My endo and I disagree about glp-1 and self-image what worked for and I want a reality check.
They are saying that I do not need to worry about it but everything I have read here suggests otherwise.
I trust this community's collective knowledge but I also do not want to go against medical advice without good reason. What would you do?
Dr.RaviCardio's experience with GLP-1 and self-image resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process — starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.
The main difference: I started 3 months later. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 38 lbs in 13 months.
One thing I would add that Dr.RaviCardio did not mention: the mental health improvements were just as significant.
Thanks for sharing this, Dr.RaviCardio. A few questions about your GLP-1 and self-image experience:
I am in a similar boat and trying to learn from others' experiences before my next appointment.
OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on GLP-1 and self-image .
To answer GenomicsKate: I get my labs done through Quest every 3 months.
Quick update: my latest labs came back even better. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Relevant to GLP-1 and self-image what — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:
Key improvements: A1C 8.0% → 5.3%, triglycerides 191 → 91 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.