Total opposite for me. Wegovy didn’t work. Everyone is different. It’s been 6 months and I didn’t want to lose too fast. I remember when you went through your depression after leaving your sister’s I’m so happy to see you smiling and feeling better. I’m happy Wegovy is working for you!!! You look amazing by the way!! When I saw you I smiled. Keep up the good work! My update: Started Mounjaro April 2023 and I have lost close to 50lbs. I’m not diabetic. My max dose is 7.5mg. Was 230 now I’m 180. I’m scheduled for a tummy tuck and some lipo in February and prayerfully I can stop taking the meds. I don’t want to lose anymore I just need my stomach out of the way!!!!!! Please continue to share your journey and Tx you!
This is a great perspective!! I'm so glad the switch improved your mental health and suppressed the food noise again! For the general audience, I want people to realize that weight tends to fall off faster at the beginning of a weight loss journey and stalls or not loosing as fast as your were can be normal so don't be too hard on yourselves.
Absolutely!! The hard part for me was that it suddenly dropped off when I changed instead of a gradual taper. It was a shock to my system. I'm not good at being nice to myself, however. ❤️
Hi Mindy. I'm on Mounjaro for A1c purposes, but I've also lost 25 lbs, although not nearly as much as you did. Still, the weight loss was not easy. I've had to lift weights and follow a strict diet, so no Mounjaro is not a magic pill. That's what the Mounjaro trials showed -- that people only lost weight if the injections were accompanied by diet and exercise (i.e., lifestyle changes). Let's face it, even with these GLP-1 / GIP medications, creating and sustaining a calorie deficit over a long period of time is still darned hard.
I take Mounjaro for diabetes. Although my weight loss hasn’t been as great as other people have seen, l am happy that it is steady and my sugar levels and cholesterol have greatly improved. I am also exercising more and making an effort not to lose muscle. I follow a high protein/high fiber/low carb diet. As long as my health is improving, I’m happy.
Such a great perspective and it really goes to show that we are all so different in how these medications work in each of our bodies. Really comes down to finding what works best for you and sticking with that. I appreciate how you presented and stepped through the 3 things that were your experience and that it may not be the same for everyone. For me personally, I responded better to Mounjaro, lost 20'ish pounds with Mounjaro, had to switch to Wegovy in July and really haven't lost more than a few lbs since (even on the 2.4mg where I'm at now) - BUT - Wegovy has allowed me to maintain the weight loss which is also a big win in my book as well. I also noticed I had much stronger "fullness" cues with Mounjaro vs. Wegovy. I'm hoping that first quarter of CY 2024 my insurance will pick up Zepbound so that I can give that another go to get the needle moving again. Thanks again for putting this out there, always love your videos and perspective! :)
I'm glad that it worked better for you. I know that is the case with a lot of people. I just wanted others to know that it isn't necessarily true for everyone just because it is true for most. ❤️
I use Mounjaro for my T2D so I was far more focused on gaining control over my skyrocketing glucose levels (A1c... etc) and was actually pretty clueless about GLP medications (I read books rarely watch TV) I was losing my life to diabetes while trying to "self-regulate" using Metformin plus living on a strict keto diet. Mounjaro changed everything for me. After many months I finally titrated up to 7.5 mg and I'll be surprised if I ever have to go to a higher dosage to maintain control of my T2D. I think that it's probably a mistake to race through the lower injection dosages to get up to the really high doses. It definitely would be if you based your wellness on blood glucose monitor readings (like I do) and rarely step on a scale. Within 4 months on Mounjaro 5 mg I'd lost over 40 lbs. The only reason that I went to 7.5 is because by the 5th or 6th day after my weekly 5 mg injection my morning glucose reading would be higher and unstable. Now it's a bit low the first couple days and perfect the rest of the week. 🙏🏼🪄✨️💖
I started Wegovy 4/18/2023 and lost 28 pounds but stalled after November 15, 2023 and food noise and not feeling full and craving sugar! So I started Zepbound and on week 3 this week. Praying it works better for me
Whoa this is so interesting! While I was on Mounjaro I was having moments of feeling super down and wanting to cry. It felt a lot like being on my period but I wasn't at those times. Ok, now I understand why i felt that way. My doctor was gonna put me on antidepressants but I declined. Thank you so much Mindy!! ❤
I also thought it was just me... it was such a huge eye-opener when I realized it was the meds. I'm glad I could help shed some light on it for you. ❤️🥰
Great video and glad you're feeling more like yourself back on Wegovy! We are all so different, and I know a lot of people do better on Mounjaro, but there are still quite a few that do better with Ozempic/Wegovy. I also notice a lot more people saying the appetite suppression they have with Semaglutide is better than the other GLP-1 drugs, even if they also say they lose more on Mounjaro. I don't have any depression on Mounjaro, but the food noise did return (though not at full force). I hope that future generations of these meds will be better at keeping the food noise at bay on a more permanent basis.
Thanks Mindy! I have been following you for a while and so appreciate your candor and encouragement. I'm on Wegovy for a year and down 90 pounds. Luckily, my insurance covers it with a $25 monthly co-pay. I have plateaued for a few months and am thinking about switching to Zepbound. This video really helped me understand the implications in switching.
Everyone's experience is unique. I had a conversation with my Dr this week, and she finds that her insulin resistant patients do much better on Tirzepatide. I do not have insulin resistance. ❤️
Speak with your doctor about which weight loss medicine is best for you, I've lost 15 pounds in less than 3 weeks using Mounjaro 2.5 ml with minimal side effects. Best wishes.
Hi Mindy! I found your channel because I need to learn to love Wegovy as much as you do! I started Mounjaro on 7/13/2023 and lost 43lbs in 4 months. Max dose 7.5 but I was paying out of pocket for it. Well insurance finally approved me in Nov but for WEGOVY! That's when I found you... I was reluctant to take the 2.4mg pen prescribed by my PCP as so many talk about the side effects. I had zero on Mounjaro. I broke the dose to ease my into Wegovy and unfortunately have gained 6lbs back! Its really frustrating me because I want Wegovy to work but Mounjaro was better. A friend of mine has convinced me to raise the dose and I took 1.25 on Thursday. With Zofran I feel fine and now have some appetite suppression. I was going to trend on up to the 2.4mg quickly for more weightloss but heard you say that's what you regretted. No where to go after that. So I am now back at a standstill in my thoughts. Lol. I have a 6month PA so to 2.4 or stay at half of 1.2 and increase, that's my dilemma. My doctor left it up to me given I did so well on Mounjaro. He said both dose are therapeutic and its based on how I feel. Help me love it because all I keep thinking about is Mounjaro. Did you have anxiety switching meds? I was thinking to jump ship, go back to the familiar by inquiring if insurance will approve Zepbound but some friends that had success on Ozempic are saying Wegovy is good and that I should focus on fat loss instead of weight loss. Perhaps Semaglutide is slower on the scale but the inches are real changing the body? What was your experience in regard to inches vs.pounds? Thanks for your help and reading all of this. ❤
Hey Amanda, In general, I just lose better on Wegovy, but that's just me. Everyone is so different. If Mounjaro worked better for you and Zepbound is covered by your insurance, there's no reason you shouldn't try that! The most important thing with all of this is to just be patient. It takes time, and these changes are for life with or without the meds. Consistency is key so as long as you stick with it the weight loss will come eventually.
I’m on Mounjaro, been a year and so and steady 50 lb loss with no exercise and very bad with water! Only side effect is occasional nausea. So I feel blessed. Now on to what I call Phase 2 with swimming classes!
I was on phentermine and had wonderful success then decided to start trying without it and thank goodness I had learned better habits cause I didn’t know it would stop working. I’m sad about it and going to work much harder to discuss this stuff with my doctor next time I try something (soon hopefully). Thank you for the update.
Mindy, you made the argument that EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. Congratulations on your weight loss and your continued journey. It's good that you compared the two. I on compounded tirzepatide right now and like semaglutide, I am gaining and losing the same 5 pounds over and over for the past 3 months. I'm on 10mg and next Saturday, will titrate up to 12.5mg. then to 15. I walk a 1/2 mile a day to work. That's all of the exercise I'm doing, aside from household chores. I'm a little disappointed that I haven't lost more weight, but I'm not giving up. Since Zepbound is off of the shortage list, VA is able to prescribe it for me now. We'll see.
I have watched so many videos when i wanted to know why my symtoms was different to other peoples but one thing i felt when trying out so many different kinds of these meds was depression and it wasn't the regular type of depression and it concerned me because i didn't know where the sudden drepression feelings came from ,when i didn't lose as much as i hoped it got to me and it made me feel unhappy even tho i have lost a lot of weight previous to this sudden no loss ,then i came accross a women on tictok speaking about her experience about this type of meds and she spoke about her experience about depression she got from being on these meds ,they are the hidden symtoms that no one really focuses on until they feel it ,so i appreciate you speaking about it in your video it will open lot of peoples eyes and to be more aware when being on it and if they notice a change in their mood and can't explain why they need to speak to their doctors about it ❤
Wow! Thank you for sharing and have been feeling everything you are talking about. Getting ready to switch to Ozempic and hoping for a better fit as well. I appreciate you ❤️
The real truth is… clinical trial results are *averages.* And on *average,* yeah, ppl in general lose more weight on Mounjaro than on Wegovy. But *individuals* are all *different,* and can and do respond differently to various meds. There’s always going to be a subset of ppl who do better on Wegovy than Mounjaro, and you are one such person. Congrats, you have found what works best for *you.* 👍
Thanks for sharing! Im doing well on mounjaro, ive not tried wegovy. At least i have others to try. Regarding mj, im taking my time, been over year( 10/31/22) still at 10mg. No rush. I went from 378 pounds to now 253.3..., i would've been down beyond that, i took a break. Weight came off too darn fast for me. Everyone is definitely different. ❤
Thank you for pointing out that no one drug works for everyone. I"m glad to know that I should make certain the doctor is aware of any changes as I go and be prepared to maybe need a change in meds as I go.
