Good afternoon, everyone. I have been on semaglutide for about nine months, and am quitting it entirely; today is my final dose, after tapering off for several weeks. After losing thirty pounds, I have plateaued. I am not diabetic, which has been somewhat problematic, for two reasons:
1) Semaglutide drastically lowers your blood sugar levels; mine were always relatively normal.
2) It is very difficult to secure a prescription that Insurance will cover, without a diabetes diagnosis.
Previously, I was on a hybrid form of the ketogenic diet. In the Summer of 2022, I weighed approximately 400 pounds. I currently weigh +/- 285 pounds, which is the lightest number I have been in recent years. The smallest I ever was in my adult life was around 245. Even for a six-foot tall man, that is quite heavy; certainly not husky, just plain fat.
I am encouraged by my success and ongoing ability to lose weight. Semaglutide has certainly played a small part in that. However, not being on it anymore, I am concerned about gaining some of the weight back. So far, so good (no weight gain, yet), but I have no illusions, and I am well aware of the risks and dangers ahead.
For those of you who have gone through similar trials, what have you found to be efficacious after quitting semaglutide? I have a host of other issues, but they are currently in check, functionally speaking. All that needs to be addressed now are my ongoing dietary and exercise-based initiatives. I believe that going back onto a ketogenic-like diet will be rather beneficial, for the time being. It's not a permanent solution, but it worked very well before, and I believe my body is ready to do it again, for a time.
Here are some of the negative side effects of being on semaglutide:
1) Stomach upset and nausea.
2) Intolerance to alcohol.
3) The sensation of feeling full is somewhat delayed; one could eat too much and not even know it, causing problems, later.
4) Low Blood Sugar; this results in a lack of energy, at times, and further causes alarming instances of light-headedness.
5) Intolerance to sugar alcohols.
6) Intolerance to spicy foods.
In the end, I don't recommend it for those whose primary goal is weight loss. I make no comment to patients with diabetes; that is a separate issue, entirely. In any case, I recommend you speak with your Physician, and follow his/ her expert medical advice.
1) Semaglutide drastically lowers your blood sugar levels; mine were always relatively normal.
2) It is very difficult to secure a prescription that Insurance will cover, without a diabetes diagnosis.
Previously, I was on a hybrid form of the ketogenic diet. In the Summer of 2022, I weighed approximately 400 pounds. I currently weigh +/- 285 pounds, which is the lightest number I have been in recent years. The smallest I ever was in my adult life was around 245. Even for a six-foot tall man, that is quite heavy; certainly not husky, just plain fat.
I am encouraged by my success and ongoing ability to lose weight. Semaglutide has certainly played a small part in that. However, not being on it anymore, I am concerned about gaining some of the weight back. So far, so good (no weight gain, yet), but I have no illusions, and I am well aware of the risks and dangers ahead.
For those of you who have gone through similar trials, what have you found to be efficacious after quitting semaglutide? I have a host of other issues, but they are currently in check, functionally speaking. All that needs to be addressed now are my ongoing dietary and exercise-based initiatives. I believe that going back onto a ketogenic-like diet will be rather beneficial, for the time being. It's not a permanent solution, but it worked very well before, and I believe my body is ready to do it again, for a time.
Here are some of the negative side effects of being on semaglutide:
1) Stomach upset and nausea.
2) Intolerance to alcohol.
3) The sensation of feeling full is somewhat delayed; one could eat too much and not even know it, causing problems, later.
4) Low Blood Sugar; this results in a lack of energy, at times, and further causes alarming instances of light-headedness.
5) Intolerance to sugar alcohols.
6) Intolerance to spicy foods.
In the end, I don't recommend it for those whose primary goal is weight loss. I make no comment to patients with diabetes; that is a separate issue, entirely. In any case, I recommend you speak with your Physician, and follow his/ her expert medical advice.
