Ozempic: What do You Think?

[Lisa558]

A diabetic who counts calories is not doing it right. Carbs are the enemy.

Trust me. I am a professional!

Well, regardless….since he went on Ozempic, he’s dropped a lot of weight and now doesn’t need insulin.

 

[Lisa558]

I finally managed to weigh myself I have lost 80 pounds in 14 months. went from 334 to 254

Did you do it with the drug, or pure willpower?

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Well, regardless….since he went on Ozempic, he’s dropped a lot of weight and now doesn’t need insulin.

That's great! My only concern about cutting calories could damage other systems that need the proteins often contained in other foods that are higher calorie. I am sure their doctor is likely monitoring that. I can eat low carb food all day and still consume lots of calories, but they don't really impact my insulin and my weight. I try to eat far more proteins.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Did you do it with the drug, or pure willpower?

I am bedbound and unable to do much the ozempic did it by lessening my appetite.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

That's great! My only concern about cutting calories could damage other systems that need the proteins often contained in other foods that are higher calorie. I am sure their doctor is likely monitoring that. I can eat low carb food all day and still consume lots of calories, but they don't really impact my insulin and my weight. I try to eat far more proteins.

ya my nutritionist is always harping to eat more protein.

 

[Mac-7]

I looked into it but I have fear of several of the side affects, stomach issues, eye issues I wont take the chance..plus I hate shots

and the expensive since you have to do it forever to keep the weight off ...

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I have a cousin who lost 20-30 lbs using the drug mentioned here

There were side affects so she quit taking it and gained all the weight in a short time

Self control and choosing the right foods is the best way

 

[Hafar1014]

There are a couple people in my circle of friends and acquaintances who have had remarkable losses of weight with the help of Ozempic.

According to my understanding and a quick Google search, it is basically a Type II diabetes drug that as a side effect causes a loss of appetite, so it is being used massively as a "weight loss drug." The street price (cost if not covered by insurance) is about a thousand bucks per month. As with every pharmaceutical, there is a whole library of potential side effects, but all of them are rare enough not to be a serious concern for the "casual" short-term user.

I bring it up because I was at a bowling banquet last night and at my table were three women who have all lost 100+ pounds over the past year...one with stomach surgery, one with Ozempic, and one the hard way, just cutting back on food.

Has anyone reading this personally tried Ozempic? How did it go?

I personally need to lose some weight; 20 lbs to get to my "normal" weight, and 50 pounds to get to where is should be, according to the BMI "Bible." I can lose weight fairly easily - though I hate it - but I've never been able to make the permanent eating changes that will stabilize my weight. I just enjoy eating. So shoot me.

GL1 inhibiters will extend your life

 

[Lisa558]

I am bedbound and unable to do much the ozempic did it by lessening my appetite.

Sorry to hear you’re bedbound, but delighted that you found Ozempic so successful. Best wishes.

 

[Lisa558]

There are a couple people in my circle of friends and acquaintances who have had remarkable losses of weight with the help of Ozempic.

According to my understanding and a quick Google search, it is basically a Type II diabetes drug that as a side effect causes a loss of appetite, so it is being used massively as a "weight loss drug." The street price (cost if not covered by insurance) is about a thousand bucks per month. As with every pharmaceutical, there is a whole library of potential side effects, but all of them are rare enough not to be a serious concern for the "casual" short-term user.

I bring it up because I was at a bowling banquet last night and at my table were three women who have all lost 100+ pounds over the past year...one with stomach surgery, one with Ozempic, and one the hard way, just cutting back on food.

Has anyone reading this personally tried Ozempic? How did it go?

I personally need to lose some weight; 20 lbs to get to my "normal" weight, and 50 pounds to get to where is should be, according to the BMI "Bible." I can lose weight fairly easily - though I hate it - but I've never been able to make the permanent eating changes that will stabilize my weight. I just enjoy eating. So shoot me.

1) Trump’s announcement last month was great news - the price is dropping to around $400 or $500 a month, so cut by half, and will be $250 within two years.

2) No reputable doctor would prescribe it for someone who is just 20 pounds overweight. For weight loss, this is intended for people who are actually obese - not those who are a little, err….. “extra padded.”

3) BMI is outdated. I’d say that if you’re 20 pounds overweight but all your blood tests look good, you’re fine. I say this as someone who is 10 pounds over the BMI “ideal” but with all normal blood work, and my doctor says I’m fine. (She did say if I want to drop a few pounds to increase my exercise.)

 

[Cellblock2429]

There are a couple people in my circle of friends and acquaintances who have had remarkable losses of weight with the help of Ozempic.

