0.25 and within two hours the overwhelming hunger was simply gone. It is very liberating. I now understand how normal people who are not deficient in the saiety hormone keep their weight at normal. Keep going - it pays off!
Sounds like oz got you over the hump so to speak. My guess is your stomach shrank and even if your losses a slow at least things are going the way you want. Great job! I know this an old video..
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 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.
Yes! I too have the heart palpitations, rapid heart rate and shortness of breath on trulicity 0.75 (lowest dose available). I just turned 40 and have never experienced any of those issues... From my research sadly it's quite common for drug companies NOT to be completely transparent and even cover up certain harmful side effects. We have to remember their #1 goal is profit not our health unfortunately.
Maybe you should read the medication information sheet that comes with the medication. Everything is there including heart palpitations pains side effects. You do have to be smart enough to read.
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!
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)
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 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! ❤️
@@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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
I've been on it since April 2021... LADA Type 1... Went from 234 lbs. to 150 lbs... started at a 9.4 A1C and dropped to a 7.6... Now back up to an 8.3... kind of disappointing because I'm still getting sick and major fluctuations in bowel movements... Gonna put me on a pump to try to regulate blood sugars and A1C... Wish me luck, been a rough time...
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
Ozempic makes me so damn sick. I am not talking about a little nausea. I am talking about projectile vomiting and other symptoms that feel very flu-like even on the lowest dose. I did lose 20 pounds in two months, mostly from all the vomiting. I couldn't stay on it cuz I was sick the whole time I was on it.
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.
Just curious, are you still having the heart palpitations 1 year later? What you were describing sounds like AFib. I'm asking because my cardiologist is recommending I start with Ozempic.
What’s interesting is I stopped Ozempic for about 6 months and the restarted. After I re-started, the heart palps had gone away. Everyone is different, but I’d chat with cardio about your concern before taking it. They might have a good recommendation.
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 :)
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?
As a person who went through similar health issues for 20+ years I did several things to help manage symptoms of autoimmune diabetes issues. I used to eat an ENTIRE cake in one sitting as a preeteen. Had no idea it was endocrine issues. Thought I was weak when i realized it was childhood trauma/ hereditary hormonal imbalances attacking my system. If you are not getting enough chromium ( found in onions) cranberries ( vitamin D through morning sunlight) and limiting dairy and meat/ supplementing with magnesium it will be difficult to sustain long term results. If you are doing high intensity cardio workouts, cut back and focus on walking, weights and pilates. Hot soup in the morning with beans and a handful of greens and raspberry hibiscus/ ginger tea morning and night will help immensely with insulin issues. I am speaking from the perspective of a person that has had disordered eating, endocrine imbalances and autoimmune health issues this is what will make a huge difference in addition to what's else you are doing.
Dang I think 45 lbs in a year is INCREDIBLE. I've lost 30lbs since October 2021 (7 months). I am starting Ozempic this week. If I can lose 45 Lbs in a year, I'd be to my goal weight
I actually gained 5 lbs immediately! I swelled up in my stomach and belly area. I ended up sick in bed barely able to go to the bathroom and get food. Never been so sick. Went off it after about three weeks, back to my novakog70/30 and januvia. I still dont feel like myself! Worst experience in the 25 years I have been diabtic. The symptoms never went away😧
My doc put me on ozempic my A1c is always in control always but my little wait as I gave my self the first short I started having a really bad tummy pain and started having diarrhea and vomiting whole night ., and also bloating and headaches and also gas passing.I called my doctor I told him I’m not taking it and also my blood sugar was faculty This is my experience and I’m not taking it but on my own I have lost 3lbs
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've been on Ozempic for 5 weeks and I've lost 4 kilos. I'm only 5ft4 and I was 107 kilos and now I'm down to 103 kilos. I'm starting to feel better physically and mentally. I've cut my meals right ,right down as well. Down to 2 weetbix for breakfast. A small tin of tuna for lunch . 2 pieces of bread per day. And a piece of fish or steak , smaller steaks than before and veggies or salad with the steak and fish. I've been off potatoes as well. I must admit though lots of cups of tea with 3 sugars.
