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I have been using Wegovy since last October and I am officially down 50 pounds, going from 230 to 180. I am thrilled with the progress, but I looked in the mirror this morning and realized my face looks like it aged 10 years. My cheeks are completely hollow and the skin under my eyes just looks saggy and tired now. I know losing weight fast can cause this, but I did not expect it to be this noticeable. Does the skin on your face ever tighten up and bounce back after you maintain the weight loss for a while, or do I just have to get used to looking older now?

I'm in sales, which means restaurants two or three times a week minimum. client dinners, team lunches, the whole thing. before reta this was fine, now it's a whole weird situation. ordering something and visibly barely touching it in a professional setting is awkward. clients notice and colleagues keep asking uncomfortable questions. I've gotten pretty good at ordering strategically and pacing myself to look normal but it takes actual mental effort that I didn't have to spend before. anyone else having this problem too? what's your approach? I do not want them to think I am “too good” for the food or “too picky” to eat in the restaurant.

The standard dropship support stack at some point becomes a helpdesk for tickets, a FAQ builder that nobody updates, a chat widget that routes to neither, and a separate order tracking tool, and none of them talk to each other properly so the shopper falls through the gap every time the question is even slightly nuanced. The conversion hit from that fragmentation isn't just about support quality, it's about pre purchase conversations that die because the chat widget can't pull the product catalog and the FAQ doesn't cover the specific supplier variant question. For dropship where the catalog changes constantly and supplier data is always partially stale, does consolidating to one conversational layer move the needle.

I've always worried about losing muscle while I drop weight, and I saw a lot of scary headlines recently about that. But a systematic review found that GLP-1RA therapy isn't associated with clinically meaningful loss of muscle mass or strength, with early data even suggesting possible improvements in muscle quality. Another study in Nature Communications showed that blocking certain muscle-related proteins actually protected against GLP-1-induced muscle loss while enhancing fat loss in animal models. This makes me feel a lot better about staying on my medication long-term.

Here’s the source I read, and I got this from someone who linked it on the glp1group chats. https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/ozempic-like-drugs-for-weight-loss-may-not-lead-to-muscle-wasting-after-all

Edit: Not really a peer reviewed study as of now but it’s still pretty interesting.

Know the pixel NFC is solid for Google Pay. Curious whether it works the other direction someone taps their card on your pixel and you get paid. Is this a thing people actually do or is it more of a novelty?

I finally got an answer on my paperwork after waiting for weeks and they completely rejected Zepbound. But the weird thing is they told my doctor they will actually cover Wegovy instead. I really do not understand the logic here. They are in the exact same class and do the exact same thing. Is this literally just about which one is cheaper for the health plan? My doctor is sending in the new forms for wegovy today. Has anyone else had their coverage split like this between the different brands?

Shipping fees from overseas vendors are completely ruining my budget. I cannot afford to drop five hundred dollars on a massive stack right now. If you were totally broke and only had enough money for one single compound to build mass, what would it be? I want the best possible results for the lowest price. Are raw powders the only option left, or is there a cheap oral that still gives good results? I just need something affordable that actually puts on size without draining my bank account.

24M, 5'7 and i genuinely need to know if anyone else is going through this because it's getting bad

every time i dose i get hit with this wave of grogginess and fatigue that i can kind of deal with but the headaches are on another level entirely. we're not talking a mild annoyance, we're talking can't function, lights are too bright, need to lay down type headaches

it's gotten to the point where i've actually been sick from it and not in the typical nausea way people talk about. like the headache itself is so bad it's making me throw up which is not something i saw anyone warn about before starting

has anyone dealt with this specifically or found anything that actually helped? i really want to stick with it but this is genuinely rough to push through every dose

I am on the 2.4mg dose of Wegovy and I have reached my absolute limit with the constipation. It has been four days since my last movement and I am starting to feel like a ticking time bomb. I am hitting my water goals and eating enough fiber to keep a horse regular, but absolutely nothing is moving.

I’ve tried the occasional stool softener, but at this point, it’s like throwing a glass of water at a house fire. I am losing weight and the results are great, so stopping the medication is not an option for me, but I am terrified of what is happening to my insides. I feel heavy, bloated, and honestly just miserable every single day. What are you guys doing when the basic advice stops working? I need a real solution before I end up in the ER over this.