According to my understanding and a quick Google search, it is basically a Type II diabetes drug that as a side effect causes a loss of appetite, so it is being used massively as a "weight loss drug." The street price (cost if not covered by insurance) is about a thousand bucks per month. As with every pharmaceutical, there is a whole library of potential side effects, but all of them are rare enough not to be a serious concern for the "casual" short-term user.

I bring it up because I was at a bowling banquet last night and at my table were three women who have all lost 100+ pounds over the past year...one with stomach surgery, one with Ozempic, and one the hard way, just cutting back on food.

Has anyone reading this personally tried Ozempic? How did it go?

I personally need to lose some weight; 20 lbs to get to my "normal" weight, and 50 pounds to get to where is should be, according to the BMI "Bible." I can lose weight fairly easily - though I hate it - but I've never been able to make the permanent eating changes that will stabilize my weight. I just enjoy eating. So shoot me.

/-----/ There are good keto diets where you don't go hungry and can eat almost anything that is low or has no carbs. There is even Keto bread with net 1 carbs. I lost 20 lbs doing that. Check with your doctor first. It's cheaper than any injections.

BTW, the injection prices have been reduced substantially. And it wil lbe in pill form sometime in early 2026 (March maybe) Then it wil be cheaper. Good luck.

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[Lisa558]

/-----/ There are good keto diets where you don't go hungry and can eat almost anything that is low or has no carbs. There is even Keto bread with net 1 carbs. I lost 20 lbs doing that. Check with your doctor first. It's cheaper than any injections.

BTW, the injection prices have been reduced substantially. And it wil lbe in pill form sometime in early 2026 (March maybe) Then it wil be cheaper. Good luck.

$45 To Start Ozempic Today | Ozempic(semaglutide) Rx online​

Sponsored See safety info & box warning. Rx only, if appropriate. $45 1st, then $145/mo. Meds excl. It's time for a plan backed by research. Ozempic®, prescribed online.

Why would someone pay $145 a month just to get the prescription, and THEN pay the $500 or whatever per month for Ozempic itself? Why not just go through one’s own doctor, who wouldn’t charge for writing a prescription?

Also, are you saying Ozempic will be available in pill form soon, and consequently cheaper? That is great news for people who can’t afford $500 a month.

 

[citygator]

All the neighborhood wives are skinny this Holiday party season and look really good. No complaints here regarding the drug. All their husbands are just as fat though, lol.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Why would someone pay $145 a month just to get the prescription, and THEN pay the $500 or whatever per month for Ozempic itself? Why not just go through one’s own doctor, who wouldn’t charge for writing a prescription?

Also, are you saying Ozempic will be available in pill form soon, and consequently cheaper? That is great news for people who can’t afford $500 a month.

/----/ It's still less than $1,300 a month. Yes, $500 a month is a lot, but factor in your savings on buying less food.

 

[Lisa558]

/----/ It's still less than $1,300 a month. Yes, $500 a month is a lot, but factor in your savings on buying less food.

My point is the ad you included said it would be $145 month to get the prescription for the drug (from them), with meds excluded.

So my question is why would you pay someone $145 a month PLUS the $500 instead of just going to your own doctor?

It sounds to me that this is a “questionable” place for people who don’t really qualify and whose own doctor won’t prescribe it.

Just get your own doctor to prescribe it, if you qualify.

 

[Lisa558]

/----/ It's still less than $1,300 a month. Yes, $500 a month is a lot, but factor in your savings on buying less food.

Why do you keep saying “wow” to my posts? I’m asking a legitimate question: why would someone pay $145 month to get a prescription for Ozempic when he could just get his doctor to write it?

 

[Cellblock2429]

My point is the ad you included said it would be $145 month to get the prescription for the drug (from them), with meds excluded.

So my question is why would you pay someone $145 a month PLUS the $500 instead of just going to your own doctor?

It sounds to me that this is a “questionable” place for people who don’t really qualify and whose own doctor won’t prescribe it.

Just get your own doctor to prescribe it, if you qualify.

/----/ You're correct. I missed that. My doctor is prescribing Zepbound. He thinks it's a better drug. I am self-pay, so he sent me to the Ely Lilly website where I can buy it directly. Sorry for the confusion.

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[Hafar1014]

Consider Giardance another GL1 inhibitor. It helps the heart work more efficiently, blocks absorption of sugar, has some weight loss, protects the pancreas and will extend your life

 

[RetiredGySgt]

I take jardiance and ozempic and lantus and metformin for diabetes

 

[initforme]

Like every chemical its a risk reward thing. If one gets alot of reward and little risk its a win.

 

[Lisa558]

Like every chemical its a risk reward thing. If one gets alot of reward and little risk its a win.

Bingo. If one gets some nausea or diarrhea but reduces substantially the risk of a stroke, heart attack, cancer, or diabetes, I’d say the stomach upset is worth it…..which is why doctors prescribe it.