Wegovy for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 5)

• In Vi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2022

"6-7-2022: I am about to start my eighth week on Wegovy: first four weeks at 0.25mg, second four weeks at 0.5mg, and starting 1.0mg this week if I can get the medicine. My pharmacy is having difficulty getting it. The first week was difficult. I started on a Thursday evening and had diarrhea for two days straight and accompanying upset stomach. I took Friday off from work and was sick on Saturday. On Sunday, I felt better but very tired and stayed in bed all day. I was feeling better by Monday and Tuesday. Since then, few side effects. I lost 5 lbs. the first month and 7 the second, averaging my doctor's goal of 6 lbs./week. I'm so glad to be moving in the right direction. I'm 5'2" and weighed 260 at my highest. I lost 30 pounds a couple of years before COVID hit and had kept it off (a major triumph) but had gained back 10 of those pounds before starting Wegovy."

• Traci
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2022

"Started Wegovy in Oct 2021. Down 30 lbs. It definitely curbs your appetite. The first couple months were getting used to the change in signals from my body. Hunger pains felt different & not so intense. I did experience nausea - dr prescribed an anti-nausea medicine that helped greatly. Constipation was also an issue - again dr suggested Milk of Magnesia which helped with that. This has absolutely been a game changer for me. My struggles before were always being hungry & I mean always. No matter how I curbed my diet (not a junk food/pop drinker at all) & exercised, I just could not lose weight. I had to stop it last month, not because I wanted to but because my Insurance company REFUSES to cover it. Even tho I completely qualify for coverage they said because the MANUFACTURER could not keep it in stock they won't cover it. Now I'm trying to maintain the meal portioning I was used to on Wegovy, but it's harder now that the hunger feelings are back."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2022

"Ok so it's been 2.5 months I made it to the 1mg dose and had to stop. I did fine with the .25 and .5 doses and lost weight. The trouble started when I hit the 1mg dose. I felt horrible the first week. Like absolute death with side effects of nauseous, diarrhea, abdominal pain, just awful. I reached out to my MD and she said this was normal to go ahead and keep going. The second week on this hasn't been much better with vomiting and I'm stopping it myself. I have lost 20 lbs the last couple months even on the lower doses but due to supply chain my pharmacy cannot get them in so I'm having to switch medication now. Lower doses has way less side effects and is just as effective I wish I could've continued with it."

• Goodbye...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 2, 2022

"I started Ozempic last June. I switched to Wegovy in September. My starting weight was 216.8 pounds at 5’6”, and I’m a 50-year-old post-menopausal woman. In 9 months, I’m down to 148.2 pounds (-68 lbs; almost 35%), and went from a size 16 to a size 8. Could only take 1.0 due to kidneys not functioning normally when upped to 1.7. I do not have time to work out. I thought it would be hard to give myself a shot, but it’s so easy! Absolutely amazing! Side effects are limited appetite and sleep (especially the first couple of days after the shot), nausea (especially when brushing teeth or smelling things), and hair loss (started more around month 6). But no other diet worked after menopause and stress for over 10 years. I love my new body (something I have NEVER said)! Will stay on it forever! Excited for warmer weather and outside activities (and the strength to do things)!"

• Chris
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2022

"I was 236.6, I'm 4 months in and now I'm 199 and feeling wonderful. I can't really say I've had any bad side effects except for a little nausea. I used to have 3 shots of espresso in the morning in my latte, so I tried only doing 2 shots and the nausea went away immediately. I can drink coffee later in the day just fine, it's just something in the early morning so I just do the 2 shots when I wake up now and I'm fine. I have a high deductible crappy insurance plan, but my insurance for whatever reason covers this drug 100% with no co pay or anything which is absolutely amazing."

• ShellB
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 1, 2022

"I began Wegovy in late August '21. I had bariatric surgery in 2000. Menopause, major life changes, and COVID resulted in a 60 lb weight gain over 5 years. It's May 1, and I've lost a total of 81 lbs. My BMI has gone from 38 to 25, and I never got to the 2.4 injection. I had slight nausea and 2 incidents of gastrointestinal uncertainty ('sharts') the first 2 weeks, but nothing after that. I walked 1.5 - 2.0 miles 6 or 7 days weekly, ate a high-protein, low-carb diet, switched to 50/50 Stevia/Sugar as a sweetener, and ceased eating after 8 pm nightly. I feel great, and because of my weight loss, I can delay my other hip replacement. Wegovy gave me a second chance at better health, and I'll continue to use it for maintenance."

