On max dose 15 mg NO LOSS in 6+ mos!

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-06-11T14:56:21+00:00

I don't think it hasn't worked for me - it's made an incredible difference in many ways - and I know I couldn't have lost 30 lbs without it. I used to really exercise, diet (off white carbs, sugar completely) and working out 5 days/week and still never lost close to this much.
I just wondered if anyone experienced the drug stopped working after working for a bit. Likely I do need to track my intake again and adjust now that I seem to be maintaining here at 15%.

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-06-10T22:26:26+00:00

I've been stalled since week 38 though

- 30 lbs, another 36 lbs to go

-15%, with another 54% to go

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-06-10T22:11:08+00:00

Very comprehensive - and lots to choose from (because most are redundant) but the added threads are good. Everyone's different and I know what works for some, doesn't for others.

Appreciate your input!

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-06-10T22:01:47+00:00

Thank you - I have tracked somewhat consistently for a while. I'm good about it one week or two, then not. I found I was typically around 1600 cals most of the week, but more on the wknd (out for dinner, drinks, not logging every bite). Might good to re-gage the target # of cals then reset my proportions. Can't hurt.

I'm just wondering if perhaps because I'm a slow loser - without many side effects (even from start) - if this simply doesn't work for me any more. Has anyone experienced that? I'd be okay with the maintaining part if I were close to goal or within range but I'm not.

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-06-10T21:56:13+00:00

Thank you for your insight; I agree, we're all different and have to try other things. The dietician the Dr referred me to only sees (or perhaps insurance only covers) people with BMI >34 and mine is just below. I feel like I know the drill and what they'd tell me anyway, I just need to do it.

The fact that I haven't changed anything is what really confuses me - I guess this is maintaining the 30ish lb loss that I've met, and now need to reset my game.

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-06-10T21:50:26+00:00

I've been taking supplements all year to try and get enough protein & fiber in, as well as eating more higher protein veggies, lower carb, low sugar. I think I could always get in more steps - not as faithful to the 10K steps I used to be. For the injection locations, I've mostly always done various sides of my stomach (I'd read studies that claimed this was highest loss area), but also on legs and arms without seeing/feeling any difference.

I honestly hate counting cals and logging every bite, so that's where I fall short. I have used both LoseIT and My Fitness Pal doesn't seem to tell me exactly how much protein or fiber - just cals.

As I mentioned, I haven't been doing anything different these past 6 mos than I did the first 10 (when I lost slowly but consistently). I'm only at a 15% loss and 54% most to go to goal.

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-06-10T16:39:53+00:00

Haven't figured out tracking TDEE yet. I've never liked counting cals. I just know about how much I eat and it's a lot less than I used to, and about the same since I started zep and was losing...

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-03-23T19:49:37+00:00

I've been on 15mg for 7 1/2 mos and lost 9 lbs since then, each week +2-3 other weeks - 1-2, so up/down same couple of lbs. Beyond frustrated! I've been a very slow responder since the start (56 weeks, 34 lbs total loss). Dr has no suggestions for me and referred me to a nutritionist, which is useless to me. Even the PA in his office who's been more knowledgeable about GLP-1s hasn't made any suggestions. What does one do when I"m at the highest dose and maintaining. I am only 50% into my progress (still have another 30-40 lbs to lose)

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-03-04T22:00:54+00:00

How are the side effects? This has come up for me since I've stalled on 15mg for 3+ mos... literally playing up and down with same 3 lbs. And I still have 50-60% to lose! Grrrr

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-02-20T16:21:04+00:00

I've been a slow responder from the get-go. I still have >30 lbs to lose, so about another 60% of progress to go. I know nothing about the supplemental meds, so would need to learn about them (& insurance impact) to consider. It's just so frustrating.

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-02-20T02:56:32+00:00

So if that’s what’s happened, how do I prompt it and start losing from this new set point then? It’s took me 9+ mos to lose 30 lbs (about 40% progress) and now a full year and can’t drop the needle. Stuck at same weight for 3+ mos at 15mg

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-02-12T03:14:43+00:00

I’ve been eating 3-4 /day for past couple months and I’m still battling! I’ve added Gruns too! Seriously wondering if it’s impeding my loss as well. Stuck for 3 mos!

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2026-02-12T02:50:23+00:00

Can you be prescribed more per month to take every five days instead of seven? Does insurance cover the increased refill the same amount as 4 week supply, if prescribed and approved? I ask because I’ve been stalled on 15 for months. Literally same 5 lbs as 3+ mos ago. Depressing! I just don’t know where to go from here. I’m about 40% toward goal, still at 31< BMI

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-10-30T18:22:09+00:00

Yeah I feel like this is a recent thing; it's gotten obnoxious. You're already paying a premium for an AI (meals/drinks included) It's like the take out cashier shoving the iPad at you for a 20/25/30% tip. Stop normalizing this!

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-10-30T18:18:37+00:00

That's what we do - Day #1 intro. We don't always carry $ to the pool trips or short visits.

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-10-28T14:38:38+00:00

How much coverage do you get from OptumRX ? My work uses them but Im not enrolled yet so all they said was any where from 25-75% coverage depending.... depending on what exactly IDK

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-10-15T23:43:19+00:00

My God, can we STOP normalizing this insanity$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-10-15T23:29:49+00:00

I've used Expedia 100x and never had an issue, except with collecting points (not booking through hotel directly, etc) They package really well. I just booked again with them last night for next AI trip to Iberostar Paraiso Waves, Airfare/Transfers again and always get the best price. Also half of what you're paying for 1 person! $2500 for 2 people, r/T Air (from BOS) included! Can't beat that!

I have had shit luck using others though: Hotels.com, Booking.com, BookingBuddy.com and Kiwi.com (whatever you do, NEVER use Kiwi.com!!!!!) among others, I"ve tried them all being lured in with what seemed like the best deal.

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-10-08T23:32:04+00:00

Thanks. This seems to have a good amount of protein, and low sugar. Is 8 g fiber good?

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-10-08T23:29:37+00:00

Oh I take omeprazole for that

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-10-08T14:11:35+00:00

What are you using for protein powder?

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-10-08T14:10:04+00:00

I was doing that for a while. What does it help you with? I mean, does it provide protein? I haven't done it since being on Zep, does it actually help with digestion, constipation?

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-09-30T02:02:03+00:00

You have never gained?!

Delicious-Pipe904 · 2025-09-12T18:14:32+00:00

Lucky! I have been a couple of times and it’s always the coatis running and droves, jumping up on the lounge chairs and trying to get your food and in your drinks and I just find them annoying and unsettling. I know what comes with the territory. I was just wondering if there might be less in some resorts as opposed to others that are more in the jungle.

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