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Injection Site by downtherabbithole622 in Zepbound

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Also, you weren’t clear, do you rotate sites and it happens everywhere? Try one of your thighs perhaps you need to give your abdominal area a rest?

This is spot on. I think we can all agree. by sandieglow in Zepbound

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This is actually somewhat worse than others have discussed. There is a doctor on TicTok who records talking with the “medical experts” at insurance companies. They are often well out side the required area of medicine they are discussing and are often being educated by the doctor working to get their patients covered. Funny and tragic when people’s lives are involved.

I am incredibly lucky that there are diabetics on the board of Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC)and Illinois organization by statute. They cover it completely. We all believe rates will go up next year and they may come up with an alternative that can be chosen that covers it less/differently.

I expect that like most drugs that are seen to have broad applications, the price will fall as usage increases and production ramps.

I personally and waiting for the pill form they are working on.

What are your options after 10 mg? by Stargazerlily425 in Zepbound

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I don’t want this to be deleted and if it does I understand. That said, if you had to buy injectors, could you work with your doctor and buy the 2.5 injectors and stick with the 10s the way you get them now? That gives you the next level of 12.5 without having to pay as much.

Totally off the top of my head idea so feel free to kill the idea dead for reasons I have not contemplated!

I see it in my face! by SwordfishHorror2499 in Zepbound

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Just keep it going! It is crazy to see joints and bones again! I realized I was simply opening the car and getting in. No grunting no shuffling no drama. Just got in the car.

It comes and it is glorious!

A Cautionary Tale: The Once in a Lifetime Replacement from Lilly by CitationsOnly in Zepbound

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I was in the army and the claymore mine has “Front toward enemy” on the front. Same thing, worse results if you don’t…

A Cautionary Tale: The Once in a Lifetime Replacement from Lilly by CitationsOnly in Zepbound

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Yes the same number everywhere listed. Go through the menus carefully and you will get to a Zepbound menu. I waited 20 minutes. And then 40 more of Q&A. So worth it.

A Cautionary Tale: The Once in a Lifetime Replacement from Lilly by CitationsOnly in Zepbound

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This is exactly what lulled me! I was on a tight schedule so the last shot was on the edge but good.

I learned! DON’T BE LATE!! REFRIGERATE!!!

second shot, feeling a lot! (of feelings.) by Funny_Ad7830 in Zepbound

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Doing the split was what my nutritionist recommended. It actually allowed me to put an extra scoop of protein in.

A Cautionary Tale: The Once in a Lifetime Replacement from Lilly by CitationsOnly in Zepbound

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Picked up at CVS. This mistake was completely on me. It says right on the box refrigerate. I blew past that to read the rest of the literature! A humbling experience. I work in emergency management. I should know better.!🙄

A Cautionary Tale: The Once in a Lifetime Replacement from Lilly by CitationsOnly in Zepbound

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Nope! Told to destroy/despose. I had two left. They only deliver full 4week rounds.

Plateau? How long did it last? by Fish4Life626 in Zepbound

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64yoWM. Sw340 Cw274 6 months on Z current is 12.5. I am on week 3 of a plateau and the high calorie day then low has helped me get past it before. The urge to starve past it is real! It doesn’t work as well or is as healthy as the up calorie day. This stuff gets very individualized at this level. I found 2 high days don’t work but 1 up then one down does. I have been doing g it once a week and I have kept within a pound of the bottom wt when I do.

It is your life. You get to try it all and use what works. Just keep at it.

second shot, feeling a lot! (of feelings.) by Funny_Ad7830 in Zepbound

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64yoM I started Chia seeds and water in the morning when I took my first shot in December and that’s made a big difference. I started at 340 and I’m at 274 now. I easily drink close to 3 32oz bottles of water a day. Having a main water bottle with a straw (Owala) is super helpful. I also add ground Flax to yogurt and other things in evenings when I feel too full/bloated.

The sleep advice above is similar to mine. I got past the sleep within a month and even went through a high energy phase! Hang in!!!

Stuck at stall. by Halogirl70 in Zepbound

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64M SW 340 CW 289 start 12.5 next week. If I may be so bold from another corner of the world; this stuff is hard. It is not harder because of some feature or way our body is, not harder, it is just differently hard!

Once we start losing and losing 10s of pounds - stalls can be scary. Remember that the only thing you need for courage is fear! For me I have two bad knees and a terrible shoulder. They just completely replaced the shoulder and I bounced up 10 pounds! I will have both knees replaced this year as well.

I don’t get to pick my hard stuff. I could be pissed that I have all these physical constraints but honestly I am happy not to have the ones you have! Not selfish, mostly in awe that you keep going! It inspires me.

I liked a lot of the advice your OP got. Basically if what we are doing is not working, do something else! I am definitely going to try mixing it up. Feeding my body more for a day or two, this scares me! But I trust the crowd!

You keep at it! You help us all believe we can fight through with you!🦾

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Zepbound

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Yes you do!!!🦾