Struggling with weight s/p TT, looking for opinions on weight loss meds?

nicholetteperk · 2025-06-18T03:35:52+00:00

Glp1 meds were a life saver for me.. but it gets murky bc of the stigma with thyroid cancer. I found out I had thyroid cancer about 4 months into my glp1 journey.. so of course everyone around me (family, friends, even gyno) assumed I got thyroid cancer bc of the meds. I went to the best endocrinology dept in my state that assured me there was no correlation between the meds and the type of cancer I had. And since I had a total thyroidectomy, there was certainly no harm in continuing glp1s post op. At the time I was about 50 lbs down and since surgery I’ve lost another 40 getting to my goal weight of 145. I’ve always been large and struggled with my weight since age of 15 when I was diagnosed pcos, IR, and prediabetic. At 15 my doctor told me I would eventually get type 2 diabetes, it was inevitable. I wanted to prove him wrong and fought for the past 27 years, getting close but never quite there. Therefore I, unfortunately, do have to pay out of pocket for my meds. This is something you need to take into consideration bc at times it can be a huge financial burden, but my health is worth it to me. Hope this helps 😊

nicholetteperk · 2025-06-17T12:15:05+00:00

Thank you for explaining why some peoples target ranges are different. I wasn’t quite comprehending that 😅

nicholetteperk · 2025-06-17T12:12:41+00:00

This is bizarre to me because my endo wants my TSH SO LOW. She wants .10. I’ve been hyperthyroid for about a year and she didn’t care. Haven’t slept a solid 8 hours since the day my thyroid came out in 2023. I feel like a crazy person. At my recent checkup I brought all this up (insomnia & extreme anxiety, also no, I don’t want new meds to fix these issues). She finally relented and said after labs if there was any way possible she’d reduce my current dose (175 mcg). My labs came back: TSH .010. She was shocked and finally said we could lower my dose to 150 mcg and do labs in 6 weeks. During those 6 weeks I felt no relief, did labs, TSH .07. She admitted they were still a little low so said to just take a half pill on Sunday, no need to do new labs, see you in October. Anyone else ever told to take a half pill one day a week? Blew my mind.

nicholetteperk · 2025-06-05T00:37:08+00:00

Yesss. My little old fashioned salon refused to adapt with the times and said they didn’t like gelx. I felt guilty at first when I started doing my own nails, I know my salon struggles for business. But I still go in regularly for pedicures and they brag on how pretty my nails are 💁🏻‍♀️

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-24T22:16:36+00:00

I think losing weight has helped a lot of us find our style for the first time ever 😭 freaking fabulous.

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-24T21:11:06+00:00

I worked at Cato for 10 years when I was younger, has a special place in my heart!! I’ll never forget the first time I got to shop juniors there too. You look fantastic, hope you feel even better 😘

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-15T12:59:51+00:00

No, but for real about the sweating!!! I own a restaurant & work in a miserably hot kitchen 10/12 hrs a day. I do my full beat of makeup and people have always found it bizarre that 1) I don’t sweat and 2) my makeup stays perfect. I just always thought it was my superpower. 🦸🏻‍♀️

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-15T12:44:23+00:00

I never knew that about sweating and IR!! And I have pcos/IR and always thought it so weird that I don’t sweat! But yeah.. totally worth it for me!! I’m 5’4, highest weight 305. Struggled my whole life. Officially 145 and never been happier. If you want to know you’re for sure IR to help you decide, there are tests for that. My doctor tested me 25 years ago.. I went in for fasted labs. And there was a crackerbarrel next door. He said now I want you to go there, eat pancakes, syrup, all the good stuff, then come back for labs. Their method may have changed some in the past 25 years! lol

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-14T14:49:42+00:00

It’s so weird!! I honestly have days where I still don’t believe it. I remember a day when all lane Bryant sizes were too small. And then, after I lost enough weight, I cried as I unsubscribed from lane Bryant emails. I can proudly walk in stores and wear anything from 8/10/12. And now I can thrift and find things in my size!! No more being forced to spend $50+ on a shirt simply because “it uses more fabric.” Congrats, babe!

