OZEMPIC UPDATE. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STOP TAKING OZEMPIC
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- Vlog 83-Travels In My Chair. I was on Ozempic for my type 2 Diabetes for a year. I lost weight but after a year, I had enough. Today I'll talk about what it has been like for the 6+ months that I have been off it.
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Nice to hear from a person who is bright as well as honest . She really conveys the complexity
Thanks Jennifer. People are not getting unbiased opinions on these drugs and are blindly jumping on the band wagon for all the wrong reasons.
I was on Ozempic and had NO side effects. Lost over 50 pounds. I’m no longer on it. I’m grateful for the weight loss and maintaining a good weight.
I have no problem eating.
That's great Carol. I bet it felt good losing the weight but I am glad you are off it now.
How long have you been off the Ozempic
Ozempic nearly killed me. Never again!
Hi Gail. I think you made the best choice for you. Your health is the most important
Thank you soo much ❤️ I was on Ozempic for 2 months. I had severe reactions. It affects your brain and body adversely. I'm type 2 and did not have an eating problem and almost starved to health. My mind refused me to eat certain foods that were healthy and bad. I continued to have severe abdominal issues. I then checked a site which reported hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against ozempic from October of 2023 thru current. Please look under lawsuits filed. It can cause permanent affects. I immediately got off. It takes 6 weeks to get out of your system. It harms your body and in some cases permanently. God bless you!! Be safe.
Thanks for sharing and letting us know about the lawsuits
I asked my doctor about this and other new medications a few weeks ago. He was dead set against it.
I wish you luck and healing from your cancer ❤
Thank you Monique. So far, so good and I am feeling pretty good.
@@travelsinmychair4140. God bless u.
Good to listen to a real person with an honest opinion, very helpful, if not, encouraging as I want to come off this stuff now.
make sure you stay in close contact with your doctor and work together to ease the way.
I was on Ozempic for about 6-7 months, my prescription price was $225 per month. I live in Ontario, Canada. I thought that was crazy expensive until hearing in the United States some people are being charged a thousand dollars per month. 😮 I know this medication isn’t for everyone and the side effects differ from person to person but for me I was very pleased with the outcome!! I did have a few side effects at first which only lasted a 3-4 weeks, one was losing my appetite and having to force myself to eat at the beginning plus I was also constipated in the beginning probably because I wasn’t eating much. My appetite slowly came back but until it did I bought these boost JUICE boxes, NOT the meal replacement milky ones, yuck, they have ones that taste like a kids juice box ! It helped keep my energy level up until I slowly got my appetite back !! the crazy thing is once I got it back I craved healthier foods !! I added foods high in fibre as well which helped with the constipation. In the first month I lost around 20 pounds, probably mostly water weight ! In around 7-8 months I lost a total of 60-65 pounds, I think I’m now the perfect weight for my size 115-117 pounds 5’ 1 “ small frame. I can say I now feel better than I have in years !! My arthritis pain is GONE, my knee pain and back pain also way less !! After so many years of trying so many different diets and failing on all of them Ozempic worked for me!! I now think twice before I eat anything unhealthy !!! I DONT want to go back to where my body hurts everyday, the way it did before I took the weight off !! Im now pain free and want to stay that way!! Good luck to everyone on or is thinking about going on Ozempic and I truly hope it works for you !!
That's great news. I am so glad you have had such positive results and feel good, which is the most important.
These GSP-1drugs are known for causing bowel obstructions. The walls thicken as a result of the drug. Be careful with this.
I am on Ozempic now and the side effects are minimal. It has helped me control my calories by reducing my appetite. I have no problem eating healthy as I just don’t crave junk. My fear is when I hit my goal, my
uncontrollable hunger will return! It has been hard my whole life, constantly feeling hungry. When I started Ozempic I thought “how nice to feel normal, not constantly hungry!” How did going off affect your hunger levels?
Jackie, it has been almost two years since I have been off Ozempic and here's what has been happening. My weight is pretty much stable. I fluctuate by 5 pounds either way only. I still can't eat sugary desserts, spicy foods and actually, a lot of the foods that bothered my while I was on Ozempic, still bother me. So, if you are lucky, you will be o.k. eating wise. Just eat a small amount and stop when you feel full. I have been finding that a spinach, berry smoothie with protein powder really helps me in the afternoon and followed later with nuts as a snack. I'm actually surprised I can't eat the sugary stuff and chocolate that I enjoyed before. I have always been a sugaraholic. I still have a weakness for candies, though and have to be careful not to indulge. We all have our demons. Stay well!
I hope I am the same as you, because I don’t have cravings for sweets like I used to.
I am a 73 yr old woman. I’m not diabetic. I went on Ozempic for 4 months. I lost 25 lbs . The side effects weren’t too bad. But after I stopped I noticed my face deflating. My arms got as wrinkly as prunes, and I’ve gained back about 8 lbs. in a yr. I only eat b’fast and a late lunch. But I do have a small dessert in the evening…. I want my smooth firms back! I want my cheeks and fewer wrinkles on my face. I hear eating more “clean” protein can help, like Turkey. It has less fat. Also need to exercise. It’s just hard….overweight and smooth or thin and wrinkles..😳
after awhile, you might "fit" into your skin again. After I stopped taking Ozempic, I looked hollow cheeked and saggy from the 20 pound weight loss. Just think if you were one of those who lost 50+ pounds. Anyway, after almost a year, I noticed my cheeks filling out again and the wrinkles were less noticeable. Hopefully you'll zap back into shape soon, too.
@@travelsinmychair4140 Thank you for your reply. I hope making some changes in my diet helps.! Whey protein powder Turkey , salmon, eggs,beef….🙏🤗
on ozempic for over a year 112 lbs lost i follow a low carb lifestyle and never had side effects thankfully. I’ve kept it off for 2 years . the problem is people stop what they are doing to lose weight they go back to eating a high carb diet . sorry you had a bad experience.
thanks so much for your comment. I am glad your experience was a good one and you are keeping the weight off by following a low carb diet. Congratulations on your perseverance.
