This is What Ozempic Does to Your Body After 4 Months (SUPER HONEST)
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- Опубліковано 1 лис 2023
- Hey everyone I’m Abbey Sharp welcome to Abbey’s Kitchen. In todays video, we will be talking about Ginger's journey on Ozempic after 4 months.
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I've been on Ozempic for 6 months. Finally, something that actually works for me. I feel fine. My lab work is fine. And I'm down 47#. I've tried everything else short of bariatric surgery -- this med has been has been a godsend.
amazing!!
Are you actually a diabetic?
@@watermelondreasymone7144are you her doctor?
@@watermelondreasymone7144it can also be prescribed to treat obesity, which is also a disease, so please don’t shame people who use it to treat a disease.
I have had no complications from Ozempic after loosing 130 was finally able to have my knee replacement! Was off of it for 5 weeks and back on, would like to loose another 60-70 pounds
I am on Ozempic 0.5 doze. Diabetic for 30 years and taking multiple medications for other issues and 2 different insulins. Lost 25 pounds in 6 month and i do not need to loose more. But i inject only fractions of insulin that injected for the last 10 years. Have very good blood sugars, because i am not as hungry and less snacking. The food noise with Ozempic is much less. I have minimal side effects.
for the beautiful people using or considering to use ozempic or saxenda or any one of them their is no shame in using it never feel ashamed it isn't an easy way out you still have to workout moderately, eat good especially eat more protein so their isn't that much of a difference than doing normal dieting it just helps people with a harder time loosing weight so you are still doing so much work to help yourself to be healthy and you should be proud of yourself
This 'obsession jumping' is so very familiar. One month it is food, the next it is health, the next it is a relationship, the next it is our job. I could always "solve/cure" one and another immediately popped up. It wasn't until I found a trained OCD therapist and worked through an ERP program that I was able to genuinely change on the metal patterns that kept me trapped in that never ending anxiety cycle. Wishing ginger luck on this journey!
I have OCD and can relate to this SOO much
This medication has changed my life. I went back and forth for so long while deciding to get on it and I wish I would have started sooner. Down almost 40 lbs and am incredibly happy
How many months did it take you to lose 40 lbs?
I’m on the fence with doing this drug. I really appreciate your input. Thank you.
Literally I am going back and forth! Pros and Cons! Do I don’t I? I feel like I’ll be like you at some point.
I've been feeling guilty for taking Ozempic and this series really helps. My whole family is prone to obesity and diabetes and I just was getting too close to that same fate for my comfort. I was also really struggling with balancing eating enough to lift heavy (I was a competitive powerlifter for a couple years) while still losing fat. I lost 10lbs myself earlier this year, but I was miserable and it was brutal. Ozempic has made the journey much better for my sanity.
thats awesome! thats literally the whole point of any medication - to make our lives more liveable and our quality of life better. it's interesting to see the overlap in public perception of ozempic and SSRIs, which I take to keep myself stable. both medications come with a lot of unsolicited remarks from people who don't understand that our lives would be significantly shorter or lower quality without these meds. we don't have to suffer the way our ancestors did - and they wouldn't want us to! i hope the med keeps helping you reach your health goals and you're able to break the familial pattern of chronic disease.
That is not the point of this medication!
@@kristinelynch6653 a version of it was actually just approved by the FDA to treat obesity. So it is, in fact, the point of this medication.
What do you mean? @@kristinelynch6653 The medicine is being used as a preventative for those with family history of diabetes and heart disease...
You have nothing to feel guilty about.
I’ve been on WeGovy for 10 months now, I’ve been at Goal for three months, I take 2.4 mg every two weeks. WeGovy has cured my Grade 2 NAFLD and my kidney function has improved. My ALT is down to 15 from from 71. I have Hashimoto’s since age 11 (33 years) and this caused Metabolic syndrome.
I had a similar effect on my NAFLD (I also have hashimotos as well as PCOS and insulin resistance). Within 3 months almost all of my liver enzymes were back to normal after 7 years being high.
Do you now have to take the drug for the rest of your life? Is the does every 2 weeks affordable? I'm asking because I'm interested and trying to do some research
I’ve been on ozempic for 5 1/2 months and have lost 33 pounds so far. Ozempic was prescribed for me by my doctor because I have a BMI of 45, I have sleep apnea, elevated cholesterol (to the point where I needed to either loose weight or go on a statin) and elevated blood pressure (to the point where I needed to either loose weight or go on blood pressure meds). Interestingly my blood sugars are fine. So he, his nutritionist and I talked about Ozempic and that’s the route I decided to go vs. statins and blood pressure meds. I have zero side effects from taking 1 mg weekly of Ozempic; with 33 pounds down so far, my blood pressure has come way down and although I haven’t yet had my cholesterol checked recently, I’m positive that’s coming down as well because I am eating much better. Ozempic has taken away all the food noise going on my in head as well as those cravings for high fat and high sugar foods. I haven’t found that my obsession with food has morphed to another obsession such as alcohol or shopping, etc. My theory as to why I haven’t experienced any obsession transfer like some people experience after bariatric surgery is because Ozempic works not only by slowing down the digestion process, but also with the hormones that can affect my food obsession - at least this is how my doctor and nutritionist explained it to me. I know that a lot of people think that it’s much healthier to loose the weight without any tools (and the new weight loss drugs as well as bariatric surgery are a tool), but I am not one of those people. I have tried over the years (I am 70 years old and have been on many various weight loss journeys since I was in my early teens) and have never been able to keep the weight off; so for me, Ozempic is working. I no longer have that noise in my head and feel so much better.
