I lost over 100 pounds and then life hit me. I changed jobs, left my husband (long time coming) & moved out of our home/town. I moved back home until the divorce is final (hopefully around thanksgiving) and we sell our home. I found myself less interested in going to the gym and more interested in going out with friends and enjoying life. I have not gained anything in the past year but I also haven't lost a pound. I have recommitted myself to eating healthier (lower carbs, sugar and calories) as well as returning to the gym. I also looked into different GLP-1 injections to maybe help me get into the right mindset and attitude as well as help jump start my weight loss again. I ultimately decided to go with the "hers" program. I was approved and written the prescription and am waiting on my shipment of the injections. Has anyone tried the hers program after weightloss surgery? Did you have side effects from their compound?

Came back to update! The compounded semaglutide helped me tremendously. I've lost another 50 pounds and reached my "big time goal" of loosing 150 total. I have decided to make a new goal.

A friend tried the compounded semiglutide from Hers and experienced severe heartburn. Has that happened to anyone else?

I too have a very similar story. I got the band and had it removed in less than 2 years. I was the poster child for the band until I wasn't. I lost about 90% of my "extra" pounds. Due to all the complications with the band, I had it removed. A year later got the sleeve and lost 100% of my wight.

My husband, a work acholic farmer/auto worker had Alzheimer's. In an effort to keep him doing what was normal for him, I went 20 pounds below goal. I was a 24/7 care giver. He died 2/2020 and the next day caught the kitchen on fire and the country shut down the next month. I lived in 2 bedrooms and a bathroom alone for 18 months. This led to a 50-pound gain. I slowly added on another 20 and that put me 50 pounds over goal.

I started the compound from hers (my daughter the PA helped me as she gets it from them also) January of this year and am now back to my goal weight. I can't believe how great this is. For the first time in my life, I have an "OFF BUTTON" I can eat a little and my head now knows I am full. I don't eat until Thanksgiving stuffed.

I can't figure out how to correct my info but am down 130 pounds from my lapband, then sleeve to now.

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Just wanted to update.. No longer using hers but still on a GLP1.. helped me get off the last 85 pounds and I'm very happy with all the other positive side effects. I've surpassed many goals and have had to set a new one of 200 pounds lost.

Just wanted to update again in case anyone is looking for GLP1 stories after surgery. I'm now using Patiently and I pay for my Semaglutide with an FSA card (nothing out of pocket!!) I will die on the hill that GLP1 after surgery (after a certain point) is a lifesaver. When you feel like you cant get more weight off or regain starts creeping I couldn't suggest it more to see your dr about trying a glp1. Semaglutide helped me get off another 112 pounds after a plateauing for a year. It helps me not obsess over food. It helps me stick to a calorie deficit. It helps me intermittent fast when I interchange that in. It helps me feel normal. It helps my PCOS symptoms.

Congrats on losing over 100 pounds and keeping it off through all of that. That’s honestly huge, especially with a job change, moving, divorce stress, and just trying to enjoy life again.

I’d love to hear other people’s experiences too. Has anyone here used Hers compounded semaglutide after weight loss surgery? Did the side effects feel any different for you — like nausea, appetite changes, dehydration, or trouble getting enough protein/calories in? Also, did you check in with your bariatric team first, or did you just go through Hers?

My bariatric team supported my choice to go on a GLP1 and even has a compounding pharmacy locally they suggest if I didn't want to use online providers. I no longer use hers. I use Patiently now (best monthly price I've found and they accept HSA/FSA card as payment)

Nausea is the only side effect I deal with but only when I eat too much sugar or too much fat. Appetite suppression is a huge plus with GLP1. I plan my eating around my protein goals so that hasn't been an issue for me. And I haven't ever had an issue with dehydration before or on GLP1 meds. I drink ALOT of water in addition to coffee, iced tea and diet coke.

213 pounds down and surgery was the #1 best thing I've ever done for myself. Starting a GLP1 is #2. I've changed my life.

I am following this! Congrats on your weight loss, that's a huge accomplishment. I understand needing more help too. I got down to 197 from 340 then stalled out then put back 20 lbs. I have been struggling like crazy. I don't feel my hunger cues strongly anymore and I graze because of it.

I also definitely use eating as a coping mechanism and did before I had my surgery. I did two years of intensive therapy and meds before my bypass to get help with my mental/emotional eating issues. But I have had a resurgence of these symptoms in the last year due to stress in my life. I am just about going crazy with the food noise and urges. I will do anything to stop it and get back on track.

I just got a prescription for compounded wegovy pills through Hers. I was always told to get on a GLP1, post bariatric surgery but never felt like I had the money. I have a bit of extra money right now so out of desperation and necessity, I got on Hers and got a prescription. It's 150 a month plus 150 membership to the service. I figure I could try it for 2 months and if it's worth it then I will figure it out.

Anyway, I am turning back to the forums because I want to invest in myself again. I'm not happy with where I am at and don't feel in control of my weight loss anymore. I am nervous of starting the pills and I'm embarrassed to tell my family but whatever I need to put me first. I am scared about side effects too. Is starting on a 1.5 mg pill going to help? Is it going to cause a lot of side effects? Is that the right dose? How can the doctor know?

I also wonder for those who have had the bypass - did you get acid reflux? Ever since my bypass my reflux went away. I used to have GERD symptoms before my surgery. Wondering if this gets worse or comes back? Super scared about that. I am good on eating enough protein and drinking enough water, it's the grazing on carbs that ruin my progress. I get about 100-120 grams of protein a day and also drink 80-100 oz of water minimum not counting coffee, unsweetened drinks.