Absolutely! That was my main objective with making this video. I think a lot of people (including myself) can get discouraged when the "new hotness" doesn't work as well for them. I wanted to make sure people know that it's not a one size fits all situation with these meds. Best of luck to you on your journey!❤️
Hi Mindy, I've been dropping in on some of your earlier videos to get a feel of what Wegovy can achieve and side effects etc. I've recently been put on Wegovy for a number of reasons, mainly due to being pre-diabetic. I have insulin resistant PCOS, had gestational diabetes back in 2019 and really struggle with my weight. My daughter is neurodiverse and requires constant watching so my exercise choices are extremely limited around what I can do around her. I've just had my 4th shot of the 0.25 dose and apart from a bit of a boost in the first week, the last 2 weeks I've barely lost anything. I am cutting carbs and have been using some slim fast for keeping calorie count down or for easy breakfasts. Did you find the weightloss increases as the dose increases? I've a target to lose 33lbs in 3 months otherwise I could get taken off of it again. It's a large amount to lose in a short space of time, especially with 2 weeks of plateau... Feeling a bit down and would appreciate some insight if the increase in dose will kick start it and increase effects... With love from the UK. XxxX
Hi Faye, 0.25mg is considered a loading dose, and many people don't see significant weight loss until the higher doses. It's crazy to me that your insurance would require such significant weight loss in such a short period of time... medically sustainable weight loss is considered to be 0.5-2lbs per week... have you used a TDEE calculator to determine what kind of caloric intake you should be getting? My primary concern is that in your haste to try and lose fast, you may not be eating enough, and that can also stall weight loss. My video from last week went into how to use the TDEE calculator, so I would start there if you haven't already. ❤️
Just started Zepbound. Had VSG 9 years ago. Lost 80, but as predicted, gained back 35 over the years. Note I never got to goal weight of 175 lbs. My weight-loss stopped at 204. (Down from 283.) Zepbound, after 6 weeks I’ve lost 10 lbs. slow but sure. Food noise is greatly diminished (as it was post VSG surgery for the first nine months or so when the volume began to slowly creep up). That’s the relief for me. Less neurotic and obsessive about eating (“what? when?how?”). And I do feel quite full very quickly. As far as side effects, sleep is a bit disturbed but there’s a lot going on in my life right now. What’s my longterm plan? I don’t know. Formalize an activity/exercise plan. Maybe WW points. In January, I stopped eating meat (90% of the time I refrain) and now focus on Mediterranean-style eating. Some bread and cheese, some butter and milk in my coffee. This was to get my cholesterol down.. it dropped 20 pts since last year, so that’s a plus. Anyway, that’s my story. Sorry to ramble so, but it’s actually been helpful for me to revisit all of this.
Hi Mindy, I just watched you for the first time, thank you for your info and I will be watching more. I am approved for Wegovy but i'm so defeated as i haven't been able to find it anywhere at all! SOOOO frustrating. Can you share with me where you went for your compound of Wegovy? Again thank you so much for sharing, I'm 4/11 and 235 pounds I hope i get similar results and your videos are an encouragement espcially as for a moment i was upset my insurance doesn't cover Zepbound. Sending much holiday cheer to you. Jenny
Hey Jenny, Welcome to the channel! I have a compound Q&A on my channel that talks about how I found my compound pharmacy and who I'm using. Unfortunately unless you are in Texas they won't be able to ship to you.
Thank you for your response I will look for your information for sure! I am praying in the 28th I will be able to order my first Rx of the starting dose as that is the date the pharmacist gave me that they can order, fingers crossed that it doesn’t get pushed back again!!Hope you have an amazing holiday!
@jennifersharon3322 make sure you check other pharmacies as well. Often Sam's club and Costco have supply and you don't need a membership to use their pharmacy. Also, mail order pharmacies usually have them on hand. ❤️
What about the hair lose. I am on my last month of Munjero and my hair is falling out by the hand fulls. I have successfully lost the wanted I needed to but I’m very worried about my hair. Was it worth it?
I'm on zepbound and it is freakin horrible. I have almost all side effects. I'm like is this how it's suppose to be? No one talks about the bad and OMG it's so bad!!
This got me worried because I just started Zepbound. But after reading the other comments I see that it's different for everyone. We'll see how it goes.
@mindypweightloss thanks Mindy I know everyone is different but your comments on depression worried me. I'm informed now thanks to your video so I'll be vigilant of those side effects.
@nenax24x the most important thing to know is that if push comes to shove and things aren't going well, you have options. I hope Zepbound works miracles for you!! 🥰❤️
Love the new format! I also enjoyed the old one, but this was so fun, following you around while you got ready etc, instead of a static talking head. And super cute boi in the background was very distracting (in a good way) 😂 I have a question about protein. It seems pretty clear that eating more protein is helping you and I don’t necessarily disagree per se with using high protein, both nutritionally and to help with weight loss. Personally I feel better with more! However, in my own research, there were some sources that claimed that you cannot absorb more than X amount of protein in one meal. I think it was 20-30g. I am curious to hear the other side of the argument and wondered if you might share about what convinced you otherwise. Also I will reflect back again that the switch flipping is between Wegovy and Mounjaro is apparent in your videos. It’s like a cloud of gloom and fuzz just blew away. Poof! It is so awesome of you to share your experiences. I know I went looking specifically for someone authentically sharing their experience of being on these drugs, and I stopped when I got to you. 😘 ❤️🌳❤️
So glad you enjoyed the video!! The protein absorption myth has been debunked MANY times. Here is one source from the National Institute of Health. ❤️ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5828430/
Mounjaro is what I started with ~ 2.5. After 3 weeks/shots my heart doc bumped me to 5.0 ~ that was awful. The next dose I used my last 2.5 n went to the Doctor n said NO to the 5.0 n got back on 2.5. Doing fine n losing weight. I had dropped 21 lbs in 6 was. So the journey continues. Slow is fine! Heart n diabetes n getting healthier is moving slow n steady.
Absolutely, Jean! If I had it to do over again, I would have stayed on the low doses until they stopped working for me. I'm glad you put your foot down!!
I wish you would have posted some links to where you got your research. I feel as if I “know” you Mindy and I clearly see a difference in you now vs. then, but I also know it isn’t like you to make generalizations and present them as facts. The other thing I wanted to mention is, when you talk about how many weeks you were on Mounjaro and how much weight you lost, I also know you had several “breaks” when you took vacations and/or had an off week or so and did not take your medication, and ended up gaining weight as you didn’t follow your eating habits at that time either. Regardless, I am happy for you and you clearly are in a much better headspace, with your new job and being able to take Wegovy now!
Hey lady, Regarding the depression and mood changes, they are listed side effects of the medication... just not ones many people discuss. The diminishing positive side effects have been spoken about by a few different doctors here on TH-cam, including Dr Mike. My NP has told me that's why she encourages taking time with titration. It's a typical reaction to adapting to the meds over time. (Which I guess I should have mentioned in the video, but my brain just didn't go there when I was recording) ❤️
I appreciate your perspective. It's definitely important to note that as you mentioned that I started with Mounjaro in Oct 2022 and lost 25 pounds. I switched to Wegovy in Jan 2023 and since then I have only lost an addition 15 lbs. I have had no side effects, and as Wegovy has helped me to maintain, but I'm not losing. I'm personally so excited to get to Zepbound next month as my insurance requires the same PA as Wegovy so I should have no problem getting approved. I just wanted to share this to make it clear (as you did) that some people will not have any issues on one med while they did have problems with another.
Hi Mindy, First off let me say I really love your video's. I have been on a semaglutide (.25) for only two weeks. Tomorrow will be my third injection. My DR. only wanted me to take the .25 for two weeks and then go to ,50 for two weeks. In my head I was thinking that was to fast although I didn't know why. . I'm so glad I watched you and now I'm kinda scared. I almost always fallow my DR's orders. but he has steered me wrong on diets before. So with that being said could you explain a little more why titrating up slower was best for (you) ? Thank you so much.
I actually didn't titrate slowly. I used the recommended titration schedule of going up every 4 weeks. I wish I had gone slower because I was still losing on the lower doses, and once you get to the highest dose and start to build up a tolerance, there's nowhere to go to. Many people are in a rush to reach the highest doses because trial results showed the most weight loss there, but IMO the long term benefits of taking it slow if you have a lot of weight to lose far outweigh any benefit of going straight to the highest dose. ❤️ Also... if you don't agree with the advice your doctor is giving you there is NOTHING wrong with finding another doctor.
Also, if im honest I didn't get on mounjaro to lose weight, I originally went to see my endocrinologist for ozempic to help me with my pcos/ ir, she said i got something better, thats when she gave me mounjaro, she didn't mention weight loss, she said try this for one month, f/ up in one month, i did and I lost over 10 pds with 30 days on 2.5mg. I lost my first 100 within think 9 months/ 10 months...approximately...definitely grateful for the weight loss
I have lost 105 pounds on Mounjaro in a year. I have to say it’s not easy. I also joined a gym and do yoga and water aerobic 3 days a week. I went from a size 22 to a size 10. I don’t deny myself food that I love I just have to limit them and a small amounts. I will agree with the side effects that she is talking about but I was depressed about my weight most of my adult life. I know the hard part is going to start soon as I have 15 pounds to go to reach my goal. Keeping the weight off is going to be hard. I also go to a weight management doctor so I am being monitored so that is a good thing. I have now been able to get off my blood pressure meds and cholesterol meds… a definite plus. Good luck on your weight loss and know you are not alone in this journey!
Hey Kattolle, These meds definitely don't make anything "easy". I'm so excited for you and your progress and I'm glad you have a medical team supporting you that you trust. 💙
Thanks for sharing your journey and your experience with different types of these medications. I am wondering, however, if your slower weight loss when you switched to Mounjaro was in part due to (a) the natural decline in pace of weightloss as weight decreases, and (b) your exercise leading to increased muscle (muscle is mass and mass has weight).
