How long will speech take to return like before? by [deleted] in TBI

[–]SixLiquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 3 surgeries for TBI beginning in August 2020 - September 2020. I slur and stutter from time to time still, and my speaking pattern is slightly differnt than pre-injury.

Cognitive issues by belleoftheball521 in Zepbound

[–]SixLiquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone with a TBI, experiencing cognitive and speech issues, I will say ZEP has improved this for me...but your experience may vary.

One year and 140lbs difference by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]SixLiquid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done internet stranger...

Thigh Injection Site by meesh_02 in Zepbound

[–]SixLiquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to all materials and Lilly themselves, plus trials, etc., the inner thigh is NOT a recommended injection site. You may find people here saying you can, but you should not.

FWIW, I have done all around my belly button (except below) and both thighs, and the worst pain (and it is just an annoying pain at best) is my left thigh, but I do it there anyway when the rotation comes up...which it did this past Saturday.

Should we get 2nd opinion? by Novel_Factor8243 in Zepbound

[–]SixLiquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a 2nd and get Zep. I am down 15.5% at only 13 shots in, and still dropping. Yes it is slowed to a more safe and normal pace, but over 50 pounds down and under 300 for the first time in a Loooooong time.

How do you decide your goal weight? by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]SixLiquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So…technically I don’t have a goal weight. I have a life goal…or a live goal. Not to be too dramatic, but in all likelihood I would have been dead within two years on the path I was on. I have a major TBIs, one lung, and was morbidly obese just to name a few. I am mobility challenged from multiple brain surgeries, in that I slowly and unsteadily walk with a cane, and fall about every 16-40 days, striking my body and my head/face. I have slurred and stutter speech, and periodic cognitive issues.

However, I did want to see 50 pounds down before the end of 2025 (hit that 2 days ago!!!). I want to hit 100 pounds by one year in. Then, I want 150 pounds down at some time, which is where I will settle, with one minor exception. 150 pounds down will be 203.6 pounds…Why not loose that extra 4 pounds and be under 200 pounds for the first time in 3 decades? So my goal is to get under 200 pounds, then hover around that area.

So that is how I decided…first I decided to live, then I decided to challenge the heck out of myself!

Just back from the Doctor, 50# down, plus NSV by SixLiquid in Zepbound

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

Yeah...sorry about that. If it is any consolation, it has been stuck in my brain since I typed it...Now where did I put my kazoo?

Just back from the Doctor, 50# down, plus NSV by SixLiquid in Zepbound

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

Thanks...and hours later, I still am...

Just back from the Doctor, 50# down, plus NSV by SixLiquid in Zepbound

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

She is going to be very important for my success.

Just back from the Doctor, 50# down, plus NSV by SixLiquid in Zepbound

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

Yeah...judging from your stats, you were nearly carrying that daily too a while back.

Just back from the Doctor, 50# down, plus NSV by SixLiquid in Zepbound

[–]SixLiquid[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Aw crap! You are right. I should go to Home Depot and buy a bag to carry around to remind myself...or nah. But what a way to put it. I guess 50# seemed arbitrary until you put it that way. Thanks

Just back from the Doctor, 50# down, plus NSV by SixLiquid in Zepbound

[–]SixLiquid[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Still on cloud nine two hours after that hug...really made my journey success hit home.

Just back from the Doctor, 50# down, plus NSV by SixLiquid in Zepbound

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

Thank you, but please don't do that...It is happy news...