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Weight Loss/Maintenance

arlyellowdog

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1. It really depends on your insurance

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Sun Oct 20, 2024, 07:58 PM

Oct 20

Biden is fighting the costs. But some insurances will cover it (or the newer ones like Zepbound). But without a willing insurance, there is no cheap way to get it. The people i know that got it were on waiting lists and then had to take classes. It’s a big commitment. One person pays $350 a month. The thing is it really works. The person just has never been able to get her weight under 200. But she’s lost over 45 pounds in a few months. It’s a life saver for people who need it.

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Anyone know how to get semiglutide or Ozempic or whatever [View all] Maraya1969 Oct 20 OP

It really depends on your insurance arlyellowdog Oct 20 #1

Oh her doctor said they are coming out with a pill form arlyellowdog Oct 20 #2

Um, this "doctor" is ripping you off. blue neen Oct 20 #3

Just spoke to my GI guy last week. He doesn't recommend it. dhol82 Oct 20 #4

A high fiber diet can correct that iemanja Oct 21 #10

I have type II diabetes and get a monthly Rx for Ozempic from my doctor. Gaytano70 Oct 20 #5

There are cheaper options for semaglutide shots that are generic and compounded Pachamama Oct 20 #6

If you don't have type 2 diabetes, cyclonefence Oct 20 #7

Some info on semiglutide... forkol Oct 20 #8

I did Ozympic for about a year but I kept getting sick from it and landing in the hospital once with non-stop vomiting a yourout Oct 20 #9

These drugs are formulated for you to iemanja Oct 21 #11

My landlord uses Mounjaro. OldBaldy1701E Oct 21 #12

With my insurance iemanja Oct 22 #13

Must be nice. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Oct 23 #14

I'm in a study with two docs here in Honolulu. Not your question but good to know, mahina Oct 30 #15