Running an 11 person ecommerce shop. Spent a month calling company swag store vendors who all claimed "flexible minimums" and then quoted 50 piece minimums when I got to the actual order. At 11 people that's 39 pieces of future waste. We've done that before. Still have a closet full of post-rebrand hoodies nobody can wear because the logo is outdated. Not doing it again.

What I ruled out within the first two phone calls, because this was not my first rodeo:

Swagup: 50 piece minimums on most custom items, the exact thing I was trying to escape sendoso: technically no MOQ but the platform fee makes a 3 item order cost more than the items themselves custom ink: claimed flexible minimums, negotiated them down to 12, still not 1 printful and printify: actually no minimum per unit, but you're building and running your own storefront and I have better things to do than debug Shopify webhooks at 10pm

Swaggy Shop is the one I've been actually testing and it's genuinely just... different. Order of 1 means order of 1. My first real order was 11 items across 5 SKUs in 7 sizes and the invoice came back with exactly those line items. No mystery "small order handling fee." No minimum commitment buried in paragraph 14 of an MSA I was too tired to read properly. Honestly after a month of vendor calls I kept waiting for the catch and there wasn't one, which is a weird feeling in this category. If you're actually shopping for a company swag store with true no minimum ordering, this is the one where the marketing claim matches what shows up on the invoice.

I've been burned before on the "no minimum" claim specifically, so forgive the skepticism, but after a year of being gaslit by vendor sales reps I'm going to believe my own invoices over their pitch decks.

Anyone been on a genuinely no-minimum platform for more than 2 years, or did you end up moving to bulk once the team grew? Trying to figure out if this is a long term fit or a current stage fit.

I'm on Ozempic 1mg. My A1C is stuck at 7.2. My doctor doesn't want to increase to 2mg because of side effects. Instead, she suggested Soliqua (insulin glargine + lixisenatide in one pen). The idea is that adding a tiny bit of basal insulin will help my fasting glucose while the GLP-1 covers mealtime. But I'm nervous about starting insulin. It feels like a big step.

If you’ve been on this, how was it? Did it help with glucose more than GLP-1 alone? Did you gain weight (insulin fear)? I'm trying to decide if I should push for higher Ozempic or try the combo.

I kind of don’t really know where to post this and sorry if it doesn’t fit here but my boyfriend finally snapped and told me he's frustrated. I can't even blame him because I've had to cancel our plans twice in a row from feeling like absolute death. I've been on a GLP1 for five months and just upped my dose. The first week was fine, but lately it's been terrible to the point where I can't even leave the house. I told him to go out without me, but he stayed home, which just makes me feel like a massive burden and the only reason our social life is dead right now.

I'm going to talk to my doctor to figure out the dose, but I'm torn on the relationship side of this. Is it fair for him to be this annoyed when I'm the one physically suffering, or is he being selfish by making my weight loss all about his ruined weekends?

I'm checking out a couple older civics on marketplace this week and obviously none of the private sellers have the reports. I'll probably pass on most of them anyway, so spending 40 bucks a pop just to screen them is just not happening.

I used to have a site bookmarked to pull a cheap carfax for like five bucks but it's totally dead now. Everything else I try makes you type the whole VIN in just to hit you with a $40 paywall at the very end, or it wants a monthly subscription.

Where are you guys getting a cheap carfax right now?

I'm supposed to go look at one of the cars after work today, so I just need a normal site that is automated so I can get the pdf right away.

I'd rather avoid the etsy or facebook sellers because waiting hours for them to see the message and manually email it to me is super annoying. I just want to check a vin and move on.

Let me know if you have a site that is actually working right now. Thanks.

I used to be a stress shopper. Bad day at work? Amazon package arrives tomorrow. Bored on a Sunday afternoon? Browsing clothes I didn't need. My monthly "shopping therapy" budget was embarrassing. Three months into reta and I noticed I hadn't bought anything non-essential in weeks. No late-night orders and my credit card statement was boring.

