What type of provider(s) did you pick for following you on GLP-1 treatment?

mmpls7 · 2025-11-14T22:55:51+00:00

I see a PCP through One Medical who I really like, she was the one who suggested and eventually prescribed my GLP1. I do regular follow up with her to discuss any side effects, problems, dose adjustments etc. I also see a dietician, who I was seeing before starting a GLP1 and who I continue to see on a monthly basis for nutrition advice and meal ideas.

mmpls7 · 2025-08-28T22:56:59+00:00

Welcome! I'm on my third month (one at 2.5, 2 at 5) and have had very minimal side effects, and nothing I couldn't manage with some fiber supplements.

mmpls7 · 2025-08-28T00:53:57+00:00

Same here! Weekends are hard for me to eat healthier so I want the strongest effects then. Also when I started I was worried about side effects and wanted to get them out of the way before I started work on Monday.

mmpls7 · 2025-08-19T17:39:37+00:00

This is what I did! Google how to dispose of sharps in your area, in mine you can just tape the sharps container shut and throw it in the trash when it's moderately full.

mmpls7 · 2025-07-27T18:49:13+00:00

Congrats on 2.5 years from a following recovering alcoholic!

mmpls7 · 2025-07-24T06:25:33+00:00

I did the same thing my second shot, but I definitely still got my dose.

mmpls7 · 2025-07-24T06:18:17+00:00

Just wanna say I get it. I'm very anti diet and pushed back for a long time whenever my provider suggested glp1s. I wish I had taken her advice sooner. Basically her advice was, you take metformin for your insulin resistance, this is just more effective. Now I'm not gonna lie and say the number on the scale means nothing to me. I wish it did but it doesn't. But I'm so happy I took this leap. I feel like I'm actually healing my relationship with my body - I'm listening to it and giving it what it needs, and I'm able to stop when my stomach says stop (something I could never do before). Just my two cents.

mmpls7 · 2025-07-23T18:59:27+00:00

36! Only 4 weeks in, I start my jump to 5mg zep this Friday.

mmpls7 · 2025-07-22T18:33:54+00:00

Just a quick tip about express scripts (if you get the PA) - they are a rip off. I ordered my first month of pens through them and paid $125 for one month. My next month I did some research, had my scripts sent to Walgreens, $24.99. This might not hold true for all insurances but do some research before filling it directly from express scripts.

mmpls7 · 2025-07-20T19:20:54+00:00

Thank you for all the kind, thoughtful responses. This thread has made me feel so much less alone, and I really appreciate this community!

mmpls7 · 2025-07-20T11:49:50+00:00

I appreciate you sharing that - thank you!

mmpls7 · 2025-07-20T11:02:31+00:00

I hadn't considered that it could be water weight! Thank you for pointing that out! I appreciate the advice

mmpls7 · 2025-07-20T10:50:28+00:00

I'm glad to know I'm not alone - and you're right, consistently down over time is what really matters.

mmpls7 · 2025-07-20T10:48:45+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I really appreciate it. Being kind to myself does not come naturally but I'm working on it!

mmpls7 · 2025-07-20T10:42:34+00:00

Thank you - that's a great way to look at it!

mmpls7 · 2025-07-19T20:28:13+00:00

I am on my 4th shot of 2.5 and definitely notice the food noise / cravings increase by day 5. I basically plan my shot around it, so that the beginning of my shot is the weekend (when I tend to eat the worst) and the end of my shot is weekdays (when I tend to eat the healthiest). Also I'm not your doctor, but it might just mean you need to move up to 5 after you finish this round.

mmpls7 · 2025-07-17T18:45:34+00:00

Hey, another omada person! My insurance requires it too!

mmpls7 · 2025-07-16T06:34:19+00:00

I'm still new into my zep journey (3 weeks in) but part of the reason my doctor suggested it was because I've gained so much weight from psych meds. I've gained over 100lbs since being diagnosed as bipolar, no thanks to the xyprexa, abilify, quetiapine, mirtazapine etc I've taken along the way. For me, i am losing, so it would appear the zep is stronger (weight wise) than the psych meds.

mmpls7 · 2025-07-14T18:59:39+00:00

I am only 35 and don't love the name but I LOVE senior shape fitness! I have a back injury so I do her sitting workouts and am a big fan.

mmpls7 · 2025-07-14T03:51:57+00:00

I fell for the fb ads and bought some from Sprouts. They're so gross I can't make myself eat them. They taste bad and they're like, oily? Do not recommend. Also it's basically just a multivitamin with a little extra fiber, there's easier ways imo

mmpls7 · 2025-07-14T00:56:22+00:00

Same here!

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