• Hopeful
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 22, 2022

"I started on Ozempic 12 weeks ago in Jan 2022 which is the same as Wegovy in a lower dosage. I spent 4 weeks on the 0.25 dosage losing 2 lbs. moved up to the 0.5 dosage for 4 weeks losing another 2 lbs, moved up to the 1. Dosage for 4 weeks and lost an additional 3 lbs. I just took my first dose of Wegovy at the 1.7 dosage and wow can I tell a difference. I won’t lie I have experienced a few side effects such as constipation, some abdominal pain, nausea, headache, and diarrhea but all have been mostly mild and very tolerable. Nothing that can’t be helped with eating a little less. The key to managing all of it is learning how to eat properly with the right portion sizes. Only eat until you are satisfied rather than full. For me, it is well worth dealing with mild side effects in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle!"

• Krstie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2022

"I’m just starting the 2.4 dose. My side effects have subsided, they weren’t bad at all. The only thing that nags me everyday is my entire body is sore. But I will keep on with Wegovy cause it does work! Anyone else have the soreness side effect?"

• 510 3...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2022

"I'm on my third month of Wegovy. The day after my injection I usually puke at least once and sleep 10+ hours with extreme fatigue and nausea. I started February 2022 and now it's April 2022, I went from 247lbs to 222 lbs. 25 pounds. I get ill if I eat sugary foods with this. I eat three small meals a day, plant based diet, with around 5,000 steps a day and little to no exercise outside of work. I felt good usually a couple days after injections and by the third week at the same dose I had no side effects. The first two injections at a new dose aren't easy for me. I have missed work and had a hard time watching my two year old due to puking and fatigue. I gave 10 stars because it does as it says with side effects you are aware of to begin with."

• CSB
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2022

"I am on my ninth dose and I’m down thirty pounds. It curbs your appetite but also makes you nauseous. I’ve had constipation too. Stool softeners help. It works well and helps you lose weight."

• Slimmer
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2022

"So I am 5’4 and I found myself at the weight I was when I delivered my children, 145 pounds. For three years plus I desperately tried to approach my goal weight of 125 pounds dieting and feeling miserable for 3 years. I told my doctor I was dieting and exercising and could not budge the scale. At 60 years of age the weight just doesn’t come off like when you are young. I’ve been on Weygovy for 6 weeks and have lost 12 pounds-a miracle! Now at 133 pounds I’m staying the course to my goal. I will say the nausea is the worst side effect and comes in intermittent waves. I have zofran (odansetron) for when I can’t take the nausea. One of the best “Side effects“ for me has been totally eradicating my diarrhea. I have irritable bowel on the diarrhea spectrum and luckily I did not get the diarrhea side effect but more the constipation, which has totally “normalized” my GI track!! I am so happy about this and assume this is due to slowing gastrointestinal motility."

• Me22
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2022

"Just finished the last shot of 2.4 mg pack. I’ve lost 27 pounds and literally do not think about food. No cravings, and I eat normally (albeit smaller amounts). Some side effects at the beginning but nothing terrible and they all eventually stopped. If you can afford it - this is a life changer."

• Lyn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2022

"On week 8 at 1.0, lost about 12 lbs so far, very happy, even though I do feel nauseous/gas/acid reflux the first 2-3 days after the shot. I’ll take the temporary nausea for the weight loss. For those that mentioned hair loss try taking Biotin, that has worked great for me before with hair and nails when nutrients are low due to less calories. Good luck everyone!!"

• Mike
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2022

"Drug has been life-changing. When I began, I was 6'3'' and 357 lbs. Today is exactly 4 months in, and I'm down 60 lbs exactly. Blood pressure meds cut in half, discontinued Lasix and potassium pills. Currently taking 2.4 mg/weekly. My side effects have been relatively non-existent. Early on, some gastro upset and heartburn, but all went away with time."

• LCMel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2022

"Wegovy has absolutely curbed my appetite at the 0.25 dose. I definitely do not feel nearly as hungry as I used to. I will eat maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of what used to be a normal portion for me and get signals to stop. It has not made me sick at all, unlike other reviews. I think it's a real godsend for me with COVID and menopausal weight gain."

• Jeff
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2022

"I highly recommend Wegovy. I lost 25 pounds and 4% of my body fat while on it, and yes it brings your appetite to basically non existent levels you must force yourself to eat (I found protein shakes the best way to get nutrients into me) the real benefit is to use the time that your eating less to understand portion control which will be the only reason this works long term!!!"

• Sally
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 9, 2022

"Wegovy & Ozempic (both are Semaglutide, but Wegovy is a higher dose) have been LIFE-CHANGING. It has turned off the 24/7 hunger switch in my brain. I feel “normal” around food for the first time in my life. I started with Ozempic Jan 2021 and switched to Wegovy Oct 2021 (now at full 2.4 mg dose). To date, I’ve lost 87 lbs! I have 50 lbs more to lose. I’ve had virtually zero side effects, just minor upset tummy the 1st week. I feel full/satisfied with much less food, I no longer think of food constantly, I respond dramatically less to food cues (seeing or smelling food), and I no longer get overwhelmed at restaurants/holidays because of all of the delicious food options. I’m in control. The only bummer is the price. My Wegovy coupon is about to run out and my Ins doesn’t cover it."

