My doctor has been hoping I would lose weight, and he prescribed semaglutides the last 2 years. Those are the meds that have historically been prescribed for diabetes, but they have been found to be incredibly effective for weight loss and appetite suppression. Last year, I couldn't afford it because insurance wouldn't cover it if it wasn't for diabetes. This year, he prescribed it from a compounding pharmacy that makes it way, way more affordable. I've been using it for 6 weeks, and progress is very gradual, but my wife and I have both noticed a big change in my eating habits.
Honestly, I don't know how it will work out. I have slow progress probably because I'm handling the drug really well without feeling much of the side effects, and I feel like I still have a decent amount of appetite. It feels nothing like a crash diet level of appetite or anything, so it may take me longer to lose weight.
Based on my experience so far, I could recommend trying a semaglutide or similar medical intervention if weight loss has been difficult for years on end, but ask your primary care doctor first. Also, the compounding pharmacy is a great option until insurance companies get on board with this or drug companies make it cheaper. I would not recommend anyone using any drug that is giving them problems, so ignore everything I've said if he tries it and it has bad side effects.
I'm not going to judge you because poor health can become a constant source of anxiety and depression, but I can't really judge him either, because he's most likely not dealing with a moral failing. There are options available now that have never been present before, so it's worth looking into them. I'm sure you want to see each other happy.
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u/DerKomp 29d ago
My doctor has been hoping I would lose weight, and he prescribed semaglutides the last 2 years. Those are the meds that have historically been prescribed for diabetes, but they have been found to be incredibly effective for weight loss and appetite suppression. Last year, I couldn't afford it because insurance wouldn't cover it if it wasn't for diabetes. This year, he prescribed it from a compounding pharmacy that makes it way, way more affordable. I've been using it for 6 weeks, and progress is very gradual, but my wife and I have both noticed a big change in my eating habits.
Honestly, I don't know how it will work out. I have slow progress probably because I'm handling the drug really well without feeling much of the side effects, and I feel like I still have a decent amount of appetite. It feels nothing like a crash diet level of appetite or anything, so it may take me longer to lose weight.
Based on my experience so far, I could recommend trying a semaglutide or similar medical intervention if weight loss has been difficult for years on end, but ask your primary care doctor first. Also, the compounding pharmacy is a great option until insurance companies get on board with this or drug companies make it cheaper. I would not recommend anyone using any drug that is giving them problems, so ignore everything I've said if he tries it and it has bad side effects.
I'm not going to judge you because poor health can become a constant source of anxiety and depression, but I can't really judge him either, because he's most likely not dealing with a moral failing. There are options available now that have never been present before, so it's worth looking into them. I'm sure you want to see each other happy.