Exactly. It's a tool. Calories and exercise and a mind reset is needed! I got a double cheeseburger today with lettuce & tomato=490 cals. Large water and called that my cheat meal. NOT 4,000 with a giant steak, giant loaded potato and probably 500 cals of sweet tea which I used to eat 2, 3x a week. I'm keeping un
@@wendi2819calories in and out is not what makes people fat or thin.
What mg?
@@hometowngirl8062 2.0
Thank you for sharing your story and hopefully it helps others with making a big decision. I was on Ozempic twice, first time just over 5 years ago and then had surgery for breast cancer and went off the drug. I was 57 yrs old at that time and now 62. Having had cancer made me realize how vital it was to take charge of my health and I went keto and lost a lot of weight. Then covid hit and got out of a marriage that wasn’t working, retired and a few other big life changes and then with the stress, the weight came back to more than pre cancer. I went back on Ozempic at the cost of $500 a month out of pocket. Weight was not dropping but side effects were challenging with low energy, constant headaches and just feeling rough. After 4 or 5 months, I gave it up due to little weight loss and side effects and the tremendous cost. Almost 2 months ago I started a carnivore diet which I now consider my lifestyle forever. I feel amazing and lost inflammation after only 2 days and have been great since and I am slowly losing weight which I feel is the best way to go. I am down 13lbs in 7 weeks. I encourage those who want to take control of their life to consider and research keto or carnivore diets. Wishing the best for everyone! ❤️
thank you for sharing your story. I'll check the carnivore diet out
I do l9w carb no sugar, slowly dropping, 30kg down so far, from my research, nobody could pay me to take any of these drugs. The benefits do not outweigh the risks. There are safer ways to do it.
I went on the Carnivore diet 2 years ago. 5 months later I saw my doctor for blood testing. I was amazed that my issues were gone. I had lost 50+ pounds and in the past 2 years I’ve kept all that weight off. No other weight loss program has given me what I’ve achieved doing this way of eating.
I have been strict keto and carnivore and now I'm mostly ketovore. I love carnivore--I love meat in general. I only lost weight while on strict keto, but I know many people lose a lot of weight on carnivore. I think each person needs to find the particular diet that works for their body.
I'm 73 and have been on Wegovy (same medicine as Ozempic) for almost a year and have lost 35 pounds, from 170 to 135. I had a lot of side effects, and I would have to say it was a bit rough. I had no energy, diarrhea, gas, and a burning sensation on the skin of my back and legs. I was uncomfortable for the entire time. I've been off Wegovy now for a month, and the side effects have nearly all resolved. My weight seems stable, but I think about food more often, and that worries me, so I've decided I want to taper it down instead of just stopping cold turkey. I'm going to get a compound semaglutide, which is $400/month for four injections and is the same medication that is in Wegovy and Ozempic, and I will take one injection every two or three weeks and then go down to one injection a month. This is the plan, and I'll let you know how it works.
I'd hate not being able to enjoy food. I've been doing intermittent fasting for 6 months and the best part is being so proud of myself when I have fasted for 24 hours and then have a lovely meal as a reward. I just appreciate the tastes and textures and the process of sitting down and savoring even the simplest of foods. I broke my fast yesterday with avocado and thin ham slices on toast with a few white grapes on the side. It was divine! ❤
good on you Janet. If it's working for you, that's wonderful. Stay healthy!
I lost 65 lbs by only eating from anytime in the morning to about 2 in the afternoons years ago, that's all i did, didn't eliminate anything else and kept it off for years now.
and it worked for you, Trixie. That's good news.
72 hr fast was hard for me 48 is perfect once a month for me to help reset ..
@@cherylschumaker1366 I have to admit I have never tried to fast I am concerned that my blood sugars will go dangerously low. Anyone out there with diabetes tried fasting
I was on it for 2 months. No matter what I did I could not lose weight. I ate healthy and counted all of my calories and worked out 5 days a week. I literally did not lose a single pound in almost 6 months. With semiglutide I lost 20 pounds and it changed my eating habits drastically. I used to overeat even though I cooked and made healthy food. I always ate seconds and I ate a lot late at night. So I’m grateful for that. I stopped taking it because of side effects and the serious risks of cancer and pancreatitis. I had severe fatigue and lots of burping and occasional heartburn. I’ve been off it about 2 months and kept it off so far. My appetite hasn’t come back but I do eat just not as much as I used to. I still have a lot of burping and I get bad stomachaches sometimes.
You have to weigh out the risks for yourself. I’m grateful I finally got the weight off and I’ll continue to eat healthy and exercise. I’m on the fence about whether I’d take it because of the side effects. I’m hoping the side effects will stop eventually. All drugs have side effects. You have to do your research and make informed decisions.
You are so right Tina. You have to examine all the hype and make informed intelligent decisions that will impact your life and your health. Keep on working hard Tina. It will pay off
Poppp
Cancer and pancreatitis? I'd rather be overweight.
I am so impressed with your presentation and knowledge. God Bless You.
Thank you Janet
I'm minus 125 pounds! Never been this thin (140). Off BP med. I love that it gets rid of the "food chatter". Not one bad side effects on Ozempic. ❤
way to go! Do you feel well? Are you still on the drug or are you now off it? Did your excess skin firm up over time?
What dosage were you on?
@@gloriasaliba3395 I was on the lowest. It was all I could tolerate and barely at that
Except for the fact that you enrich Big Pharma racket and allow them to control you. They control the studies and publish only results favorable to them.
@sassylrhg
Congrats. Would you please share more info. Did you change your diet? How long did it take you? What dose were you on when you lost most of the weight? I have 100 pounds to lose and would appreciate you sharing.