Hey Brenda, Given that my weight loss has increased again now that I'm back on Wegovy, I think my body just responds better to Semaglutide for some reason. There's still so much we don't know about these meds, and I think I'm just an outlier. ❤️
I am on MJ now…. .8 lb to 1 lb per week. It is frustrating and I definitely have some of the depression and hyper emotionality. I hadn’t considered semiglutide. Thanks ❤️
Im on week 29 of Mounjaro. On 15mg. Mental health is A-Ok... but im severely insulin resistent and went from over 2,000 units of insulin a day to just 1 mounjaro shot a week. Its cured my blood sugars.... ive lost 137 pounds though. I cant believe im under 200 lbs for the first time since i was 16. Mounjaro gives me major gastroparesis, worse than i ever had, and i lost over 50% of my hair by week 18. Im on rogaine and prescription pills from my dermatologist. Xoxo Becca
Hey Becca, I'm so excited for your weight loss... those side effects can be so scary, though. Have you tried any other GLPs to see if they may work better for you, or are you ok with dealing with it because MJ has worked so well for your weight loss?
From my perspective Mounjaro hits me with heavy increased depression, anxiety and insomnia 2-3Days after the shot. But I lose 1-2kgs a week. No nausea, no fatigue, no vomiting at all. I 'm in week 3 with 2.5mgs.Thoughts of quitting the journey each day.
Hey Mark, Just one opinion, but with all the other options out there, there's no reason to be miserable. That's why I made this video. There could be another GLP that may work better for you. There is no harm in talking to your doctor about your options. ❤️
Yeah, the insomnia was a big one for me. I take my mounjaro before bedtime to decrease some of my initial symptoms. My doctor prescribed a sleep aid that helped get my sleep back. Im no longer on sleep aid but adjustedvto 6 hours of sleep and utilize it to my benefit.
@nujararamirez7056 sleep is SO important for weight loss and muscle recovery. If I don't get a minimum of 8 hours on a regular basis, I am in a world of hurt. ❤️
I started mounjaro about a month ago. I am borderline diabetic so it is supposed to help me . I have lost weight for the first time in years. I need to get below 200 pounds so I can at least live another 10 years. I have cerebral palsy and it's very hard to exercise. So anything to help me lose sone pounds is very important .
I know we all have different experiences. I haven't received the next dose Wegovy bc of market demand and compound are often more expensive or not covered. I can say of my 2 months I was able to get Wegovy the food chatter was silent and that was a freaking relief
Hey Nickie, Everyone definitely reacts differently. Definitely make sure you are calling around to look for Wegovy... Sam's club and Costco often have supply, and you don't need a membership to use their pharmacies. ❤️
Mindy this video hits home with me tonight I have pretty much lost a year of my life being sick now my NP absolutely is not up to par on any of these meds. Too long to say at first she just said it may help with weight loss and she thought I should try well in the meantime I went to my kidney dr. He wanted me on Jardiance so she started it then up the doses plus tip the doses of Monjaro so even at low doses I was well like I had flu for months. So I took myself off the jardiance and cut down my insulin intake slowly. I was taking 85 Treshiba at that time. You don’t hafta b a dr to know something is wrong when it’s your body so cut back insulin a lil more and she knew it but I took it down to 20! So then oh and I also wear a Libre’ sensor so I could keep track of my numbers. Was so weak I had falls a couple times. I want my life back so I was no quitter ( I just turned 70 in October) I never saw anyone my age on it when I caught the u tube videos of people taking or drs talking about them. So I said after all this time I will not quit I’ve gone too far and only 30 lbs lost. So I barely made through 12.5 then the 15 came!! I was depressed my family was worried my daughter begged me to get off , I explained to her I never gave up on anything in my life I was a cosmetologist for around 45 years I worked hard and I wanted whatever time I had to enjoy. So I told her my plan I was so depressed I knew I was going to be in trouble if I didn’t. So I emailed her twice about the meds and going down so she sends me more of the 12.5!! I took 1 and was down I mean I couldn’t go to kitchen or living room without hanging on the walls. This passed Tuesday I had an appointment so and had taken my last shot the Monday before. I tried my best to make it I don’t have anyone to drive so I was in a panic attack just getting to her office which is 5 miles? Well bu the time she came in after her nurse saw what shape I was in , she began to freak out they were taking my BP heart etc. she brought me a coke and said to drink some. That and the questions started and I told her what it was doing and I was given the offer to stop and said I haven’t done much more than get outa bed now for about March and no I m not gona quit now I told her I wanted to try the 7.5 she said 10! I said no I wanna try well she knows so much about this drug that she was saying she would give me a lower dose but didn’t think there was a 7.5.!!!! I kno more about this drug than she does!! Scary’ but she went along wit and also cut my BO meds in half which since my A1 C is good my # are down which means Monitor my meds!! And also told me go down 5 more on insulin and finally admitted she wanted me off it which we had words over taking it before I started I didn’t want to. Then that’s the first thing the kidney guy told me. That’s where the jardiance came into play’ it woulda kick ur butt by itself I don’t know how I’ve made it but whether my big bday or holidays coming up and I’ve lost a couple very close friends the depression works itself in. So I’m ready and set to move on with this . But I’m not taking the 7.5 shot until after Xmas not telling her . I felt so bad today I can’t clean house no decorations up and my daughter took off so we could have a day at her house which means driving well first just getting dressed!! Lol it seems like no one understands and I’m sick of trying to explain . I’m just some old fat ( lazy woman) looking for sympathy. , or that’s pretty much what some think’ and I have worked circles and took care of that man for years and I’m tired of it no respect. So that’s my story and it’s like ur the only one that’s not trying to make money or just loose 15 lbs for the holidays! I appreciate you I’m glad it’s out and so glad for those who’s journeys have helped the decision I’ve made. So far There are no good drs in my area of a small town in Ky. That’s why , I don’t feel like going to another NP that knows next to nothing about what she’s dishing out ok here comes the anger! 😂 Thank H you Mindy and Ty for being patient enough if you read all this. ♥️🙏🏻 I admire you keep up the good work!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. You've been through it, my friend. I'm glad you're not afraid to be your own advocate in this process. Be careful of taking more than 2 weeks between shots as it can reset your tolerance, and side effects will come back in force. ❤️ Take care of yourself. You may want to look into an online doctor to take care of your GLP meds... they are often more informed.
Hi Marcia, I'm sorry you've had such a hard time....i totally get where you are coming from...i'm 71 and started Mounjaro this past May..i'm up to .5 and my Dr. will not raise it..i've lost about 30 lbs. and need to go another 30 .. it's a struggle to keep chin u and stay with it...good luck to youa@@marciadavis6330
I was on Mounjaro for a total of six weeks and it made me feel awful. I ended up in the ER the day after Christmas with acute Colitis and dehydration because even drinking water caused my stomach to cramp up. I have RA and Hashimotos Thyroiditis. I recently found out that they have done no studies of Autoimmune patients with Mounjaro. I lost 20 lbs. In 6 weeks but that's because the drug forced me on a starvation diet with vomiting and diarrhea. Take at you own risk because they are post-marketing people as guinea pig on these high weekly doses. The old studies were with micro daily doses.
Thanks I am glad for those that it helps though. My stomach and bowel are starting to heal up. I still don't have much of an appetite and many foods taste like nothing much even chocolate tastes weird.
Ozempic caused me to gain weight, trulicity caused me stay the same. Been on Mounjaro for a month 2.5 and just started 5mg. I also just start the Carnivore Diet.
The carnivore diet will definitely lead to some immediate and drastic weight loss as the purge of glycogen from your system will also rid it of any water molecules that are attached to that glycogen (it's one of the reasons low carb diets have such high success in the beginning and also the reason for Keto flu). I hope you find something sustainable that works well for you. ❤️
Hey Donnell, The manufacturer has them on their website. (I believe they call them savings cards) you may want to take a look at my most recent video if your insurance doesn't cover the cost of your meds though. I am partnering with a company that makes it way more affordable than self-funding even with the coupon.
I have had headaches since starting Zepbound but I’m also going through a period of stress so I don’t know if I should attribute the daily headaches to the Zepbound. But I didn’t experience the daily headaches until I began the Zepbound. I can’t find any information on how long the headaches last or if they continue as long as you’re on the Zepbound. Does anyone else experience headaches with Zepbound? I also have a difficult time concentrating. I might switch back to Ozempic.
I've heard of people experiencing headaches but I can't really tell you how long they will last as that's really on a case by case basis and how quickly your body adapts to the meds. My side effects were definitely more "mental" on Mounjaro... brain fog, depression, etc. If Ozempic was working for you and you are struggling with the side effects I see no reason why you shouldn't at least talk to your doctor about it.
I only took one injection of Mounjaro gave me energy and made me feel a great sense of self …. I just didn’t like the headache and the potential severe constipation so I quit
There are definitely positives and negatives to taking the medication. But for me, the positives outweighed the negatives. I hope you find the thing that works for you.
This is very helpful. I’m trying to decide between wegovy or mounjaro. For me I can feel sick/nauseous easily, also struggle with mental health, recently it’s been due to my cat passing away and the grief of his loss. I also find it hard to control what I eat and food noise. If anyone has advice on which is best based on these things let me know. I’m in the UK so have to buy it rather than covered by insurance and not prescribed by a doctor but online pharmacy.
Hey Tanaz, Unfortunately, no one will be able to tell you which med you will respond better to because they affect everyone differently. You won't really know until you try them. In general, MJ has fewer side effects (but not for everyone). I wish I could just give you an answer, but there's still so much we don't know about how these meds work for different people. I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty. Fur babies are so special, and it's hard when we have to let them go. 😩 🎉
@@mindypweightlossthank you so much. This was very helpful. I think I just needed to make a decision even if it doesn’t work, I can stop and take the other. So I’ve today ordered mounjaro. I have fatty liver or some fat due to my diet and although it’s not significant I need to address it. I read that mounjaro lowers absorption of fat in the liver in some studies so I thought best to try it first. Of course unless I have bad side affects I will stick to it. I know losing weight and being in a lower BMI will help too and just overall my health needs to get better. Thank you so much about the comment about my cat. Honestly when I found out his heart had gotten worse (I knew he had a heart disorder) I cried and grieved his loss even before he was gone. He was so such a beautiful soul and no loss has ever affected me like losing him. I mostly just feel sad for him for having had a short life and so much of it on meds. It does make me feel guilty for taking my health for granted and any issues I have is reversible still and due my own lifestyle. I will miss him for the rest of my life. He passed over a month ago and I knew I couldn’t start a weight loss until I was mentally better and ready. So it’s time. I hope I see his beautiful face again one day.
