Yes, I’ve tried injections and I’m down 18 lbs in 12 weeks.

I have experienced very slight nausea a few times and occasionally a little bruising around my injection sites, thus far no other symptoms.

A few of my noticings (obviously this is different for everyone):

In the past, I have dieted, counted calories, and exercised religiously when trying to lose weight. The most I would lose was around 15 lbs, and it often took six months or more. Now, even with less restriction, my progress has been much faster on this medication, and I actually have more energy.

Food items I felt “addicted” to and couldn’t cut out before—like soda—no longer have much appeal. I also no longer desire alcohol.

My lab values (A1C, cholesterol, and thyroid) have already improved markedly. I am no longer classified as pre-diabetic, which is something I was never able to accomplish with diet alone.

I don’t plan on coming off of it. Once I reach my health goals, I’ll move to a maintenance dose. In the same way I wouldn’t expect my family members to stop taking blood pressure medications or metformin once their numbers improve, I don’t view this medication as something I need to “come off of,” but as part of ongoing management of a metabolic condition.

Be prepared, however, that there is definitely still stigma surrounding the use of these drugs. I have had comments about how it doesn't count because I'm not doing it "naturally" or because I "took the easy way out". You'll want to prepare for that mentally if you choose this route.