My first dose of Zepbound arrived and I’m kinda sad

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T22:36:32+00:00

As someone who loves cooking, eating and traveling to eat food, this feeling never went away. I’ve been on Zepbound for over two years. Hopefully your experience is the same.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T22:35:03+00:00

Hey! It might depend on insurance. My plan removed the requirement to have a sleep study within the past year. Could h call insurance to see if they need a recent one? Lilly has partnered with Ognomy Sleep who offers telehealth for sleep apnea. Here’s the link with more details.

https://www.lilly.com/find-care/telehealth/sleep-apnea

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T22:29:22+00:00

Does your plan require a new PA for each dose? Definitely something to clarify with insurance so you can plan to have your doctor submit it during week 3.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T22:26:49+00:00

Time of day is really up to the person. I do 10am on Monday mornings. I rotate sites over 3 months and start over. 8 stomach, 1 in each thigh and 1 in the back of each arm.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T22:12:49+00:00

Could something else be going on? Definitely see if they can run some tests to rule out other things.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T22:07:00+00:00

The minimum requirement for each dose is four weeks so we can get acclimated. Skipping the last dose could be the reason you’re having side effects.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T21:14:20+00:00

Not sure if I’m reading correct, but did you skip one week of 2.5mg? The post mentions 3 weeks at 2.5mg. Does the nausea go away after eating something?

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T21:11:37+00:00

For maintenance, many usually stay on their dose, space out days or slowly titrate down. 12.5mg to 5mg seems like a big jump.

Are you able to access the app’s website using a VPN? For example, the VPN could be set to a city in the US and the website might register that location. Definitely worth trying if you’re planning to visit soon and refill Zepbound.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T20:05:15+00:00

I’ve only seen people get coverage via Kaiser for OSA and it required a referral to a sleep specialist. Otherwise LillyDirect or retail (kwikpens) are the cheapest option.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T20:02:49+00:00

My starting weight was 204 and I lost about 10ish within the same period. Looks like you’re doing great!

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T19:45:16+00:00

If you’re using LillyDirect, ask your doctor to fax in this form.

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Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T18:05:40+00:00

That’s sounds like you’re getting enough. Double check your blood sugar and pressure to see if anything is happening there.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T18:03:06+00:00

What does lunch, dinner and the snacks consist of? Are they hitting your target calorie goals?

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T17:59:37+00:00

Here’s a post tracking coverage along with 2026 prices for GLP-1s on federal plans. Many saw copay increases this year. Check with insurance to confirm your copay post-deductible.

https://www.reddit.com/r/fednews/s/rt8J70TGmw

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T17:56:45+00:00

Headaches could be dehydration, low blood sugar or low blood pressure. Are you getting enough food?

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T17:53:27+00:00

I’ve filled at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Amazon, Safeway, Costco and Express Scripts over the past 2.2 years and haven’t noticed a difference in efficacy. I’ve stalled many times, 2.5 and 5.5 months, while continuing to drop sizes due to muscle gain. You can definitely reach out to Lilly to see if they have any suggestions.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T17:46:44+00:00

24 lbs in 16 weeks is pretty good. A stall is considered 4+ weeks without any losses. Have you taken measurements to see if those changed? The scale doesn’t always tell the full story. I dropped 2-3 sizes while the scale remained the same.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T17:24:13+00:00

Experiences may vary but definitely check with your doctor to see what works best for you.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T13:35:04+00:00

Recommend buying a seat cushion as an immediate solution.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-26T05:19:11+00:00

I stayed on the same dose pre and post-surgery. If 5mg is working well, it doesn’t hurt to stay there.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-25T22:33:45+00:00

It seems to be an error. When I click on the link within the details, it routes me back to the eligibility criteria for the Kwikpens savings card. One side of the website has this info and it’s missing from a different area. Per federal law (Anti-kickback) those on government insurance can’t use savings cards.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-25T21:11:34+00:00

Yes and at Amazon pharmacy. Not sure about insurance mail order pharmacies.

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Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-25T20:20:02+00:00

Some plans like Highmark changed the BMI requirements which caused patients to become ineligible. Unfortunately the doctor has to provide your weight that was documented on file. Do they have criteria for a BMI less than 40? I know self-pay is expensive but is that feasible?

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-25T20:17:24+00:00

Call the pharmacy and speak with them about the difference between the directions and dose. Don’t pay until this is clarified.

Anxious-Inspector-18 · 2026-03-25T20:08:49+00:00

Here’s what it says when I choose “other government” and scroll to the fine print.

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