I am type 2 diabetic and was placed on Ozempic not only to lower my A1C and daily blood sugars but to aid in weight loss as I am obese. The first evening I took a shot, I was awakened at 4 am and threw up. I am the type of person that will do anything not to throw up! Heaven knows, I could never be bulimic! Thus began my horrible journey on Ozempic. Yes, it much improved my A1C and I lost 30 pounds but at the expense of being frightened to leave my home as I could throw up without any notice. I was terribly nauseous all the time and was vomiting around 4 times a week. While my total time on the drug was 4-5 months, it felt like an eternity of torture. I finally decided my quality of life was worth more than daily torture. I have been off Ozempic for nearly 6 months now, and have kept the weight off and my blood sugars are under control with an additional oral medication. My heart goes out to you for struggling with multiple health issues and compounded by Ozempic, must have been awful. I wish you continued healing and safe travels.
It was a struggle. I didn't get physically ill from Ozempic but I had no appetite and my quality of life was horrible. I still have cancer, M.S. and type 2 diabetes but I feel pretty good and haven't gained the 20 pounds back.
@@travelsinmychair4140Have a look at carnivore diet. Many people reverse their diabetis and cancer. I lost in 6 months 50lbs. Dr Chaffee channel but many more
O paralyzes your stomach. Not good.
Can't even get Ozempic in England for type 2 diabetics due to these idiot celebrities in America buying it all up because they are SO VIAN.
Did you lose 20 lbs in a whole year ..
What saddens me is the weekly new drugs coming out on the market today & repetitively advertised on tv & what's especially scary is trying to process all the many side effects at the bottom of the screen. Many people are desperate looking for that miracle drug and taken advantage of. Sending you heartfelt prayers.. TY for sharing your personal story concerning Ozempic.
You are welcome
While viewing other options, please check out carnivore diet. Begin with viewing Dr Ken Berry, Steak and Butter Gal, Dr Shawn Bake, Dr Anthony Cheffey, and the list goes on. My health along with others has improved tremendously. Good luck.
Thanks Teri. Will check it out.
Yes, I fully agree. Please check out Carnivore lifestyle.
Dr Boz has a book Any Way You Can all about her moms cancer and keto/carnivore. Hopefully you've been doing carnivore by now...this book is a great testimony. Very inspiring.
I am still on the fence I'll admit.@@carnivoremoxie
I was skeptical when I started it last February. Fast forward over a year, I have never felt healthier. The carnivore diet has helped me heal so many autoimmune problems that were ruining my life.
When I started , I committed to one month. And from then did one month at a time. ❤️
I was on Ozempic for about 9 months. Lost 60 pounds. During the first three months I was eating very little. In fact there were times that I drank liquids because I couldn't eat. They told me at the doctor's office. Well yes that's what is supposed to happen. Well then I started with the side effects. Constipation got worse, migraine headaches increased and then I started having vision problems. In October of last year there was a shortage of Ozempic so I went for weeks without having it. Finally in December I told my doctor I wanted to stop and he argued with me about the headaches but he took me off it. Now I have gained about half the weight back and my blood sugar is up again. I rarely get headaches. Going back to the doctor this month but I will not go back on Ozempic. I do not want to experience what I did before.
I know. It’s a trade off for sure. Some women tell me the side effects are okay as long as they lose weight. I don’t agree but each person has to decide what is best for them
Look into Keto and Carnivore diets. I couldn't do carnivore as I really like veggies, so I did Ketovore. I eat meat and veggies every day, but cut out all of the carbs. I lost 120lbs and all my bloodwork is great. Avoid processed foods and all seed oils if possible. Seed oils are Keto, but terrible for you, so just best to avoid them as much as possible. Also look into intermittent fasting. Start slow and see what happens. It's not as hard as you probably think. We don't need to eat 3 meals a day plus snacks. I eat once a day and feel great. You have nothing to lose but the weight. If I did it, you can too. Nothing special about me. Best of luck to you!!
@@Barneyrubble241 thanks. I will
You're so sweet . Very good advice. Bless you. Prayers for healing.
thank you Kimberly
Diabetes II. Lost over 100lbs. However, radical change of diet. In two years, just one takeaway, no ready meals, no fried food. Stick with a simple diet - one egg vegetable omelette for breakfast, piece of fruit for lunch, 100g protein with cherry tomatoes, baby beets, one tablespoon five or couscous for dinner, and one small slice soda or wholemeal bread with 0.5ozs cheese. Importantly, the constant screaming for food has stopped .... And that is because this drug replaces missing saiety hormones that about 4% of obese patients suffer from.
Diabetes II in full remission.
As a medical Biochemist, can I just say that many of the drugs used to treat cancer, cause radical change in taste.
Thanks so much for your insights. I think my food aversion was partially due to cancer meds but mostly due to the Ozempic. You are an amazing person to have the will power to stick with your diet.
Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you healing from cancer! ❤️
Thank you Stacie. As of now things are stable but I go for another CT scan next month. Always a stressful time. Right now I’m preparing for Mother’s Day and a pedicure. Can’t wait
Thank you for the real, down to earth review and I wish you the best with your cancer journey.
❤ and hugs! Thank you for your inspiration!
you are so welcome Elisa.
Thank you Denise, very inspiring story ❤
thank you Dawn. I'm still keeping the weight off and still can't eat spicy foods or sugary desserts. Which is o.k.
Thanks for sharing this! Hope you continue to feel better each day!
Thank you Julia. I have an appointment with my Oncologist next month. I seem to have a nasty little tumour trying to come to the party.
Thank you for your honesty. Much appreciated. God Bless you. 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks Joanie. I just say it like it is for my situation and apparently, a whole lot of women feel the same way and I get to share with you all. And I so so appreciate it.
On it for one year. Only side affect fatigue, but this time I have to loose the weight, no matter what. I love sugary treats but can't eat a lot of it now. I'm so thankfull.
You are beautiful! I am glad that after you stopped the Ozempic your body, including your face, settled in at a perfect weight. And I LOVE your glasses!
Thanks so much for commenting. I got the glasses from Walmart. They’re reading glasses but I loved the color. Go figure
Denise thankyou so much for sharing this information with us. Blessings my friend!❤
you're so welcome Tammy. Enjoy your day
Thanks for your honesty and transparency, it’s good to hear the truth❤️🙋🏽♀️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks so much for watching
Very interesting video. Thank you. I wish you all the best.
thank you for watching
May God bless you for your hardships! Thank you for your bravery in speaking this truth. We love you!