I've read about GLP-1s affecting dopamine pathways and being studied for addiction, gambling, even compulsive shopping. Is that what's happening here? Did the medication quiet the same reward circuitry that made me feel good about buying things?

I thought I’d make this small guide because planning surgery in Korea as a foreigner can get confusing fast. There’s a lot of info online but half of it is scattered, outdated, or just people arguing in comments.

Disclaimer: These are all from personal experiences, I am not an expert.

Also, I’m not sharing anything about my surgery, procedure, results, or recovery photos. I did mine at Note Plastic Surgery and that’s all I’ll say about that.

If you are feeling lost and confused about everything here were a few questions that I kept asking and researching about before my actual surgery:

1. Best time to go to Korea?

Spring and fall are probably the easiest weather-wise. Summer can be humid and uncomfortable if you’re swollen. Winter is okay too, but the dry air can be annoying.

2. Are there discounts if I speak Korean or have a Korean friend?

Sometimes, yes. Not always, but having a Korean-speaking friend can help with questions, comparing prices, and making sure you understand what’s included. Some clinics do provide discounts if you let them use your face for marketing reasons, but that’s only if you’re okay with your face being out there. I for one did not like that idea.

3. Can I still get a VAT refund?

Ask the clinic before paying. Some clinics guide you through it, some don’t. Keep your passport and receipts ready, and don’t assume every procedure or clinic qualifies.

4. How do I contact clinics before flying out?

Most clinics use WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, Line, email, or their website form. Online consults are useful for getting a rough idea, but don’t expect the final plan or price to be 100% fixed until you go there in person.

5. How do I check if the doctor is certified?

Get the doctor’s full name and search through official Korean plastic surgery society/member pages. Also ask directly who will perform the surgery, not just who is doing the consultation.

You can find information about a clinic and surgeon through here: https://www.medicalkorea.or.kr/en/index

Or if you’re looking for just the surgeon then here:

https://www.plasticsurgery.or.kr/eng/search/

If you still want to go outside

If you want to sightsee a bit but don’t want your whole face showing, there are post-surgery face masks people wear around clinic areas. I don’t know the exact name, but they cover more than normal masks and are made for people recovering from facial procedures. You can usually find them near pharmacies or clinic-heavy areas.

Things to pack

These are the things I’d actually bring again:

• Melatonin, if you already use it and can legally bring it
• Button-up tops or zip hoodies
• Neck pillow
• Extra masks
• Sunglasses or a cap
• Gentle face wipes
• Lip balm
• Small notebook or notes app for meds and instructions

For first-timers, write down your post-op instructions and med schedule. You think you’ll remember, but once you’re tired, swollen, or half-asleep, you probably won’t.

Small extra tips

Don’t overpack medicine unless you know what you’re allowed to bring. Basic pain meds and pharmacy stuff are easy to buy in Korea.

Also, don’t schedule too much sightseeing. You might feel okay one day and completely drained the next. Give yourself boring rest days. They help.

It seems like almost every discussion on here is focused entirely on putting on size or leaning out. I am wondering if any of you take anything where the main goal is just purely cognitive. I am looking for something that actually clears up brain fog and gives a boost in mental clarity for getting through the workday, rather than caring about what it does for my physique. Have any of you found a specific compound or peptide that works for keeping your mind sharp without causing a bunch of unwanted physical changes?

Everyone talks about the cost of the meds but nobody really talks about everything else. So i kinda wanted to share my actual monthly spending breakdown after 10 months on Mounjaro.

The medication: $375 (compounded)

The extras:

• Protein powder and shakes: $60

• Fiber supplements (Mag07, psyllium): $25

• Electrolytes: $20

• Ginger chews / anti-nausea stuff: $10

• Gym membership (I actually use it now): $45

• New clothes (buying on Poshmark to save): $50-100

Total monthly: ~$600

As for what I'm NOT spending on anymore:

- DoorDash/UberEats: used to be $200-300/month

- Impulse convenience store runs: $50/month

- Takeout lunches at work: $80/month

- Alcohol (barely drink now): $100/month

My net spend is about the same as before, maybe even slightly less, but the mental shift is real. I'm spending money on health instead of on coping.