General Discussion

I lost 80 pounds over the first two years. I am more active now than I was in my mid 50's, post hysterectomy for cancer. I was 40lbs overweight at the time. While in the hospital they found that I had type 2 diabetes and Hashimoto's disease (autoimmune and thyroid was shot) which explained my inability to lose weight. I started on Metformin and Levothyoxine at that time and began to gain more weight post op. This went on for about 18 years.

Four years ago I had asked my Dr. if I could try Ozempic when it came out and she said she did not recommend it for me. She thought it was fraught with side-effects and too risky. A year later, I had managed to lose 10 lbs. somehow and she was happy. She asked if I would like some help, and offered to prescribe Mounjaro; less side-effects and safer. The rest is history for me.

Mounjaro has been approved for my diabetes drug for good. My A1c is 4.8 to 5.0! Normal!! At 77 I can walk 2+ miles with almost no trouble, whereas before I could hardly make it around our block without resting. I'm careful with my diet to get enough protien, and I'm thinking of doing some weight training. But I am healthier now than I was in my 50's thanks to Mounjaro!

I went from 225Lbs to 145LBS, I'm 5' 3" and wear a size 8 down from 18W or 2XL shirts. Bra size down from 42DD to a 36C, and good riddance! I'm back to all of my former, post baby 30's weights and measures before my body began to change. My back and shoulders are very happy!

Sorry if this is TMI, but I can't tell you how happy I am about this. I feel so much better!