Thank you so much Stephanie
Very nicely done! Thank you for sharing, most interesting!
Thank you mary
I just found your channel and appreciate the information you shared. Hope to see more of you.
Thank you Renee. I post a video every two weeks but I'm a bit all over the place because I have cancer, M.S. and type 2 Diabetes. Lots of information to share!
Thank you for sharing. I hope you heal completely
Thank you. The road is a long one I'm afraid but so far I can manage pretty well.
Thank you for doing this video. The whole thing makes a lot of sense, and you look wonderful! God bless you❤
Thank you Jude. I am so grateful to everyone who has watched my Ozempic videos so they can make appropriate decisions for themselves
Thank you for sharing your story with us.
You have such a kind reassuring voice and I appreciate your info.
Take care
thank you Linda
love listening. just a frank and pleasant chat. and.." speak with your doctor" ...sharing the wisdom
thanks so much for wathing
I have been on wegovy for one yr + 3 months.and i lost 45lbs. i am going to work in the next few months to come off it. I have no sidee effects from the beginning. Just remember, not everyone has bad effects. Thanks for the update!
You are right, Chris. Not everyone has side effects which is good, but most people go off it as soon as they possibly can so there must be some concern, I'm a thinkin'.
@@travelsinmychair4140 i am looking to go off of it in the next 2-3 months. i have an appt with my endocrinologist to see wht tht will look like
Thank you for this clear review. All the best
thank you so much for watching.
Thank you for your honesty!
You’re welcome Gail
Loved your monologue, very articulate
Thank you very much for watching
I wish you well. Your coloring is very pleasant.
Thank you for watching Robin
You look so radiant - thank you for your insights. Enjoy spring. 🌸🍀🌸
Thanks. Feeling pretty good right now. Pain at a minimum. Lots of company to keep me busy.
Thanks for this fantastic video😊
thank you so much for watching, Lisa.
Thank you Denise. I missed your video.
Have a wonderful week.
Barb you must think I am a horrible person. I have been strolling through my TH-cam comments just now and stumbled upon your comment from almost a year ago. I am so sorry to have somehow missed you. I hope you are okay and enjoying some warm spring sunshine
@@travelsinmychair4140 it is ok. I understand. I have been in the hospital then ER a week later with Afib. I am doing some better. Hugs
@@barbhelle5481 take care of yourself and know you are in my thoughts
I hope you are healing well, Happy Mothers Day❤
Thanks Michelle. Feeling pretty good except the other day my blood sugars were on the rise. Today I get to have a pedicure and do a bit of shopping with my daughter. Always a treat!
Thank you SO much for this video. I came across it at just the right time. I have a daughter who is on the other "popular " weight loss drug these days. Her weight has come off. That much is a given. I have heard from her at the times when it has almost killed her in my book. I wish more people would put out these honest videos of the journey. Thank you is all i can say.
Thank you Sheri. People aren't getting the full picture with Ozempic and others. Now they are and speaking out. Every person that can get proper information becomes someone educated to make proper decisions for themselves.
Hope you’re doing well, what a great video.
I am still having difficulty eating certain foods but that's o.k. I don't need them. My cancer is holding its own at the moment and I am looking forward to a fun and busy summer with my family. Thanks for watching!
What an informative video about Ozempic. I have heard about the drug since it is so often mentioned in the news, but didn't really know much about it. It sounds like a good drug for some, but not for you. Glad you are recovering. Thank you for the family (and dog) pictures, it was fun to watch.
Thanks Ann. Over Easter, Roxie wiggled her little self in with everyone. My daughter was here this weekend and Roxie, the little turncoat, went and slept with Heather. I wonder if the reason she loves our son Keith and Heather so much is that her nose picks up on the family scent. Who knows.
Thank you for being so honest about the drugozempic
You’re welcome Evelyn
Thanks for sharing your story.
You are welcome Angela
Thank you for your honesty. I’m glad you are taking care for your cancer and went off Ozempic as it wasn’t for you.
thanks. It was hard on me, that drug, but I learned so much while I was on it and also from all of you who take the time to share their concerns.
I lost 70 pounds by stop drinking eating carbs and sugar sometimes that’s all it takes and I know people don’t want to hear that but it’s really hard. It takes a lot of willpower.
Laura, it takes strength and self-discipline to lose weight and that is why so many simply can't do it. I am learning to feel empathy for those struggling with weight problems and I understand.
8 mos on ozempic and lost 57 lbs. Type 2 diabetic. Had no side effects except loss of appetite. A1c normal for the first time in over 12 years. Unable to find it due to shortages. Been off it 6 months and have not gained any weight back. I weigh daily because I fear gaining weight back. Due to the weight lost I am able to manage my boold sugar on metformin now. I have also been successful at some eating habits that have made a difference. I have no plans to go back on ozempic.
that's wonderful news Hazel. Like you, I haven't gained the weight back but I am unable to eat a lot of food types that I enjoyed before. My A1C is staying stable. Thanks for sharing!
A young lady at my church was ‘sick’ in the bathroom Sunday. I asked what was wrong.
She said “her new medication is causing her to stay nauseous “
It is Ozempic!!!
I told her to get off of it! She would rather lose weight than get off of it.
Another lady at my church, 3 months on it, lost 20 pounds, now can’t feel one of her feet-side effect!
She loves the weight loss and said she’d just have a numb foot
WHAT is wrong with people ☹️
I know Lynn. People want a quickie result and don't stop to think of long term effects. I do admit though, that the one year I was on Ozempic cured my sugar addiction. Cake just doesn't do it for me anymore. But one of the serious side effects has to do with the Thyroid. I say, do your homework and talk to your doctor or pharmacist. They are always a wealth of information. In fact it was my pharmacist who warned me early on of the side effects. Thanks for watching!
