I got down to within about 10 pounds of my goal weight a few years ago but slowly started inching back up. I have been on Wegovy for 8 months now and I've lost those 30 extra pounds and I'm staying consistent. I am one of those who were genuinely hungry ALL the time. Like not snacky hungry but really hungry. I have no idea how long I can stay on Wegovy but I'm on 1.7 right now and will increase to 2.4 if necessary. It is a total game changer for me. Im not plagued by constant hunger.

I will say though, full disclosure I've felt sick to my stomach every single day while on this drug. I mean, every day! It's the price I'm willing to pay though to not constantly feel hungry and I'm likely going to weigh what I did in high school before summer is over. If you can handle feeling sick (nausea/diarrhea) then it's worth it. You have to be sure to hydrate and eat extra protein but I'm used to that anyway.

I know a lot of people are scared of it but for me it's been worth it

Be careful with the use of Wegovy if you are feeling nauseated. That is a trigger that the medication is not right for you if you are always nauseated or feeling sick. It is important to talk to your provider and maybe another medication will work better and not give you sick feelings. Mounjaro is available again and it seems to work well, and didn't give me any kind of stomach issues or nausea. Just be careful because constant nausea can be a real issue and irritate your pouch/stomach. Please let your care provider know of the issue, you don't want ulcers to form!

14 hours ago, WendyJane said:

Be careful with the use of Wegovy if you are feeling nauseated. That is a trigger that the medication is not right for you if you are always nauseated or feeling sick. It is important to talk to your provider and maybe another medication will work better and not give you sick feelings. Mounjaro is available again and it seems to work well, and didn't give me any kind of stomach issues or nausea. Just be careful because constant nausea can be a real issue and irritate your pouch/stomach. Please let your care provider know of the issue, you don't want ulcers to form!

I concur ..you shouldn't feel nauseated all the time. I'd contact your prescribing doctor and let them know! I've been on Wegovy for 6 months and never feel nauseated, it just removed the constant food drumbeat in my head. You don't want to risk potential stomach issues!

I’m on week 3 at the lowest dose (0.25) and I feel nauseous all day long, even if I haven’t eaten anything in hours. It’s so bad that even though I want to eat, I can’t keep food down when I do try to eat because my stomach is so upset. If that feeling continues for you after a few months, it may be worth considering stopping the medication. I think everyone reacts differently, but this seems like an extreme reaction.

I also have been experiencing some pretty crazy mood swings and anxiety since starting Wegovy (which has never been something I’ve experienced before). Again, this is just me, but if that continues after a few months it may be worth considering stopping the medication.

I’m so sorry you feel the same way! It’s so frustrating. But I think it’s important to listen to our bodies and do what works for us. And in my case, Wegovy isn’t working for me on any level.

A friend found eating small meals more frequently helped offset the nausea she initially experienced on Weygovy. But I agree with the others you should discuss the nausea with your doctor. You shouldn’t be experiencing it to the extent you are as well as the other side effects.

update- switched to Zepbound and I'm no longer feeling sick every day