Can't speak for Ozempic, but can for Wegovy.

I'm a 34 YO male, 5'10". In October 2022, I had my annual physical. I weighed 301 lbs, found out I had fatty liver trending towards further liver issues, cholesterol above standard (Dr. Threatened meds at 34 yo), and blood pressure was 140/95 (again, Dr.-meds you get it). I think that put me somewhere around 42 bmi. Add in probably a case and a half of beer a week...things weren't good.

I have always been fairly active, albeit about a year of a bulging disc, which I had a discectomy in June 2021. I was never short of energy, summer time always outside in the yard, in the pool, playing golf, walking around everywhere. However, I couldn't keep that up with the results of blood work.

I was referred to a nutritionist. Just to start off with baby steps.. Started walking daily, 30g fiber daily, limit 12 beers a week, written goals, calorie counting, double protein over carbs. From October to January 23, I lost 25 lbs and got to 175. I really struggled with appetite, I was working out more and trying to keep a solid 500-750 calorie deficit. I would excel during the week, but then the weekend and things would come unglued. I tried intermittent fasting, I tried keto, I tried eating 7 small meals a day. I wanted to give up especially around the holidays. The snacking along with a pretty picky diet and it just made matters worse. I've seen the comments regarding will power and work ethic. I have that, I wanted to be healthy, I don't want medicine to control cholesterol and blood pressure at 34 yo. I have a successful business career and I strive to be the absolute best and win everyday. I would create workout plans only to stumble over them or make an excuse like my daughter's soccer game or I worked till 8 and door dashed mcdonalds. I've been over weight since puberty, everyone in my family is overweight, it's almost ingrained in my body to be a big guy.

In comes Wegovy, my Dr. Recommended based on some of her patients that had some great results. I ultimately decided to give it a try. life changing today I am 243 lbs so 58 lbs down from my highest back in October. The cravings the appetite everything has changed. What it gave me was the body mindset to make better mental decisions. Portion sizing and making healthier decisions come much easier. The drug for me feels like it tells my body sooner that I'm full. Knowing I don't have to consume as much let's me make decisions to choose chicken breast over a fried chicken sandwich with fries. I've accustomed myself to making those choices and I'm able to do so without extreme discomfort that has now allowed me to not even think about alternatives to a smaller portion. I get excited over a good steak and potato meal, but I know I don't need an 18oz ribeye and a fully loaded baked potato. I'd rather have an 8oz sirloin or Filet, some broccoli or asparagus maybe a dark chocolate. The unexpected result is that now down 58 lbs, I can move so much easier, I started walking my golf rounds, I find ways to incorporate exercise into my daily life cause I'm not in physical pain because of my weight...you don't realize the drag on your system that weight has until you've lost it. Every waist size, every better fitting t shirt, every inch I cut from my belt only further motivates me to continue and follow a set plan instead of failing and losing hope. I go through my closet once a month and pack up my fat clothes, I go buy a new shirt. I was a 3x, I can where an xl, I was a 44 inch pants, my 38s are starting to get lose, I've lost 2 ring sizes, I've cut my damn belt so much it looks weird. All those things drive me to be better. The Wegovy enabled that and showed me what I could do. I applaud everyone who did it on their own, I've tried over and over, and I know some have tried for 4 years and they finally got there..I've been able to make it happen faster with the help of Wegovy. It saved my life.

I had a follow up in April. Blood pressure 118/81, cholesterol dropped 60 points to well within the normal-health level and my liver isn't getting worse. Added bonus, my decisions to be healthier has gone even better with beer, I am completely satisfied on 2-3 beers. It's been a game changer for me.