@@travelsinmychair4140 you know what’s EVEN sadder? The one lady’s daughter is a Pharmacist! She hasn’t warned her at all? How crazy🤦🏽♀️
@@Macsrus5 now that is just plain sad
Thank you so much for all of your personal insight, I'm someone who needs to lose a great deal of weight and you've given me some info about this drug and some things I could ask my Dr. about it, so thanks again and I wish you continued success and will pray for you but I know you will beat the cancer and the weight, so stay strong and positive, thank you 🙋🏽💕🙏🏼
Thanks so much Pamela. I always keep in close contact with my doctor when it comes to my health. I probably drive him crazy but he appreciates how tuned in to my body I am. Just be careful if you do go on Ozempic. Stay on it for a short as time as possible and keep a daily journal of your blood pressure, bowel movements, tiredness, achiness and how well you are eating and what you can comfortably eat. I understand when you have a lot of weight to lose it is a daunting task and sometimes you probably just want to give up. I don't like Ozempic but I understand if you need a jump start to get healthy you may have to bit the bullet. Good luck.
I was profoundly obese, type 2 diabetes, HBP, asthma, name it I had it. Went on Ozempic in June 2022. Made it only 6 weeks because I was curled in a ball moaning. That drug was horrific!!
I then went on Mounjaro in April 2023. I am 5’ 5” and was 273 pounds. I’m now down to 182. I want to lose about 20-25 more and I’ll be content. There are drawbacks with cramps and bowel issues, but nothing I can’t handle. I’m not hungry. That said, I’ve changed my lifestyle. I now see food as fuel and not a coping mechanism. Therapy helped too. I’m off insulin, HBP meds and my A1C is 5.8. I haven’t felt this good in 40 years. I can move. I can walk without getting winded and have actual energy. Not sure if/when I’ll go off. I highly recommend Mounjaro over Ozempic by leaps and bounds!!
That's great news, Karen. Ozempic is certainly not the be all and end all for weight loss and for type 2 Diabetics. And you've proven there is another choice and now you're healthy and probably at a nice healthy weight, too.
There is another one also besides Mounjaro and it is Wegovy - some say it is more effective than Ozempic - but why do people only really ever talk about Ozempic - maybe it is the 'catch-all' name for these drugs. I am still learning and researching.
@@colleeneaster1221 excellent. Can’t get to much information
Thank you for your video. I struggle with weight gain and have been wanting Ozempic. Not after your story! I laughed at "skinny little Oprah then back to big Oprah"😂. You seem to have a great outlook and I wish you all the best. ❤
Thanks so much for your kind words
Bless you for your video.
thank you K. and thank you for watching.
I just found you tonight and I am in the states and type 2 diabetic was put on Ozempic. I made it so far to 1mg but like you, I have those issues with it and almost every night I am sick after I take my night medicine, I'm sure it is because I can't eat enough. My numbers are getting closer to where we want them, but not yet. I pray you are doing well and hugs from Indiana
Thanks Bobbie. I still have trouble eating a lot of different foods. They don't make me feel sick but I simply can't eat. I haven't gained the 20 pounds back but my A1C has slowly been creeping up over the past 18 months. Who knows what the doctor will put me on. Possibly Glyberide. Just make sure you make smoothies with protein powder, spinach, Kale and fruit then eat almonds and unflavoured greek yoghurt to keep up your proteins. That is what my nutritionist recommended. And good luck to you, too.
I was just watching a show that said new studies are showing that ozemic effects the brain in a way that it calms the hormone in most people for happiness/desire and excitement and that is one of the reasons people lose their desire for food which in turn causes weight loss and that the reason many people are over weight is because of the desire and pleasure they get from eating.. it’s not necessarily because they are hungry but they get almost like a high/ euphoric from the food … and ozempic Blocks that hormone I wish I could remember the hormone name… but the study also found that it not only removes desire to eat but other desires as well and it is causing depression and suicidal thoughts in many people because they have no desire for things in life … and as I hear you say how you were not happy and how you no longer had the desire for food I knew that is what the article was trying to explain…we must be careful when we take medicine that is made to control our mind … the study also stated that the long term effects on the brain have yet to be established… Thank you for sharing your experience it definitely proves to me that there is an effect on the brain…
Thanks for watching, Connie. Love your comments.
You are beautiful!!❤❤ I am subscribing now. Happy blessed Easter.
Thank you for subscribing. Easter with the family was an eating marathon and great fun
Thank you for sharing your experience.
You’re welcome
You have such beautiful skin...I'm glad you're better.
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Awe Denise, thank you for educating us on ozempic. I'd never do that to my body. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏.
Thanks Barb. I would imagine someone with type 2 Diabetes (NOT TYPE 1) and if they are hugely obese, Ozempic might be one of the only choices. However, I would sure get the proper info. before I would make the choice. Thanks for watching.
THANK YOU FOR THIS INFO
you are very welcome, Marty. So much controversy surrounding Ozempic.
You are coping so gracefully. Thank you for the post.
It looks like about 30-40% of people who use this have bad side effects. Use Trulicity, its too expensive as well, but it still has a weight loss effect, not like Ozempic, but still works for T2 diabetics
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your story and for being so honest and vulnerable. I looked into Ozempic and several different weight loss drugs, and discussed them with my Dr. I was shocked at how quickly the Dr was in offering weight loss drugs with little discussion on side effects , nutrition, how to come off without gaining weight, etc. Ultimately, I decided the drugs were not the right choice for me, and embarked on a journey to clean up my lifestyle and eating habits. One thing you touched on was how your eating habits were different on and off of Ozempic. I think that is one of the things people don't really focus on--without changing your lifestyle and creating healthy eating habits, the positive effects of Ozempic will likely end when you stop taking it. I agree that it can be a great tool in weight loss, but you still have to do the work and learn how to eat healthy to avoid some of the side effects and to eventually be able to get off of the drugs without gaining weight. There are so many ads and stories pushing it as a magic bullet, and it's just not that simple. I just encourage anyone considering Ozempic or any other weight loss drug to really do your research about how it works, the pros and cons, and make your decision based on those facts. Wishing you the best, and wishing positive results to anyone on a weight loss journey, regardless of what method they choose!