The added anxiety and stress makes sense to me for a couple of reasons.
1) this is something Ginger has been trying to do for years and has not successfully been able to achieve. Finally a goal she has had for so long is within reach. It makes sense that that would cause anxiety (what if I still don’t get there) but also the intrusion of perfectionism or previous eating disorder thoughts (some is good, more is better/ how can I make it go faster, how can I be more successful).
2) She’s changing how she is physically showing up in the world. She’s drastically changing her outer look. Oddly being overweight can be a mental form of protection, in a sense it can keep people away. Armour if you like. So that can be subconsciously scary for some people.
3) Also there will be so many thoughts and stories over the years of what I’ll do when I get the weight off or how my life will be once I am healthy etc. Being on the threshold of those expectations you have of yourself and your life is also anxiety provoking.
All of this will be subconscious, and there are obviously 100s of other personal reasons and triggers and beliefs play their own part. Equally none of this may be affecting Ginger and her anxiety may come from different places. We humans are a fascinating lot.
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this describes so much of what is going on in my mind since starting to lose weight! After so many years of fighting a losing battle (pun intended) it’s a whole new experience!
I totally get that. I tend to head underweight for the exact same reasons. It feels protective.
This is easily the most level-headed and helpful comment I have ever seen on UA-cam. Thank you for the nudge towards better introspection.
A lot of people report very bad anxiety on Ozempic.
I just took my first shot today. I did not get sick. Had some indigestion but nothing serious. I weigh 375# with diabetes, high blood pressure, bad knees, diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy in feet and hands, COPD and so many more health issues. I lived with weight issues my whole life. If I can lose just 50#, it will be a game changer. Hoping to get off all the medications and walk again.
I, too, have always fought a battle against being overweight.....always. Good luck on your journey.
Best of luck to you! 🙏😊
Update: I have been really struggling with Ozempic but I lost 25#. This is truly a miracle drug.
I wish you the best of luck. But know that people who come off the drug regain the weight, plus some. There are other ways. The trick is to keep the weight off. I too tried every diet under the sun. I always regained the weight. ALWAYS! Then 2 years ago I lost the weight, and kept it off. I finally understood why I always regained the weight before. So what was different? O.A.
@@Roses-lilac yes, you gain some weight back if you stop taking it. That is why I plan on taking this for the rest of my life at a maintenance dose. Same as my thyroid and BP meds.
This whole journal been so good. I love how real Ginger is, and so relatable. ❤
yay so glad!
I can either take weight loss meds and lose weight, feel great and have energy or be overweight and completely exhausted 24/7. I’m fine with taking meds and having enough energy to exercise. I eat a clean diet with or without meds . Not gonna feel guilty for needing meds to feel better
Exactly this!!
Unfortunately, also a „clean diet“ can be too high in calories, causing weight gain. Have you had your thyroid checked?
@@ClaireEmilia I know all about diet and exercise. I used to be a personal trainer and a natural bodybuilder. However menopause is a tough hurdle to deal with!
Ginger’s anxiety and activity level reminds me of my first weight loss journey (that was super disordered). I do hope she takes up ED related therapy because it’s so taxing on the mind when you become hyperfixated on maintenance.
I'm about 8 months into a similar journey through a weight loss clinic and about 34 lbs down. The clinic has me also go to a behaviorial therapist who also reccomended I start therapy with an actual therapist so seeing someone as you go through this is really helpful! I know therapist of some kind will also help with the feeling that you aren't losing the weight fast enough. I have to constantly be reminded to trust the process and that as long as everything is looking good, then you're good. I'm definately not optimal shape with sleeping well but I can't till the sleep is locked in to start feeling much better. Loving the series cause it makes me feel like I'm not going through it alone.
I hope you find therapy useful!
This Ozempic craze has not only caused medication shortages for people with diabetes but also for those people on other medications that use the same pen-style delivery service. My daughter has not been able to get her medication for months. I hope it will be over soon.
Strongly agree
I agree, all these vain, selfish people are disgusting
I live in a very rural area and have not had any trouble getting my diabetic medication. I was on Levimir and now on Ozempic. Not once has my pharmacy been unable to supply me. Maybe the drug company can help.
@@andreah1104
Who are you to call anyone vain and selfish?
