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I see so many people in these groups switching over to Retatrutide right now and it is wild to me. The weight loss numbers in the trials look great, but we still do not have the long term safety data for it. People are ordering it from overseas vendors and taking it just because they want to lose weight faster than they did on Tirzepatide. I get the appeal of a triple agonist, but risking your health on something that is not fully approved yet seems like a bad idea. It feels like people are ignoring the potential risks just because the fast results are so tempting. Are you guys really willing to take the unknown risks just to speed up the process, or do you just assume it is completely safe because the other medications are?

I know this makes no sense, but every time I take my weekly shot, I get this weird metallic taste in my mouth about an hour later that lasts for most of the day. It's not sulfur burps, it's different, more like I just licked a battery. My doctor looked at me like I was crazy when I mentioned it, but I can't be the only one. Is this actually a thing, or is my brain playing tricks on me?

refreshed my tracking number every twenty minutes for days. nearly had a heart attack every time I saw "customs." had a whole story prepared in case anyone asked what was in the package. It wasn’t helping that there were no updates to my tracking link for a week. When it arrived I opened it in my car in the parking garage like I was doing something illegal. it was fine. nothing happened. I was fine. looking back I was absolutely unhinged about it but at the time it felt extremely high stakes. ALSO UPS SUCKS

I’m not even holding myself back, I genuinely just don't want sweets anymore. I've read that GLP-1s can change your taste perception, but it's still just so wild to experience it firsthand.

I started using Melanotan II a few weeks ago because I am usually very pale and I just wanted a little bit of color. I clearly misjudged the dose because I got extremely dark very fast. It is the middle of winter right now and I am seeing my whole family for a get-together this weekend. They are already making comments on group chats about my pictures and asking if I went on a vacation that I did not tell them about.

I absolutely cannot tell them I am injecting an unregulated peptide just to get a tan. They would completely freak out and judge me. Right now I am just telling them I started using a new self tanner lotion, but they keep asking why it looks so real and natural. Has anyone else dealt with this? I need a better excuse or I need to figure out a way to fade this color a little bit before I see them all in person.

Ts is just so unpredictable I can eat dinner just fine, but if I try to have a small snack an hour later, I'm miserable. Is this normal?

I am trying to find a reliable source for Tirzepatide that is actually based in the US. There are so many websites popping up that look like scams or just ship random stuff from overseas, and I would rather pay for quality I can trust. I live in Arizona and want to know how you guys actually vet these vendors. Is a lab report enough, or is there a better way to make sure it is a real domestic operation before I spend my money?

My insurance requires step therapy and I guess a common thing since I read a post on here that talked about this too. So basically, even though I'd already been on Wegovy for a year and lost 35lbs, when I stalled and wanted to switch to Zepbound they said I had to try and fail Qsymia first. I was so mad but didn't have a choice.

The first week was rough. The phentermine made me jittery and anxious and I couldn't sleep. The topiramate gave me tingling in my fingers and toes, they call it paresthesia. I lost like 4lbs in the first month but felt terrible. By month two the side effects calmed down a little but the weight loss stopped. By month three I had gained back 2lbs. My doctor documented everything in my chart, side effects, weight changes, all of it, and that finally got the step therapy requirement waived.

I started Zepbound two months ago and have lost 12lbs already. The hoops were exhausting but documenting everything made the difference. If you're stuck in step therapy, keep a detailed log of everything. "I feel bad" doesn't work. "I experienced insomnia 7 out of 7 nights and finger tingling rated 6/10" does. Has anyone else on here successfully navigated step therapy? What worked for you?

Hi everyone,

I’m a US citizen and planning to get married in Spain to my Spanish partner, but I’m getting mixed information about the process and timelines.

For those who have gone through it:

-How long did it take from start to finish? -What documents were required? -Did you face any delays or issues?

I’ve also heard some people choose to get married in the US and then register the marriage in Spain because it’s faster, so I’m trying to understand if that’s a better option.

I’m already registered as pareja de hecho, so I’m not sure if that helps or if the marriage process is still the same.

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

Hurricane season is coming up. I live in Florida. Last year, we lost power for 5 days. I had 2 pens of Mounjaro in the fridge that got warm. I'm building an emergency kit this year and so far I have a Frio cooling wallet (evaporative cooling, no ice needed), a copy of my prescription, a backup month of compounded (doesn't need refrigeration) and a list of pharmacies within 200 miles. What do you guys think I should add?

I know there are a ton of variables like genetics, what specific compounds you use, and your exact doses. But if you had to give a rough estimate for someone running low to moderate gear who does everything right with their cardio and diet, how much does it actually reduce your lifespan? I cannot find a straight answer to this anywhere. People just repeat that it shortens your life and leave it at that. Does anyone actually know how many years we are talking about here?

Here in France, it is still completely underground. I was talking to some clearly enhanced guys at my gym. They knew all the standard gear, but had zero clue about peptides. It makes me wonder if people here are just running them in secret, or if the fitness scene is just way behind. Do you guys think GLP-1s and peptides will eventually be completely normalized globally?

Not asking for sources since I am good on that end, just curious what the scene looks like where you are.

Current stack: Anavar + HGH + BPC-157 + TB-500 + GHK-Cu + KPV + Retatrutide + L-Carnitine + Lipo-C + NAD+

I was at the ER last week fro something unrelated to GLPs (it was a kidney stone which was not a fun time if you ask me). So when they asked about ym medications, I listed that I was taking zepbound and the nurse asked if I have a medical alert bracelet because GLP-1s can complicate emergency care, delayed gastric emptying means they can’t assume an empty stomach for surgery and there’s theoretical adrenal insufficiency risk during critical illness. I'd never thought about this. I don't have diabetes or any other condition that would warrant a bracelet, but now I'm wondering if I should get one.

The scale was ruining my relationship with this medication. I'd have a perfect week, step on the scale, and see a 2lb gain because of water or constipation. I'd spiral. I'd convince myself the medication stopped working and then I'd want to quit. So I just stopped. I hid the scale in the closet and now I only track how my clothes fit and how I feel.

Two months later, I'm wearing jeans that didn't button 8 weeks ago. My face is visibly thinner. My energy is up. I have no idea what I weigh. And I don't care. I know this isn't for everyone. Some people need the data. But for me, the scale was a liar and a thief of joy.