Anyone on Ozempic for Type II Diabetes?

[pawpawdiv9]

Awh crap bro. Thats horrible. Mine is nothing compared to what you went thru.
Tho i had 2 Turbt surgerys and numerous cystocopys and catheters.
Hopefully i continue my BCG treatments (immunotherapy) and not deal with another surgery or worse, removing the bladder.
I have a FaceBook group i discuss with others doing the same thing, it does help.

[Exhibitman]

I am one of the 'lucky' subgroup who cannot tolerate the side effects of semaglutides. I would take a shot on Sunday and basically not stop feeling like I was going to puke until Thursday. And that was at the lowest dose. I go to a concierge doc, so I get the care I need for as long as it takes. We really tackled this situation carefully, explored all the drugs, customized a diet, etc. Anyway, after the SG1 termination (it took 2 months to completely clear my system, BTW; random diarrhea would hit me with significant urgency), we went back to a low carb, high veggie diet. I started the SG1 at 267, went down into the mid-240s on it, went back to 262 off it, and now down to 252 after a few weeks weeks on low carbs. Once i can work out again (I broke my left foot and have been bootin' & scootin' for 7 weeks; out of the boot yesterday, but not cleared to fully work out yet), the weight loss should accelerate. I don't even care where it ends up, as long as the bloodwork improves.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Awh crap bro. Thats horrible. Mine is nothing compared to what you went thru.
Tho i had 2 Turbt surgerys and numerous cystocopys and catheters.
Hopefully i continue my BCG treatments (immunotherapy) and not deal with another surgery or worse, removing the bladder.
I have a FaceBook group i discuss with others doing the same thing, it does help.

Everything is different for everyone, it’s never a contest to see who has it worse. I know numerous people with urostomies and while they are are an adjustment, it’s not the end of everything…more of a new beginning. I hope the best, but even if they have to go extreme. You will still be able to live a normal but different life. The cancer is the battle and I wish you all the best buddy.

[pawpawdiv9]

Had blood work the other day
A1C down to 5.5
Glucose to 90
Also got my blood pressure down in 130/80 range now
Was hitting 190-200/upper 90s at the hospital
Supper happy

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Had blood work the other day
A1C down to 5.5
Glucose to 90
Also got my blood pressure down in 130/80 range now
Was hitting 190-200/upper 90s at the hospital
Supper happy

Wow! Congrats 🎉 So happy for you!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Had blood work the other day
A1C down to 5.5
Glucose to 90
Also got my blood pressure down in 130/80 range now
Was hitting 190-200/upper 90s at the hospital
Supper happy

That is great!

[pawpawdiv9]

Thanks guys
Gotta still think positive next month
for my results after my bcg treatments I had
on my bladder

[DennyH]

Here I am coming back after some time to let you know that I recently read about some lawsuits against Ozempic. It seems there are a few health risks linked to this medication, like pulmonary aspiration, so it’s worth being careful and keeping an eye on what’s going on.

[pawpawdiv9]

I take mounjaro
I take it slow
I get a 3 month supply-3 boxes from my insurance
If you go drugstore you only get one box
Most folks jump up after each month and that’s where I see the issue
Pluse the shortage hurt me for 6 months- had to go on metformin
Then was able to get back on it in June
Now I at the top level - 15mg
2 boxes left then I will quit and change to metformin
I have lost over 110 pounds so far
Quit sodas and ice cream
But still eat as usual but pasta is my fav and slow the process
I’m aware of stomach paralysis
But I get sulphur burps most in morning
Some gas and nausea
Just control your appetite and not pig out
Smaller portions
Good luck

[Aug06]

Originally Posted by DennyH

Here I am coming back after some time to let you know that I recently read about some lawsuits against Ozempic. It seems there are a few health risks linked to this medication, like pulmonary aspiration, so it’s worth being careful and keeping an eye on what’s going on.

I was on Ozempic for a few years but then there was a shortage a while back and i was put on Mounjaro. I have lost a lot of weight, about 70-80 lbs total. But i am a mess. I have zero strength, my arms & legs look like toothpicks. I'm 50 years old but get around like an 80+ year old. I have shoulder surgery this coming Thursday. In the back of my mind i cant help but to think that Ozempic & Mounjaro both played into my health today. Yes, it certainly helped with my A1C. I have it down to 6.0 and am now considered pre-diabetic. I weight about 145 lbs. I would not be surprised to see lawsuits in the future regarding these meds.