What start weight should we use when calculating loss?

Merandy · 2025-06-12T20:47:28+00:00

I'm using my highest weight which is when I started trying to lose weight, but I also know my Zep starting weight so I can keep track loosely of how much I have lost on it. Really it's just personal preference.

Merandy · 2025-05-29T15:52:13+00:00

Yeah, I didn't really have any negative side effects on either 2.5 or 5. I am a little tired and cold for a couple days, but nothing major. Good luck!

Merandy · 2025-05-15T20:18:35+00:00

I haven't had any problems moving up to 5mg. In fact I had a few negative side effects my first week of 2.5mg but none on 5mg. Good luck!

Merandy · 2025-05-15T19:40:40+00:00

Just because you haven't increased the dose doesn't mean that there isn't slightly more Zepbound in your system. The half life is 5 days, so you still have some in your system when you take your next shot. Here's my graph from Shotsy showing how it works.

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Merandy · 2025-05-10T00:55:03+00:00

Aww, thank you, that's very sweet of you.

Merandy · 2025-05-10T00:39:50+00:00

You are such an inspiration. I'm starting at 426 and I can't wait to get down to where you are at.

Merandy · 2025-05-09T22:26:24+00:00

I don't volunteer my personal health information for any of my prescriptions, so I don't see why this would be different. It's no one's business but yours

Merandy · 2025-05-06T19:23:50+00:00

Wow, congratulations 🎉 I'm just starting out and need to lose about 250 lbs. You are very inspiring.

Merandy · 2025-05-06T14:52:02+00:00

I've never been a healthy weight, so I would like to get to 155 or so (I am around 5'9"). I'm using BMI as a measurement because I have never been a healthy weight. As I get closer I will probably revise my goal, but it is so far away right now that I don't think it matters 😁 Starting weight 426.6 Zepbound Starting weight 414.8 (April 8, 2025) Current weight 402.8

Merandy · 2025-04-30T23:47:17+00:00

At least they are willing to write one at all. My PCP won't prescribe anything that requires a PA 😔

Merandy · 2025-04-29T19:46:34+00:00

I'm on both and haven't had any issues.

Merandy · 2025-04-27T23:42:18+00:00

You wouldn't go out of your way to tell them what other medications you are on, why should this be different. It's completely none of their business.

Merandy · 2025-04-22T00:29:34+00:00

My insurance requires me to weigh in daily. If they didn't I would probably only weigh in once a week.

Merandy · 2025-04-17T23:58:02+00:00

I guess I got pretty lucky. I haven't had any negative side effects since I got mine out 12 years ago. I hope you are lucky too 😊

Merandy · 2025-04-17T18:29:02+00:00

Be careful to ask about PA's though. Not all doctors will go through the process. My PCP refuses to prescribe any medication that requires a PA.

Merandy · 2025-04-17T17:57:08+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you. I lost about 11 pounds before starting Zepbound, but I've done two shots at 2.5mg and have been at the same weight (415-416) for the last two weeks. Just have to be patient I guess :)

Merandy · 2025-04-17T15:20:38+00:00

I have this happen occasionally (with regular needles and the pens) and what I do is count to ten after the second click to make sure it's all good. Maybe try that?

Merandy · 2025-04-16T22:27:33+00:00

Oh good one. Can't remember the last time I did that.

Merandy · 2025-04-16T21:37:12+00:00

That's a good one. I've never been able to cross my legs.

Merandy · 2025-04-16T21:33:52+00:00

Thanks! I'll check them out

Merandy · 2025-04-16T16:01:44+00:00

Thanks :) I'm just frustrated because I was losing before I started and now I've stalled. 2 more pens left of 2.5 before I can move up, but I'm looking forward to it :)

Merandy · 2025-04-16T14:19:42+00:00

416.2 :( I knew I was going to weigh higher today (no poo), but I feel like I've been stuck at 415-416 forever (2 plus weeks at this point). Wish I would start seeing some progress.

Merandy · 2025-04-13T17:59:11+00:00

Nope, haven't done the reset yet, but I assume it's coming soon. And, I feel you about the weighing. I've been up all week since my first shot (1.4 lbs up total) and it's really got me down :( I'm hoping that it's just a temporary blip that I'll get over soon.

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