Dec 17, 2024 at 8:31 AM#26
This thread is incredible for Bacteriostatic water info. Better than most online groups.
14 19sarah_TO, wendy_avl, jason_paloalto and 11 others
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Dec 17, 2024 at 8:48 AM#27
cory_ATX said:I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 259 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension
Gonna push back on this one. Bacteriostatic water sourcing guide is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 18 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.
Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But adherence is harder than people admit. We should be honest about that.
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Dec 17, 2024 at 9:05 AM#28
Want to share my personal experience related to Bacteriostatic water sourcing since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 265 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 12 months later: I am down 40 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Bacteriostatic water aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This forum was my go-to resource throughout.
37 22Dr.AddMedPHL, newstart_MO, mia_MS2 and 34 others
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Dec 17, 2024 at 9:22 AM#29
Saving this for reference. Quality thread.
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Dec 17, 2024 at 9:39 AM#30
PedsEndoPhilly — that is really helpful context on Bacteriostatic water. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?
I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.
38 15Dr.LeslieOBGYN, MikeNYC_runner and 35 others
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