Hello. I’m here to share my story about Wegovy; in real time.
After a lifetime of obesity, it’s time to give real medical intervention a chance. This blog will serve as my personal journal, outlining my personal experience.
It is important to note that I am not a doctor, and cannot advise that anyone begin taking any prescription medication without an in-depth consultation with their doctor – and preferably a doctor who knows them and their extensive medical history.
My endocrinologist prescribed this medication to me and I meet the medical requirements to have this covered by insurance.
The journals.
- Almost to the full doseIn case you aren’t familiar with how Wegovy works, it takes quite a long time to reach the full dosage of 2.4 mg weekly. In fact, here’s the schedule: Month 1: 0.25 mg Month 2: 0.5 mg Month 3: 1.0 mg Month 4: 1.7 mg (where I am now) Month 5: 2.4 mg (the full… Read more: Almost to the full dose
- Well, hello.It’s been a while since I’ve posted because life was just a bit crazy for a while there. Work, family, personal health – just a lot happening and so writing went on the back burner. And then just this past week, we had to put our beloved dog to sleep, which was by far the… Read more: Well, hello.
- Day 50: Tuesday, May 9, 2023As I write this, I am filled with an immense amount of gratitude. Today marks my 50th day on Wegovy, and I cannot believe the success I have been experiencing. For those of you who may not know, Wegovy is a medication used for weight management in adults with obesity. It is a once-weekly injection… Read more: Day 50: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
- Day 48: Sunday, May 7, 2023So I’ve been trucking along and almost am through my second month on Wegovy. To cut to the chase, yes I am losing weight. And what’s incredible is that I’m losing it at a normal pace – an average of about 1.4 pounds per week. I still have yet to get to the full dose… Read more: Day 48: Sunday, May 7, 2023
- Day 42: Monday, May 1, 2023My Wegovy journey has been a series of ups and downs, but I’m happy to report that I’m still on track. Tomorrow marks my seventh shot, and I’m excited to see where this journey takes me. It hasn’t always been easy, but I’m committed to sticking with it. One of the challenges I’ve faced is… Read more: Day 42: Monday, May 1, 2023
- Day 36: Tuesday, April 25, 2023Good morning! It’s another week down on Wegovy. Another injection today… my 6th one. What I have learned is that it is very easy to slip into disordered eating behaviors if you’re not careful. For me, I have to make a conscious effort to eat and make sure I’m taking in enough calories. I’ve personally… Read more: Day 36: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
- Day 34: Sunday, April 23, 2023I am so tired today. We moved all day long and now I am ready for bed. One quick observation: I was able to eat more today for some reason. Maybe the activity…? I’ll hav to keep testing that theory. For now I have to sleep. Look at this beautiful day:
- Things are starting to take shape…
- Day 31: Thursday, April 20, 2023It’s been a busy week, and I’m struggling with a migraine, but I wanted to jot a few things down. If I had to guess, I feel this way because I didn’t eat or drink enough today. Everything tastes so intense and turns me off. I didn’t even want a drink tonight, which is odd… Read more: Day 31: Thursday, April 20, 2023
- Day 26: Saturday, April 15, 2023New glasses! As I come to the end of my fourth week on Wegovy, I am realizing how much more in control I am than ever before in my whole life. Eating happens when I’m hungry. And stops when I’m full. I check in on my calories to make sure I’m eating enough. And it’s… Read more: Day 26: Saturday, April 15, 2023
- Day 25: Friday, April 14, 2023Life got interesting this week. I had a lot of unexpected stress at work, which would normally cause me to over drink and over eat. But not this week. I kept it under control. Tonight was Friday and I may have had a few drinks, but I didn’t go overboard after drinking. I’ve learned that… Read more: Day 25: Friday, April 14, 2023
- Day 20: Sunday, April 9, 2023Food has always been an issue for me – as long as I can remember. Same goes for weight and body size. One of my earlier memories was when a summer camp counselor teased me about lunchtime being my favorite part of the day. That was so humiliating that I still feel how badly that… Read more: Day 20: Sunday, April 9, 2023
- Day 19: Saturday, April 8, 2023I took a few days off from daily journaling because I want to allow myself to do this in a way that works for me. That means sometimes taking a break and being OK with it. I think many people who try to accomplish. Things gets stuck when they can’t be perfect. In the past,… Read more: Day 19: Saturday, April 8, 2023
