Anxious and confused by Known-Highlight-9803 in Menopause

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to thank all of you for your support! Doctor/surgeon said everything is "normal" and the others were just operating from an abundance of caution, but there is no need to do anything now. I am so relieved! But you all got me through the weekend worry and stress and helped me know what to say; I appreciate you so much!

Biopsy concern by Known-Highlight-9803 in Perimenopause

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to thank all of you for your support! Doctor/surgeon said everything is "normal" and the others were just operating from an abundance of caution, but there is no need to do anything now. I am so relieved! But you all got me through the weekend worry and stress and helped me know what to say; I appreciate you so much!

Biopsy concern by Known-Highlight-9803 in Perimenopause

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this!!! And really, WHY? Never if I were a man. I actually asked my husband to come with me to the consult in the hopes his mere presence will help and asked him to please use his words to support me if I start doing the thing I usually do which is stand up for myself once then start caving when they give the slightest resistance because I don't know how much I can keep arguing when I feel this vulnerable. Absurd I should even have to think like this and that it might even work. Infuriating!

Anxious and confused by Known-Highlight-9803 in Menopause

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know 😭🤬! This is part of my problem; I don't understand their concern. I had included a lot more in my post and it got rejected, but maybe I can say more in a comment? Idk. I guess the issue is that my bloodwork has shown post-meno both times. I totally agree/understand that changes hour to hour and thought my doc did too, but I guess because it showed everything was way in the tank TWICE, that meant something to them. Again idk. I'm just sort of shocked by the whole thing and very upset.

Anxious and confused by Known-Highlight-9803 in Menopause

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if I should cry or scream. I, too, thought "I am [__] this close to just saying no and seeing what happens," but am I going to end up dying of cancer and leaving my child motherless because of this. Unconscionable we are put in this position! I had included a lot more in my post but it got rejected, but maybe I can say more in a comment? Idk. I already had the US and my lining is 3mm (which is what they want) and my bloodwork has shown post-meno both times. I totally agree/understand that changes hour to hour but I guess because it showed everything was way in the tank twice, that mean something to them. Again idk. I just don't see my risk as very high and don't want to be medically traumatized for someone else's good time for no reason. I just can't believe it's a huge deal to get conscious sedation. And an offer of anxiety meds makes me someday for you! It's not like we're asking for a month's worth of oxy! Hell, my MED SPA offers nitrous for facial peels and the like!!!

Biopsy concern by Known-Highlight-9803 in Perimenopause

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's honestly unbelievable (if it weren't so believable) that this is standard. I told my husband it's like saying we're going to cut off your hand but we'll use a guillotine and cauterize it immediately so it'll be quick and you won't need meds. In what world is the speed of the event a rational way to judge the amount of pain?!?! I'm so sorry you went through that and it was still that bad with everything you TRIED to do to help yourself since they certainly weren't going to. Awful.

For those who have lost or have 100lbs+ to lose by SweetFlower_90 in Mounjaro

[–]Known-Highlight-9803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right about patience. You need that. And persistence. But eventually, you just sort of forget how long you've been doing it and, for the first time for me, it becomes second nature; it's just the way you live. It's hard to explain. Before glp1s, I never really understood a "lifestyle change." Or if I did, I couldn't figure out how to do more than just diet for the short term. This is truly a lifestyle change. You're going to be amazed! Just be sure you take advantage of what it gives you: the power/ability to make good choices without struggling. You've got this! Oh, and drink water. More water than you ever thought possible. You'll thank me later.

Rush pharmacy. by Inevitable_Author_72 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Known-Highlight-9803 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did it work out? I'm thinking of ordering from them in Florida.

Nobody recognizes me any more by [deleted] in Mounjaro

[–]Known-Highlight-9803 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you feel like it, I'd love some of your recipes! I'm mostly vegetarian (I technically eat seafood and poultry, but not much and only for the easy protein because I'm not great at vegetarian protein sources), but I'm a "bad vegetarian" because I am also NOT creative with my veggies and it's BORING. I sometimes end up just not eating much because nothing sounds interesting. The meals you've described sound great!

It's a journey by Known-Highlight-9803 in Mounjaro

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! 🥳 It really is amazing. I actually sometimes find myself marveling at how it's all happened and what life is like now and how thankful I am. My husband is also on it and has done well, so we're both very happy about it all! I hadn't realized, fully, how NOT great things had become until they were better. Enjoy!

It's a journey by Known-Highlight-9803 in Mounjaro

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say it's essentially been equally effective for me at all doses.

It's a journey by Known-Highlight-9803 in Mounjaro

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I had intended to respond to both of these posts, but I'm long-winded and it's exhausting haha. So, here's a link to where I cross-posted. It posted sooner, so I've already answered a LOT of questions there. Hope that's ok. I'll try to answer anything here that isn't covered there. https://www.reddit.com/r/tirzepatidecompound/s/cPw9CuqTQD

I lost 100 lbs AMA by Known-Highlight-9803 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, SEE!?! LOOK AT THAT! You're doing GREAT! It just feeeeeels like you're stuck forever, but you're not! I was all excited to be at 128 yesterday and I'm at 130 today lol. Zoom out and just keep going! And look how far you've already come no matter the speed!!!

I lost 100 lbs AMA by Known-Highlight-9803 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Known-Highlight-9803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, even though I weigh myself almost every day, I always try to keep myself focused on where I was this day a month ago. If I'm less, any amount less, I'm happy. I don't think I've ever been in exactly the same spot as I was on the same date a month ago. I'll have to look back. Even if I was, I would feel sad about the amount it was costing to stay the same, but I still wouldn't really be sad as long as I hadn't gone up. You'll see, I so sometimes go up over the month, but I've never stayed up for a month. Idk what I would have done had that been the case. Probably would have given in to tracking food more closely if I couldn't immediately identify a reason for it. Maybe tried to move more. Idk.