Hi lorie Thanks for taking the time to comment. You made the right decision for you and an educated decision you didn’t fall for all the hype and even if you end up going on a medication you will do so with your eyes wide open. Stay well
My dr prescribed Ozempic for my T2D. I picked it up on Monday, and haven’t taken a dose yet. Haven’t even broken the seal yet. I’ve been doing my research which led me to this video, and I don’t think I’m going to take it. I have Crohn’s and Hashimoto’s along with the diabetes, and I was concerned about how the Ozempic would affect those disease processes. My dr didn’t seem to take my concerns seriously, and she only said as long as I’ve nvr had thyroid cancer in my family, everything should be fine. That being said, all my research is showing me that taking it would probably be very detrimental since I have multiple disease processes happening.
I get the concerns, Lori. My doctor was concerned because my A1C numbers were at 10.0 and he was afraid I could have a stroke or heart attack so we weighed our options and I went on Ozempic for a year. This was before all the hype about it. My A1C went down and I lost 20 pounds. If you can't get you blood sugars under control and you are eating a sensible diet, you may have to weigh all the odds and see if you can go on it for say 6 months to see if things smarten up. I would have a serious discussion with the doctor, tho before making a decision. Good luck!
@@travelsinmychair4140 Ty for the kind reply! I very much appreciate u taking the time to do so. My hubby was dxd with a rare type of leukemia 20 yrs ago. It was rare enough that normal Drs didn’t know anything about it. I ordered medical textbooks and taught myself what the bone marrow does and what each cell line does. There were only 3 oncologists in Tx that had any experience with treating it, and we ended up going to MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had to educate ER Drs several times bc they weren’t familiar with his type of leukemia. I say all that bc I’m pretty fluent at reading and understanding medical jargon so I tend to do extensive research into medical things. I’m frustrated with my Dr bc she didn’t really listen to my concerns over Ozempic interacting with my other disease processes. We’ve had multiple conversations, and she just doesn’t seem to understand that if the “cure” is worse than the disease, it’s not worth anything. I’m 55, and as I’ve gotten older, my body tends to react badly to most medications. We’ve tried metformin, rybelsus (pill form of Ozempic), farxiga, and now Ozempic. I couldn’t tolerate any of the meds we’ve tried bc of side effects. I just saw my Dr 2 weeks ago, and my A1C was at 9, down from 9.4 3 months prior. I had also lost 4lbs. She wasn’t encouraging at all even tho I’d shown a small amt of improvement. I have high BP as well, and I can’t tolerate 10mg of Amlodipine even tho that’s what she keeps trying to get me to. I faint at the 10mg dosage. I’m taking 5mg of Amlodipine, and she had me try 7.5mg of Amlodipine after I saw her two weeks ago. I didn’t faint, but I got dizzy enough that I vomited. She just doesn’t seem to listen. My BP is perfectly fine at home, but when I go see her it’s high every time bc she aggravates me. I’ve been taking my BP at home for months with pics as proof, and she can see it’s perfectly fine most of the time, but she still insists on trying to up the Amlodipine dosage bc my BP is high when I see her. She knows I have trouble with side effects from meds yet she just seems to push more meds with more side effects on me. I have three dogs (see profile pic), a chronically ill hubby, a big garden, and a house to take care of so I can’t afford to faint, vomit from dizziness, or take a medication like Ozempic that may mess me up in a variety of ways. I really think all my research is just pointing me to the fact that I need to find a new Dr who listens to me, and listens to what my body says when it comes to different meds. I have been watching my diet, charting what I’m eating, cutting back on carbs and sugar, and there has been improvement, albeit small. I think she just wants to check a box that my issues have resolved under her care, and she doesn’t like that we can’t get my issues resolved in the manner and timeframe she wants it to be. Ty again for ur reply, and ty for ur video bc it has allowed me to get a fellow pt’s input and experience on an every day personal lvl w/o any bias! I will be praying for u that ur health issues show improvement and maybe remission. My hubby’s leukemia has moved into more of a chronic phase rather than an acute phase, and we’ve been able to enjoy a period of relative stability in the last couple of years. I do so hope u will be able to enjoy a period of relative stability as well! Big hugs from Tx - hang in there! ❤️
Healing prayers being sent your way.
Thanks so much Cecilia.
I just have to say I absolutely love your glasses!! I’ve never seen any like it and I’m gonna see if I can find some! I have an eye exam at the end of the month, so at that point I’ll be looking for frames! 🕶️ 😎 👓 🤓
Nan. Confession. My regular glasses are grayish frames. These I ordered on line from Walmart and they are readers. Just for show. Shameful. Sorry to break the news to you but you will find amazing lenses. My daughter-in-law ordered some on line with her own prescription and you can change the frames to a whole bunch of different ones. They magnetize onto the lenses. I'm jealous but I have progressive and had to have my eyes measured to get the adjustments right. No on lines for me, boo hoo.
I pray you're doing better 🙏❤️
Thanks Prena. I am feeling pretty good right now.
Thank you for this - this has been so informative and helpful. I hope you are feeling well and past the cancer by now. This video is a very nice gift for you to give to those of us who are seriously looking at taking this drug. My big issue right now is high BP (really high) and according to charts, I am obese - you might just think i am a big girl or just overweight by looking but the scale tells a different story. I am looking at this for weight loss alone - i think that if i can lose some weight that i can get my BP down to where I do not need to take it anymore. I think in my head, that I would want to lose a little more than necessary because after going off of it at some point, then i might put a few pounds back on and be about where i want/need to be. Anyway, I am gathering information and again, thank you so much for doing this video. Take good care of yourself.
Just don't make the mistake of staying on whatever you use for too long and end up losing too much weight and endangering your health, o.k.? Once you get a handle on the weight, you may not be under so much stress to get thinner and your blood pressure may show that. But talk to your doctor. You have to get control of that blood pressure. Take care, Colleen
@@travelsinmychair4140 o for sure - i am taking all of this very seriously! And thank you again for starting this conversation - all good information. I am looking to check out Zepbound now - might be more for me and this is all good knowledge for when i talk to my doc. Thanks! Hope you are doing well!
