Want to share my personal experience related to Showed my before photo to my since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 266 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 10 months later: I am down 86 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Showed my before aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This forum was my go-to resource throughout.
Relevant to Showed my before photo to my — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:
Key improvements: A1C 8.0% → 5.3%, triglycerides 227 → 97 mg/dL, hsCRP 6.0 → 0.9 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 7 months.
The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.
Want to share my personal experience related to Showed my before photo to my since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 283 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 16 months later: I am down 38 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Showed my before aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This community helped me every step of the way.
MounjBrad — that is really helpful context on Showed my before photo to. Follow-up question: did you experience any side effects during this phase?
I am in a similar situation (about to start) and trying to set realistic expectations.