@@BlackJack-sx1jw it might be because you're in a rural area that your supply chain hasn't been affected. Fewer people means fewer people needing the med but supply chains often keep locations stocked with minimum supply. Who knows? That's my guess
Ive been on Ozempic for Diabetes and its also helped me lose 80 lbs in 9 months now im strength training and feeling alot better ill be taken off ozempic this year and at that point ill have to learn to fast without it
I love Jen and I love learning about this through her experience. Thanks to you both for sharing something so vulnerable!
Thanks for watching❤
i was about to go on ozempis but apparently youre not supposed to take it if youre on anti-depressants, ngl i was pretty bummed but rn it kinda looks like a blessing in disguise
My anxiety has way lessened with Ozempic but when I did Keto I had horrific anxiety that landed me in the mental hospital for a week. I feel like weight loss in general, with it being such a mental thing, can bring out perfectionism or anxiety.
Not on Ozempic but did try Keto and while it didnt cause anxiety it wasnt right for me.
Vitamin D deficiency can also cause increases in anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Also magnesium
Im 5 months in and have had very few eating related challenges as Gingers expressed in the past few videos. Food noise is slightly gone, but I find myself instead wondering what to eat and not knowing what to eat instead. Ive lost about 16 pounds - that has been the most challenging issue as I expected to be down more. Im also working with a dietician and eat 1700 calories a day. I use Cronometer to track my meals - great app! I just keep hitting weight loss plateaus. My blood fasting levels have gone down, but A1C's have remained the same. I have noticed I have a little less anxiety, and still sometimes crave sugar, but cant eat as much as I would regularly (including heavy carbs). I didnt know Ginger was Canadian and in my city - nice to hear about other experiences and learn of some tips and tricks. Ill look up the meal service, as it would be nice to take that load off my plate. Appreciate you Abby for being realistic and reminding us that its okay if we cant do everything / arent perfect.
I’ve been working with a therapist for quite a while and talked over with her before starting my Monjauro journey. It’s been really valuable to keep my expectations realistic and to be aware of triggers. I’m really trying to think of the medicine as another tool that is available to me. There’s still work to do, and lifting the sugar cravings has made space for me to concentrate on other things.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with this! I really appreciate the honesty.
I have heard many people call using ozempic or similar drugs "the easy way" and though I've not taken any of these myself, it doesn't seem like an "easy" way to lose weight! I know you mention the cost of it as one major point, which is huge... I've also heard so many people have so many negative side effects! In my opinion, that's NOT easy! I couldn't imagine trying to eat a high protein diet to combat muscle loss if I felt nauseous and full all the time- or worse- was actually having physical stomach problems!
It's really good to hear all the pros and cons about this- thank you for being so open and honest! (And you look amazing, btw!)
I feel this was the best journey update yet ! Tons of great points from Abbey, as well as Ginger. It's so fascinating when we think about girls, and it can be about anything in life. Weight loss, careers, relationships, anything. Goals are great, but it's still about the journey . I'm so glad abbey mentioned what will happen once you do hit your goal weight? Great perspectives!!
It's very true. I am 50 and gained weight through menopause. I didn't really notice it because I avoid the scale, but I caught a glimpse of my weight at the doctor's office and lost about 10 lbs without trying. So a few months later, I'm down over 35 without trying which isn't a good thing necessarily, something is up with my thyroid. But. My body checking is mildly kicking. Thankfully I'm aware of it and am in therapy every other week.
Really enjoying this series and the straightforward and honest takes. No exaggeration of the postives or negatives. Thanks!
for sure, that's the goal
Thank you for this wonderful video, Abbey!
Thank you for this series - and Ginger, thank you for your honesty and candor. My doctor recommended I start Ozempic for weight and as a protection for my heart I was very uncertain even though he is very conservative about medications so I took his suggestion seriously Your calm, sensible discussions helped me to think through my choice carefully and I am now in my third week - still just getting oriented, minor side effects but adjusting to them and learning what triggers them and how to counter with what I eat still. Again, listening to your latest here wanted to thank you -- and to say I find the negative voices so odd. I wonder why our medical choices, managed by physicians, are so triggering for them - that's sad.
I have a theory about that. The negative voices don’t really care about you, although they are careful to wrap their bias and negativity in a cloak of caring and concern. They think that people have no right to take shortcuts to attain goals. They feel you only deserve to be happy if you put in the hard work like THEY did with diet and exercise. Screw that. Life is too short to be that miserable. Don’t listen to those people. They don’t know what’s best for you.
Thanks for your honesty. Sending you best wishes and support.
Love this and all of your videos, Abbey!
aw thank you!!🥰
an obsession with not eating food is still an obsession about food. it kind of makes sense that people switched from one extreme to another... we all need something safe and good to obsess over and become a sanctuary from the struggles of living. you are so right to say 'don't go into forums'. it's ok if it's a gardening hobby, but weight loss forums, political forums, those are deep rabbit holes.