May God bless you each day. ❤
Thank you so much
You are so right about losing and gaining back. Its all so hard.
It is but not an impossible task. I still can’t eat spicy foods fake sugary desserts or steak
Thank you for sharing 🙏
So good to see you
Thank you Coressa
You are such a sweet lady, I'm so sorry for the health issues you're dealing with. Thank you for your honest thoughts and for sharing your experience with Ozempic. I am 65 and been obese for about 15 years. I have used various diets and exercise with some success, but the weight always comes back. I have no health issues at all, obesity related or otherwise, other than painful arthritis in my fingers--which we all know is due to age and heredity and not weight. :) I personally feel that these weight loss drugs are a danger, and it scares me that so many people--mostly women--are jumping in with both feet merely to lose weight. We simply do not know what the long-term effects will be. I fear in 10 or 20 years there will be TV ads from attorneys looking for people to join a class-action lawsuit, as has been the case so many times with other drugs.
I will never take this sort of drug. If I get diabetes I will control it with diet alone, sch as strict low carb. IN fact, I eat 90% low carb now and I think this is why I do not have diabetes (my father had it so I am at risk)
all you can do is take care of yourself. The jury is still out on the long term dangers of drugs like Ozempic and having celebrities cheer about it doesn't help.
@@travelsinmychair4140 exactly! I have never bought into the "thin is king" mindset, even when I WAS thin in my 20s and 30s.
I know people, including family members, who assume that anyone who isn't thin is unwell. Some have even told me they don't believe me when I say that I don't have health issues (how rude is that). They, and the culture in general, act as if fat people owe it to society to lose weight. Pffft to that. I weigh what I weigh, and I owe them nothing.
Glad you’re feeling better.
Thank you
Thank you for sharing this
Thank you for sharing
thank you for watching, Kimberly and I hope it helps
Thank you for sharing. Sending love❤.
Thank you so much for watching, Gloria
Great talk thank-you.
thanks for watching, Nora
I used it for a year and recently stopped. I used it, not for weight loss, but bcuz of my type 2 diabetes. Out of all the different meds I've tried, Ozempic was the only thing that really helped lower my A1c level from 12.5 to 5.2. The reason why I decided to stop is bcuz it depleted all my muscles mass it ate away every muscle on my body. My body is just flabby and saggy and not due to fat loss but muscle loss. It also aged my face and a complete hair loss. I have lost so much hair to the point that I have to wear a wig now. It hasn't been a good experience for me, and i regret taking it.
Depending on your age, 5.2 is too low anyway. I am 73 and my doctor wants me at 7.0. It took over a year for my hair to start coming back but now it is very dry and I have a weird cow lick that is confusing to my hair stylist, as I never had that before. Do you ever get light headed or have trouble eating? You should probably talk to your doctor and let him/her know what is going on.
I was told from my doctor that pre diabetes is at 5.7 and anything below that number is normal. I was stuck at level 7.2 and was told it was still too high. Until I started taking Ozempic my level was stuck there. My doctor said 5.2 is perfect for me. I'm 56 years old. At my next doctors appt I'm going to talk to my doctor about planning a new treatment.
A rule of thumb about A1C is it should be approximately where your age is. You are 56, so anything up to that is probably good. I'm 73 and 7.0 is a perfect number for me. My problem is I got down to 5.7 and 6.1 and that put a red flag up. Too low. And sure enough, I had been having dry mouth and headaches. Aren't you happy your doctor is staying on top of your A1C with you. Thanks again for sharing.
Oh Thks for sharing I think it’s aweful that Doctors think it’s ok for weight loss when it destroys your appetite and I heard muscle mass I enjoy food and I you are a bit overweight don’t be so hard on yourself eat properly and move your body I think we are going to see some serious problems soon on Ozempic hopefully they will have to change the availability to use for weight loss Thk for sharing ❤
Thanks Beth. Already problems popping up but it maybe awhile before we every hear about those problems.
40% of weight lost on Ozempic is muscle. Once you quit Ozempic, your weight gain is fat because you never regain lost muscle, which is what produces energy. Don’t eat glutinously! If you need to lose fat weight, practice IF. Bon chance.
Thanks so much for the information. Every bit of knowledge helps.
I have continued lifting through my mounjaro and have lost little or none of my muscle. You must build muscle while on it and after.
@aztofl1 I read that these shots are basically much stronger medication but the same as metformin. If I go on metformin, should I strength train?
@@Jennifr1966 Ozempic is not Metformin. Always check with a medical professional if you are going to try a new exercise regime.
I was on Monjourno for three months, I did great on it but a thousand dollars a month! I had no side effects. But I had to quit because of the cost.
I happened upon your video. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am 70 and have struggled with weight my entire life. My doctor wants me to start Semiglutide. I am in the process of considering what to do. I had read and heard that so many people have serious side effects including all of the ones I’ve read in your comments. I feel like I probably won’t be lucky with that. I have had some success with IF in the past and usually love how I felt. The thought of being nauseous bloated and gassy is not very appealing to me, soI’m not sure. I want to give myself this entire month to see how much weight I can seriously lose before making my decision. Again thanks for your honesty.
but maybe you will always want to know if it will work. It's a hard decision to make. I hated being on Ozempic but it has also helped me now control my sugar intake, almost two years after being on it. Maybe watch the youtube video called The Diary of a CEO and he has an Ozempic expert on the show. It may answer some of your questions and concerns. The realty is, according to him, is there are drugs coming on board like Ozempic, to deal with obesity-good or bad. Good luck to you and thanks for taking the time to comment.
@@travelsinmychair4140 Thanks 😊
Keep up with the IF wach, Dr Mindy Pelz or Dr Éric Burg you will Nevers take meds.....😊
@joannemartel9957 I have been doing much research and not comfortable with the possible side effects. I'm currently learning more towards continuing IF. I also love DrMindy and have followed her for awhile now. I appreciate your input. Thank you!!
you are very welcome. Wishing you all the best.