- Day 14: Monday, April 3, 2023I have completed my first two weeks of Wegovy. I noticed that without tracking my macros and calories that I was noticing my appetite more. So, after listening to a very interesting episode of The Huberman Lab podcast yesterday, I decided to download the Carbon tracking app. This is not an ad – I don’t… Read more: Day 14: Monday, April 3, 2023
- Day 13: Sunday, April 2, 2023Whew – I had an EYE OPENING 👀 experience last night: After building some tolerance to Wegovy, the binge monster can still come out. AND drinking alcohol definitely increases appetite noticeably. AND overeating (for me I had about 2,000 calories – 500 more than my goal) leads to intense bloating and discomfort that lasts through… Read more: Day 13: Sunday, April 2, 2023
- Day 11: Friday, March 31, 2023I’m catching up on my posts. Friday was a good day. I’m noticing it’s a little harder to focus lately. I don’t know if that has anything to do with Wegovy or if I’m just tired. I’ve been working nonstop for a while now. My last time off was in August. I did have some… Read more: Day 11: Friday, March 31, 2023
- Day 10: Thursday, March 30, 2023I had a rough day on day 10. Not because of the Wegovy, but because of a personal situation that arose. But I weathered the storm. I even took an opportunity to take a full body selfie. This is a baby step. The photo still disguises my weight. All black is my favorite trick (but… Read more: Day 10: Thursday, March 30, 2023
- Day 9: Wednesday, March 29, 2023A dose of reality. I realize that I have been showing my face in only flattering angles. And I haven’t shown any images of my body. I am going to start working on getting better at that. Starting right now. I am extremely insecure about my double chin. Not only do I hate how it… Read more: Day 9: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
- Day 8: Tuesday, March 28, 2023The results are in! How much weight did I lose on my first full week on Wegovy? I am very happy to report a 5.6 pound weight loss my first week on Wegovy. I fully understand that this won’t be a typical week from here on out, but for now I’ll take it. I also… Read more: Day 8: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
- Day 7: Monday, March 27, 2023One week down. Well, I’ve completed my first full week on .25 mg of Wegovy. Tomorrow I will weigh in and see where I landed, although I prefer weighing in on Fridays – to be as far removed from the bloating caused by the previous weekend! But once I get into a routine of weighing,… Read more: Day 7: Monday, March 27, 2023
- Day 6, Sunday, March 26, 2023So I’m almost a week past my first dose. And while I still have less of an appetite than before I started on Wegovy, I noticed it was a little harder to resist temptation than a couple days ago. My son made Colombian pan de bono…which is a deliciously dense cheese bread. I mean… it’s… Read more: Day 6, Sunday, March 26, 2023
- Day 5, Saturday, March 25, 2023Today I spent the morning in the rain supporting my son at lacrosse. But I was freezing and tired. Walking around helped a bit, but I was so grateful when it was time to head back to the car to leave. My family got bagel sandwiches for breakfast and I was easily able to resist.… Read more: Day 5, Saturday, March 25, 2023
- Day 4: Friday, March 24, 2023Symptom check-in. One of the side effects that is hardest for me is slight fatigue. I also notice that my depression symptoms are slightly noticeable, but I always experience that when I’m tired. I also should note that I have significantly cut back on my caffeine consumption. And…. Eating fewer calories can lead to reduced… Read more: Day 4: Friday, March 24, 2023
- Day 3: Thursday, March 23, 2023Well, well, hello Wegovy. I see you now. Warning: if you’re sensitive to nausea / vomiting, do not read this story. Today I had a pretty crazy experience. I was going to get a little face tune up at my aesthetician’s office. As she prepared my treatment, I noticed I was feeling a little nauseous.… Read more: Day 3: Thursday, March 23, 2023
- Day 2: Wednesday, March 23, 2023Hello again. Here we are at day two. I wasn’t sure if I would feel anything yet but I definitely do. Noticeable changes For one, I am definitely less hungry. I find it pretty easy to resist temptation now and make healthy food choices to stay on track with my desired eating plan. For those… Read more: Day 2: Wednesday, March 23, 2023
- Day 1: Tuesday, March 21, 2023My Wegovy prescription was filled and I was overcome with excitement. Could it really be true that there is finally an answer to my lifetime of weight struggles? Those struggles began early in my childhood, and it was many years until a doctor diagnosed me with hypothyroidism. I thought that a diagnosis would have been… Read more: Day 1: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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