Ginger, thank you so much for sharing your journey❤
Im 24 and was on ozempic 2 years ago after a bad reaction to a medication that made me gain weight. As someone who has always been slim and athletic, my weight gain truly ruined my life and DESTROYED my confidence. With PCOS I was at a complete loss at how I was going to get this weight off and fell into a bad depression. This medication truly changed my life! Absolutely no regrets, since being off I've continued to lose 20lbs. If anyone has any questions or is considering trying it, please reach out!
Hi there! Id like to talk about your experience and ask a few questions ig thats ok!
@@veronicology of course!:)
Was it easy to come off it and did your hunger come back and cravings increase?
@@1983stelly Coming off was easy, no side effects. My hunger did increase slightly but the whole point of ozempic/similar is to learn portion size and mindful eating. If you took your time on it to focus on cutting down sugar, you’ll crave less of it when you come off- which is what happened to me. There was a slight weight increase while I was still learning balance after coming off but it came off quick. People forget it’s not an “easy way out,” you still have to put lots of work into it:) Hope this helped
How much weight can one lose in a month? I’m not particularly overweight but the last 10 pounds are not shedding off ! Will ozempic help ?
Thank you for doing these videos, I take ozempic for Diabetes, it's very hard at the moment to get in Australia but prayer and chemist hunting js more valuable now I have watched the ozempic diary series, the 1st time I tried it I was very nervous and was not sure of the side effects as a lot of information about it was scare tactics, but this time I'm back on it and am now more able to tolerate the side effects because of the info you guys are sharing
Brilliant series. Thank you.
Ginger, I think you are AWESOME. Thank you for sharing your journey!
I would say that you are having problems with eating bigger food portions at once because you are mostly used to calorically dense combos like things with cheese and meat, sweets fast food. You can bulk up your food with vegetables and protein and still be relatively full for a long time. A good breakfast and lunch are very important
This is a great series.
the dog! heart-melting detail
Thank you so much for this series.
I take this and have lost nearly 50 lbs in around 10 months. Its slower than some but I don't do the super low cal thing... Its been a gamechanger. My blood pressure is now optimal. I have more weight to lose but I know its a matter of time. I have better tools in my toolbelt and statistically without an intervention I was doomed. This changed that. Thankful for insurance and a doctor that have helped me!
I am Canadian diabetic in 70yrs weight 134lb doctor put me on ozempic made me sick like like a dog and went to 126lbs doctor took me off best day ever❤
I’m about a month and a half into my journey on Victoza through a weight loss clinic and I’ve thought about seeing a therapist but haven’t looked into it yet, but I think it would be very helpful, especially as I’ve been worrying about whether i will be able to sustain my weight-loss.
My doctor has suggested ozempic and metformin and I just can't do it. I have absolutely no hate towards anyone who does. But my fear of side is outrageous. I was given a cream for a rash i had on my leg and it took me 2 months to even try it once. I finally used it for 2 weeks as prescribed and it worked - but then the rash came back with a vengeance- confirming my fears. I know this is a psychology thing. But i struggle with my weight and I know the risks. I take ozempic and i end up having a rare side effect that leaves me worse off than where I started i'd never forgive myself. I pray everyone finds the thing that works for them. 🤟🙏
I struggle with medication anxiety as well and have been prescribed ozempic, I'm pre diabetic and have PCOS, I haven't been able to lose weight myself for 5 years! My doctor talked to me about metformin and ozempic, I don't want either lol but I'm gonna try the ozempic.. of i can't lose this weight myself I'm gonna end up diabetic, and I definitely don't want that!! This medication was made for people like us to help us get to that point where we aren't pre diabetic and we come out of being insulin resistant. I know it's scary but I'm also scared of it's never getting better on my own. I've tried all the supplements, I've been on a calorie deficit, workout every day. We can't live in fear and let it control us, what if you lose 25lbs and end up become the best version on yourself you couldn't do alone? I couldn't forgive myself for not trying to better my life and future for myself and family. You don't have to be on it forever. But you have to start somewhere. 😊
Regarding the issue of anxiety/depression on GLP1, I have experienced this. I have spent some time thinking about this and I believe in my life it is related to the reduction in the activation of those pleasure centers in my brain that used to light up real big when I would eat certain things. It’s just not there anymore, not in the same way. I can’t make myself feel better with food because that doesn’t work like it used to. All those crappy feelings were always there. I am just having to sit with them way differently right now because the food as medicine impulse isn’t doing the job it once did. Rough stuff.
Also certain brands have anti depressants like Wellbutrin in it and sometimes people react to that badly. I get suicidal ideation on Wellbutrin so it was very important I avoid those brands
You are starving your cells of glucose putting yourself in a hypoglycemic state. Yeah the brain cells too. Stop taking this .
I considered it and even had it prescribed but then couldn’t get myself to do it. Something just shifted in my mind when I thought about injecting myself. The behaviors associated with ozrmpic were too close to my old ed behaviors. It felt like I’d be giving up control in a way. It prompted me to approach this in a different more mentally focused way and I’m doing ok with that. Maybe I’ll change my mind one day but for now it’s not for me.
This is so valid. ♥️ I understand.
