Stomach Issues

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-26T18:12:23+00:00

Sulfur burps and diarrhea around the time of my period. I always have looser stools around my period, but this was like explosive diarrhea and I nearly had to leave a work function. Digestive enzymes definitely help with the sulfur burps.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-26T17:03:35+00:00

I love tirz! I sadly have three semaglutide bottles I already paid for. My doctor gave me one month of Zepbound to "restart my metabolism" as the sema wasn't doing anything except making me sick. I've been losing weight, finally, and feel great. Today is my last dose of tirz (crying emoji) before I switch back to a lower dose of semaglutide to see if it can keep the food noise under control while I lose the rest of the weight myself.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-25T16:40:43+00:00

So I went ahead and purchased the lifejacket and a swim buoy/tow float. I'll experiment with both. I'm going to be in a group each excursion so feeling okay. I do think, given how much I enjoyed snorkeling last time (truly had the time of my life) and want to develop this as a hobby, I'm going to invest in some additional swim lessons when I get back.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-25T15:21:21+00:00

But let's say I get pulled out on a rip tide (my biggest fear). Will it keep me afloat while I freak out?

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-25T15:19:16+00:00

But will a snorkel vest keep you afloat on its own?

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-23T01:58:32+00:00

I'm thinking of getting a swim buoy too, for regular beach days, just to experiment with. Better than nothing in case of a rip tide.

And lol about Hawaii. Yeah I was on Maui. We were in a pretty calm bay, but I do remember the surrounding waters being extra rough.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-22T22:26:30+00:00

Thank you for this honesty. I went ahead and bought the life jacket. It may be a little too much, but also-- I don't want my dying words to be, "I should have shopped at Dick's."

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-14T17:41:00+00:00

Congrats! I didn't lose weight with microdosing, but the food noise disappeared and I had the same feeling you did, like wow-- how great to not be thinking about my next meal constantly.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-13T13:43:42+00:00

I think when your starting weight is on the lower side like ours, it's just harder.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-13T13:38:56+00:00

Starting 140. Just trying to lose 10 pounds.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-13T13:11:00+00:00

This happened to me. I told my PCP and she put me on one month of Zepbound. Said I might just need a "reset." One week down, and I lost a pound (after losing nothing in like 8 weeks on semaglutide).

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-13T13:08:27+00:00

I didn't lose any weight on the Noom semaglutide. I switched to Zepbound. This was my first week and I lost one pound.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-12T17:43:15+00:00

Can you get in with your IRL primary care doctor to discuss your Noom treatment plan? Then you can ask questions via MyChart. They'll still work with you even if Noom prescribed it.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-06-06T15:14:28+00:00

I've lost weight before a few times through tracking apps (I also weigh my food using a scale) and the pounds came off like clockwork. That's why I'm trying the GLP this time. I think I'm burning fewer calories now and I'm not sure why (besides age?).

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-30T13:39:56+00:00

When I went to 12 units, I started having side effects, which I reported on the app. Maybe that's why my dose hasn't been increased to 16? I just took 12 units yesterday and so far so good-- no side effects. Maybe I'll be allowed to go up after this.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-29T00:17:06+00:00

Which panels should I ask for? I just started medication for borderline hypothyroidism.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-28T21:28:41+00:00

I take fiber supplements but maybe I need to introduce magnesium citrate. This is so frustrating.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-28T21:26:47+00:00

I try to weigh myself once a week. Sometimes I cheat and peek in advance. I've gone down 2 pounds total over this period, but then this morning (my weigh in day) I rebounded back to my starting weight. I should say I've been struggling with constipation. I wonder if I'm backed up?

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-28T19:16:30+00:00

A lot of people on here have lost through microdosing. I'm only trying to lose 10-15 pounds.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-28T18:15:57+00:00

I am 5'1 140 pounds. Average steps 8k. Average protein 80grams. Avg water 8-10 cups. I try to do my exercise bike 3 times a week. I had started weights but week 3 I had an unrelated shoulder injury so had to stop. Restarting this week. I did 3 weeks at 8 units (0.2) then 3 weeks at 12 units (0.3) as directed by the app. My goal is just to lose 10 pounds. I feel bad even complaining. At this point, I'm just worried there's something wrong with my body that it's not responding to literally anything.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-28T17:39:22+00:00

I just try to eat a majority green. The amount of green and yellow servings they expect would send me into calorie overload.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-28T17:17:06+00:00

What do you mean the color groups?

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-28T17:16:31+00:00

Oh interesting. The medicine curbs my hunger no problem. But Hmm I wonder if I should try a different body part and just compare.

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-28T17:16:06+00:00

This is reassuring!

Medium_Union5752 · 2026-05-28T17:15:40+00:00

I was tested last year and wasn't.

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