Absolutely... every body is different. I think often those who don't have success think it's because of something they have done wrong which isn't always the case. Sometimes you just need to try something else. ❤️
Hey Joyce, I'm not a fan of online compounding pharmacies as they aren't regulated in the same way. I have a Compiund Q&A on my channel where I discuss how I found my pharmacy and would highly recommend you take a look at it. ❤️
@mindypweightloss, thank you so much for your prompt reply. I just watched your Q&A video and it was very informative. I went to Stonegates website and learned they are only licensed to ship in the state of Texas and I live in Kansas. Thanks again for your help and I wish you much continued success on your weight loss journey.
I was more referring you there to learn how I found my pharmacy as that method could help you find a local pharmacy in your area. Stonegate is great but they are already overwhelmed by the volume of people looking to purchase compounds in Texas so even if you were here I would recommend trying to find alternatives for when they are backed up. Best of luck to you in your search!
Crazy how these are. I will say that I am diabetic. So weight loss for me is less. Mounjaro is a drug you must titrate slowly to get benefits. I did try wegovy when the coupon ran out because my insurance covers it. I could eat more food, got hungrier but the side-effects were way worse. The dr said semuglutide has more side effects. I do think my body liked it, but my blood sugars were still high. Then my insurance covered Mounjaro. While my side effects are less. I barely want to eat, or even drink now. In fact the doctor ordered 15 and I titrated back down to 12.5. I had zero desire to eat or cook! I go to boot camp 5 to 6 days a week and had zero desire to eat. So on 12.5 I eat, get hungry but talking to doctor because appetite suppression after two months is very very strong. I don't want to even drink. I get full very quickly. My dietician has me just focusing on protein. I get about 130 grams a day. I think seeing a glp 1 dietician helps. I am torn because Mounjaro is helping my blood sugars, but greatly suppressing my appetite even after a year on it. And trust me, it will make me regret eating fried anything lol. Wegovy I lost weight faster and could eat more, but the side effects were terrible. Then I stalled two months on it. But I was recovering from major surgery, so the dietician thinks it was that. I do think Mounjaro is meant to titrate slowly. My doctor was adamant of three months on 5, three months on 7.5, three on 10. We will see next steps. My insurance covers both now, however the Mounjaro coupon ends 1231. I rather pay a low copay. I could still get Wegovy at 25. Waiting on zepbound to be added, so I can get it at 25. Decisions lol. But I also think you are right. Mounjaro is not meant to titrate fast. It works well slowly dosing up.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Moni! It helps everyone so much to hear different perspectives. I appreciate you! ❤️ It definitely is crazy how different we all are. Aside from constipation (which is nowhere near as severe as it was on MJ for me) I have zero noticeable side effects on Wegovy. I know I'm in the minority there based on the trial data... but I just really wanted people to know that trial data isn't everything, and just because the "media monster" says MJ is the absolute best doesn't necessarily mean it is for everyone. ❤️
This is a question I never hear about. Asking all that are on any of the weight loss injection pens. How are you disposing the empty cartridges? I just started Mounjaro 2 weeks ago and I threw the first 2 cartridges in the garbage since there is no recycling stamp on the pen. I recently purchased a bio-hazard waste basket and matching bags. Like anything else in this money infused world, hopefully the internet has some free options out there.
I was on mounjara for 10 months and got up to 15 and only lost 13 pounds. Now my dr says the insurance will not approve it so she will not be prescribing it anymore. She put me on phentermine, been on it for 2 weeks and hoping it will work.
No, I did not, as she firmly stated that insurance was denying them all. I wanted to change to ozempic. My Dr. said she'd have her nurse look into it with the insurance and got a follow-up saying it was a no.
@user-mn8vh3mu7t does your insurance require pre authorizations or just not cover them at all? The reason I ask is because most doctors are terrible at getting PAs approved... for some reason there are specific doctors that specialize in them, and many people have found that they have to switch doctors just to get their GLP-1s covered.
Yes, bcbc requires pre authorization. Which they approved it all last year at zero out of pocket. then I got a letter in the mail at the end of the year saying that those prescription s would not be covered this year.
Did they say that your PA had been revoked or that the meds had been removed from the formulary? Prior Authorizations are overturned all the time for seemingly no reason whatsoever and would just require another submission (probably by someone who can navigate them better than your PCP) If they changed their formulary there's really not a lot to do except look into compounding and continue to watch and hope that they add the meds back to formulary. Are you T2D or just using for weight loss? I ask because both Mounjaro and Ozempic are FDA approved for Diabetes and it would make sense that your insurance would deny those if you are not diabetic.
Good personal analysis which as you realize can’t apply to everyone. Lost 50lbs in MJ in 10 months and A1C when from 6.3 to constant 5.2 with no physical activity nor special diet. Also no particular side effects. Great however there are 2 things I just found out: 1. Last couple of months cravings slowly come back 2. Without any certainty yet my lab test results showed an increase of both RBC and WBC! Before MJ always normal after starting 3 months after my MJ journey progressively increases. Passed 2 tests or 6 months HIGH! Can’t blame MJ yet but MJ is the only think different between now and then… Coincidence? I don’t know for sure but my appt with Blood specialist might help clarify this.
This was exactly my story but with the reverse drugs. I did better on Mounjaro. Horrible side effects and felt horrible on Wegovy/Ozempic. This is interesting. I’ll keep a look out for the mood stuff.
Mindy, gently curious, have you found in life that you tend toward self-sabotage? Trauma-based fear that if something is going well, that can’t be right, and a shoe has to drop and it has to break?
@simplynikki6911 Every insurance plan is going to differ... even under the same provider... I know plenty of people with BCBS that are and are not covered based on their specific plan. 🤷♀️
There's definitely a misconception from so many that there aren't any for anyone just because there are fewer incidents... not all meds are created equal for all people. Hoping you've found something that works better for you! ❤️
I have had 3 anxiety attacks in the last couple of weeks! I’m so scared , once I was driving!!! Today I kept feeling like I was losing it like I was going to have a stroke. It’s the scariest feeling I’ve ever had!!! I am on Monjuaro … my husband said he wants me off of it! But I’m desperate to get my weight off! I’ve lost 16 lbs in 6 weeks! I can’t stop now!!! I’m on 2.5 mil
Hey Pam, Take a listen to the My CBT Podcast on Spotify. There is an episode on panic attacks and you may find it helpful. I hope you're able to find some relief. ❤️❤️
I know what you mean, I just sleep over 10 hours. I do take supplements and protein supplements for my muscles. Got to pick my battles. I have to admit that I have way more energy on 6 hours now then 10 plus before..😊
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Total opposite for me. Wegovy didn’t work. Everyone is different. It’s been 6 months and I didn’t want to lose too fast. I remember when you went through your depression after leaving your sister’s I’m so happy to see you smiling and feeling better. I’m happy Wegovy is working for you!!! You look amazing by the way!! When I saw you I smiled. Keep up the good work!
My update:
Started Mounjaro April 2023 and I have lost close to 50lbs. I’m not diabetic. My max dose is 7.5mg. Was 230 now I’m 180. I’m scheduled for a tummy tuck and some lipo in February and prayerfully I can stop taking the meds. I don’t want to lose anymore I just need my stomach out of the way!!!!!! Please continue to share your journey and Tx you!
Thanks so much for sharing your story! I'm happy to have my old self back again too!
This is a great perspective!! I'm so glad the switch improved your mental health and suppressed the food noise again! For the general audience, I want people to realize that weight tends to fall off faster at the beginning of a weight loss journey and stalls or not loosing as fast as your were can be normal so don't be too hard on yourselves.
Absolutely!! The hard part for me was that it suddenly dropped off when I changed instead of a gradual taper. It was a shock to my system. I'm not good at being nice to myself, however. ❤️
Hi Mindy. I'm on Mounjaro for A1c purposes, but I've also lost 25 lbs, although not nearly as much as you did. Still, the weight loss was not easy. I've had to lift weights and follow a strict diet, so no Mounjaro is not a magic pill. That's what the Mounjaro trials showed -- that people only lost weight if the injections were accompanied by diet and exercise (i.e., lifestyle changes). Let's face it, even with these GLP-1 / GIP medications, creating and sustaining a calorie deficit over a long period of time is still darned hard.
Preach! ❤️
I take Mounjaro for diabetes. Although my weight loss hasn’t been as great as other people have seen, l am happy that it is steady and my sugar levels and cholesterol have greatly improved. I am also exercising more and making an effort not to lose muscle. I follow a high protein/high fiber/low carb diet. As long as my health is improving, I’m happy.
That is an amazing perspective! Sounds like you're doing an amazing job! 👏 ❤️
Such a great perspective and it really goes to show that we are all so different in how these medications work in each of our bodies. Really comes down to finding what works best for you and sticking with that. I appreciate how you presented and stepped through the 3 things that were your experience and that it may not be the same for everyone.
For me personally, I responded better to Mounjaro, lost 20'ish pounds with Mounjaro, had to switch to Wegovy in July and really haven't lost more than a few lbs since (even on the 2.4mg where I'm at now) - BUT - Wegovy has allowed me to maintain the weight loss which is also a big win in my book as well. I also noticed I had much stronger "fullness" cues with Mounjaro vs. Wegovy. I'm hoping that first quarter of CY 2024 my insurance will pick up Zepbound so that I can give that another go to get the needle moving again.
Thanks again for putting this out there, always love your videos and perspective! :)
Hey Carrie,
Thanks so much for your perspective. It's crazy how different we all are! Hoping that Zepbound is an option for you soon!