I was on Ozempic for 6 months, but the constipation was bad, I took myself off it. I had lost about 15 pounds. My doctor and pharmacist have convinced me to start back and take a mild laxative. Thing is, i know it curbs my appetite, but at 72 I enjoy my food.
It is so painful to grow up with obesity and food addiction..As young as 5 I remember crying about being fat and not going swimming at the summer playground camp,5.So at 67 ,I had a heart aattack, stents and dreaming of taking Ozempic to lower my weight,since it was revealed..Haven't done it yet ,and now ,I am rethinking it.No one knows nutrition like a fat girl,every program ,every diet.I appreciate you and all you share..peace
Very true! As a child I was given food to make me happy. And now it’s a huge habit at 23 to reward myself. Ever since I was conscious as a kid I always wanted to lose weight even when I was 11 I said don’t get above 200 pounds! I’m at 260 now. I tried everything under the sun. Here’s to ozempic and helping me
I am stopping Ozempic. I told my endo I cannot take the extreme exhaustion and naseau. I was up to 1mg. The only reason I lost some weight was because of the naseau. I already ate small meals or less food do to my schedule. I wish doctors would see the person not put us in one general category. My body has always been extremely sensitive. Normal reactions of things don't happen to me. I have the 1% side affects 😒 I also eat healthy. Have to literally carry around to docs pics of what I eat. They always say lose weight. And have to prove my food I take. Ugh Help the person not the loom of the person
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 💕
Your my best diabetic friend ever , just the info is on here is more than my endo . I’m on a pump , ozempic , my A1C is 7.2 , she wants it to do better so she said do corrections, question for you when do you do corrections
I try to bolus at least 20 minutes before meals(doesn’t always happen), and I wait 2 and a half hours after meals for corrections, so I don’t take too much insulin and go low. You also have to factor in things like exercise. Your pump might have a setting that helps with corrections - you might be able to reach out to a rep from your pump’s company to ask about the feature, or the endo might know if they’re familiar with the pump.
When I got on Ozempic I also went on intermitten fasting for two months and stop eating carbs. I lost 60 Ibs but after that I started eating carbs again and my BS numbers went back up slightly but not hugely and I gain 16 lbs back and yes I was still taking Ozempic. So no carbs and how much you eat make a huge difference!
Did your doc say perhaps why the ozempic was causing such bad heart palpitations? Like is it possibly mixing with another drug? I was prescribed this work an elevated a1c and weight loss but heart palpitations is one side effect I cannot and will not tolerate. I have recovered from a stressful year of severe panic and anxiety disorder and hypochondria and I’m not going to take a drug that’s going to put me back there mentally! I used to have bad heart palpitations from stress and it put me in a very bad place mentally. Still undecided if I will actually take this.. maybe it’s time to stop fighting it and just lose the damn weight on my own.
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...
I am having the heart palps too on my first week of the .50. I am not taking the needle anymore. It never did anything for my blood sugars at all and the nausea was ten times worse than pregnancy nausea. I am holding onto your words that the palps went away in two weeks as it is so frightening.
I am 77 male, Ozempic 2mg since July 2020. Aic 5.8-6.2 now, lost about 40lbs (now 168). But side effects?: Exhausted Many bad arthritic issues (shoulders/upper arms) when waking up + Top of feet very itchy at night Eating limitations,nutrition bad Want but only small amounts viable Maybe coincidental but want to get off Ozempic afraid will gain back? Previously on Janumet + METFORMIN Now Ozempic 2mg + METFORMIN Any comments? Thanks Happy HEALTHY New Year
Check out this playlist for ALL of my Ozempic videos (10 months of my Ozempic progress): ruclips.net/p/PLXX0dd6BOHRooVd7t5ZeXBx02lWWI9tW4
Plus everything you need to know about Ozempic: hangrywoman.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ozempic/
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.
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.
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 ❤
Thanks for answering my questions about re-gain! Doc just put me on Ozempic. I'm pre-diabetic (6.0 A1C), hypothyroid, post-menopause, and the weight gain from those conditions, sucks. A few years ago I took Phentermine and went from 188 to 145 in a few months....which was awesome...but it didn't last. Now I'm back up to 213 lbs (I'm only 5'4") and at my limit. So sick of being fat when my weight does not reflect my diet. It's hormonal weight, not from too many cookies. Hoping this works. Not crazy about the needle part, but if I lose weight it'll be worth it. I don't need to get back down to 145 but 160-165 would be nice.
