Me after getting off semaglutide
I remember trying to look up stories of people who came off semaglutide. There are plenty of stories of people regaining most of the weight back. I wanted to share my story just to give a different result after I stopped (the second time).
I'm 5'3", SW 180lb ish, LW 145, CW 150.
I was on semaglutide from August 2023 to December 2024. The side effect that effected me most was the nausea and diarrhea. When I would hit a certain dose level (I cant remember the number), I would get this horrible nausea and diahrea combo. I stopped for a little bit but rapidly gained so much weight back. I tried again with tirzepatide but it also gave me similar side effects at a lower dose. I went back to semaglutide because if I were going to experience these side effects again I might as well do it on the cheaper one.
My doc raised the dose slower with me this time around, but when I hit the same high dose level as before, the horrible nausea and diarrhea combo returned. I stopped completely in early December of 2024. I didnt reached my goal weight.
Let me tell you when I say, it was a lot of hard work! I was counting my calories, I was working out every morning and trying my best to keep my steps above 5k. I did have binge eating days though, but I was so determined to not fall back on old habits. I learned to say no to food. I'm latina and saying no to food offered to you is insanely rude, but if keeping my self in track meant looking rude to my relatives than so be it.
But I did gain weight. I slowly regained 12 lb, the scale reaching 157. I switched tactics with my fitness since my appetite increased. I started lifting heavier, increased my protein, added more fiber, and worried less about my steps. Doing this for several months I noticed the scale slowly dropping, very slowly. Like about .5 lb a month. I was able to lose weight on my own. I missed how quickly the weight loss was while on sema, but this slow weight loss is good too, even if its testing my patience. My old clothes are starting to fit again and I feel stronger! I still have food noise and I still binge occasionally, but I'm able to get back track more easily now. I miss not worrying about what I'm eating, but I'm just naturally one of those people who has to or else I'll be obese again. And just to be transparent, I repeat a lot of meals so I can hit my goals, not necessarily because I enjoy what I'm eating.
But this is where I'm at and what is currently working for me, so I'm going to keep at this until I reach my goals, whenever that may be.