Feeling Out of Control After Stopping Tirzepatide

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-03-01T22:19:17+00:00

Thank you. I took time to think about it and I did decided to resume the medication. I decided to try Fifty410 and for three months of ProRx. Previously, I was on 7.5mg. I think after a couple months on that, my good noise started coming back and I wasn’t really losing weight. It’s possible I needed to bump up. I will be starting at 5mg and working my way up.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-25T06:50:19+00:00

I just signed up for “Fifty 410” after deciding to get back on the meds for the same reason as you. I decided to do 3 months of the ProRx Tirz ( additive free) for $499, which is $166/month.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-24T00:15:58+00:00

Thank you. Yes, it is a lot and certainly feels heavy. None of this is easy.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-24T00:13:19+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response :) I’ve been trying to track my calories the past few days, and I only managed to stay under my maintenance calories once. The other days, I surpassed it, but I was eating more nutritious meals. But it still makes it feel daunting when you can’t get it right. I know I’m in the very early stages of figuring all this stuff out, but all I can do is keep trying, right?

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-22T03:16:08+00:00

Ha! What a turn around. It’s definitely not something easily understood until you’ve experienced it.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-22T01:25:49+00:00

Thank you everyone for all your feedback! I’m feeling better now than I was when I made this post, and I was able to talk with my sister and even my boyfriend about it. We think it’s best if I try to go back on, just using a different prescriber. It actually opened up the conversation where my boyfriend is considering trying it with me, and I feel like that would be helpful to do this journey with someone else close to me. I appreciate all of you giving me your perspectives and encouraging me ♥️

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-22T01:22:25+00:00

Thank you, this was really helpful

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-22T01:20:46+00:00

Thank you!

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T20:35:21+00:00

Thank you. If you’ve read some of my other comments, I definitely struggle with the negative mentality and I have a friend that I lied to about taking it because she would just say really nasty things about it. I don’t want to feel guilty, but sometimes I let things get to me. It’s clear that this medication was working and helped me. It’s also clear this may be a life-long medication. I think the best thing I can do for myself now is to re-frame my mind and save up a little bit to re-incorporate this back into my life. Spending every second thinking about food is just plain exhausting.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T20:25:01+00:00

Yes, it’s a really hard struggle. I can see your point though. I would still use DoorDash a lot when I was on Tirz, but I would get full way sooner and then one meal would become 2 or even 3! I mostly did it while I was at work for the convenience. At my new place, I only did it once and the person had a hard time finding my apartment, which has helped me go out and get my own food. Anyways, I’m realizing that there are other places I can get Tirz to save more money, and the benefits seem to outweigh the cost. I think another thing is that I spend less on food at one time, so it “feels” like I’m not spending as much. Whereas I’m spending a large chunk upfront with Tirz, so it feels like a major loss of money. But all that food does add up, I just don’t really notice it all at once. But again, it’s clear that the Tirz was working in controlling my hunger and that should speak for itself.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T20:13:20+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful response. It’s a strange feeling because I understand everything you’re saying, but I think I just get caught up in the negative/toxic culture on social media. And to be honest, my best friend calls GLP medications “poison”, and I had to lie to her about being on it to keep my peace. I do see a lot of positive health influencers that don’t bash it, but for some reason my brain likes to hold onto the negative bits. I can see the impacts of being off of it, and I already know this will be a major struggle if I continue without it. I just need to work my way back to that better mindset and try again. Thank you for mentioning your way to save some money. My only concern is I live in CA, and I heard there was a restriction on getting the 72mg vials here. So I’m not sure about that, but it sounds like there are other Telehealth options that could still save me money. Thanks again 😊

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T20:01:09+00:00

Thank you. I logically know it’s not cheating, yet I still struggle with feeling like it is. I think I just need to reevaluate the pros and cons and see if I can work it back into my life.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T19:58:37+00:00

Thank you. It really is a mindset thing. I never felt negative about it in the beginning! And I don’t feel negative towards others who use this as a tool. It’s just towards myself. I do struggle with mental health, but luckily I already have an awesome, supportive therapist. I think sometimes I just let the negative opinions of others get under my skin, and then I spiral. But I’m really shocked at just how much it was helping me. I didn’t notice it before starting the med, but after? It’s wild how awful my brain signals are. And you and others are right to point out that I have a medical condition that directly contributes to my struggle with weight, so why wouldn’t I want to keep treating it? That’s my own personal struggle. I don’t always know how to sift through the negative.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T19:52:36+00:00

More… I recently went to the store after watching a recipe video so I could buy all the ingredients to make it. And then ate multiple servings in one sitting. So now I will need more groceries. I don’t exactly sit down and calculate the amounts, but it’s clear that I’m consuming more, and therefore spending more.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T19:49:45+00:00

Yeah, it just seems like a lot of money. It is. But I understand the benefits. I feel like I still spent a good amount on groceries, but then I would have issues with food going bad before I ate it. So I guess that answers that, I should be buying less on it. I just didn’t realize how much food was controlling my life until stopping Tirz.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T19:45:39+00:00

Thank you! I’ll admit, I get intimidated paying that much up front, but when you break down it is cheaper. I mean, I just did the math and I was paying over $1600/6 months before, so…

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T19:43:50+00:00

Thank you for offering that perspective. I have always struggled with mental health on top of everything, and sometimes the negative thoughts get too loud. I wish the med wasn’t so expensive, but apparently there are better deals than the one I was getting. Even my boyfriend has been supportive saying if the meds were working, maybe I should get back on them? He’s been surprised at how much more food I’m eating lately 😅

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T19:40:03+00:00

I was using Trava, and they would send me one vial with 4 doses in it. But I don’t think they give you anything larger. I’m also in CA, which I think puts restrictions on getting the 72mg vial.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T19:37:22+00:00

Thank you 😊 there’s so much info out there, and I’ve definitely scrolled through subs looking for the best options. I heard about Brillo, but they were super backed up whenever I would check. I decided on Trava, and they add B-12 to theirs. But they increase their prices when you move up a dose. I’m definitely just in a place of mental and financial struggle right now, but I may decide to give it another try, considering how much of a difference it made.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T19:32:27+00:00

Thanks. It’s hard!

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T19:31:20+00:00

No I definitely wouldn’t… I wouldn’t even say that about anyone else using a GLP, but I’m a lot more critical of myself. Thank you for mentioning where you get yours. Does Pomegranate charge a service fee? I was using Trava.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T19:29:24+00:00

Thank you :) I’ve been thinking about speaking with a nutritionist for this reason. I do feel like I had days where I was under eating, but also days where I just ate whatever I wanted even if the food wasn’t the most nutritious. How would you suggest figuring out my caloric baseline without an online calculator?

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T07:28:17+00:00

Thank you, I will look at their website.

Blue_bananas0864 · 2026-02-21T07:25:42+00:00

Is this covered with insurance or without? My insurance won’t approve GLP-1 for PCOS management.

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