I did Ozempic for almost six months and had to go off it...I lost 5 kgs but ended up with other issues that I felt I had to stop ozempic before it did damage to my health...I had continued sore stomach and stabbing pancreatic pain it was horrific ....It all stopped within a month of going off Ozempic ....I would never recommend it to anyone
Risking losing bone density and elasticity in your stomach and pancreatitis is not "the easy way out".
You do it because it's life saving medicine, that makes it worth the pain and risk.
I am living my whole life with an eating disorder and although I think losing weight with ozempic will be efficient I think that the psychological aspect of overweight or Adipositas needs to be addressed simultaneously. Because as soon as ozempic is not taken any more you have to deal with it on your own and if the mindset is still the same, the results will be the same too.
Dr Tyna has a lot of good information on this in her podcasts.
Respect whatever anyone thinks the right choice is for them and do what it right for you. There are hundreds of diet and exercise plans, dozens of supplements, drugs or doing nothing at all and keeping the weight on. All of these have a different challenge and cost for everyone. Do the best you can for you.
Thank you, I have been obsessing over my three weeks Trizepatide journey. I don't want to go out with friends because I felt I needed to stay close to home. I have no side effects. I wasn't aware of that until I heard it out loud. Thanks again 😊
Addiction transfer is real. I broke my relationship addiction but started drinking a lot more.
Ginger's dog is the real star of this video 😍
My friend just had a baby last april her 2nd child and chose ozempic over doing regular work outs or walking with her children... her man is super pushing her to lose weight and it makes me sad 😔 I had to disconnect from her
Super toxic - glad you moved away from that, real love would never especially after only 6 months! It takes 18 months for your body to heal
How has that even been allowed by her doctor?!
ugh that can be so toxic!
Wow. Sorry to hear this!
You really love your friend and the toxicity sounds like it’s in her relationship. Why does this mean you had to walk away from a friend who’s in a terrible situation? How can any of us survive if it’s viewed as healthy to walk away from anyone who’s in a bad situation?
I'm on ozempic too. I've only dosed up to. 5 one time. However, my A1C has dropped from 7.0 to 5.4. I'm aa 4th generation diabetic. Even if I don't lose another pound, I'm thrilled by my A1C
Thank you, I'm glad I could relate to you. I'm on my 4th..0.25 dose. ❤
Me too in 2 days It will be my 4 dose of 0.25 🎉down 8 lbs ❤ let’s keep it up !
I hope she knows that rest days are very important, especially for muscle growth and preventing burnout.
Ozempic would never ever work for me. I would become addicted to the weightloss with dire results!
I don’t know how old comments you go through, I just responded to a comment you responded to me with and I am so sorry I judged you. I made a rude comment about your choice in sponsorships and I am glad companies subsidize your channel. I started Semeglatude about 1 month after her and I am not as successful as she is, but I am okay with my progress, I am loosing. I think a lot of what you said here applies to me. Thank you!
Question Does a huge drop in excess estrogen causing the body to feel anxiety and depression ? Associating it like menopause transition.
I would also suggest something that worked really well to get out of my eating disordered patterns- a food journal, how hungry you were before a meal, how full afterwards, what your triggers are, when cravings appeared and have somebody read over it and give you some feedback. You will be surprised how stubborn and sneaky some disordered eating patters are and how much your mind plays tricks woth you. I would say get it out in the open light and learn from your mistakes. Every time you screw up, you get back on your feet and try again, for me going through the food hell and being aware every step of the way was the only way out
One thought I remember hearing was, that you cannot let the food go stale and have to finish it. Damn, you can always give it to somebody else, purge that muffin away down the toilette or put it in the trash can as a last resort but you are in a no way obligated to be a food slave to your food compulsion
Well said!
Love your channel 😊
Naltrexone would help her with the same thing? Or ContrAve? For binge disorder and addiction
Who cares what anyone thinks if works for you that’s all that matters. Different things work for everyone. I’m doing this for me I took my first dose ,25 on Friday it’s Wednesday and i lost 6 pounds
Okay, I been wanting to share about this. I was adviced to try ozempic from my Dr. Because I was boaderline pre diabetic but mostly he wanted me to lose weight and said I'd be a prefect patient for it. My insurance did Approve it. I did mainly gain weight from taking on 2 jobs. My life changed from being a stay home mom. Working out 5 days a week and losing 70lbs on a plant based diet. Then taking on 2 jobs and going through life changes.
Within the 2 years i gained 10lbs which wasnt to bad . After 3 months of being on ozempic I didn't even lose 1lb it was so depressing for me. I didn't eat much, I was hardly hungry. Then I decided to give up my second job so I lost my insurance. As soon as I stopped ozempic I Instantly gained 10lbs in one week. And now I'm about 25lbs over since I got off pen. So instead of me being 10lbs over weight I'm 35lbs over weight. I never lost any weight during the 3 months on ozempic just lost my Appetite and it stopped me from gaining. Now I'm super over weight. And have to battle with losing what i gained. I'm back in the gym, and eating healthy so I'm trying to lose what I gained. It was the worst Decision ever. And it didn't personally benefit me in any way.
