Slightly tangential to VA healthcare GLP-1 but Dr.BariatricHTX reminded me — has the insurance landscape changed recently?
I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.
Bookmarked 📌 The VA healthcare GLP-1 info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.
Reading this thread on VA healthcare GLP-1 hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 297 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
13 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 72 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about VA healthcare GLP-1 — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Adding my data to this VA healthcare GLP-1 discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 268 lbs | 218 lbs | 203 lbs |
| A1C | 7.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.