So proud of me! Just wanted to share my progress because i have noone to tell!
u/throwaway-medi — 23 hours ago
r/OzempicForWeightLoss
My dad almost quit Ozempic because of the constipation.
Six months ago my dad called me almost in tears.
He'd been on semaglutide for four months. Lost 24 pounds, his doctor was thrilled. But he told me he was thinking about stopping, not because it wasn't working. Because the constipation and bloating were making him miserable every single day.
My mom was dealing with the same thing. Almost a week without going to the bathroom. Felt heavy and backed up constantly, even on days she'd barely eaten anything.
I watched them try everything. Fiber. Miralax. Magnesium. Water until they couldn't look at a glass anymore. Some things helped a little. Nothing fixed it.
So I started digging into why and what I found frustrated me more than anything.
There wasn't one product on the market designed specifically for people on GLP-1 medications. Not one. Everything on the pharmacy shelf was built for a gut that works normally. The fiber supplements. The magnesium capsules. The stool softeners. None of them were made for what GLP-1 actually does to your digestion.
So I built something that was.
Northum is a daily digestive capsule with magnesium citrate and a fiber blend, both chosen specifically for GLP-1 users. Not a laxative you reach for when things get bad. Something you take every night as part of your routine.
Before we launch I put together a short quiz. Two minutes. It'll tell you whether what I built is actually designed for your situation.
I'M NOT SELLING YOU ANYTHING!
u/AstrooTM — 1 day ago
Should I try Ozempic?
I fear the side effects because I'm not diabetic. I've seen a lot of friends lose weight but what if I only wanted to lose like 10 or 15 pounds. Can I use it for a few weeks and then just stop? What side effects did you have when you used it?
u/One_Rub_780 — 2 days ago
Ozempic starting at a healthy BMI
Did anyone start off at a normal/healthy BMI and went on ozempic to “only” lose about 20 lbs? If so, how long did it take? Most importantly, did you gain it back went you went off, or were you able to maintain your new weight?
u/Kwar89 — 1 day ago
Ozempic and Zoloft?
Is any of you taking both at the same time? I have been on Zoloft for 6 years and now thinking about taking Ozempic. I am so afraid of anxiety and depression.
u/Complete_Pea_4808 — 2 days ago
5 months in - only lost 11 lbs
I started my journey Jan 2nd at the .25 dose (4 weeks), than .5mg (4 weeks) and progressed to the 1mg dose as my doctor said for the past 10 doses.
Iv been hitting daily goals of 100-150 gram protein, 2L water, and 3 days a week strength training. I also have a very active job so I’m hitting 8000 -10,000 steps a day. But I’m not seeing the scale move. I’m not looking for medical advice. I’m looking to hear your story. Have you been in a similar situation? Hesitant to increase my dose just because of $$ and seeing how it’s not working for me. For context starting weight 198lbs now I’m 186lbs
u/TurbulentEditor6472 — 3 days ago
Extreme fatigue
Hi! Ive been on ozempic for three now. Started at .25 for a month and then moved to .5. Weight loss has been great, not too fast, not too slow. The fatigue is killing me. I have a lot of brain fog and find it hard to concentrate. The physical fatigue is also very high. I try to get 100 grams of protein everyday and get enough electrolytes. I cannot physically eat beyond this without feeling nauseous, my calorie intake is pretty low, can’t deny that, I’m able to have one solid meal and supplement with protein shakes etc the rest of the day. I also ensure I’m weight training 2-3 times a week. I haven’t lost any muscle. Any suggestions on how to get some energy back? Thanks!
u/StraightQuestion3183 — 4 days ago
4 weeks in but cant escape food noise
Hi i have been on Ozempic (0.25) for the the last month but my cravings and hunger have increased a lot in the past frw weeks specially for snacks. I dont have any other side effects except for a bit low in energy . Is it normal? When did u see results?
u/LeftNail1180 — 4 days ago
Question about moving up to 1 mg
Hi everyone,
I will be moving up to a 1 mg shot this Saturday. I still have 1 mg left on the .25/.5 mg pen (2 mg pen in total). I checked last Saturday and that pen just goes up to .5 mg maximum. Can I inject myself in two different spots when I take my shot this coming Saturday? I have had very minimal side effects so far on .25 and .5 shots so I’d like to try doing the 1 mg shot in one go this Saturday.
Age: 44
Height: 5’3
SW: 171.7 lbs.; CW: 160 lbs GW: 130 lbs.
Sorry if I sound like a newbie. I’ve only been taking Ozempic for 8 weeks.
Thanks in advance for all your help.
u/Loli7a123 — 2 days ago