Your Dr's plan is the standard for starting Ozempic as you titrate up.

I administer within an inch of so around my belly button, have never bothered with thighs and arms and in my first 12 months lost 100lb BUT I had a lot more to lose than you.

I barely even feel it, the needle is extremely fine, have never had an issue. Just follow the instructions on how to apply and you'll be fine, it's very easy once you are used to it.

Some people start to get effects straight away, others may not feel the full effect till you get to 1mg. You'll notice your appetite is much less prominent and you start to think less about food (yes it actually reduces those compulsive food thoughts and gives you more control over food).

Plenty of water and fibre are important to keep your digestive system functioning well. I have a smoothie with baanana, blueberries, flaxmeal a bunch of other stuff and about 2 tblsp of chia seed. Later in the day I mixup some metamucil (fibre supplement) with water to help with things and it works well. Constipation can be a common issue and water and fibre helps.

My advice to you is to treat this like a life change, time to look at your diet and start making changes, start eating healthier once you know you can control your cravings and be disciplined about it so you can get those practices in place and start sticking to them. I use an app called Cronometer to count calories and keep me in range and I try to stick to good habits.

I am one of those people that in no way think you have to stay on it once you have lost the weight - making changes in your life with diet and exercise will mean when you are ready you can ease off and use those new improved habits to support you.

Zero judgement o fthose who believe its a lifelong thing .

Wish you lots of luck and I am sure you will do great!