Same thing happened to me on Wegovy
I had a similar experience. Finally, someone I can relate with. Hope you find a healthy path. Thanks for sharing.
It is good for others to share the downside. My sister-in-law had the same thing happen to her.
What do you think about berberine?
I haven't taken ozempic but i took a similar oral medication and overall i have had a good experience with it. The side effects for the for month however were dreadful. It has helped me to avoid my binge/shame cycle and has helped me to have the mental capacity to explore other things besides food. I appreciate this video a lot.
so glad to hear that, amazing results!
I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes two years ago. At the time I was at my normal, life-long weight of 120-125 pounds (I’m 65). I was prescribed
Levemir and started using a CGM monitor. My A1C came down to normal levels. In October it was at 5. There were 2 problems with the insulin. I was spiking to almost 300 during the day and dropping to below 60 at night, plus I was hungry all the time and I gained almost 30 pounds. The doctor decided I didn’t need the insulin. She prescribed Ozempic, starting with .25 mg. I just finished my second week. The first week, I was so sick. With nausea and motion sickness constantly. I also lost 8 pounds, but was pretty sure it came from being too sick to eat. Also, I think Ozempic has a mild diuretic effect so some of that might be water weight. This second week has been great. I felt so much better, my blood sugar levels remain steady and just above normal around 110-120. No spikes or sudden drops. I’m supposed to increase the dosage to .5mg today, but I think I’m going to give it another week. I can’t stand the thought of feeling that bad again and I want my body to get used to it. If my BS goes wonky, I’ll rethink it next week. In total, I’ve lost 12 ponds in 2 weeks. I can’t believe I feel this good again. Better than I’ve felt in 2 years. Now, if they’d just come out with a medication that lets me have a donut once in awhile I’d be really happy. Oh, one thing I wanted to say is that the nausea and motion sickness I experienced were somewhat relieved by the smell of peppermint oil. I carried around a little vial of it and it really helped.
I do have a concern as to what I’m going to do when I reach my goal weight. I’m too old to drop to much lower than 125 ponds. That skin will never tighten up. I have a hard time eating if I’m not hungry, but I guess I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it. I have 10 more pounds I’d like to lose and I’d just as soon lose it very slowly.
Thanks for this channel. It’s been very helpful. I don’t even know anyone with diabetes so I don’t have any place to ask basic questions.
I'm a diabetic, not obese, who has been taking Mounjaro for 9 months. It's very similar to Ozempic. I agree, ask your doctor to stay at the .25 dose as long as it is working fine. That's what I did for the first 5 months. I also have a CGM, and I could see that it wasn't controlling my sugar as well, instead of going to 120-150 after a meal, it 200 or more. So that was time to up the dose. I've since been at 5mg and doing great. My a1c was 5.8 at my last appointment.
I am losing weight that I do not want to lose, the good news about that, this is where donuts come in! No, really, if Ozempic works as well as Mounjaro, your pancreas will make the insulin you need to handle carbs, including sugary treats.
I forgot to mention, I was also insulin dependent (Toujeo and Apidra) so I had cut out all sweets and most carbs too. Now I eat normal amounts of carbs like my non-diabetic husband, just smaller portions. Yes, I used to have a couple of forkfuls of pasta with a lot of meat sauce, now I have a plate of spaghetti and meat sauce like everyone else.
I forgot to tell you how I'm trying to keep the weight I'm at now. I'll make myself a whole sandwich for lunch even though I know I can only eat half. I'll get the other half out 2-3 hours later and finish it. I'll have a good sized bowl of stew for supper, finish half and put the rest away for later. Yes, 2-3 hours later I'm finishing it. You will find that you might need several small meals to keep up your calories. It will be eating when you're not hungry, which does seem wrong, but with these meds I'm never really hungry anyway! LOL
Also keep an eye on your CGM, you'll be surprised at what you can eat without your sugar going crazy high. I had 2 cookies today, my sugar went to 150. Before Mounjaro, 1 cookie would have sent it over 300.
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DIND, DING, DING, DING1. That’s what I wanted to hear. I missed every good thing at Christmas last year. While I know I can never go back to Pepsi as my drink of choice, I can at least have some mashed potatoes! Thank you.
@BlackJack-sx1jw I thought about what I said in my comments later, and thought, Oh no! I made it sound like I'm eating sugary treats all the time. I'm not, but I do have some once or twice a month, but not every day or even every week. I'm glad you took it as intended (not going back to Pepsi). We are still diabetic and need to remember that! But it's great to be able to have some carbs and the occasional sweet because of these meds.
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Oh, no worries! I knew exactly what you meant and I can understand your concern. I’ve managed my diabetes for 2 years now with diet and the help of insulin. I know I can never go back to eating that way again. But it’s easier to stay with the program if there is some wiggle room built in. I’m responding so well to the Ozempic that I’m thrilled. My passion is needlework and I will protect my eyesight at all costs. I already have some damage and I’m not willing to risk any more by consuming carbs that I don’t even care that much about. Your comment answered my questions in a way that was understandable and I sincerely thank you!
