Putting together a summary on my doctor wants to keep me since I keep seeing the same questions pop up.
I am not a medical professional (just a well-researched patient) so take this with appropriate salt, but I have compiled info from published research.
Happy to be corrected by the actual clinicians here — that is the whole point of posting it.
jason_sac26's experience with My doctor wants to keep 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 46 lbs in 11 months.
One thing I would add that jason_sac26 did not mention: the mental health improvements were just as significant.
Thanks for sharing this, jason_sac26. A few questions about your My doctor wants to 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 My doctor wants to keep.
To answer carlos_SATX: 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 My doctor wants to keep me on — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:
Key improvements: A1C 8.0% → 5.3%, triglycerides 199 → 99 mg/dL, hsCRP 6.0 → 1.1 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 15 months.
The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.