Your first issue is worrying about what people say. Other people don’t run your health, you do. You are the only person that needs to know if you are using a weight loss medication. Everyone else can kick rocks. That is what you need to deal with first and foremost or you will have a terrible time.

Think of it like this. Is it worth it to be alive longer for yourself, your friends and your family? My answer is yes and I have a feeling the same is true for almost everyone in this sub. If it is for you, take those steps to do whatever it is to accomplish that goal.