https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:39:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-start-wegovy#post-2928435 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:23:13 +0000 MACSUNSHINE 2928435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took mounjaro for about 6 months 2022-2023, I tolerated it well and had excellent results. I lost close to 30 pounds. I would have nausea and diarrhea here and there but nothing life altering. I think I only went up to 7.5mgs before getting pregnant and stopping. </p> <p>My psychologist encouraged me to try it for many of the reasons you referenced. At 40 and after 3 kids I was stalled. It definitely was great but I struggled when/how/what would happen when I went off. I didn’t want to be on it long term. The pregnancy gave me an out, I am still up 10 pounds from that low point and still 40 pounds more than I should be. I don’t know what I will do when I am done breastfeeding.</p> <p>Anecdotally, my sister has tried many of them, they all make her ill to the point of needing Zofran and I don’t know that it would be worth it to me if that was the case. Plus the supply issues for some of them are insane. I have another friend that has been on one for a few years and is very happy. It is a bit addicting once you start to see the results. I am completely torn on the topic as you can tell. I think it is worth a try if you are curious but just be prepared for side effects, insurance leg work and supply issues as mentioned above. </p> <p>And be aware that it may jump start your fertility, we were hoping for a 4th so everything worked out but the stress of getting pregnant while on a medication was hard.</p> <p>@yellowbeach how are you feeling on it? My sister saw better results with Mounjaro over Wegovy so she switched once Zepbound came out and it was covered by insurance but now she can’t get it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-start-wegovy#post-2928434 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:15:21 +0000 karenbme 2928434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: I’d be curious to hear about your experience/perspective as a doctor. I’ve thought about it but am super hesitant to start something that doesn’t have an off ramp, especially since there are no long term studies that I’ve seen (and it’s a new drug so even observational evidence isn’t available in the long term). I’ve also gained about 60lbs over the course of 2 successful and 4 unsuccessful pregnancies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-start-wegovy#post-2928433 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:50:51 +0000 yellowbeach 2928433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: no menopause signs yet… but I do think I’ve become less active as I’ve aged which clearly isn’t helping anything </p> <p>@azbaby: you should start talking to your doctor about it now if you are interested… I think it took 6 months of meeting with my doctor and trying some alternative meds required by insurance to then make the decision to start… but then supply is so low that I couldn’t find any starter doses for another 6 months. Point being, put some feelers out now bc the process can be long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-start-wegovy#post-2928432 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:20:47 +0000 pachamama 2928432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tangentially related... Do you have any signs of menopause by any chance? My weight was consistent for about 14 years and I went through menopause (prematurely at age 39) and BAM gained a bunch quickly. NOTHING I am doing is working. It sucks!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-start-wegovy#post-2928431 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:51:16 +0000 azbaby 2928431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm thinking of doing it as well. My friend is on Semaglutide and is having great success on it. I'm looking into that as well. Like you after 13 years of IVF I've gained too much weight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-start-wegovy#post-2928430 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:21:24 +0000 yellowbeach 2928430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just started Wegovy .25. I’ve gained 60 lbs in the last ten years, mostly after having IVF and all the hormones but this past year if you look at my weight chart, I’m gaining just like I did with my three pregnancies… but I’m not preggo. Just a busy mom with no time to care for myself. </p> <p>I finally had a talk with my doctor and here we are. Goal is ~150 lbs and to feel more flexible, less old and achy, and to easily play on the floor with my kids at my age of 45. </p> <p>Anyone else on Wegovy or another GLP-1?</p> <p>[attach=7491/24/sai8bp.600x299.IMG_0910.jpeg] </p>