I have tried both ,Mounjaro and wegovy and Trizepitide is significantly superior
I'm glad that it worked better for you. I know that is the case with a lot of people. I just wanted others to know that it isn't necessarily true for everyone just because it is true for most. ❤️
I t think it depends on your body wegovy is exact same for me
I use Mounjaro for my T2D so I was far more focused on gaining control over my skyrocketing glucose levels (A1c... etc) and was actually pretty clueless about GLP medications (I read books rarely watch TV) I was losing my life to diabetes while trying to "self-regulate" using Metformin plus living on a strict keto diet. Mounjaro changed everything for me. After many months I finally titrated up to 7.5 mg and I'll be surprised if I ever have to go to a higher dosage to maintain control of my T2D.
I think that it's probably a mistake to race through the lower injection dosages to get up to the really high doses. It definitely would be if you based your wellness on blood glucose monitor readings (like I do) and rarely step on a scale. Within 4 months on Mounjaro 5 mg I'd lost over 40 lbs. The only reason that I went to 7.5 is because by the 5th or 6th day after my weekly 5 mg injection my morning glucose reading would be higher and unstable. Now it's a bit low the first couple days and perfect the rest of the week. 🙏🏼🪄✨️💖
@PureMagma I'm so glad it's been working well to regulate your T2D. These meds are definitely a life saver for so many!! ❤️
I started Wegovy 4/18/2023 and lost 28 pounds but stalled after November 15, 2023 and food noise and not feeling full and craving sugar! So I started Zepbound and on week 3 this week. Praying it works better for me
Whoa this is so interesting! While I was on Mounjaro I was having moments of feeling super down and wanting to cry. It felt a lot like being on my period but I wasn't at those times. Ok, now I understand why i felt that way. My doctor was gonna put me on antidepressants but I declined. Thank you so much Mindy!! ❤
I also thought it was just me... it was such a huge eye-opener when I realized it was the meds. I'm glad I could help shed some light on it for you. ❤️🥰
Great video and glad you're feeling more like yourself back on Wegovy! We are all so different, and I know a lot of people do better on Mounjaro, but there are still quite a few that do better with Ozempic/Wegovy. I also notice a lot more people saying the appetite suppression they have with Semaglutide is better than the other GLP-1 drugs, even if they also say they lose more on Mounjaro. I don't have any depression on Mounjaro, but the food noise did return (though not at full force). I hope that future generations of these meds will be better at keeping the food noise at bay on a more permanent basis.
Thanks for the feedback, Danielle! All we can do is share our stories. We are all so different. ❤️🥰
Thanks Mindy! I have been following you for a while and so appreciate your candor and encouragement. I'm on Wegovy for a year and down 90 pounds. Luckily, my insurance covers it with a $25 monthly co-pay. I have plateaued for a few months and am thinking about switching to Zepbound. This video really helped me understand the implications in switching.
Everyone's experience is unique. I had a conversation with my Dr this week, and she finds that her insulin resistant patients do much better on Tirzepatide. I do not have insulin resistance. ❤️
Speak with your doctor about which weight loss medicine is best for you, I've lost 15 pounds in less than 3 weeks using Mounjaro 2.5 ml with minimal side effects. Best wishes.
Hi Mindy! I found your channel because I need to learn to love Wegovy as much as you do! I started Mounjaro on 7/13/2023 and lost 43lbs in 4 months. Max dose 7.5 but I was paying out of pocket for it. Well insurance finally approved me in Nov but for WEGOVY! That's when I found you... I was reluctant to take the 2.4mg pen prescribed by my PCP as so many talk about the side effects. I had zero on Mounjaro. I broke the dose to ease my into Wegovy and unfortunately have gained 6lbs back! Its really frustrating me because I want Wegovy to work but Mounjaro was better. A friend of mine has convinced me to raise the dose and I took 1.25 on Thursday. With Zofran I feel fine and now have some appetite suppression. I was going to trend on up to the 2.4mg quickly for more weightloss but heard you say that's what you regretted. No where to go after that. So I am now back at a standstill in my thoughts. Lol. I have a 6month PA so to 2.4 or stay at half of 1.2 and increase, that's my dilemma. My doctor left it up to me given I did so well on Mounjaro. He said both dose are therapeutic and its based on how I feel. Help me love it because all I keep thinking about is Mounjaro. Did you have anxiety switching meds? I was thinking to jump ship, go back to the familiar by inquiring if insurance will approve Zepbound but some friends that had success on Ozempic are saying Wegovy is good and that I should focus on fat loss instead of weight loss. Perhaps Semaglutide is slower on the scale but the inches are real changing the body? What was your experience in regard to inches vs.pounds? Thanks for your help and reading all of this. ❤
Hey Amanda,
In general, I just lose better on Wegovy, but that's just me. Everyone is so different. If Mounjaro worked better for you and Zepbound is covered by your insurance, there's no reason you shouldn't try that!
The most important thing with all of this is to just be patient. It takes time, and these changes are for life with or without the meds. Consistency is key so as long as you stick with it the weight loss will come eventually.
I’m on Mounjaro, been a year and so and steady 50 lb loss with no exercise and very bad with water! Only side effect is occasional nausea. So I feel blessed. Now on to what I call Phase 2 with swimming classes!
That's amazing, Debra! Thanks so much for sharing your experience!! ❤️
What dose are you taking?
Great video, love your clear concise communication style. So glad you're back on Wegovy!
Thanks, Vicki! ❤️
Thanks for the update, Mindy! It's good to hear from you again! :)
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I was on phentermine and had wonderful success then decided to start trying without it and thank goodness I had learned better habits cause I didn’t know it would stop working. I’m sad about it and going to work much harder to discuss this stuff with my doctor next time I try something (soon hopefully). Thank you for the update.
I am doing well on Mounjaro . But I am happy you’ve found what works for you . ❤
Same! Everyone is so different, so it's important to get this kind of feedback. I appreciate you! ❤️
Yes it's just her perspective. But I feel her I'm on it and I'm doing well.
Mindy, you made the argument that EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. Congratulations on your weight loss and your continued journey. It's good that you compared the two. I on compounded tirzepatide right now and like semaglutide, I am gaining and losing the same 5 pounds over and over for the past 3 months. I'm on 10mg and next Saturday, will titrate up to 12.5mg. then to 15. I walk a 1/2 mile a day to work. That's all of the exercise I'm doing, aside from household chores. I'm a little disappointed that I haven't lost more weight, but I'm not giving up. Since Zepbound is off of the shortage list, VA is able to prescribe it for me now. We'll see.
So glad you aren't giving up. 🥰❤️
I have watched so many videos when i wanted to know why my symtoms was different to other peoples but one thing i felt when trying out so many different kinds of these meds was depression and it wasn't the regular type of depression and it concerned me because i didn't know where the sudden drepression feelings came from ,when i didn't lose as much as i hoped it got to me and it made me feel unhappy even tho i have lost a lot of weight previous to this sudden no loss ,then i came accross a women on tictok speaking about her experience about this type of meds and she spoke about her experience about depression she got from being on these meds ,they are the hidden symtoms that no one really focuses on until they feel it ,so i appreciate you speaking about it in your video it will open lot of peoples eyes and to be more aware when being on it and if they notice a change in their mood and can't explain why they need to speak to their doctors about it ❤
Thanks, Candy. I hadn't heard anyone talking about it either, so I felt like it needed to be said. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
Thank you for this information i have wegovy and i am doing alot of research before i start. Thank you
Wow! Thank you for sharing and have been feeling everything you are talking about. Getting ready to switch to Ozempic and hoping for a better fit as well. I appreciate you ❤️
Thanks, Kathy! Let me know how the switch goes. Hoping it is a good fit for you. 🥰❤️
I adore you! Thank you for sharing and congratulations on all your hard work. 🎉❤
Aww... thanks Kori! 🥰
The real truth is… clinical trial results are *averages.* And on *average,* yeah, ppl in general lose more weight on Mounjaro than on Wegovy.
But *individuals* are all *different,* and can and do respond differently to various meds.
There’s always going to be a subset of ppl who do better on Wegovy than Mounjaro, and you are one such person. Congrats, you have found what works best for *you.* 👍
Absolutely! You did a much better job of summarizing than I did. ❤️💋
Thanks for sharing! Im doing well on mounjaro, ive not tried wegovy. At least i have others to try. Regarding mj, im taking my time, been over year( 10/31/22) still at 10mg. No rush. I went from 378 pounds to now 253.3..., i would've been down beyond that, i took a break. Weight came off too darn fast for me. Everyone is definitely different. ❤
Good for you for taking your time. There's something to be said for enjoying the journey and learning as you go. ❤️
@@mindypweightloss ain't that the truth! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for pointing out that no one drug works for everyone. I"m glad to know that I should make certain the doctor is aware of any changes as I go and be prepared to maybe need a change in meds as I go.
Absolutely! That was my main objective with making this video. I think a lot of people (including myself) can get discouraged when the "new hotness" doesn't work as well for them. I wanted to make sure people know that it's not a one size fits all situation with these meds. Best of luck to you on your journey!❤️
Thank you for this video! New on wagovy and think I am gong to stick with it now!
Hey Aaron! Hope it's working well for you. Everyone is different, but I'm glad my experience helped. 🥰
Hi Mindy, I've been dropping in on some of your earlier videos to get a feel of what Wegovy can achieve and side effects etc. I've recently been put on Wegovy for a number of reasons, mainly due to being pre-diabetic. I have insulin resistant PCOS, had gestational diabetes back in 2019 and really struggle with my weight. My daughter is neurodiverse and requires constant watching so my exercise choices are extremely limited around what I can do around her. I've just had my 4th shot of the 0.25 dose and apart from a bit of a boost in the first week, the last 2 weeks I've barely lost anything. I am cutting carbs and have been using some slim fast for keeping calorie count down or for easy breakfasts. Did you find the weightloss increases as the dose increases? I've a target to lose 33lbs in 3 months otherwise I could get taken off of it again. It's a large amount to lose in a short space of time, especially with 2 weeks of plateau... Feeling a bit down and would appreciate some insight if the increase in dose will kick start it and increase effects... With love from the UK. XxxX
Hi Faye,
0.25mg is considered a loading dose, and many people don't see significant weight loss until the higher doses. It's crazy to me that your insurance would require such significant weight loss in such a short period of time... medically sustainable weight loss is considered to be 0.5-2lbs per week... have you used a TDEE calculator to determine what kind of caloric intake you should be getting? My primary concern is that in your haste to try and lose fast, you may not be eating enough, and that can also stall weight loss. My video from last week went into how to use the TDEE calculator, so I would start there if you haven't already. ❤️
Just started Zepbound. Had VSG 9 years ago. Lost 80, but as predicted, gained back 35 over the years. Note I never got to goal weight of 175 lbs. My weight-loss stopped at 204. (Down from 283.)
