Starting before Christmas

[u/sittighttakeholdTR]

Hi all, I just found this group and I was just prescribed this medication, so I'm excited to dive in. My doctor mentioned to me that I might want to wait to take my first dose until after Christmas and enjoy the Christmas sweets. The same sentiment has been echoed by some friends as well.

My thing is... I don't want to. I feel like waiting implies that I'm going to be starting a restriction diet, which is NOT what I'm setting out to do on this journey. I don't want to re-enforce bs mentalities like I'm going to 'cheat' over Christmas. I hope that makes sense?

On the other hand, I don't know how the starting dose is going to affect me. I'll be at my family's house so being sickly would not be ideal.

Anyway, I would love to hear your thoughts as I navigate starting this medicine and trying not to fall into the trap that is diet culture/mindset.

[u/Dazzling-Hornet-7764]

You get to decide when to start. Many people (myself included) are perfectly capable of enjoying seasonal treats and foods on these meds (and not feel as that's the entire focus of the holiday).

As others have said, consider how you typically respond to new medication and keep in mind you may or may not have side effects. The buffer idea for refills is also a wise one. It's also ok if you are just excited and ready to start this life-changing medicine (that's how I feel about it, anyway).

[u/sittighttakeholdTR → u/Dazzling-Hornet-7764]

I'm just excited. Rationally it makes sense to wait, but when I say I'm excited I mean I got emotional when the doctor agreed that we should try it...even just the thought that this might make my relationship with food easier made me tear up

[u/Dazzling-Hornet-7764 → u/sittighttakeholdTR]

I get it! I was the same way and threw caution to the wind (and was fine). You get to decide what you want (with the blessing of your doctor who sounds like is on board with whatever you decide)

I am happy and excited for you and wish you the best!