So, I want to know how her sugar level's are? A1C before and now? Morning fasting sugars before and now? (I turned down Ozempic -- over a year ago, but finally started Metformin, and I would like to know more about the actual blood sugar changes- as that is really what it was supposedly designed for)
I highly recommend to everybody on ozempic to pair with body sculpting alongside diet and exercise. I am seeing amazing transformation
I have heard that some doctors have found that in patients they are treating for t-2 have found their patients have lost interest in alcohol thought to mention it as it is from some doctors UA-cam channels I follow just wanted to share. 🙂 This is regards to Ozempic.
Can you touch on other weight loss meds like Contrave and discuss people’s progress on them?
My Doctor was concerned about the constant urinating and can cause utis . Has this been a real problem?
I think it’s sick to demonise people who take ozempic for weight loss. I COULD NOT GET THAT WEIGHT OFF. My whole life was doing intense exercise and all my body did was ramp up my appetite. I was constantly obsessed with food and had constant “food chatter” in my head. It was hell. Just as bad a being a diabetic imo!
Argh the idea of “easy way out” is so infuriating. Fat people already suffer in our fatphobic society. They are constantly told to lose weight at any cost. But then when a manageable way comes for them to do it, the same society is like “no no you have to suffer to lose weight”. Like suffering and going hungry to lose weight is the penance for being fat in the first place. They claim to want us to lose weight for our own health, but really they just want to see us being punished for daring to be fat in the first place.
Hi Abby, I wanted to ask you, if you know of or have looked into the effects and benefits of Ozempic and women with endometriosis?
I’m on Sertraline for depression and anxiety. I have PCOS and Insulin Resistance and I take Metformin. I’m not heavy enough for Ozempic, but my new CGM is giving me loads of great information for my meals. How does weight management look like after Ozempic treatment?
I think that if you are able to take the drug that’s great because obviously you needed to do something because other routes were not working . I definitely don’t think it’s an easy way out but it definitely is helpful. I had to lose 60lbs for health reasons and I can’t be approved for the drug , and it’s been really hard 😩 . I still have some weight to lose and I would have loved the extra help because food noise is not easy to deal with . So yes you still have to do their work but I think it’s ok to say that is has been a source of extra help .
Just make sure that your diet is on point for this.
I used Ozempic for several months and did not see any weight loss, so no my doctor changed me to Mounjaro and I can already tell a difference
Dr tried to refer me to Ozempic, I got on wellbutrin, aka the skinny antidepressant lol, and I am down over 11 pounds. Mind you its been almost a month but the weight is coming off well and my food noise, binging and food obsession are all gone. It is so freeing to do my daily life without obsessing over my next meal.
I was on Ozempic for a couple of months before it got so popular: i could hardly eat anything, was nauseous most of the time and burped constantly and had trouble working out between the low calories and the nausea. But hey, my blood sugars did come down while I was on it...
I have to take Trulicity for diabetes. I am not overweight but have lost about 7 pounds on it. I’ve been on it for three years. People don’t understand that the way you lose weight on it, is it makes you nauseated and unable to eat at times. You have to be very careful. I have debated coming off of it because I don’t like the side effects. It does control glucose levels well
I took the first dose of trulicity for diabetes on Sunday yesterday which was Tues I started vomiting violently. It’s weds afternoon and I still can’t keep anything down. Does this go away bc if not I’m not willing to be this sick for 2-3 days a week
My sister was on Ozempic for years( before people began taking it for wl) as she is type 2 diabetic. She's now on Trulicity. She doesn't lose weight because she has a food addiction. She eats through the fullness. I've lost 30lbs since upping my dosage of Trulicity. I've also had WLS 10yrs ago.
I have been on ozempic for 6 months , after the injection for one to two days, I feel increased anxiety every week. So I think it's a side effect of the medication. Typically goes away and then comes back soon after the next injection.
Weight loss is not easy, especially for those of us who have spent their whole lives struggling with being overweight and/or obese. There is no easy about it.
I’ve been on Ozempic for several months. It has helped my A1c but I have not lost any weight.
Me too.
I have been on Metformin for about 6 months and haven't lost anything....my Dr has me thinking about Mounjaro. I'm just not sure about it so we decided to continue with the metformin and try to be more disciplined with diet. SO hard. lol
23:03 Sometimes “ …it’s the only effective path that we have to take.” Yeah, as we age it can be frustrating when things that worked before (menopause) are no longer effective.
At 61 I’ve heard I need to flip my regimen and do mostly strength training with some cardio rather than the other way around. For years I thought cardio and eating right was enough.
Sleep is also huge. Insomnia in the last year has made a big impact in how I look and feel.
So don’t be afraid to change things up and if you find something that’s working, keep at it!
Is this an advertisement? I remember that Abbey used to be against Ozempic for weight loss. What happened?
