EmilyFlowers

Hey there nina. We’ve been in the same situation so I completely understand since my sister uses Tricare. I think most insurance or all of them do not ever cover weight loss ozempic. I’m not sure where you’re from exactly so I can’t recommend a physical pharmacy. Have you tried Slimvive? It was recommended to us by my inlaw last month. I’m not sure if it is totally the cheapest but their prices are definitely fair imo. Sister got her first shot last week and they also assigned her an online fitness coach to track her progress. Bariatric pal store itself also offers ozempic.

I'll take that, thank you!.?(wears crown)

I've been doing a lot of reading lately about post-bariatric surgery life, and something that's really started to concern me is weight cycling. I know I'm only 15 months out from my gastric bypass and have made great progress (73 lbs down, Yay! ?), but I've been seeing some articles that have me a bit worried about maintaining this loss long-term. I came across a study published on PMC, "Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review" (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4232339/), which discussed how some bariatric patients experience weight regain. It really got me thinking about how crucial it is to not just lose the weight, but to keep it off. Then I found another article, "How to Avoid Weight Cycling and Maintain Your Weight Loss" (https://slimvive.com/avoid-weight-cycling-and-maintain-your-weight-loss/), which offered some practical advice on preventing regain. It's just a bit daunting to think about, especially when I'm still figuring out how to balance everything, getting enough protein, managing my blood sugar, and those 1/4 cup portions?. Has anyone else felt this concern about weight cycling after reading up on it?

I'm only 15 months post-op but I totally relate to this weird feeling! I went from a size 22 to a 16 and I still grab the bigger sizes first out of habit. Last month I was shopping for work clothes and kept holding up shirts thinking "there's no way this will fit" but then it did. It's like my brain hasn't caught up with my body yet.

I see huge changes. Proud of you!

Wow, congratulations on being off all your diabetes meds and insulin already at just 7 weeks out! You're so right about the liver doing its own thing overnight, I'm still learning all these quirks. My morning numbers can be all over the place even when I eat the exact same thing. It's reassuring to hear from someone who's had such amazing results with their blood sugar. I'm still on a reduced dose of Metformin but hoping to get off it completely as I continue losing weight. Can I ask what your typical breakfast looks like now? I'm always trying to find that sweet spot between getting enough protein in and not spiking my glucose.

Between measuring out my tiny portions, taking all my vitamins, and trying to hit my protein goals while keeping my blood sugar stable, some days feel like a full-time job XD

Thanks for the support! ?

Honestly, the biggest surprise has been how much my relationship with food has completely changed. I actually taste food now in a way I never did before, when you can only eat a few bites, you really pay attention to every single one. I used to mindlessly eat while watching TV, but now every meal feels intentional. It sounds weird, but I think I appreciate food more now than when I could eat unlimited amounts. I thought losing weight would just make my blood sugar easier to control, but it's been way more complicated. Some days I eat the exact same breakfast and my numbers are totally different. Also nobody really prepared me for how emotional it would be watching my medication list get shorter - getting off blood pressure meds was amazing but also this weird moment of grief thinking about all those years on pills.

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 3 years ago, and after struggling with both my weight and blood sugar control, I made the decision to have gastric bypass surgery in March 2024. It's been quite a journey so far. It's been about 15 months since surgery, and honestly, it's been both harder and more rewarding than I expected. Some days I feel amazing with more energy than I've had in years, and other days I'm frustrated with how little I can eat or dealing with dumping syndrome. My diabetes numbers are slowly improving, but it's been a balancing act figuring out how to eat enough protein in tiny portions while not spiking my blood sugar. The good news is I'm off my blood pressure meds completely now!

I had my RNY in March 2024 and I'm down 73 pounds so far. My diabetes has improved significantly (HbA1c went from 9.1% to 7.8%) and I'm completely off my blood pressure meds now. Looking at your pictures has been an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey and congrats on your 7 year journey ?