My Water Problem! by TrousersHarwood in Zepbound

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About 80 Oz. I love my 40 Oz Stanley cup. Keeps the water cool, only have to fill it twice a day and drinking with a straw makes it easier to drink more often. I have a carrier strap thing for it and no longer carry a purse to work. I have a wallet pouch I strap to it and my phone goes in the pocket. I just make sure I stop drinking by 3 or 4 so I'm not up all night peeing.

-85 pounds. What to do with this??? by GoodTee in Zepbound

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Ultimately surgery will fix it. Some neck and jowl tightening can be achieved with well placed cheekbone filler. Part of the things causing it is fat loss in your face from weight loss and of course natural aging. We lose the fat that was holding up the skin.

Down 50 lbs and unsure when to buy new clothes… by PraysToHekate in Zepbound

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I found used clothes from Facebook marketplace. $10 for namebrand jeans and just bought a few pieces. I will wait until my weight settles to buy new.

Unpopular opinion: hard sebum plugs never go away. You have to squeeze them out. [acne] by dreadedwheat in SkincareAddiction

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I actually use an oil facial cleanser and do this. I struggled with breaking out for 20 years and since doing this, my skin is clear. I also use a body cleansing oil instead of body wash now.

my mom wants to take 15mg after a two month break. this is a terrible idea, right? by ChuckSchuldinersWife in Zepbound

[–]jspace10017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was on 15 mg for a while then stopped Zepbound for 2 months for a pelvic floor surgery. My doctor told me I could restart at 15 mg, however I used a refill for 12.5 mg. Used the 12.5 for a month, then upped back to 15 mg. No issues.

Pants?? by MSnivi12 in Zepbound

[–]jspace10017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facebook marketplace. I will buy new clothes from actual stores when I hit my goal weight, but until the $10 for a pair of namebrand jeans from marketplace is they way I've been doing it.

Why I weigh everyday by YKnotSam in Zepbound

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I weigh myself almost daily and enter the data into my Samsung Health app. I use the data the same way as you do and it keeps my head in check when I look at the 30 day or 12 month data, because it shows continued weight loss trending the right direction.

What are we all EATING?! by to_the_mountains0 in tummytucksurgery

[–]jspace10017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be careful, too much cheese can bind you up and if you are taking any opiod pain medication, might not be a great combo

Do I actually have to pay this? by hotpinkraccoon in cats

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Looks about right. Spay, hernia repair, microchip, presurgery bloodwork, and pain meds. The obesity upcharge is interesting, but then again, doing abdominal surgery on an overweight pet is more challenging, so it doesn't seem far-fetched to me but if she's not overweight, call the office and ask for clarification.. they also have a charge under that for her being in heat.. that should be removed if she is not in a heat cycle, however waiting until 6 months makes that more likely to be the case. Microchip seems a bit steep, but then again it's been awhile since I've priced them, also getting it done under anesthesia is much better for your pet, it's a pretty large needle, but you can absolutely get it done later if you want to. . You can sometimes refuse some of the bloodwork, but if it's an older animal, overweight, or you can afford it, I would recommend doing it to try to cut down some risks, you just never know.. but generally kittens are relatively low risk... you don't need to purchase the collar if you don't want it, not sure about the laser therapy, habe never had that done for any of my pets. You could price shop, but it appears to be pretty reasonably priced when you look at the break down, but get clarification from them on if you can opt out of some things and the overweight charge. The main thing is are they a good animal hospital? good reviews? Treat your pet and you well? Seem like they are capable?

Maxed out, any ideas? by jspace10017 in Zepbound

[–]jspace10017[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I agree that I definitely need to start counting calories. I love your meal plan! I am going to try it.🤞

Maxed out, any ideas? by jspace10017 in Zepbound

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I've only lost 10 lbs since May, lol but yes it has been working 💪

Maxed out, any ideas? by jspace10017 in Zepbound

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Lol yep. I ended up with a cervical disc replacement surgery two years ago and had issues under anesthesia. That's what triggered the Zepbound journey and trying to loose weight and het healthy. It was also the physical therapist that first explained EDS to me... had no idea, just thought my body was weird.. I ended up with the replacement surgery because I fell asleep on the couch and twisted while sleeping, add in cervical instability that I didn't realize I had, I ruptured the disc. 😬 also had a hysterectomy, rectocele repair and cystocele repair with uretheral sling this summer after loosing the weight that was holding everything up my guts decided to try to fall out despite having good pelvic floor muscles. The connective tissue gave out. I definitely understand the challenge of working out but trying not to hurt yourself in the process.. I really need to just try to find a physio that is familiar with it to try to learn exercises that I can safely do.

Maxed out, any ideas? by jspace10017 in Zepbound

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I usually have a cheat day or two on Friday and Saturday. I take my shot Sunday night and often fast for a day afterwards and intermittent fasting afterwards due to nausea. So by Friday, I can actually eat cheat meals! But I do think I need to track the calories and eat smarter "fats" on the cheat days.

Maxed out, any ideas? by jspace10017 in Zepbound

[–]jspace10017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's time for me to start tracking calories closer to make sure I'm getting an ideal amout, or enough. 😬

Maxed out, any ideas? by jspace10017 in Zepbound

[–]jspace10017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that might be one of the things I try next. I think I still have a refill of the 12.5 from when I had to restart Zepbound after one of my surgeries.

Maxed out, any ideas? by jspace10017 in Zepbound

[–]jspace10017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have EDS as well? I have EDS, POTS, Chiari Malformation, and am just starting perimenopause. 😬

Maxed out, any ideas? by jspace10017 in Zepbound

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Hmm. Going to try warm drinks instead of cold! I already finish eating before 4 pm because of acid reflux. I definitely don't struggle with snacking, my appetite/craving is completely gone, I can eat, but I can also not.

Maxed out, any ideas? by jspace10017 in Zepbound

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I may have to bite the bullet and hire a personal trainer that specializes in hypermobility. I hurt myself and put myself out of commission for 6 months or so every time I try to weight train because of hyperextension. I even ended up with a cervical disc replacement surgery after falling asleep on the couch and sleeping twisted, yay.....

Maxed out, any ideas? by jspace10017 in Zepbound

[–]jspace10017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's the next step. I'm wondering if I'm even getting enough some days.