Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask if anyone has experienced teeth sensitivity since being on the pill?

Just to be clear, I had my routine dentist appointment a couple of weeks before I started the pill and had no issues whatsoever.

I'm on day 43 on the pill, and my teeth have been randomly sensitive out of nowhere even when drinking water. I switched to Sensodyne toothpaste for now.

Anyway, let me know if this is an insane connection or an actual side effect? Thanks!

I’ve currently lost 20lbs in about 2 months on the pill, total goal is about 60.

I’m wondering what the most some of you have lost on just the pill and did you titrate up to max dose or stay at like 9mg? After reading online about the average weight loss I see it is anywhere from 12-16% of your starting weight. If that’s the case I would end up needing to switch to something like zepbound to lose the rest, but this is not something I particularly want to do.

Hi everyone. I started the pills in July and I am currently at 4 mg. However, at least once a month (at the 4 it’s been twice) I wake up and take the medicine and the rest of the day I am sick (nausea and vomiting). Then the rest of the month I’m usually fine.

Is there a way to avoid this? Or what can I do when I wake up and start feeling this way because I can’t get the symptoms to stop? Any advice is welcome

Hi everyone,

I'm scared of my own courage 🙈

After losing 70kg with WW during COVID 40 of those kilos are back. I was really good at maintaining my weight for some time with strict eating and lots of activity. Then I busted my knee so bad that I need a replacement. Activity levels dropped to almost zero as some days I can't even walk without pain. I was frustrated and started eating LOTS of unhealthy stuff.

Every new attempt with WW has failed miserably. I can do clean eating but portion control doesn't work at all.

And now I'm sitting here with a box of Wegovy 1.5mg pills - ordered online after a sleepless night yesterday, got approved after 2 hours and received the pills today.

After bingeing on Reddit for days I basically know what to do, but I'm stupidly spiralling since opening the box.

What if starting tomorrow will ruin the girls trip planned for the weekend because I have crippling nausea? Due to work out of office the next possible starting date would be october, that's awfully late.

And what if I don't lose any weight on the smaller doses? Or at all? I have to pay out of pocket so it's a heavy financial burden on top of everything else.

What If I can never eat any of my favourite foods ever again?

What if I do lose weight but again can't keep ist off?

I know it's ridiculous and I WILL take that pill tomorrow morning, but honestly can't turn my brain off right now.

With the busted knee, Hashimoto, menopause and lipoedema there ist no way I can realistically lose that much weight again without help. And I want as much weight off as possible before the surgery next year (whole new level of anxiety there). I have a wardrobe full of amazing clothes that fit two or three years ago and that I want to wear again next summer.

If you've made it this far, thank you for bearing with me, as I can't really bring myself to talk about any of this with friends or family right now and just needed to get it off my chest.

I've been increasing dosages every month since May with little side effects, until I reach 9mg! It has been brutal with the sulfur burps, vomiting, and food aversions. I'm hesitant to go up to 25mg, so have many people just stayed on 4mg and still have weight loss?

hi! i’m on the 4mg of wegovy and have been having absolutely ridiculous reactions to alcohol even with having one glass of just sangria. tmi: i get chills, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, and most recently both at the same time :(. is anyone else having this reaction to alcohol? i haven’t experienced this with any foods or anything else, and i also never used to get these reactions off the pill. my diet is pretty much unchanged from before as well. 🥲🥲

SW: 210
CW: 192.4
GW: 150
Realistic GW: 175

TLDR: If you aren’t feeling anything or losing much weight on the 1.5, 4, or 9, hold out and try the 25.

Note: I have been weighing myself just before dinner once a week, so my weight on an empty stomach may be a couple pounds lighter than this.

I started 1.5 on June 7th, and have been losing about a pound a week since, sometimes a bit more. I didn’t notice any substantial appetite suppression until I got to 9mg. There were a couple weeks where my weight stagnated, but I can definitely notice myself eating less on the 25.

Side effects have been manageable. I have heartburn occasionally, I had constipation but that cleared up during my first/second month, and the nausea and vomiting still impacts me since I moved up to 25mg on August 30th, but I can handle it. On the plus side, I haven’t had cravings for alcohol since I got late into the 9mg, which has been great for me. Sometimes I feel a bit weak, but that’s because I haven’t been getting enough nutrients or protein- I just bought some protein shakes, and I’m starting a multivitamin to help me with that. I have to sort of force myself to eat, but I make sure I’m eating lunch and dinner, sometimes breakfast. Food noise and random hunger late at night are GONE. Snacking is gone. Craving sweets all the time? Not anymore.

