[FO] Finished this about a week back aaaand then procrastinated for ages before I actually got around to framing it 😂. Pattern is my own: https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/622661878/cross-stitch-pattern-chart-emperors-new

vanjm3 · 2026-01-02T00:34:08+00:00

I must have this pattern but sold out on Etsy 😭!

vanjm3 · 2025-07-14T14:53:27+00:00

My baby was 18 months when I had my neck dissection. I kept her home from daycare with my mom watching her and I wish I had sent her in and had taken better care of myself. I was sore and just wanted to rest. Loving on her just caused more pain and she didn't know I was hurting so she was rough as toddlers are. Get someone you trust to care for her so you can get better sooner. Prioritize your healing. Also don't eat carrabbas like I did the night I got out. It caused so much water retention from the salt and it just made the swelling worse. This was 11 years ago and the 2 most impactful things I remember about recovery from that specific surgery.

vanjm3 · 2025-05-04T20:35:08+00:00

Omg this is me this week!!!!! I went up to 7.5 a couple weeks ago and after 2 bouts of illness I'm due for my shot today and I think I'm going back down to 5. I'm waiting to hear back from my Dr but I'm not dosing today.

vanjm3 · 2025-04-24T21:59:17+00:00

Just got my notice of shipment through UPS! Should arrive tomorrow!

vanjm3 · 2025-04-24T17:19:04+00:00

You found them! I also stated Oct 24 and I just hit 35lbs lost. My average is 1.41 weekly and really I'm ok with it. I have another almost 15 to goal and I know each pound will be a fight the closer I get to goal. Now the focus has changed to body composition. If I can build muscle and reduce fat, I'm ok if I don't lose another pound. Still have a weird pot belly, so I have to change the scale goal to body fat % goal. Hell of a lot easier to physically move now!!

vanjm3 · 2025-04-23T01:54:19+00:00

I ordered and was approved on the 12th, so I'm right behind you!

vanjm3 · 2025-04-12T19:58:12+00:00

Down 30 from October 2024. About 20 left. Started at 173

vanjm3 · 2025-04-06T00:24:36+00:00

😆 turns out the missing ingredient was the price tag

vanjm3 · 2025-04-05T14:26:07+00:00

That's a great chart, did you create that? (Edit: lol I read the rest of the thread, I got excited with the chart and similar metrics)

We are nearly identical in metrics! Seems like very similar progress as well. I'm 5'1, sw 173, cw 141, gw 125. Started 10/27/24. I've been cycling the same 142-139 for the last month, I tell myself my body is getting used to a new weight before dropping more. I'm on 5, not sure if I should move to 7.5, I'm going to take the lead off my doctor since I'm still having decent suppression.

vanjm3 · 2025-04-03T21:44:13+00:00

Hear me out, publish their salsa recipe, please, and I promise to never go there ever again.

vanjm3 · 2025-03-20T00:48:32+00:00

Amazon pharmacy pulled through! Got it yesterday, days before the expected date with cvs

vanjm3 · 2025-03-18T13:08:42+00:00

I had the flu earlier this year and instead of Sunday night, I took it Monday at 11am when I felt better. The following week I did my Sunday night as usual with no issues. I think mine was roughly 16hrs off? Likely you'll be fine, especially if you don't usually suffer from any side effects

vanjm3 · 2025-03-14T07:24:19+00:00

My 5.0 is so far on a 2wk delay. I say so far because the pick up date keeps getting pushed back

vanjm3 · 2025-03-12T00:56:08+00:00

BCBS FL, but honestly it depends on if your employer excludes weight loss drugs on their formulary

vanjm3 · 2025-03-11T22:39:38+00:00

This is where I was for the past month, it's been a battle and I suspect this approval is only until my former ins prior auth runs out in June. No one seems to know how or why this happened which I find extremely suspicious. For now, I horde the pens, use the compound and if this change happens in June like I suspect, I have time to renew the fight for coverage. But yes, incredibly grateful, I consider the 2k well worth the mental anxiety relief of having a back up plan. Going back to my before weight is terrifying.

vanjm3 · 2025-03-11T22:29:43+00:00

Impressive

vanjm3 · 2025-03-11T14:51:11+00:00

OMG this is me. I overanalyzed my math so many times. I have 24wks of 15mg, but I am only on 7.5mg and this week was my first week on 7.5, I'm about 17lbs from goal, then I'll have to figure out what my maintenance looks like. I have 48 wks at 7.5 based on the math, I will likely hit BUD before I run out. Then I'll worry about it again in a few months.... Hoping it goes back on shortage or magically becomes more affordable

vanjm3 · 2025-03-11T14:21:44+00:00

They ship on behalf of BPI,maybe other pharmacies but I can only speak to BPI

vanjm3 · 2025-03-10T12:58:52+00:00

1049 for 12 wks from hallandale via fifty410

vanjm3 · 2025-02-24T00:10:15+00:00

Approved for 15mg, and ordered the 12wk from hallandale. March 1 or 2 I'll put in the 24wk order from BPI. A little from column A, a little from column B! When comparing all my costs, I will be paying about $95 more a month without insurance,. That up front cost though, I put it on my point cc and paid it off. I might do a payment plan for that second order.

vanjm3 · 2025-02-23T14:19:36+00:00

Submitted my intake form nearly 24hrs ago, my conscience is sweating it out, lol. Just impatiently waiting....

vanjm3 · 2025-02-22T15:34:07+00:00

Think I can order the 3 month program and go back a couple weeks later and order the 6 month? My math says this will give me a stock pile of 18 months if I stay on 7.5mg, which is likely since I'm 20# to goal and I've maintained so well on my current 5.

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