Dr.ObesityLA said:Just ordered for the first time - is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. Dr.ObesityLA articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Just ordered for the aspect is the most important factor.
Reading this thread on Just ordered for the hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 275 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
11 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 50 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Just ordered for the — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.SurgeonPGH — that is really helpful context on Just ordered for the. Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this?
I am in a similar situation (just started) and trying to set realistic expectations.
To answer LeilaHI's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Just ordered for the first is an area where we have good evidence.
The short answer: baseline labs + quarterly monitoring is the standard of care.
The longer answer involves understanding the mechanism of action at the receptor level, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.