I am starting next week. I want to know how it's working.
I just came off and am gaining a pound a day
Things that helped me with the needle stick: Let it sit on the counter for 20-30 minutes. Doing cold stings more. I lie down on the couch and inject into one side of my stomach and alternate each week. I don't look at the needle!
Wow Jerseytomato100 I’m surprised a doctor put you on such strong medication when your A1C is 6.0 being that is a non diabetic number! Ooze pic can cause throat and thyroid cancer and acid reflux!
@Mary Gallagher it only needs to be cold before you open it for the first time. After it's opened then it's supposed to be room temperature
Sounds like you had the same problem as I have. I’m in the process of stopping due to high heart rate and BP plus abject nausea. I ended up 5 days in hospital having numerous ECGs, an Angiogram and Echo ultrasound. It’s was all fine. So after having my BP meds raised and having a slowing med added for my heart I’m stopping. The deal breaker was going from .25 to .5 and I had a heart episode with in 24 hours and was so sick. Now I just have to wait out the time for the horrible stuff to get out of my system. Yes it works for some and is a good choice but not for others including me.
Do you know how long you have to wait for it to be gone from your body? I just recently stopped myself and still experiencing symptoms that I can’t handle anymore .
@@riohondoish84 Research says 5 weeks until it is COMPLETELY out of your body. Keep in mind that your negative side effects will keep reducing during that time! Don't worry that you'll feel so bad "until 5 weeks have passed". You'll progressively feel better each day!
I didn’t increase my dosage when my doctor told me to, I controlled it w diet and reached my ideal weight but kept losing, I then had to alter my diet so as not to lose too much.
try your thigh for injection . That’s what my doc recommended for nausea!
I have just stopped taking Ocempic and will find out what it will do…..my Dr suggested to stay off for two weeks but I don’t think that’s enough but see what it will do.
Your article has certainly helped…..I have a lot of the same problems as you reported. Thank you for your report!
I admire your journey I have been taking it for awhile now and now I’m always hangry all day
You have been a fount of information. Thanks for sharing.
So happy for you!! Looks like you found your way. 😊
I’ve lost like 11 lbs in like a week (9 or 10) days
I've lost 14 lbs the first 3 weeks.
Also sticking to strict keto and intermittent fasting. Another 3 weeks, nothing lost but my patience.
Need to increase dose to .5
And exercise
Thank you for this. Looking at taking OZEMPIC or Saxenda. Whichever is covered by my insurance.
What did you switch to for meds when you went off.
Although you say that you don’t believe losing more weight won’t improve your health. It will I promise. Being at a healthy weight will make daily activities easier and make other things in your life more enjoyable. 😊 Plus your numbers should get better over time.
But I already enjoy a lot - I bike, I swim, I do yoga, I cook, I travel, I run and walk, I meditate. I enjoy plenty, and have learned to love the body I’m in while doing all of those things.
I think what I meant was, losing more weight isn’t going to necessarily make me a happier person. I find a lot of joy in my life already, and feel like my mental health has become much better without obsessing over numbers on the scale. The way I view my success from health is much different than that. 💕
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.
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?
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
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
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
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
45 pound is a huge weight loss in one year. People are really stupid for lack of a nicer word. If you lost it for no apparent reason your doctors would assume you were very sick and start running test after test. You lost 180 sticks of butter! People are just nuts.
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.
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
Thank you so much for your informative video. I have been searching for videos on side effects of these GLP-1's and I continue to only see videos on why you should continue with these. Since starting Tirzepatide 3 months ago I noticed immediately that every time I eat I feel very sick. I am currently only eating around 500 to 800 calories a day at most and I just can't see how this is good for my body. Not only do I feel sick when I eat but I feel nauseous pretty much all day and I believe it is beginning to depress me. I am seriously considering discontinuing because I just want to feel good again. I am taking this drug only for weight loss and I do not have diabetes. Although I have lost 35 lbs while taking this, I just don't feel like it's worth it to feel sick all the time. Something else that has been very difficult for me is I cannot eat raw vegetables or fruit as that seems to make the stomach gas and pains almost unbearable. My stomach gas/burps get so bad that I will throw up. I have tried every remedy suggested and nothing seems to work except for Pepto-Bismol and I do not want to be taking Pepto everyday either.
