@grandmar - so glad you're still taking the shots - covered by insurance - and you are at the lowest you've been in a very long time. That is wonderful.

I was at my lowest in a long time about a year ago (53 lbs down), but I was having terrible side effects from the semaglutide (Wegovy) shots. I guess I didn't realize that in asking if I could be put on another medication instead, I was in for a long process, and one where I'd gain weight back. That has been the case, and I'm more than 20 pounds above where I was a year ago at this time. For whatever reason, the tirzepatide (Zepbound), which is supposed to work better than the semaglutide (Wegovy), hardly moved the needle on my appetite or weight. With semaglutide (Wegovy), I would even put a bite in my mouth and then remove it, as I realized all of a sudden I was that full. That did not occur with the tirzepatide. And right when I arrived at the top dose of it, my insurance coverage ran out for weight loss shots.

I don't blame anyone or anything, but kick myself for not hanging on to the semaglutide (Wegovy) regardless of my terrible side effects, just because it did suppress my appetite and I lost weight on it.

My doctor is willing to discuss other options, but my appointment is close to two weeks away. Odd how the clock is like a ticking time bomb when you feel like your weight is going in the wrong direction. I'm trying to be patient, continue in my good exercise habits and be smart about what I eat.

I realize there are so many difference medical insurance plans out there, and they are all a bit different. Will your insurance continue coverage for you if you take a maintenance dose for years? How are you feeling just functionally in everyday life now?