I've had lapband surgery in 2009, lost almost 100 pounds, band slipped, had it removed and had the sleeve in April 2021. Stalled at 40 pounds and now I'm trying Mounjaro. Its a miracle drug used for Type 2 Diabetes and is very expensive. Waiting for it to be approved for Weighltoss in order for it to be covered by insurance. I've got more to say, but I'm at work. Anyone have issues with sleeve and tried this medication? Anyone try Mounjaro or similar and whats their experience?

1 hour ago, Luscious Lisa said:

I've had lapband surgery in 2009, lost almost 100 pounds, band slipped, had it removed and had the sleeve in April 2021. Stalled at 40 pounds and now I'm trying Mounjaro. Its a miracle drug used for Type 2 Diabetes and is very expensive. Waiting for it to be approved for Weighltoss in order for it to be covered by insurance. I've got more to say, but I'm at work. Anyone have issues with sleeve and tried this medication? Anyone try Mounjaro or similar and whats their experience?

Isn't this the same medication as ozempic? If it is, I wonder if it is easier to get covered and/or less expensive.

I'm diabetic and used Ozempic, prior to surgery and it really did a great job of jump starting my weight loss. My insurance didn't cover it and I was relying on samples from my doctor. Unfortunately, due to a shortage of the drug, I was no longer able to get samples and couldn't afford the $1000 per month it was going to cost.

Thanks be to God, my weight loss has gone well since surgery. But, I totally would be willing to try the medication again, if needed.

My surgeon stressed to me that "obesity wants to come back". So, I know this going to be a fight for the rest of my life.

1 hour ago, Jeanniebug said:

My surgeon stressed to me that "obesity wants to come back". So, I know this going to be a fight for the rest of my life.

yes - it's a lifelong challenge. I have to work at it all the time to keep the weight from coming back!

Mounjaro (semaglutide) is a medication that is approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and it is currently being studied for its potential use as a weight loss medication. The medication is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, which means that it mimics the effects of a hormone that helps to regulate blood sugar levels.

It is not yet approved by FDA as a weight loss medication and its use in weight loss is still under research. The studies that have been done on semaglutide for weight loss have shown promising results, with people losing a significant amount of weight and reducing their risk of obesity-related health problems.

However, it's important to note that everyone's experience with weight loss surgery and medications is different and it's important to work closely with your healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan for you.

It's also important to note that weight loss surgery is not a magic solution, it's a tool and it's important to follow the recommendations of your surgeon and dietitian, to maintain a healthy diet, adequate protein intake, and regular physical activity.

It's also important to keep in mind that weight loss is not linear, sometimes we may experience Plateau, and even weight regain, it's important to work with your healthcare provider to evaluate the reasons and address them.