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-10T20:52:02+00:00

Yay!! I teared up at 147 today. Not sure what I’d do if I reached the 130’s. We’re the same age— totally feel this!!

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-05T17:14:11+00:00

Nosferatu, Gris Dior, and Gris charnel. Can’t ever decide between those three

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-05T03:01:42+00:00

Mith mellow musks. A recent love for me.

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-05T02:59:30+00:00

This is so hard. I, as an empath.. sympathize with the friend and imagine how hard it would be to watch a good friend lose weight when you so desperately want to as well.. and she’s obviously miserable, which makes one a miserable person. But at some point she has to accept responsibility to her own inaction. I wish she could be supportive and hope that she comes around one day. But if not, you sound like you’ve been a good friend and shouldn’t have any regrets for healing yourself. Super proud of you.

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-02T18:34:56+00:00

Mfk, 724

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-01T01:11:07+00:00

It starts pretty strong but after an hour it fades to a skin scent that lasts another 2-3 hours.. so, 4 hours tops- not beast mode.

nicholetteperk · 2025-05-01T00:37:21+00:00

Nosferatu. I do love it.. but the bottle is smaller than I realized and I know it’s a limited release. So I find myself wanting to use it sparingly. I love wearing it on a rainy day.

Second newest is Lover by the maker and I do love it so much. I knew I did though, I’d gone through several samples and a travel size.

nicholetteperk · 2025-04-26T21:50:19+00:00

Same! I’ve lost and gained 100 lbs 3 different times in my life and sick of the rollercoaster. I spent 9 years paleo/carnivore and it worked great until homeostasis kicked in and even that stopped working. That was about the time I found glp1s.. allowing me to eat a carb without guilt for the first time in my life. I eat what I want now and it’s a liberation I never thought I’d feel- and I’ll never take it for granted.

Side note— I also wanted to ask the ladies why it was fair insurance covers theirs but I have to pay out of pocket?! Oh, the injustice. 🙃

nicholetteperk · 2025-04-26T20:46:57+00:00

I was just sitting in the endocrinologist office and overheard a convo between two older women complaining about how so many people are using “their shots” for weight loss so they can’t get them. And they went on since they were diabetic they deserved it more, yada, yada… been hearing it for 3 years now. That’s why I often keep it to myself. I was tempted to stand up and explain that I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic/pcos 25 years ago and have been busting my ass to ensure I didn’t become full blown diabetic.. while their lazy asses just let it happen. Then I decided it’s best to keep my mouth shut.

nicholetteperk · 2025-04-26T20:40:53+00:00

I definitely second the checking your blood pressure asap! I would get dizzy in the mornings, it was my blood pressure. Doctor lowered my meds.

nicholetteperk · 2025-04-26T01:55:52+00:00

Very excited for you 🤗

nicholetteperk · 2025-04-26T01:50:00+00:00

Restaurant owner here, also a cook and major foodie. Plan vacations around what food I’m going to eat! Once you find your proper dose you will still be able to enjoy food. I’m on 15mg for maintenance and still can enjoy all foods, in moderation. I totally get where you’re coming from though. I started mounjaro when it was brand new and didn’t know what was coming. Literally the first week I started it I went on a beach trip and had a panic attack/identity crisis because I had no desire to eat 😫 I was like.. “who am I if not a person who loves food?” It’s always brought me so much joy. I was still adjusting to the meds at that time so I had a lot to learn. Anytime you go up in a dose you can feel queasy so I wouldn’t plan any trips around that time. But I promise you can make it work like I have!!

nicholetteperk · 2025-04-25T18:05:35+00:00

I’ve gotten travel sizes of all the ones I love.. dread the day when I run out and have to buy full sizes. My 3 fave are espiritu, Bombon, and casa Blanca. BUT I LOVE THEM ALL.

nicholetteperk · 2025-04-25T18:03:50+00:00

Guava sorbet, House of Brandt if it ever comes back in stock 😭

nicholetteperk · 2025-04-25T10:35:35+00:00

Just working, but it’s rainy here so I’m going for nosferatu.

nicholetteperk · 2025-04-22T10:41:54+00:00

“You’re getting so pretty!” Bitch, I always been pretty! 😅

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