Anyone taking Ozempic post Bariatric Surgery?

Posted by wr61 @wr61, Aug 12, 2023

Anyone taking Ozempic post Bariatric Surgery. I started 8/11/23. Dosage 0.25 mg. 3.5 years post Sleeve and have been stuck in the 230s for a couple years. What side effects or opinions do you have?

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wr61 | @wr61 | Sep 14, 2023

In reply to @turberg "Congratulations on your incredible success! 🎉" + (show)

Any luck yet?

joysmiley64 | @joysmiley64 | Apr 8 7:45pm

In reply to @wr61 "WOW! I never imagined the potential of my sleeve twisting. Good to know. You look great,..." + (show)

I have not had the Roux N Y done yet. I am reading here that you have taken Victoza. I was on that for years taking it daily. I am no longer taking it, and I am using the Monjouro, but I ended up gaining weight after I started taking it. I am very disappointed. I do have my 6 month checkup coming up with my regular physician and will be asking about it. I am hoping I won't need it after the surgery.

dlc1953 | @dlc1953 | Jun 25 1:31pm

In reply to @wr61 "So insurance (would) cover it. Typo" + (show)

As a diabetic for the last 20 years, my blood sugars are at 6.4 which is acceptable for a diabetic. I’m thrilled at 6.4. Why would he put you on it, if you were 5.4? I’ve was put on Ozempic 1-1/2 years ago because I couldn’t tolerate Metformin anymore. Initially I dropped 25 pounds, but, my weight hasn’t budged since then. I’m happy with it though.

wr61 | @wr61 | Jun 25 3:15pm

Needed to drop another 20-25 lbs and address albuminuria.

dlc1953 | @dlc1953 | Jun 26 6:11am

In reply to @wr61 "So insurance (would) cover it. Typo" + (show)

I’ve been on Ozempic for almost 2 years to treat my Diabetes. As far as insurance goes, it’s still pretty hefty for Ozempic, but, I guess it would be a little more affordable. Also, being on Ozempic for a diabetic is a life long commitment.

cls1 | @cls1 | Jun 27 9:03am

I had that procedure and eventually gained weight. On Ozempic 1mg- this where you start losing lots of weight- and am sorry these drugs weren’t available before I had my surgery. Have lost 50lbs since late Aug 2023. Because I don’t have diabetes they took me off Ozempic and on Wegovy where I gained weight. I’m back n Izemic and losing again. 10lbs to go. I’m paying a lot for it since my insurance won’t pay for it. I don’t care!!!

dlc1953 | @dlc1953 | Jul 2 9:23pm

In reply to @cls1 "I had that procedure and eventually gained weight. On Ozempic 1mg- this where you start losing..." + (show)

I didn’t regain my weight that I had lost from Bypass Surgery, however I have Type 2 Diabetes. I started Ozempic before everyone jumped on the weight loss band. I will be taking it for the rest of my life for my Diabetes. I understand that if you take Wegovy, it’s also a lifetime commitment.