r/GLP1_post_WLS

I just did my .5mg dose yesterday so I am a newbie on Wegovy. It is my week 5. I lost 11 pounds and my doctor wanted me to stay on this dose for a bit because I was losing too fast. I started at 250lbs. I also was tracking my calories and working very hard and was waiting for that food noise to go away so I asked for the next dose. I am ready for the med to build up and that to happen.

I was curious if others have any experiences with needing less medicine?

I had a SADI surgery in 2021.

Eleven months into tirzepatide and right on schedule, my weight loss has really slowed. It's all good though, because there are still great things happening.

What about you? Did you have a cool non-scale victory lately?

I went to the eye doctor's office yesterday. My first visit was 12 months ago because I was having some weird vision issues so I was sent somewhere new by my gp. When I got to the office I realized the chairs were all super small and had solid arms. The single loveseat was occupied by little kids so I was stuck. Y'all when I tell you I was worried that I'd bring the seat with me when I got up, I am not kidding.

Yesterday I slipped into that chair like it was silk. Victory! (it's the little things)

Tell me yours!

The list price for Wegovy without insurance is approximately $1,349 per month, but it can be obtained for as low as $149 to $399 per month depending on the dose and form (pill or injection) through various programs in the United States. Dropping prices sound like a deal.

Perhaps, until you read a recently published article that states: Estimated generic injectable costs ranged from $28 to $140 per person-year; oral formulations ranged from $186 to $380 per person-year.

Per. Year .... "incorporating formulation, packaging, taxation, and profit assumptions"

Injector pens cost far more than the medication.

Boy, there are some happy investors out there.

Thoughts?

I know I need to see my PCP, but until I can get in I’d love to know if this is a normal thing or an “oh shit something is wrong” thing.

RNY in 2021, glp1 (sema now tirz) for a year.

Twice in July I had - what felt like - extreme bloating that lasted for hours, to the point where I was doubled over in pain, couldn’t stand up straight, and had to lay down in bed on my side till it went away. GasX helped, but the first time I didn’t think to take it until it was already bad and I don’t know how much it did. Second time it helped but didn’t eliminate it, but that bout was definitely milder and shorter.

At the time I was like “oh yeah it’s just really bad gas”, but now that it’s happened twice I’m semi freaking out and thinking maybe something is wrong with my RNY.

The pressure/pain is primarily in my upper abdomen, right in the middle. Both times my abdomen got so visibly bloated I had to undo my pants.

Aside from this I haven’t ever had any issues (aside from GLP1 nausea). I’ve been very grateful to have a very smooth and uncomplicated Bariatric journey. Oh, did have to have my gallbladder out a few years ago, but I had stones before the surgery.

I had my VSG in March of 2020 at 39 years old. My highest weight pre op was 265 and I’m 5’7”. Due to the pandemic I had next to no after care.

I steadily crept down to 200-210lbs and stayed there. Not where I wanted to be at all, to be honest, but I couldn’t make that needle budge. Then, due to out of control PMDD, I had an oophorectomy in April of 2025. Now, despite HRT (2mg oral estrogen, mirena IUD for endometrial suppression, compounded testosterone cream), my weight is creeping up. I’m currently floating around 220lbs and I hate it. I hate the way I feel and look.

The problem is I still very much feel my restriction. I don’t feel like I overeat but I admittedly am not tracking calories. I have AuDHD and definitely deal with some amount of sensory seeking in food while still never feeling truly “hungry”. I deal with a lot of reflux and have long believed I have the gastric motility of a tree sloth. I also have hEDS.

I see everyone talking about GLP-1’s and what a miracle they are for people. Not only for weight loss but also inflammation and even ADHD symptoms? That said; I’m nervous. I sometimes regret my VSG because I miss being able to truly enjoy food. I never had reflux before it and now it’s a daily thing.

Is there any chance anyone here has some insight? I’ve been to every specialist known to man. Biggest hormonal/endocrine issue we’ve found is a microadenoma on my pituitary gland. I wish I could find a good doctor that can look at the entire picture and help but…cries in US Healthcare.