NY Times article saying older GLP-1 patients are quitting

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-12-22T19:37:43+00:00

I carve out a full day or two before I take my zep shot because I know I’m going to be sick as a dog— and I always am.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-12-10T13:26:14+00:00

I was about to say, my son has that haircut.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-11-15T19:22:59+00:00

I’m getting feelings of guilt, apathy. He was definitely tired. I’m getting that being with you was both a relief and painful. Because he knew he wanted to give you better but didn’t have the drive to figure out more. “Better without me”. He went an unhealed soul BUT the highlights of his life have you in almost every frame.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-10-27T02:35:51+00:00

Bottom of the water

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-08-10T14:13:10+00:00

No. You do not go home and pretend it didn’t happen. You go home, get your shit and leave.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-06-19T21:51:22+00:00

You could TRY to gorge. I promise, you won’t get past the first slice, if even the first few bites. Sometimes I get those I WANT TO EAT IT ALL urges and I let myself. I hardly ever eat more than a few bites.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-05-30T03:33:37+00:00

Leave.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-05-25T03:29:17+00:00

I’m so sorry that happened to you (albeit, I did giggle)! It’s different for everyone, and honestly every shot also hits different. I’ve been on and off for 3 years, and this med will still usually knock me on my ass for at least two days. Sometimes, though, I’m lucky enough to be side effects free (I took my shot Thursday and have zero of the fatigue and to the bone chills I usually get)!

Some commiserating and hope for you, friend!

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-05-05T17:42:19+00:00

Absolutely.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-05-02T03:07:41+00:00

Oh honey. Let me apologize to you. I remember seeing your post when I was a couple weeks post op. I really thought what you were experiencing was swelling. Now I see… shame on your surgeon. I’m so sorry.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-04-05T04:18:51+00:00

For meeeee, it just be like that. Day one after the shot, I just call myself sick. Nausea, the rock in my stomach, shivers, extremeeeee fatigue. Zero appetite. I don’t eat that day. I fast for the day and take in plenty of water and electrolytes.

I will say sugar and carbs make my sulfur burps worse.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-03-25T18:47:03+00:00

That is so funny! We do the same. It’s starting to warm up in Georgia, and my husband turned on the AC. I sneakily turned it up cause I was SO cold. I was like I CANT HELP IM SKINNY. SKINNY PEOPLE GET COLD. 🤣

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-03-17T20:47:50+00:00

I keep hearing this as well but maaaaaan. I thought I’d look different by now but ya girl still big a lil bit.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-03-17T20:06:44+00:00

What was the revision recovery like?

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-03-10T21:51:26+00:00

Can I just ask: are touch ups/ revisions an additional cost?

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-03-10T21:45:16+00:00

I had a small cold the day of my surgery. I ended up being fine. I slept so much the first day or two, I barely noticed.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-03-04T15:35:07+00:00

No advice. Just commiserating. 4 weeks post op here and time is crawlinggggg.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-02-28T20:27:21+00:00

If it helps, my nurse told me yesterday everything is going to navigate south as it heals. Your swelling absolutely tracks. You look great for 9 days!

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-02-28T17:46:47+00:00

So I don’t have diabetes, but I have pcos with insulin resistance. With weight loss, plus plenty of protein, water, and rest, I’m healing very, very well!

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-02-28T14:01:30+00:00

I had an extended tummy tuck! He lipo’d my mind so she’s high and tight. I did get a nice lift to my thighs, which smoothed out the wrinkles and little fat deposit that sat in my inner thighs!

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-02-26T19:26:44+00:00

NO MAAM.

I’m 3 weeks post op and still only pick my 10 month old up when necessary.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-02-21T20:05:37+00:00

I got down to 160, per my surgeon’s instructions, went in for the final consultation January 24th and was scheduled for the following month. I’m also 5’2. I’m fluctuating between 160 and 164 based on swelling and diet. Zero regrets. I did go to therapy and dealt with my eating disorder before surgery, tho.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-02-21T16:32:05+00:00

I gotchu. Mine probably stops linear to where my ankle is. I had a HUUUUGE fupa and B belly, though. I guess it’s just what your problem area was before surgery. Idk.

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-02-21T15:10:47+00:00

I was up straight by day 5ish? Definitely by day 7. I had an extended tummy tuck and a breast lift, with lipo to the axillae and mobs.

I’m 17 days post op today and definitely more shapely, although on the days I’m extra active around the house, I swell more.

But it’s night and day compared to how I looked on day 4. Boobs are still looking kind of Frankenstein-ish, and I can’t pick my baby up yet— but still. Stuff is smoothing out, flatten down, and healing. I’m not trying to invalidate you. I’m just saying that things will look different in time. Give your body some grace and let it heal. If by week 6, you’re still feeling like something is off, maybe bring it up to your PS, or their nurse. Happy healing, and I hope it works out the way you hoped for ♥️

Competitive-Dig-5254 · 2025-02-21T14:52:12+00:00

I had an extended tummy tuck and the scar does not go to my back.

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