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?
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’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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@thehangrywoman I truly appreciate your videos past and present. Keep up the good health.
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!!!!!
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 🤞
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?
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 ❤
Me too!!
@@gigi2819 I’m starting tomorrow and yes im scared too…
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 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'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'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 🙏🏽
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.
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👍👍
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’ve been on ozempic for 6 months and have lost 27 lbs. I have no side effects and feel much better.
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!
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.
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.
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 am so glad to hear continued weight loss after OZempic. I just started it and I have a 3 month supply… after that I may not get more. It’s insanely expensive!! All of them in this class are… so I am kickstarting but will likely have to go back to metformin after my samples run out 😩
in Russia it costs 100$ and u?
Have you checked their website for discounts?
If your A1C level is at 6.5 or higher the meds should be FREE....
Here in Connecticut it was $550 for one month on Medicare!!! No samples!! Who can afford this????
That’s so sad in Australia it’s $100 but if your on health care by the government it’s costs $40
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?
My primary doc (not weight loss drug Perscriber) said thoughtlessly “oh you’ll just gain it all back”. I went in expecting to weigh in substantially less and be praised for this!!! I’m not listening to this crap: I’m working diligently on behavior change over time and I am determined to succeed.
Im so sorry they said that to you! And so glad you’re focusing on the habit change part alongside taking the Medication. It’s super important to focus on both to be successful.
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.
Thankyou for pointing out that we are all different & have individual body chemistry. I started shrinking before losing weight. My Dr said that was important & after 14 wks i have lost around 7kg or 14lbs
I haven’t lost anything really yet :( it’s been about 3 months now
I even go to the gym regularly:(
@Amanda has your appetite or eating habits changed at all?
Check out OMAD and IF (intermittent fasting)
I've been on ozempic for 4 months and only lost 3 kg. I'm not diabetic, but obese, hence why I was put on this medication.
Nausea stopped at 4wks, and have my moments. But contemplating going off Olympic, as I'm not losing what my Dr said I would be.
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.
Ty for sharing I was on ozempic Aug 2022 till march 24 2023 I lost 53 pounds I stopped taking it when I went in the hospital due to rapid heart scared me resting was like yours high so I went off it I’m trying to maintain my weight now n sugars
I started a 0.25 dose only last week and I already have noticed an incredible appetite suppression, to the point that I have to be reminded to eat (I also have ADHD so if I don't feel hungry I can forget to eat) so I'm hopeful that this will help as I have PCOS as well as newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes so losing weight has been very difficult.
Seems like a lot of us have that stupid PCOS. To go with my PCOS, I have bipolar disorder and some of the meds can cause big time weight gain.
I had my first shot at 0.25 and within two hours the overwhelming hunger was simply gone. It is very liberating. I now understand how normal people who are not deficient in the saiety hormone keep their weight at normal. Keep going - it pays off!
Me too! Me too
@@alexandrasmith7682 same
Do you mind me asking if you take ADHD medication as well? I'm worried about the combination of both.
Sounds like oz got you over the hump so to speak. My guess is your stomach shrank and even if your losses a slow at least things are going the way you want. Great job! I know this an old video..
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 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.
Yes! I too have the heart palpitations, rapid heart rate and shortness of breath on trulicity 0.75 (lowest dose available). I just turned 40 and have never experienced any of those issues... From my research sadly it's quite common for drug companies NOT to be completely transparent and even cover up certain harmful side effects. We have to remember their #1 goal is profit not our health unfortunately.
Heart palpitations is a known possible side effect of these weight loss drugs. Which is why it is started at a low dose.
Maybe you should read the medication information sheet that comes with the medication. Everything is there including heart palpitations pains side effects. You do have to be smart enough to read.
Slow loss is permanent loss .
