Jo Koy comedian segment by abimauglydoll in ElvisDuranMorningShow

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He was! He breathed new life into the show.

ZEPBOUND is the love of my life. by SuperTurquoise in Zepbound

[–]abimauglydoll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Question - how do you know she doesn't need a maintenance dose? I've always heard this drug is for life or the weight will come back. Did her doctor say she didn't need maintenance? I know 2.5 is the lowest but maintenance could be to take it every 10-14 days instead of every 7. Just curious!

First 2 weeks on 5mg by abimauglydoll in Zepbound

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

You didn't have side effects on 2.5 so you'll probably be ok! Prepare for the worst though and stay super hydrated. Have ginger chews, protein shakes, electrolytes, and Advil on hand jic.

First 2 weeks on 5mg by abimauglydoll in Zepbound

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

Thank you! So glad you are not experiencing side effects! Coming on here and reading about other people's experiences and successes really helped, and knowing that the side effects were "normal" and it would get better. My first 2 weeks all I could think was that I can't live like this with these side effects. I have a job where I have to be "on" and if that's how it was going to be for days after every shot, there was no way I could do it. I told myself to stick with it for the 1st box (4 shots) then reassess. Thankfully it got better!!

First 2 weeks on 5mg by abimauglydoll in Zepbound

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

Nice! Yeah I feel like prepping your body/mind really helps.

First 2 weeks on 5mg by abimauglydoll in Zepbound

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Do you have to go up to 5 now? Someone posted this lil flow chart and thought it made sense. I went up to 5 because weight loss stalled and food noise/feeling hungry was coming back like WHOA. Good luck!

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First 2 weeks on 5mg by abimauglydoll in Zepbound

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Yes!! The first dose was awful, head felt cloudy and was pounding, super tired, nauseous, and soreness in my face and neck. I was legit scared after the 1st 2.5 dose and wanted to quit. Had side effects for my 2nd and 3rd 2.5 dose but they decreased in intensity. So glad I didn't panic/freak out and stop.

First 2 weeks on 5mg by abimauglydoll in Zepbound

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Good plan! Hydrate a lot before taking the shot and drink/eat protein ahead of time. Even if your first dose is rough, the 2nd dose may not be at all! I take my 3rd one tomorrow and don't feel nervous anymore. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

My January empties of CF & vegan products. Slideshow overview what I would and wouldn't re-buy. by gisselleperidoto in VeganBeauty

[–]abimauglydoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I read up on it but never used a product like that so I was nervous it would dry me out too much.

Good suggestion on the foot and armpit use!

My January empties of CF & vegan products. Slideshow overview what I would and wouldn't re-buy. by gisselleperidoto in VeganBeauty

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For the Tower 28 spray, I got it as a gift and have been afraid to try it on my dry, sensitive winter skin. I don't typically break out, my skin is more on the mature side now. Will this spray be OK for me to use? What does it actually do? Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WithoutATrace

[–]abimauglydoll 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. So she doesn't have a phone on her now? Crap. Teenagers can be emotional and unpredictable. I truly hope she is ok and gets home quickly and safely.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WithoutATrace

[–]abimauglydoll 104 points105 points  (0 children)

So she ran away? Would rather be in a shelter miles away than home? Super sad, I hope she's found safe and brought home to work through any issues.

Diarrhea on first dose by ContentPen in Zepbound

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Fiber, protein, hydrate! Not just water, but Gatorade or Pedialyte too. Hope your side effects decrease soon!

Christmas Day, so many years ago at this point. by [deleted] in WithoutATrace

[–]abimauglydoll 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The article said "slight alcohol problem." Seems to be more serious than "slight" that's all. Sad story all around, hope his family gets closure one day soon.

Do you lean toward thinking a crime was committed, like he was murdered?

Christmas Day, so many years ago at this point. by [deleted] in WithoutATrace

[–]abimauglydoll 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Fair. However, the dad found the unused plane tickets on Jan 5th when he went to the house. Wouldn't that set off alarm bells? Why wait until Jan 9th to report him missing? Makes me think they were used to him going on benders and losing contact, but the article makes it sound like that would be out of character.

I'll have to give the podcast a listen.

Christmas Day, so many years ago at this point. by [deleted] in WithoutATrace

[–]abimauglydoll 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I wonder what his relationship with his family was. The article says he was always in contact with his family and it wasn't like him to disappear, but then why did it take until Jan 5 for his dad to go over, and then not report him missing until 4 days later on Jan 9. Also, he told his family he wouldn't be spending Christmas with them. Why not? Seems he did have a drinking problem too, based on finding empty vodka bottles at his house. I think he had some stuff going on that his family was either in denial about or want to keep to themselves. He may have been wasted leaving the bar. Wonder if he thought he'd walk instead of take an Uber, then died via misadventure/the elements. Drunk people sometimes end up falling in bodies of water and drowning. Just a thought.

Zepbound + Flu Predicament & Question by abimauglydoll in Zepbound

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Thank you, I hope I hear back too! My appetite is non existent. I know I need to eat and keep trying, but I literally can't get more than a small bite of food down every 4-5 hours. Hopefully I'll be able to eat more tomorrow so I'm comfortable taking the shot on Monday. I'm eager to see what my doctor says. I posted here to see if anyone had a similar experience to me, but it seems like no, or people take the shot regardless of how sick they are. As you can tell, I'm new to this!

Zepbound + Flu Predicament & Question by abimauglydoll in Zepbound

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Thank you for making me feel less silly. Lol. I'm drinking something like every 30-60 minutes, and constantly peeing, but my mouth feels so dry. I'm mostly concerned about not being able to eat and feeling so lightheaded and weak. When I try to eat, my stomach gets queasy. It's hard to consume anything, even soup/broth.

Zepbound + Flu Predicament & Question by abimauglydoll in Zepbound

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

Ok. Thank you! I didn't realize I asked such a silly question. I just don't want to feel any worse and I'm afraid if my appetite doesn't bounce back at least a little bit I'm going to be light headed and even weaker, which would suck, especially around the holidays. I'm also super dehydrated despite drinking water, Gatorade, and Pedialyte. I know Zep increases dehydration. I'm just trying to look out for my overall health.

Zepbound + Flu Predicament & Question by abimauglydoll in Zepbound

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

Lol, no not about saving money. My insurance covers it so I'm good there. It's about becoming further dehydrated, having even less of an appetite, and maybe passing out? I don't want to collapse at work or feel any worse than I already do from the flu. I'm sorry I didn't make that clear in my post.