Day 3 on sema and I feel like death warmed over — need advice

Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this Day 3 on sema and I thread who is feeling discouraged: it gets better. The first few weeks are the hardest. Hang in there. 💪

roxy_nash's experience with Day 3 on sema and I feel resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process — starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.

The main difference: I titrated faster. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 40 lbs in 5 months.

One thing I would add that roxy_nash did not mention: the relationship with food fundamentally changed.

Saving this for reference. Quality thread.

As a healthcare provider, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on Day 3 on sema and I feel like death.

Building on what roxy_nash said — the evidence base here is well-established. The key publications to reference are from the SUSTAIN program[1].

Key clinical points:

1. Efficacy is dose-dependent and typically requires 4-5 weeks to reach steady state
2. Side effect profile is predictable and usually manageable with standard protocols
3. Monitoring should include baseline labs and follow-up at 3-month intervals
4. Patient education significantly improves outcomes and adherence

Standard disclaimer: this is educational, not individualized medical advice.

Subscribing to this thread. Day 3 on sema and I feel is exactly what I've been researching. 🙏