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 ♥️
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 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)
Slvan
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 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.
I’m diabetic just got my ozemp today but I’ve been side eyeing it like ummm are you going to be nice 😂
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 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
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.
Why didn’t you just stay on.25?
I've been on it since April 2021... LADA Type 1... Went from 234 lbs. to 150 lbs... started at a 9.4 A1C and dropped to a 7.6... Now back up to an 8.3... kind of disappointing because I'm still getting sick and major fluctuations in bowel movements... Gonna put me on a pump to try to regulate blood sugars and A1C... Wish me luck, been a rough time...
It's my first week on Semaglutide (0.25 mg)
I've already lost 6lbs.
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
Ozempic makes me so damn sick. I am not talking about a little nausea. I am talking about projectile vomiting and other symptoms that feel very flu-like even on the lowest dose. I did lose 20 pounds in two months, mostly from all the vomiting. I couldn't stay on it cuz I was sick the whole time I was on it.
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.
Just curious, are you still having the heart palpitations 1 year later? What you were describing sounds like AFib. I'm asking because my cardiologist is recommending I start with Ozempic.
What’s interesting is I stopped Ozempic for about 6 months and the restarted. After I re-started, the heart palps had gone away. Everyone is different, but I’d chat with cardio about your concern before taking it. They might have a good recommendation.
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 :)
You are amazing.. Self love, continue to know your self, meditate, journal. Don’t take anything personal #
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?
I've been on Ozempic over 2 years now and have not lost any weight, very disappointed. Anyone else experience NO WEIGHT LOSS
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?
As a person who went through similar health issues for 20+ years I did several things to help manage symptoms of autoimmune diabetes issues. I used to eat an ENTIRE cake in one sitting as a preeteen. Had no idea it was endocrine issues. Thought I was weak when i realized it was childhood trauma/ hereditary hormonal imbalances attacking my system.
If you are not getting enough chromium ( found in onions) cranberries ( vitamin D through morning sunlight) and limiting dairy and meat/ supplementing with magnesium it will be difficult to sustain long term results.
If you are doing high intensity cardio workouts, cut back and focus on walking, weights and pilates.
Hot soup in the morning with beans and a handful of greens and raspberry hibiscus/ ginger tea morning and night will help immensely with insulin issues.
I am speaking from the perspective of a person that has had disordered eating, endocrine imbalances and autoimmune health issues this is what will make a huge difference in addition to what's else you are doing.
Dang I think 45 lbs in a year is INCREDIBLE. I've lost 30lbs since October 2021 (7 months). I am starting Ozempic this week. If I can lose 45 Lbs in a year, I'd be to my goal weight
Just wondering if you could please provide an update? Thanks 😊
My GP told me that Ozempic was supposed to help with heart problems.
Your video is interesting, thank you.
I actually gained 5 lbs immediately! I swelled up in my stomach and belly area.
I ended up sick in bed barely able to go to the bathroom and get food. Never been so sick. Went off it after about three weeks, back to my novakog70/30 and januvia.
I still dont feel like myself!
Worst experience in the 25 years I have been diabtic.
The symptoms never went
away😧
😔
My doc put me on ozempic my A1c is always in control always but my little wait as I gave my self the first short I started having a really bad tummy pain and started having diarrhea and vomiting whole night ., and also bloating and headaches and also gas passing.I called my doctor I told him I’m not taking it and also my blood sugar was faculty
This is my experience and I’m not taking it but on my own I have lost 3lbs
I’m sorry to hear that the side effects were so tough for you. I know it can feel awful 💕
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've been on Ozempic for 5 weeks and I've lost 4 kilos. I'm only 5ft4 and I was 107 kilos and now I'm down to 103 kilos. I'm starting to feel better physically and mentally. I've cut my meals right ,right down as well. Down to 2 weetbix for breakfast. A small tin of tuna for lunch . 2 pieces of bread per day. And a piece of fish or steak , smaller steaks than before and veggies or salad with the steak and fish. I've been off potatoes as well. I must admit though lots of cups of tea with 3 sugars.
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!
Do you take Metformin?