Zepbound, after 6 weeks I’ve lost 10 lbs. slow but sure. Food noise is greatly diminished (as it was post VSG surgery for the first nine months or so when the volume began to slowly creep up).
That’s the relief for me. Less neurotic and obsessive about eating (“what? when?how?”). And I do feel quite full very quickly.
As far as side effects, sleep is a bit disturbed but there’s a lot going on in my life right now.
What’s my longterm plan? I don’t know. Formalize an activity/exercise plan. Maybe WW points. In January, I stopped eating meat (90% of the time I refrain) and now focus on Mediterranean-style eating. Some bread and cheese, some butter and milk in my coffee. This was to get my cholesterol down.. it dropped 20 pts since last year, so that’s a plus.
Anyway, that’s my story.
Sorry to ramble so, but it’s actually been helpful for me to revisit all of this.
Hey Robin,
I know it can be a challenge to get enough protein without consuming meat. Good on you for making all of those changes!! 🥰❤️
Congrats on 7,000!
Thanks Sandra!!! 🥰
Hi Mindy, I just watched you for the first time, thank you for your info and I will be watching more. I am approved for Wegovy but i'm so defeated as i haven't been able to find it anywhere at all! SOOOO frustrating. Can you share with me where you went for your compound of Wegovy? Again thank you so much for sharing, I'm 4/11 and 235 pounds I hope i get similar results and your videos are an encouragement espcially as for a moment i was upset my insurance doesn't cover Zepbound. Sending much holiday cheer to you. Jenny
Hey Jenny,
Welcome to the channel! I have a compound Q&A on my channel that talks about how I found my compound pharmacy and who I'm using. Unfortunately unless you are in Texas they won't be able to ship to you.
Thank you for your response I will look for your information for sure! I am praying in the 28th I will be able to order my first Rx of the starting dose as that is the date the pharmacist gave me that they can order, fingers crossed that it doesn’t get pushed back again!!Hope you have an amazing holiday!
@jennifersharon3322 make sure you check other pharmacies as well. Often Sam's club and Costco have supply and you don't need a membership to use their pharmacy. Also, mail order pharmacies usually have them on hand. ❤️
What about the hair lose. I am on my last month of Munjero and my hair is falling out by the hand fulls. I have successfully lost the wanted I needed to but I’m very worried about my hair. Was it worth it?
Hey Sandy,
Have you been focusing on your protein intake? Insufficient protein has been linked to hair loss during weight loss as well. ❤️
I'm on zepbound and it is freakin horrible. I have almost all side effects. I'm like is this how it's suppose to be? No one talks about the bad and OMG it's so bad!!
I'm so sorry to hear you've been having such a tough time... did they start you on 2.5mg?
This got me worried because I just started Zepbound. But after reading the other comments I see that it's different for everyone. We'll see how it goes.
Hey Nena,
It definitely is different for everyone. I tried to make sure that came across. I'm sorry it concerned you. ❤️
@mindypweightloss thanks Mindy I know everyone is different but your comments on depression worried me. I'm informed now thanks to your video so I'll be vigilant of those side effects.
@nenax24x the most important thing to know is that if push comes to shove and things aren't going well, you have options. I hope Zepbound works miracles for you!! 🥰❤️
@mindypweightloss i hope so too! Thank you for your advice
Love the new format! I also enjoyed the old one, but this was so fun, following you around while you got ready etc, instead of a static talking head. And super cute boi in the background was very distracting (in a good way) 😂
I have a question about protein. It seems pretty clear that eating more protein is helping you and I don’t necessarily disagree per se with using high protein, both nutritionally and to help with weight loss. Personally I feel better with more! However, in my own research, there were some sources that claimed that you cannot absorb more than X amount of protein in one meal. I think it was 20-30g. I am curious to hear the other side of the argument and wondered if you might share about what convinced you otherwise.
Also I will reflect back again that the switch flipping is between Wegovy and Mounjaro is apparent in your videos. It’s like a cloud of gloom and fuzz just blew away. Poof!
It is so awesome of you to share your experiences. I know I went looking specifically for someone authentically sharing their experience of being on these drugs, and I stopped when I got to you. 😘
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So glad you enjoyed the video!! The protein absorption myth has been debunked MANY times. Here is one source from the National Institute of Health. ❤️
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5828430/
Your dog is adorable ❤️❤️❤️
Isn't he the best!?!?! ❤️❤️❤️
Mounjaro is what I started with ~ 2.5. After 3 weeks/shots my heart doc bumped me to 5.0 ~ that was awful. The next dose I used my last 2.5 n went to the Doctor n said NO to the 5.0 n got back on 2.5. Doing fine n losing weight. I had dropped 21 lbs in 6 was. So the journey continues. Slow is fine! Heart n diabetes n getting healthier is moving slow n steady.
Absolutely, Jean! If I had it to do over again, I would have stayed on the low doses until they stopped working for me. I'm glad you put your foot down!!
I wish you would have posted some links to where you got your research. I feel as if I “know” you Mindy and I clearly see a difference in you now vs. then, but I also know it isn’t like you to make generalizations and present them as facts. The other thing I wanted to mention is, when you talk about how many weeks you were on Mounjaro and how much weight you lost, I also know you had several “breaks” when you took vacations and/or had an off week or so and did not take your medication, and ended up gaining weight as you didn’t follow your eating habits at that time either. Regardless, I am happy for you and you clearly are in a much better headspace, with your new job and being able to take Wegovy now!
Hey lady,
Regarding the depression and mood changes, they are listed side effects of the medication... just not ones many people discuss. The diminishing positive side effects have been spoken about by a few different doctors here on TH-cam, including Dr Mike. My NP has told me that's why she encourages taking time with titration. It's a typical reaction to adapting to the meds over time. (Which I guess I should have mentioned in the video, but my brain just didn't go there when I was recording) ❤️
I appreciate your perspective. It's definitely important to note that as you mentioned that
I started with Mounjaro in Oct 2022 and lost 25 pounds. I switched to Wegovy in Jan 2023 and since then I have only lost an addition 15 lbs. I have had no side effects, and as Wegovy has helped me to maintain, but I'm not losing.
I'm personally so excited to get to Zepbound next month as my insurance requires the same PA as Wegovy so I should have no problem getting approved.
I just wanted to share this to make it clear (as you did) that some people will not have any issues on one med while they did have problems with another.
Absolutely! Everyone is different! Thanks for sharing your experience. ❤️🥰
Hi Mindy, First off let me say I really love your video's. I have been on a semaglutide (.25) for only two weeks. Tomorrow will be my third injection. My DR. only wanted me to take the .25 for two weeks and then go to ,50 for two weeks. In my head I was thinking that was to fast although I didn't know why. . I'm so glad I watched you and now I'm kinda scared. I almost always fallow my DR's orders. but he has steered me wrong on diets before. So with that being said could you explain a little more why titrating up slower was best for (you) ? Thank you so much.
I actually didn't titrate slowly. I used the recommended titration schedule of going up every 4 weeks. I wish I had gone slower because I was still losing on the lower doses, and once you get to the highest dose and start to build up a tolerance, there's nowhere to go to.
Many people are in a rush to reach the highest doses because trial results showed the most weight loss there, but IMO the long term benefits of taking it slow if you have a lot of weight to lose far outweigh any benefit of going straight to the highest dose. ❤️
Also... if you don't agree with the advice your doctor is giving you there is NOTHING wrong with finding another doctor.
Also, if im honest I didn't get on mounjaro to lose weight, I originally went to see my endocrinologist for ozempic to help me with my pcos/ ir, she said i got something better, thats when she gave me mounjaro, she didn't mention weight loss, she said try this for one month, f/ up in one month, i did and I lost over 10 pds with 30 days on 2.5mg. I lost my first 100 within think 9 months/ 10 months...approximately...definitely grateful for the weight loss
That's so awesome!! ❤️
@@mindypweightloss thanks hunny!!! And you're doing awesome yourself!
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I have lost 105 pounds on Mounjaro in a year. I have to say it’s not easy. I also joined a gym and do yoga and water aerobic 3 days a week. I went from a size 22 to a size 10. I don’t deny myself food that I love I just have to limit them and a small amounts. I will agree with the side effects that she is talking about but I was depressed about my weight most of my adult life. I know the hard part is going to start soon as I have 15 pounds to go to reach my goal. Keeping the weight off is going to be hard. I also go to a weight management doctor so I am being monitored so that is a good thing. I have now been able to get off my blood pressure meds and cholesterol meds… a definite plus. Good luck on your weight loss and know you are not alone in this journey!
Hey Kattolle,
These meds definitely don't make anything "easy". I'm so excited for you and your progress and I'm glad you have a medical team supporting you that you trust. 💙
@@mindypweightloss thank you so very much!! I am rooting for you too!! 😊
Thanks for sharing your journey and your experience with different types of these medications. I am wondering, however, if your slower weight loss when you switched to Mounjaro was in part due to (a) the natural decline in pace of weightloss as weight decreases, and (b) your exercise leading to increased muscle (muscle is mass and mass has weight).