I read that glp-1s can cause anxiety in people who have an increased amount of orexin neurons - sleep neurons related to the hormone that regulates hunger and sleep. And I’ve heard of other people on glp-1s experiencing unbearable anxiety and thoughts of unaliving. It’s sad to see doctors write this off.
Abbey, you should do a video on Shallon Lester's ozempic journey... it's... something.
What i want to know is why is taking "the essy way out" so stigmatized itself? Weight loss is NEVER easy no matter how you slice it. If there was some new discovery (in a perfect world) where there was an easy way to lose weight, no side effects, improves (or doesnt effect) health, and is an ethical product/procedure being done with explicit informed consent... what does it matter if it is 'easy'? Do we need to punish ourselves for something largely out of our control (without help) like eating disorders, metabolic disorders, chronic illness etc.
'Weight loss journeys' always seem like some sort of weight stigma (fatphobic) religion... like you have to suffer and atone for your excess weight. Psh... okay Oprah 🙄 it isn't a competition...
No, we don’t need to punish ourselves, but we sure the hell feel the need to punish others if they aren’t doing what we expect them to.
I've been on ozempic 5 months. I didn't lose any weight, I eat less and move much more though.
Of course i do not know you, and of course you should discuss this with your doctors
however, what i had to learn the very painful way is that if you do not consume enough energy you will not lose weight or even gain it.
yes im aware how people will tell you this is not true, and any caloric deficit will cause a weight loss but it simply is not reality
And being in a caloric deficit for long can cause hormonal issues, and other health issues. So personally im not a big fan of ozempic instead of listening to your body.
So the question should be are you now consuming a healthy amount of calories? Have you had tests done to evaluate how many kcal you need?
If you exercise more, your caloric needs will also go up naturally. So talking to experts in terms of your metabolism imo is very important when you re on this drug, to keep a healthy balance of meals and nutrients.
Given that you cannot do intuitive eating. I am not on ozempic but after years of anorexia i never feel hungry, and so im kind of imagining what its like; and imo its super hard to eat healthy and consume enough energy when you neither enjoy food nor feel the urge to eat.
But im saying all of this without knowing you or your circumstances. Im just sharing the idea, this may not be the drug for you. Unless it is your diabetes drug of course!
I heard you can lose max 15% of your weight and then it will stop and your body adjust. So it seems to plateau with everyone at some point.
You said you didnt lose any weight in general. I also read that people who have diabetes and take the drug as a diabetes drug, do not tend to lose weight as much as those who take it for weight loss purposes - as the diabates mechanism "blocks" this out.
if you get into too low of a caloric deficit and start starvation, your body will probably not cooperate
I know myself and i am not lying, i been in a significant caloric deficit for over 10 years and in this time i have continiously gained weight. So i am not spitting bullshit in terms of your body will find a way, even if this way is CFS
This said, you should and hopefully did, a full checkup with your doctor to exclude other health issues like hormonal issues.
I wonder what your doctor said in response to you not losing any weight?
I’m on Mounjaro on my 9th week only lost 5 pounds. I have went up to 7.5 hoping that helps.
There are supplements that are helpful too without as many bad side effects.
I’ve been in Ozempic (2.0 mg) for quite some time now and I don’t have any anxiety whatsoever. I think the anxiety she is experiencing could be sourced from other worries around her weight and past disorder.
May I ask if this medicine can cause you to urinate alot? My Doctor told me that could ve a big problem. Thanks in advance. 😊😊😊
@@dianewilliams1125 I don’t notice an increase in urination. It does cause constipation, which can be quite severe.
@@hhamann391 Thank you,I appreciate this! PEACE!
I’ve been on 2.0 mg dose for a month. I feel so nauseous and full that I can only eat 1 small meal a day. I’ve lost 42 lbs so far. I still need to lose another 20 pounds for my diabetes.
Do you feel Full & not able to eat much? Would u mind sharing what u eat in a day?
Also I was not able to take my Ozempic shot for 2 weeks and 2 days due to the nationwide shortage. It came in today.. so tonight I took only 1 mg dose because they said I’d feel extra nauseous & achy having not taken it for 2 weeks. Have u missed doses due to shortage and if so what did u do? Are u taking the 2 mg dose? Thank you so much for your time & help.
Is it true that bone loss is a side affect ?
Can you give us Ginger's link so we van follow and support her?
Guess not.
I have loss weight but still obese I do workout now lift weights and eat clean however still have cravings. I have type 2 diabetes but just curious if I start taking Ozempic whats the process of letting it go or is it something you continuously have to take?
I am a diabetic and I used ozempic 6 months. One good result is that my blood sugar is normal.I am planning to stop using ozempic, but my doctor want to decrease the doses very slowly. My weight is the same, not much changed. I am aware of the side effect on my health.
4 months on - 1mg dose, 40 pounds down. Blood pressure down 70 points. Heart burn and gerd is such a struggle though. I inject on Saturday and am sick - legit flu - until Monday. Then each day gets better but essentially I’ve been sick for 4 months.