I get a headache the day that I take the ozempic but then im fine for the rest of the week
I was on Ozempic for 6 months, but the constipation was bad, I took myself off it. I had lost about 15 pounds. My doctor and pharmacist have convinced me to start back and take a mild laxative. Thing is, i know it curbs my appetite, but at 72 I enjoy my food.
I think you will enjoy your meals but just eat a smaller size
It is so painful to grow up with obesity and food addiction..As young as 5 I remember crying about being fat and not going swimming at the summer playground camp,5.So at 67 ,I had a heart aattack, stents and dreaming of taking Ozempic to lower my weight,since it was revealed..Haven't done it yet ,and now ,I am rethinking it.No one knows nutrition like a fat girl,every program ,every diet.I appreciate you and all you share..peace
Very true! As a child I was given food to make me happy. And now it’s a huge habit at 23 to reward myself. Ever since I was conscious as a kid I always wanted to lose weight even when I was 11 I said don’t get above 200 pounds! I’m at 260 now. I tried everything under the sun. Here’s to ozempic and helping me
I am stopping Ozempic. I told my endo I cannot take the extreme exhaustion and naseau. I was up to 1mg. The only reason I lost some weight was because of the naseau. I already ate small meals or less food do to my schedule.
I wish doctors would see the person not put us in one general category. My body has always been extremely sensitive. Normal reactions of things don't happen to me. I have the 1% side affects 😒
I also eat healthy. Have to literally carry around to docs pics of what I eat. They always say lose weight. And have to prove my food I take. Ugh
Help the person not the loom of the person
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 have experienced *ZERO* problems with Ozempic
Lucky! I had many.
Your my best diabetic friend ever , just the info is on here is more than my endo . I’m on a pump , ozempic , my A1C is 7.2 , she wants it to do better so she said do corrections, question for you when do you do corrections
I try to bolus at least 20 minutes before meals(doesn’t always happen), and I wait 2 and a half hours after meals for corrections, so I don’t take too much insulin and go low. You also have to factor in things like exercise. Your pump might have a setting that helps with corrections - you might be able to reach out to a rep from your pump’s company to ask about the feature, or the endo might know if they’re familiar with the pump.
That drug all most killed me ----I stop on my own the Dr were up set but now I'm so much better
When I got on Ozempic I also went on intermitten fasting for two months and stop eating carbs.
I lost 60 Ibs but after that I started eating carbs again and my BS numbers went back up slightly but not hugely and I gain 16 lbs back and yes I was still taking Ozempic.
So no carbs and how much you eat make a huge difference!
You are right. I eat anything and lost only 11Kg but noticed that I am not gaining
Did your doc say perhaps why the ozempic was causing such bad heart palpitations? Like is it possibly mixing with another drug? I was prescribed this work an elevated a1c and weight loss but heart palpitations is one side effect I cannot and will not tolerate. I have recovered from a stressful year of severe panic and anxiety disorder and hypochondria and I’m not going to take a drug that’s going to put me back there mentally! I used to have bad heart palpitations from stress and it put me in a very bad place mentally. Still undecided if I will actually take this.. maybe it’s time to stop fighting it and just lose the damn weight on my own.
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.
I have started Ozempic and I'm a few days in from my first injection and I feel severely ill
I am having the heart palps too on my first week of the .50. I am not taking the needle anymore. It never did anything for my blood sugars at all and the nausea was ten times worse than pregnancy nausea. I am holding onto your words that the palps went away in two weeks as it is so frightening.
How are you feeling nowV
Better, I stopped taking the needle and am slowly feeling like myself again. Thank you for asking.
@@maggiem3386 that’s good to hear. I hope mine go away quickly too. It’s not fun.
I am 77 male, Ozempic 2mg since July 2020. Aic 5.8-6.2 now, lost about 40lbs (now 168). But side effects?:
Exhausted
Many bad arthritic issues (shoulders/upper arms) when waking up +
Top of feet very itchy at night
Eating limitations,nutrition bad
Want but only small amounts viable
Maybe coincidental but want to get off Ozempic afraid will gain back?
Previously on Janumet + METFORMIN
Now Ozempic 2mg + METFORMIN
Any comments?
Thanks Happy HEALTHY New Year