GLP-1 and guidance as I cope with serious heart issue

Posted by bobmidwest86791 @bobmidwest86791, 2 days ago

Hello troops, I am about 1 month into taking “the shot” for some weight loss and left side heart failure and just thinking it’s another way our insurance companies are truly dropping the ball. This is quite a journey without any guidance as to nutritional requirements and success. With the help of YouTube I’m negotiating the path to better dietary constraints but considering it’s a treatment for a serious heart issue it seems that some counseling is in order. I know I shouldn’t need my hand held but clearly I do otherwise I wouldn’t be in this position to begin with. I started some time back at 6ft 239 and currently 5.10’ 220 but still obese .

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bobmidwest86791 | @bobmidwest86791 | 22 hours ago

In reply to @lisalucier "@altilla, I'm glad you were able to give that valuable and constructive feedback to the team..." + (show)

@lisalucier I did make the appropriate requests with my primary but not with Mayo. I have left messages on my portal to Mayo but no response. I’m in my own mind thinking since the cardiology dept prescribed the Wegovy that perhaps they had enough muscle to prescribe a session or two? regarding nutrition in regard to this new drug. I have been invited to a “tele-health” group but it’s mostly ,,,,,,,, a discussion about psychological and very elementary ideas. Very well meaning but “early”.

alana924 | @alana924 | 13 hours ago

In reply to @ladybugg "@alana924 Nice advice. I was on Glp1 for 9 months lost 45 lbs it was great..." + (show)

@ladybugg …not sure which GLP1 you were on but I know tirezepatide has less gastric problems. Interestingly….I was part of a study through 23 and me…that showed your DNA partially predetermines if you have adverse affects from these GLP1 medications. I never had any…and always wondered why!

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | 11 hours ago

In reply to @bobmidwest86791 "@lisalucier I did make the appropriate requests with my primary but not with Mayo. I have..." + (show)

@bobmidwest86791 - you might contact this Mayo Clinic Office and share what you've experienced:

Mayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
Phone: 844-544-0036 (toll free)
Email: opx@mayo.edu
https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/patient-experience
Staff are available to discuss comments or concerns regarding your medical care or privacy at Mayo Clinic.

ladybugg | @ladybugg | 3 hours ago

In reply to @alana924 "@ladybugg …not sure which GLP1 you were on but I know tirezepatide has less gastric problems...." + (show)

@alana924 Thanks for sharing. I was on Ozempic. Will discuss alternatives with my doctor.

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