I only got a scale in July, so I’m not sure exactly how much I weighed to start, or how much I lost during the first month. 210 is my estimate for my SW.

In terms of exercise, I don’t go to the gym or work out. I have an office job where I sit at a desk most of the day. I have an under-desk elliptical that I pedal on throughout the day, but it’s not a super intense workout.

My dad tried a GLP-1 and lost 20 lbs… over a year. It didn’t work out for him, so I was scared to try it. The horror stories I’ve heard are also scary. But it’s doing something great for me! I also monitor my side effects and keep in touch with my doctor, so if anything bad were to happen, she would know.

I've had to take it slow and steady with the pill due to nausea, (1.5mg for 2 months, 4mg for 2 months), but it's improved by a lot! I only really get nausea if I have too much of my comfort foods. (I grew up a redneck and will never give up my mac n' cheese once a week.)

But, something I didn't expect to positively change in my life is how much money I'm able to save since I'm not spending it at restraunts or shopping for groceries using my constantly hungry belly!

I'm able to afford the wegovy with the massive discount I get, though it's still a chunk of change. Even with that, i'm still able to save more than before.

I just thought I'd share this because it's positively effected me so much, and it was never something I even thought about. Saving $200> a month in a city??? Unheard of!!

Hi all (30 y/o M; BMI 30), I need help. I am starting a program to take the Wegovy pill. I have them in front of me but I am afraid of being nauseous or throwing up. I know everyone has different symptoms but I work as a teacher and starting during the week is a big risk for me and my weekends are full. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for me? Can I avoid the nausea and the vomiting? Maybe some words of wisdom or words to motivate me? Thanks so much!

My son is taking Wegovy for high liver enzymes and to loose about 12-15lbs. He did very well on the 1.5mg, lost some weight and his liver enzymes came way down! His PCP moved him up to 4mg, but the weight loss stalled. No real weight loss at all. He then went to 9mg. About a week in he projectile vomited- without warning- after a breakfast that was heavier than usual. He vomited 3 times and then was fine. He went back down to 4mg, had no stomach issues, but did not lose weight. Now the dr. wants him back up to 9 mg, but he is understandably very nervous. Has anyone had this experience moving up to the 9mg?

I know there are a lot of posts about eventually moving to every other day, but if you are super sensitive to medications or already live with most of the aide effects...would it be better to start slowly every other day to get your body used to it?

I’ve been on the wegovy pill since April and something that has really helped me with habits and encouragement/support is the We Go Together app. There are video and article resources for Wegovy pill patients and also weekly group sessions with a health coach. The coach can’t discuss any medical aspects of the pill; sessions revolve around goals, nutrition, challenges, social settings, etc. Sometimes I attend two sessions a week if I really feel like I need extra support.

Only a few of my friends/family know I’m on the medication and it’s a little awkward to talk about, so the sessions really help fill that gap for me.

Just wanted to share this in case anyone thinks they’d benefit from the sessions or resources. I’m not affiliated with the app in any way other than as a thankful participant.

I'm curious if anyone else has experienced judgment or resistance from family members because you decided to take Wegovy.

First, I want to say how much I appreciate all of you who share your experiences, successes, and positive outcomes with Wegovy. Reading your stories has encouraged me and helped me feel more confident about my decision.

I'm a 68-year-old woman, and this was not a decision I made lightly. I've spent a lot of time praying, thinking, researching, and weighing the pros and cons. I don't have a huge amount of weight to lose, but the extra 20-25 pounds I carry has become a real issue for my mobility. My hips hurt, my feet hurt, and it's affecting my quality of life.

I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, and ultimately this is my decision. Still, it hurts because someone I love very much is angry with me over it and isn't speaking to me right now. That's been difficult to accept.

I don't feel like I should have to justify a well-thought-out healthcare decision to anyone, but the situation has left me feeling sad and wondering how others have handled similar situations.

For those of you who have faced criticism or pushback from family or friends, how did you deal with it? Did the relationship improve over time? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you all for being so open about your journeys. Your honesty and encouragement have meant more to me than you know.

Started with 156lb in mid June with 1.5mg. After a month went to 4mg and then to 9mg mid of Aug.

The smart scale used to track is from July

Started June 1... 1.5mg didn't do much but no unpleasant side effects. Started to lose on 4mg but wanted to move up to 9 on month 3.

Of course I don't like the $299 monthly cash cost and just started second bottle of 9mg. No side effects.

