I too felt overwhelmed with my osteoporosis diagnosis. I took forteo for a year with side effects belly fat and was so discouraged. The end of my second year I had a 21% gain. I went from negative 3.2 to -1.7! I'm posting this for all those discouraged with side effects, belly fat and no results and at times worsening results from start to almost finish. Get it the full 2 years. I will post after I'm off my last dose if the belly fat goes away! Age 68 and happy!