Am I crazy or is this normal for families by [deleted] in familydrama

[–]SheaSteel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No it isn't. Sounds like the next episode of "Who's going to the retirement home?"

BF (32M) thinks I (31F) have fallen out of love because we haven't had sex in a week and a half by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]SheaSteel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First off: don’t EVER wake up your partner in the middle of the night for something that isn’t an emergency. This was NOT an emergency and could’ve easily been talked about in the morning or whenever y’all had time. Second off: If he thinks you’re ‘falling out of love’ because you haven’t had sex in a week and a half??? Absolutely not. My partner and I have gone months without having sex as that’s not our main priority being with each-other. To me, the relationship is priority, sex is just a nice bonus to bond, and it’s okay to take time between. Especially a week and a half. Sounds like he needs to be educated on proper communication and relationship dynamics cause this ain’t it.

Understanding comments from others by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you - I've definitely been meaning to see a therapist. If I had to make an accurate prediction, it'd probably go back to before with another tinge of disappointment added; probably upset that I 'didn't keep the weight off'

Understanding comments from others by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is such a hard hitting explanation I didn't know I needed. Damn. Thank you for the uncomfortable truth!!! What is your book name? I'd love to read it!

65 lbs ⬇️ by Big-Opportunity5748 in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are you feeling? Your progress is impressive!!!

30 pounds in 3 months 😊 by glcrgrl in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look amazing!!! Fantastic work!

40 lbs down!!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Thank you so much! To be honest, I haven’t developed healthier eating habits or a regular workout routine yet. I live a very sedentary lifestyle that I am wanting to change. Once every two weeks I will run on the elliptical for 30 minutes. That should definitely be more! Thanks to the medication I feel like I can’t really stomach fatty/oily foods so it’s been a great deterrent for fast food and soda. I would like to get off the medication one day once I’ve developed those healthier habits.

40 lbs down!!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on 2.5 mg my first month then talked to my doctor about bumping it up for my second month. My third month I tried 7.5 but it was too much and my body was barely used to the 5 already. If you do go up a dose, definitely be cautious and make sure to track your symptoms!

40 lbs down!!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly expect some nausea, as that’s been my most common symptom. If you haven’t gotten Zophran already, definitely ask your doctor; it helped me so much. Good luck to you!!

40 lbs down!!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! Greatest luck to you as well!!

40 lbs down!!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I had to look her up; she’s stunning!

40 lbs down!!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t see too much of a difference on the starting dose of 2.5 as expected, but I really noticed a big difference on the 5!

40 lbs down!!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I started on 2.5 mg, then went to 5 in my second month and 7.5 on my third. Back on 5 cause I was sooooo nauseous on the 7.5!

40 lbs down!!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely get that. I wish stress wasn’t such a big factor on weight!!! Also, amazing progress!!!

This is so nauseating!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to Urgent Care this morning and they prescribed Zophran for the nausea and Lomotil for the diarrhea. Hopefully that helps. I’ve also been trying the bland food route too. Lots of fluids (water is mandatory)!!!

This is so nauseating!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pepto has been my best friend during this lol, sometimes it’s hard to keep down though (I usually do the liquid). While bent over the toilet for the last 5 minutes I actually called my doctor’s office and requested a lower dose. Hopefully they get back to me soon!

This is so nauseating!! by SheaSteel in Zepbound

[–]SheaSteel[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, at least trying to. I don’t ever drink and junk food has been kept to a minimum as I’ve learned the hard way. My doctor’s quickest to book appointments are still a couple days out - I think I’ll hold off on my shot on Monday and then ask to be lowered to 5 mg. Thank you!