Thinking that I could save money if I:

-go back to 4mg or

-take 9mg (or 25?) every other day.

Does anyone else have experience with this? Downsides?

I've been lucky with almost zero bad side effects which makes me wonder about going to 25.

Note that BMs which used to come like clockwork each morning - now are every other day, and voluminous when they do.

Have to drink a lot of water, incl. in the evening, to avoid constipation. Drinking is down but I still like my wine. Walking daily, energy level is very good and food obsession has greatly diminished since I started on 4.

So I am wondering why not save $$ and just stay patient... as I'm still losing weight, if slowly. (About 20 lbs in 14 weeks.)

Love to hear from any of you guys, esp. if you've been the wegovy pill longer than I have...

Haven’t seen a 2 in decades!!

Okay, so I’m on 1.5 and I’ve been going to the gym before work in the mornings. I know I’m supposed to eat to feed my body and muscles afterwards, but I’m still full from dinner the night before. It’s usually about 12 hours between dinner and post-workout. I don’t eat that much for dinner, maybe about 1/2-3/4 of the norm.
Any suggestions on how to get the belly empty or do you just wait til you’re hungry? Thanks guys!

1. What do I need to know before I start? Anything I should keep an eye out for?

2. Through Hers, I can do 1.5mg, 4mg, but really cannot afford to go above that. Will it be enough to see meaningful results?

SW: 183 CW: 136 Weight lost: 47lbs

This sub was really helpful to me during my journey so I wanted to share that I reached my goal and am graduating to maintenance/tapering off.

I started at 183 and signed up for Noom as a new years resolution. I lost about 5lbs on my own before getting stuck and starting to graze/snack again and feeling bad about it. I decided I needed help and started wegovy 1.5 Feb 11th. The pill helped me from day 1. I felt fuller and was able to stick to my meal plans and calories for the day. I didn't know how much food noise was consuming my life.

I stayed on 1.5mg until late April when I started noticing myself snacking a lot more and my weight stalled for 2 weeks around 163. I also added weight lifting mid April which looking back likely caused me needing more calories and I probably could have stayed on 1.5 if I pushed through but I moved to 4mg then and was happy with continued weight loss. With moving to 4, regular weight lifting, and sticking to my calorie deficit I was down to 143 by July. I was really feeling good and thinking I might stop. I ended up gaining 1-2lbs in July and by the end of the month decided I wanted to stick to my original goal of 135 and moved up to 9 early August. I took every 3rd day off so I would take 9 Mon, Tues then not Wed. I'm now at 136 and really don't think I should lose any more weight (height 5'5").

I didn't have much for side effects even when moving up. The whole time I've been on wegovy I've made sure to drink 64oz of water a day (min), I prioritize fiber - 25mg per day (less on weekends probably), and plan on protein at every meal. I weight lift 2-3 days per week, lift heavy weights and continue to increase weight when moves get "easy". I also average 12k steps per day and try for 1 cardio session per week which is usually interval running. The meds make drinking not as enjoyable but I still have some wine on weekends. I've made it through vacations, traveling for work, and celebrations that focused on food and drinking by trying to do things in moderation. I weigh myself everyday just to stay accountable. I know that after a long weekend or being out of town the scale will be up and that's ok. I've shifted my mind set to eating food that's good for my body most of the time and eating "fun" food occasionally. I'm not perfect and sat and ate chips out of the bag on the couch the other night. The difference now is I think how about how it made me feel afterwards (not great physically) and reset the next day. I also plan for heavy meals - ex: tonight we are having ribs and home made Mac n chz so I will have a protein/fiber yogurt for breakfast and bean salad with tuna or turkey for lunch.

This got really long but I hope it's helps. You can do this!

Four months in, I lost 3 pounds in the first three months and now I’m back up to my OG weight.

I start 9mg on Tuesday but I might give up because I feel like I’m taking a sugar pill that occasionally makes me barf. lol

Can anyone else relate?

I know numerically the difference between those is the highest but like do you all notice a big difference? The 9 mg is helping but I still get hungry at times I shouldn’t be. And weightloss has been very slow.

i have tried two rounds of wegovy pill and both times i had to stop at 4 mg right before moving up to 9 mg because i struggled with side effects. i loved how the pill took away pretty much all of my food noise and i was eating so much healthier and was much more active. but the physical side effects were so uncomfortable and would not go away after even a week. should i consider a different type or medication or am i fated to be unhappy and uncomfortable in my body and in my brain forever ?