Very helpful. I just got my lab results and I know I'll be talking about diabetic rx with my doctor in a couple of days. Even though overweight, my A1c had been normal with exercise and a decent diet. I want to be ready with information about Ozempic since that will be part of the conversation most likely. Oddly, I had a bad time with the Covid virus 6 months ago and am just now getting over the strange side effects, which happen to be the exact one you describe in this video. I'm taken aback. No, do NOT get Covid. As a side note, you sound like my Canadian cousins who I miss a lot.
Thanks Mary. If your a1c is normal you are almost there. Maybe your doctor has other recommendations for weight loss help. If you do go on Ozempic see if you can go on a low dosage and stay on it for no more then six months. And keep a daily journal keeping track of your bowel movements and your blood pressure and blood sugars. Also how you feel because Covid may have done damage to your body
@@travelsinmychair4140 Thank you so much. Exactly what my dr said regarding aftereffects of covid. Will continue diet for 3 mos without any rx for the diabetes and weight loss. Hurray. I like going to the gym so that helps. Thank you for your lovely videos.
@@maryc6173 thanks for watching Mary and best of luck to you
Hey Denise & Roxie! Good to see you again. It sure was a beautiful day there. We taught Heaven a new trick this week. We act like we’re shooting her and she rolls over. Silly dog. Keeps me smiling. Looking good and healthy! 😘🙏
don't our pups bring us so much joy. Don't know what we would do without them. Finally it has stopped raining. It was feeling like winter til a few days ago.
Great to have a person tell the truth and real life on The diet drug. Cause I am thinking I'd trying it and you look to be of my age ir in the ball park of it. Oprah didn't tell her whole story or say whst she was on. That was the most difficult for making my mind up.
I'm 73 and my doctor put me on Ozempic to get my A1C (blood sugars) under control as nothing else was working. Ozempic worked but I couldn't eat, I ached, I was exhausted and generally unwell. If I had to do it again for the diabetes to get under control, I would only go on it for maybe 3 months if the doctor would allow that short of time. I would NOT go on it for the long haul with a strong dose and I would not risk my overall health and take it strictly for weight loss. People are telling me they start gaining the weight back within a short time after going off it because of the side effects they were experiencing.
Thank you
Ty
Thank Your honesty. I’m also diabetic but I wouldn’t touch any of those drugs. I Thank the Good Lord that I’ve always been less than 120lbs sometimes I’ll pick up a few more but they quickly disappear. I’m not very active anymore so that worries me. But I still don’t pick up pounds. I think it’s because I’m vegetarian and refuse to touch meat. Well Good Luck to you and everyone, God Bless
Stay as healthy as you can. Make sure you get enough protein and fibre in your diet and if you can manage twenty minutes a day of gentle movement even if you’re only moving your arms in a swimming motion and you can move your legs when sitting in a chair in a march you are doing well
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At 71 Yrs Old, I try to do as much as I can. I have no home attendant and my daughter visits once or twice a month. But I do everything else on my own. I cross my fingers that in the long run I can continue without any issues or help. When my mother became ill Medicare was great it paid for everything. Now not great at all but lm hanging in there. Thank You, Take Care and God Bless,,
I had terrible heartburn all throughout the year I was on it. I had to be prescribed a secondary medication to offset that. I also got very upset stomach if I ate much sugar on it. I lost 30 lbs and have gained back 10 since I stopped the medication 4 months ago. Since stopping I am constantly hungry with terrible sugar cravings.
I hear ya! I can't drink wine or eat sugary desserts but I crave candy. Especially wine gums. Luckily my A1C (blood sugars) are still good but I know I have to be careful how much I eat and what I eat. Can't do spicy foods still or steak. I have a friend who chops green apple into bite size bits and when she gets a sugar craving, she munches on the crunchy apple bits. For her, that works.
Thank you.
Thanks for tuning in Gail
Just got my prescription today. By surprise from the doctor. Im out $250 for the pen in Vancouver BC. I'm reading/researching more info before using pen. I'm very apprehensive.
You will have to wait to see if your doctor can get you special authority from B.C. healthcare. It took about a month for mine to come through. I, as many have, had lots of side effects so keep a close daily journal of such things as tiredness, bowel movements, is your hair falling out, are you having difficulties with certain foods and do your muscles hurt. Then talk to your doctor if you have any of these side effects, o.k?
Thank you so much. I have a friend who is [struggeling on ozempic and I will show when your story.
You're welcome Julie. Hope it helps.
I had side effects from ozempic, I took it because I couldn’t move the numbers on my own, the weight lost was one of the side effects. I had to get off of it because I was throwing up constantly. The ozempic retaught my system when to stop eating, is almost been a year and I haven’t gained any weight. Plus I no longer crave sugar and I eat a lot more vegetables and I cook from scratch most of my meals. Plus it helps that I can no longer eat gluten.
That’s good news. Ozempic does seem to have a purpose especially for diabetics. I just think it’s being misused
@@travelsinmychair4140 , I was actually shocked when I started losing weight, my doctor hadn’t mentioned it because he was looking to bring down my ac1 (?) numbers, going sugarless and not eating any breads or pasta weren’t producing results, neither was exercising and I could feel myself heading for health disaster.
Blessings ❤️
thank you
it makes me sick after the weekly dose a few times in the mornings. Six months now on the lowest dose. and she’s right I’m not hungry a lot of the time and my eating habits have changed considerably
Just stay vigilant Mike. Keep a daily journal and monitor your blood pressure every few days, your blood sugars (if necessary) and bowel movements. Do your muscles ache? Are you too tired? Are you getting enough protein and fiber? Keep track so you can let your doctor know and as soon as you can, get off it. Stay well and thanks for commenting.
Thank you for valuable information. I have been thinking of trying it because I really need to lose some significant weight. But I don't want to be on it for the rest of my life. And I am concerned about side effects.
just make sure you do what works for you
You should be very concerned about side effects. A high percentage of people who take Ozempic have terrible, sometimes lasting, ones. You can lose weight without drugs or giving up the foods you love. You just have to read labels and pay attention to serving sizes. I lost 150 pounds this way, even having Type ll diabetes for which I no longer take medication.