Hi there,
I am about to start my 3rd attempt on GLP1. Welp! More information below, but my main question/concern is whether I will ever be able to reach an effective dosage without side effects.
1st attempt: Compounded Trizeptide + B12 was on it for 6 weeks. Horrible side effects, some days would feel OK, other days Vomitting, Extreme GI distress etc. I don't remember what dosages I was taking, but they were under the starting dosage, or maybe once I used the starting dosage. I did lose 4 lbs, but it was a horrible experience in general. Upon reflection, I was clearly going WAAAAYYY too fast. I still thought I would be one of those people for whom the weight just fell off immediately.
2nd attempt: Wegovy Pill- did the 1.5mg starting dosage every other day for the first bottle, then every day for 30 days. I was eating less in general and easily consuming smaller portions, but did not lose 1 lb. No improvement in food noise and I think I had a bigger sweet tooth than is normal for me. I was nervous to go up in dosage, but I did. I took one dosage of the 4mg, and it was totally awful. Done, no way I am going back.
Here is what I think I have learned, and I am open to feedback from others whose experience resonates with mine. One, I need to move to injectable and microdose. I need to move up SO SLOWLY like possibly expect nothing for 6 months. Possibly split dosages and maybe see if injecting in my thigh, etc., leads to better tolerability.
Anyone out there who had to go up this slowly have success? Would love to hear from others with similar experiences. What worked for you, and how long did it take?
My plan is to let the Wegovy get out of my system then restart Compounded Triz.
Many thanks for any help!