Hey Brenda,
Given that my weight loss has increased again now that I'm back on Wegovy, I think my body just responds better to Semaglutide for some reason. There's still so much we don't know about these meds, and I think I'm just an outlier. ❤️
Merry Christmas Mindy 🎄🎁
Merry Christmas, my friend. ❤️
I am on MJ now…. .8 lb to 1 lb per week. It is frustrating and I definitely have some of the depression and hyper emotionality. I hadn’t considered semiglutide. Thanks ❤️
Thanks for sharing your experience. My hope is that by all of us sharing our experiences, others won't feel so alone in their journey. ❤️
Im on week 29 of Mounjaro. On 15mg. Mental health is A-Ok... but im severely insulin resistent and went from over 2,000 units of insulin a day to just 1 mounjaro shot a week. Its cured my blood sugars.... ive lost 137 pounds though. I cant believe im under 200 lbs for the first time since i was 16. Mounjaro gives me major gastroparesis, worse than i ever had, and i lost over 50% of my hair by week 18. Im on rogaine and prescription pills from my dermatologist. Xoxo Becca
Hey Becca,
I'm so excited for your weight loss... those side effects can be so scary, though. Have you tried any other GLPs to see if they may work better for you, or are you ok with dealing with it because MJ has worked so well for your weight loss?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. I appreciate you! ❤😊
Thanks for watching and sharing the love! I appreciate that more than you could imagine. ❤️ 🥰
From my perspective Mounjaro hits me with heavy increased depression, anxiety and insomnia 2-3Days after the shot. But I lose 1-2kgs a week. No nausea, no fatigue, no vomiting at all. I 'm in week 3 with 2.5mgs.Thoughts of quitting the journey each day.
Hey Mark,
Just one opinion, but with all the other options out there, there's no reason to be miserable. That's why I made this video. There could be another GLP that may work better for you. There is no harm in talking to your doctor about your options. ❤️
Yeah, the insomnia was a big one for me. I take my mounjaro before bedtime to decrease some of my initial symptoms. My doctor prescribed a sleep aid that helped get my sleep back. Im no longer on sleep aid but adjustedvto 6 hours of sleep and utilize it to my benefit.
@nujararamirez7056 sleep is SO important for weight loss and muscle recovery. If I don't get a minimum of 8 hours on a regular basis, I am in a world of hurt. ❤️
I started mounjaro about a month ago. I am borderline diabetic so it is supposed to help me . I have lost weight for the first time in years. I need to get below 200 pounds so I can at least live another 10 years. I have cerebral palsy and it's very hard to exercise. So anything to help me lose sone pounds is very important .
These meds are a lifesaver for many people. I hope that with time they will be more accessible. 💜
You are very intelligent. And helpful.
Thanks so much, Donna. 🥰
I know we all have different experiences. I haven't received the next dose Wegovy bc of market demand and compound are often more expensive or not covered.
I can say of my 2 months I was able to get Wegovy the food chatter was silent and that was a freaking relief
Hey Nickie,
Everyone definitely reacts differently. Definitely make sure you are calling around to look for Wegovy... Sam's club and Costco often have supply, and you don't need a membership to use their pharmacies. ❤️
Mindy this video hits home with me tonight I have pretty much lost a year of my life being sick now my NP absolutely is not up to par on any of these meds. Too long to say at first she just said it may help with weight loss and she thought I should try well in the meantime I went to my kidney dr. He wanted me on Jardiance so she started it then up the doses plus tip the doses of Monjaro so even at low doses I was well like I had flu for months. So I took myself off the jardiance and cut down my insulin intake slowly. I was taking 85 Treshiba at that time. You don’t hafta b a dr to know something is wrong when it’s your body so cut back insulin a lil more and she knew it but I took it down to 20! So then oh and I also wear a Libre’ sensor so I could keep track of my numbers. Was so weak I had falls a couple times. I want my life back so I was no quitter ( I just turned 70 in October) I never saw anyone my age on it when I caught the u tube videos of people taking or drs talking about them. So I said after all this time I will not quit I’ve gone too far and only 30 lbs lost. So I barely made through 12.5 then the 15 came!! I was depressed my family was worried my daughter begged me to get off , I explained to her I never gave up on anything in my life I was a cosmetologist for around 45 years I worked hard and I wanted whatever time I had to enjoy. So I told her my plan I was so depressed I knew I was going to be in trouble if I didn’t. So I emailed her twice about the meds and going down so she sends me more of the 12.5!! I took 1 and was down I mean I couldn’t go to kitchen or living room without hanging on the walls. This passed Tuesday I had an appointment so and had taken my last shot the Monday before. I tried my best to make it I don’t have anyone to drive so I was in a panic attack just getting to her office which is 5 miles? Well bu the time she came in after her nurse saw what shape I was in , she began to freak out they were taking my BP heart etc. she brought me a coke and said to drink some. That and the questions started and I told her what it was doing and I was given the offer to stop and said I haven’t done much more than get outa bed now for about March and no I m not gona quit now I told her I wanted to try the 7.5 she said 10! I said no I wanna try well she knows so much about this drug that she was saying she would give me a lower dose but didn’t think there was a 7.5.!!!! I kno more about this drug than she does!! Scary’ but she went along wit and also cut my BO meds in half which since my A1 C is good my # are down which means Monitor my meds!! And also told me go down 5 more on insulin and finally admitted she wanted me off it which we had words over taking it before I started I didn’t want to. Then that’s the first thing the kidney guy told me. That’s where the jardiance came into play’ it woulda kick ur butt by itself I don’t know how I’ve made it but whether my big bday or holidays coming up and I’ve lost a couple very close friends the depression works itself in. So I’m ready and set to move on with this . But I’m not taking the 7.5 shot until after Xmas not telling her . I felt so bad today I can’t clean house no decorations up and my daughter took off so we could have a day at her house which means driving well first just getting dressed!! Lol it seems like no one understands and I’m sick of trying to explain . I’m just some old fat ( lazy woman) looking for sympathy. , or that’s pretty much what some think’ and I have worked circles and took care of that man for years and I’m tired of it no respect. So that’s my story and it’s like ur the only one that’s not trying to make money or just loose 15 lbs for the holidays! I appreciate you I’m glad it’s out and so glad for those who’s journeys have helped the decision I’ve made. So far There are no good drs in my area of a small town in Ky. That’s why , I don’t feel like going to another NP that knows next to nothing about what she’s dishing out ok here comes the anger! 😂 Thank H you Mindy and Ty for being patient enough if you read all this. ♥️🙏🏻 I admire you keep up the good work!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. You've been through it, my friend. I'm glad you're not afraid to be your own advocate in this process. Be careful of taking more than 2 weeks between shots as it can reset your tolerance, and side effects will come back in force. ❤️
Take care of yourself. You may want to look into an online doctor to take care of your GLP meds... they are often more informed.
@@mindypweightloss 😊♥️
Thank you’ god bless you on your continued journey Mindy 🎄
Hi Marcia, I'm sorry you've had such a hard time....i totally get where you are coming from...i'm 71 and started Mounjaro this past May..i'm up to .5 and my Dr. will not raise it..i've lost about 30 lbs. and need to go another 30
.. it's a struggle to keep chin u and stay with it...good luck to youa@@marciadavis6330
I was on Mounjaro for a total of six weeks and it made me feel awful. I ended up in the ER the day after Christmas with acute Colitis and dehydration because even drinking water caused my stomach to cramp up. I have RA and Hashimotos Thyroiditis. I recently found out that they have done no studies of Autoimmune patients with Mounjaro. I lost 20 lbs. In 6 weeks but that's because the drug forced me on a starvation diet with vomiting and diarrhea. Take at you own risk because they are post-marketing people as guinea pig on these high weekly doses. The old studies were with micro daily doses.
I'm sorry to hear you had such a terrible experience. 😞
Thanks I am glad for those that it helps though. My stomach and bowel are starting to heal up. I still don't have much of an appetite and many foods taste like nothing much even chocolate tastes weird.
@mistikbunny7840 I feel much the same... I'm happy for those that are doing so well on it... it just wasn't the right fit for me.
Ozempic caused me to gain weight, trulicity caused me stay the same. Been on Mounjaro for a month 2.5 and just started 5mg. I also just start the Carnivore Diet.
The carnivore diet will definitely lead to some immediate and drastic weight loss as the purge of glycogen from your system will also rid it of any water molecules that are attached to that glycogen (it's one of the reasons low carb diets have such high success in the beginning and also the reason for Keto flu).
I hope you find something sustainable that works well for you. ❤️
I am going to be changing to Wegovy however I like to know how would I go by getting coupons?
Hey Donnell,
The manufacturer has them on their website. (I believe they call them savings cards) you may want to take a look at my most recent video if your insurance doesn't cover the cost of your meds though. I am partnering with a company that makes it way more affordable than self-funding even with the coupon.
I have had headaches since starting Zepbound but I’m also going through a period of stress so I don’t know if I should attribute the daily headaches to the Zepbound. But I didn’t experience the daily headaches until I began the Zepbound. I can’t find any information on how long the headaches last or if they continue as long as you’re on the Zepbound. Does anyone else experience headaches with Zepbound? I also have a difficult time concentrating. I might switch back to Ozempic.
I've heard of people experiencing headaches but I can't really tell you how long they will last as that's really on a case by case basis and how quickly your body adapts to the meds. My side effects were definitely more "mental" on Mounjaro... brain fog, depression, etc. If Ozempic was working for you and you are struggling with the side effects I see no reason why you shouldn't at least talk to your doctor about it.
I only took one injection of Mounjaro gave me energy and made me feel a great sense of self …. I just didn’t like the headache and the potential severe constipation so I quit
There are definitely positives and negatives to taking the medication. But for me, the positives outweighed the negatives. I hope you find the thing that works for you.
This is very helpful. I’m trying to decide between wegovy or mounjaro. For me I can feel sick/nauseous easily, also struggle with mental health, recently it’s been due to my cat passing away and the grief of his loss. I also find it hard to control what I eat and food noise. If anyone has advice on which is best based on these things let me know. I’m in the UK so have to buy it rather than covered by insurance and not prescribed by a doctor but online pharmacy.