• Ollie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2022

"It was wonderful .. lost 30 pounds in 6 months .. no side effects .."

• Serena...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2022

"Seven weeks in and it’s great! I’ve lost 12 lbs already. I don’t have that many side effects to discuss, but you do have to be careful what you eat and how much you eat. If you try to eat too much food that is high in fat or high in sugar, you will not feel well. You do have to listen to your stomach as you get full very quickly, if you push it you could become queasy. As long as I pay attention to this, I feel fine and have little side effects. I do inject it in my thigh as I have read that it reduces bad side effects. Perhaps that’s the key."

• Respi...
• February 27, 2022

"This medicine I will say is a wonder drug. Why? For me my issue was eating all the time every 4 hours throughout the day and eating to sleep. Not snacks meals!! I was craving, grazing and blazing through food. Insatiable, depressed with weight gain in last 4 years of 35lbs . Currently at 5. 6 weighing 218. All in my stomach I felt like a bowling ball. I did not need a diet, the did food that I ate was fine any dietician would approve. But quantities and frequency WAS NOT FINE. This medication changed my life I only eat when I am hungry at 12 noon and 5pm. Yes, no in-between meal or snacks. And I can eat slowly not gulping down my meal. As you can imagine the weight loss in 3 weeks is 8lbs. I have the energy to workout 4 to 5 days a week up to a 1.5 hour workout on days off. My question is as I approach 4 weeks I am waking up hungry in the last few days. Is this why we take an ascending dose for the first 4 months?? I will not eat until noon but it might be harder"

• carolyn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2022

"I have been on Wegovy since October 2021. I'm currently on 2.4. I have lost of total of 35 pounds. I have a lot of constipation, I have to take something for the constipation. I do have some vomiting when I eat hot, spicy or greasy food. I'm very please with Wegovy."

• KBOK
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2022

"I have been on the 2.4 mg dose for 5 weeks and have lost 12 pounds in that time. I did not notice any weight loss or appetite effects on the 0.25, 0.5 or 1.0 mg doses but began to see a small effect on appetite at the 1.7 mg dose. I did not lose weight on the 1.7 mg dose but it was over the holiday period. I have seen a large decrease in appetite on the 2.4 mg dose and am pleased with the weight loss because it's occurred during a stressful period when I haven't exercised as much as I would like. I have not had significant side effects except for feeling some chills. I find Wegovy easy to use."

• Jenny
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2022

"I am on my first week of the 2.4 dose (so I am just starting month 5.) My weight loss seems a bit slower than others (story of my life) BUT I am still losing! I’ve lost 26 pounds in 5 months with making few modifications to my diet. I eat similarly to how I did before, but my portions are much smaller. I have experienced some side effects, but everyone’s experience is different. I can usually combat the upset stomach and gas with gas-x and pepto. I have experienced constipation, but that’s honestly something I’ve battled all of my adult life. Miralax in my morning tea or coffee certainly helps with that. Bottom line for me is this… the occasional side effects are 100% worth the results I’m seeing!"

• Ddd
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

"I have been on this medication since August 2021. So far I have lost 36 lbs. I have been on the max dose of 2.4 for going on 2 months now. Side effects I have experienced have been sulfur burps/gas, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and sensitivity on my back and scalp (sunburn type feeling). Although I haven’t had the most pleasant side effects I would still recommend this medication. Now that my body is used to it and I am up to the max dose I haven’t had any of the side effects lately besides occasional nausea. I have noticed the most weight loss on the 1.7 and 2.4 doses. Just this week alone I have lost 5 lbs. I hope to keep loosing at this rate. I am only 40 lbs away from my goal weight now. So far I have not really changed much with my diet or exercise. I cook my meals at home, drink water, and walk a few miles a week and that is it. If you can stick it out get up to the maintenance dose, it gets better!"

• Respi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2022

"This medication has been amazingly good. Wow! It's only been 4 days, but my thought process of always thinking about what I am going to have for my next meal, always food shopping, always having cravings to eat, never feeling full. THAT'S ALL CHANGED! I am eating half of what I did. I am only eating when I am hungry, and that is less frequent. This is not in my head, I know there is a change. Thank you so much. Yes, of course, 4 days is not enough time, but I am hoping that the 12 hours of thinking about food stops. Each and everyone out there knows what I mean. We are constantly thinking about what we will have for our next meal, food shopping, collecting recipes, eating 2 or 3 portions of food, eating between meals, having desserts, etc. Next report will be after a couple of weeks."