Hey Tanaz,
Unfortunately, no one will be able to tell you which med you will respond better to because they affect everyone differently. You won't really know until you try them. In general, MJ has fewer side effects (but not for everyone). I wish I could just give you an answer, but there's still so much we don't know about how these meds work for different people.
I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty. Fur babies are so special, and it's hard when we have to let them go. 😩 🎉
@@mindypweightlossthank you so much. This was very helpful. I think I just needed to make a decision even if it doesn’t work, I can stop and take the other. So I’ve today ordered mounjaro. I have fatty liver or some fat due to my diet and although it’s not significant I need to address it. I read that mounjaro lowers absorption of fat in the liver in some studies so I thought best to try it first. Of course unless I have bad side affects I will stick to it. I know losing weight and being in a lower BMI will help too and just overall my health needs to get better.
Thank you so much about the comment about my cat. Honestly when I found out his heart had gotten worse (I knew he had a heart disorder) I cried and grieved his loss even before he was gone. He was so such a beautiful soul and no loss has ever affected me like losing him. I mostly just feel sad for him for having had a short life and so much of it on meds. It does make me feel guilty for taking my health for granted and any issues I have is reversible still and due my own lifestyle. I will miss him for the rest of my life. He passed over a month ago and I knew I couldn’t start a weight loss until I was mentally better and ready. So it’s time. I hope I see his beautiful face again one day.
Good video, I work with several women who have these questions
Thanks, friend. ❤️
Thank you. Not a panacea. Gained 5lbs. Hunger back. 🤔
Absolutely... every body is different. I think often those who don't have success think it's because of something they have done wrong which isn't always the case. Sometimes you just need to try something else. ❤️
How do you get the coupon for these meds
Hey Lisa,
The coupons are on the manufacturer website. They change all the time, however, and are not the same as when I was on Mounjaro.
Did you use an online company for your compound or a med spa? If online, which one did you use? I would really appreciate your input.
Hey Joyce,
I'm not a fan of online compounding pharmacies as they aren't regulated in the same way. I have a Compiund Q&A on my channel where I discuss how I found my pharmacy and would highly recommend you take a look at it. ❤️
@mindypweightloss, thank you so much for your prompt reply. I just watched your Q&A video and it was very informative. I went to Stonegates website and learned they are only licensed to ship in the state of Texas and I live in Kansas. Thanks again for your help and I wish you much continued success on your weight loss journey.
I was more referring you there to learn how I found my pharmacy as that method could help you find a local pharmacy in your area. Stonegate is great but they are already overwhelmed by the volume of people looking to purchase compounds in Texas so even if you were here I would recommend trying to find alternatives for when they are backed up. Best of luck to you in your search!
I have SO much to dump on this subject, but I don't think I have the stamina to do it.
I feel that, friend. ❤️
Crazy how these are. I will say that I am diabetic. So weight loss for me is less. Mounjaro is a drug you must titrate slowly to get benefits. I did try wegovy when the coupon ran out because my insurance covers it. I could eat more food, got hungrier but the side-effects were way worse. The dr said semuglutide has more side effects. I do think my body liked it, but my blood sugars were still high. Then my insurance covered Mounjaro. While my side effects are less. I barely want to eat, or even drink now. In fact the doctor ordered 15 and I titrated back down to 12.5. I had zero desire to eat or cook! I go to boot camp 5 to 6 days a week and had zero desire to eat. So on 12.5 I eat, get hungry but talking to doctor because appetite suppression after two months is very very strong. I don't want to even drink. I get full very quickly. My dietician has me just focusing on protein. I get about 130 grams a day. I think seeing a glp 1 dietician helps. I am torn because Mounjaro is helping my blood sugars, but greatly suppressing my appetite even after a year on it. And trust me, it will make me regret eating fried anything lol.
Wegovy I lost weight faster and could eat more, but the side effects were terrible. Then I stalled two months on it. But I was recovering from major surgery, so the dietician thinks it was that.
I do think Mounjaro is meant to titrate slowly. My doctor was adamant of three months on 5, three months on 7.5, three on 10.
We will see next steps. My insurance covers both now, however the Mounjaro coupon ends 1231. I rather pay a low copay. I could still get Wegovy at 25. Waiting on zepbound to be added, so I can get it at 25.
Decisions lol. But I also think you are right. Mounjaro is not meant to titrate fast. It works well slowly dosing up.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Moni! It helps everyone so much to hear different perspectives. I appreciate you! ❤️
It definitely is crazy how different we all are. Aside from constipation (which is nowhere near as severe as it was on MJ for me) I have zero noticeable side effects on Wegovy. I know I'm in the minority there based on the trial data... but I just really wanted people to know that trial data isn't everything, and just because the "media monster" says MJ is the absolute best doesn't necessarily mean it is for everyone. ❤️
This is a question I never hear about. Asking all that are on any of the weight loss injection pens. How are you disposing the empty cartridges? I just started Mounjaro 2 weeks ago and I threw the first 2 cartridges in the garbage since there is no recycling stamp on the pen. I recently purchased a bio-hazard waste basket and matching bags. Like anything else in this money infused world, hopefully the internet has some free options out there.
Hi HLM,
I always have a link to a free Sharps Container in the description of my videos. ❤️
@@mindypweightloss Thank You!!!
I was on mounjara for 10 months and got up to 15 and only lost 13 pounds. Now my dr says the insurance will not approve it so she will not be prescribing it anymore. She put me on phentermine, been on it for 2 weeks and hoping it will work.
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you checked to see if Wegovy is covered? It could be another option for you.
No, I did not, as she firmly stated that insurance was denying them all. I wanted to change to ozempic. My Dr. said she'd have her nurse look into it with the insurance and got a follow-up saying it was a no.
@user-mn8vh3mu7t does your insurance require pre authorizations or just not cover them at all? The reason I ask is because most doctors are terrible at getting PAs approved... for some reason there are specific doctors that specialize in them, and many people have found that they have to switch doctors just to get their GLP-1s covered.
Yes, bcbc requires pre authorization. Which they approved it all last year at zero out of pocket. then I got a letter in the mail at the end of the year saying that those prescription s would not be covered this year.
Did they say that your PA had been revoked or that the meds had been removed from the formulary? Prior Authorizations are overturned all the time for seemingly no reason whatsoever and would just require another submission (probably by someone who can navigate them better than your PCP) If they changed their formulary there's really not a lot to do except look into compounding and continue to watch and hope that they add the meds back to formulary.
Are you T2D or just using for weight loss? I ask because both Mounjaro and Ozempic are FDA approved for Diabetes and it would make sense that your insurance would deny those if you are not diabetic.
Good personal analysis which as you realize can’t apply to everyone.
Lost 50lbs in MJ in 10 months and A1C when from 6.3 to constant 5.2 with no physical activity nor special diet. Also no particular side effects.
Great however there are 2 things I just found out:
1. Last couple of months cravings slowly come back
2. Without any certainty yet my lab test results showed an increase of both RBC and WBC! Before MJ always normal after starting 3 months after my MJ journey progressively increases. Passed 2 tests or 6 months HIGH! Can’t blame MJ yet but MJ is the only think different between now and then… Coincidence? I don’t know for sure but my appt with Blood specialist might help clarify this.
I'm not familiar with those markers. Care to elaborate more?
@@mindypweightloss Red Blood Count is RBC and White Blood Count is WBC.
@reklovjj gotcha! I've just never seen the abbreviations. There's SO MUCH that can affect those numbers it will be interesting to see what they say!
This was exactly my story but with the reverse drugs. I did better on Mounjaro. Horrible side effects and felt horrible on Wegovy/Ozempic. This is interesting. I’ll keep a look out for the mood stuff.
So glad Mounjaro is working well for you!! 🥰❤️
Can wegovy help with type two diabetes as well?
It's the exact same med as Ozempic, which is an FDA approved T2D treatment.
Ditto. Thank you
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Mindy, gently curious, have you found in life that you tend toward self-sabotage? Trauma-based fear that if something is going well, that can’t be right, and a shoe has to drop and it has to break?
Hey Dana,
Not really... 🤷♀️
Mounjaro is the best for me.
You are definitely in the majority there. ❤️
What insurance do you have?
United Healthcare with ExpressScripts for Rx coverage
@@mindypweightloss oh ok I have Blue Cross Blue Shield
@simplynikki6911 Every insurance plan is going to differ... even under the same provider... I know plenty of people with BCBS that are and are not covered based on their specific plan. 🤷♀️
Side effects of Manjaro is unbelievable
There's definitely a misconception from so many that there aren't any for anyone just because there are fewer incidents... not all meds are created equal for all people. Hoping you've found something that works better for you! ❤️
*1:56** not true* .... even studies show there's a difference
I'm confused by your comment in relation to the timestamp. I'm aware there's a difference between the meds...
What is Wegovy, never heard of that one ?
Wegovy is the weight loss version of Ozempic. It was approved in June 2021 prior to Mounjaro.
Please give that cute pooch a 🤗 hug and 😘 from me.
Absolutely!!! ❤️
I have had 3 anxiety attacks in the last couple of weeks! I’m so scared , once I was driving!!! Today I kept feeling like I was losing it like I was going to have a stroke. It’s the scariest feeling I’ve ever had!!! I am on Monjuaro … my husband said he wants me off of it! But I’m desperate to get my weight off! I’ve lost 16 lbs in 6 weeks! I can’t stop now!!! I’m on 2.5 mil
Hey Pam,
Take a listen to the My CBT Podcast on Spotify. There is an episode on panic attacks and you may find it helpful. I hope you're able to find some relief. ❤️❤️
Were you on _Mounjaro_ or a compounding pharmacy knockoff? Big difference. Just wanted to make sure this was an apples to apples comparo
I was on namebrand Mounjaro with the manufacturer coupon. The only compound I've ever used is Semaglutide. 💜
I know what you mean, I just sleep over 10 hours. I do take supplements and protein supplements for my muscles. Got to pick my battles. I have to admit that I have way more energy on 6 hours now then 10 plus before..😊
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You gotta change e eating
Absolutely, Doris. That's how I've lost almost 120lbs.