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So I wasn't going to come back here to this forum but decided to share my experience in case it helps anyone.
I am not a user of Wegovy, but I do use one of the other medications in this class.  I went on the medication to manage another health issue, but yes, weight loss was a welcome side effect of using it.
The headline: My Experience : this medication is life changing and I am not exaggerating
*  my primary medical condition has been successfully managed, almost since the start
* I have lost a significant amount of weight.  I never believed I would be under 200lbs again in my lifetime.  On this medication, I am way under this goal.
* I have the ability to experience feeling full for the first time in my life.  I was never able to feel this before (sans being stuffed from a buffet) .  I am no longer obsessed with food 24/7.  I no longer crave only bad things.  I can eat things in moderation.
* I was able to curtail other bad habits.  I was able to completely give up my 6 pack + diet soda daily obsession.  I stopped eating fried foods.  I made many other healthy lifestyle changes.  I was even able to curtail my compulsive gambling to moderation!  I am a strong believer the medication works on many obsessive/compulsive behaviors.
The bad;
*It can cause digestive "distress'.  The way this medication works in part is to make things take longer to digest so you feel full and longer.  It takes getting used to.  Diarrhea can be an issue, especially early on.  helpful tip:  ACTIVA is your friend!
*Medication can be hard to get refilled (frustrating supply issue)
*You need to make sure Dr's know you are on these meds prior to anesthesia.  It takes more time to get food completely out of your system which can interfere.
 
Might there be better medications in he future?  Of course.  For me, this drug was nothing short of a miracle, and I am very glad I took the risk and didn't wait.  My life is definitely better.

I met up with this provider today. There is an older thread on him but it’s closed, so I’m starting a new topic. 
I had a very positive experience with him. Very nice guy, looks just like his pics, and all of his stats are accurate. His body is utterly amazing. I’ll for sure be seeing him again. PM me if anyone has any specific questions. 
https://rentmen.eu/Mybigrockhar

I’ve met up with them a couple of different times in Miami. I agree with the poster who said that the younger one is extremely beautiful. Just stunning. They both were able to perform for me. However, I did not experience the DP. The younger one was big enough for me! Both are extremely nice guys and I would visit them again. And I don’t have an explanation for why they would stop communicating and ghost a person. That seems contrary to the two guys that I met.

500/hr for both 

I’ve met up with them a couple of different times in Miami. I agree with the poster who said that the younger one is extremely beautiful. Just stunning. They both were able to perform for me. However, I did not experience the DP. The younger one was big enough for me! Both are extremely nice guys and I would visit them again. And I don’t have an explanation for why they would stop communicating and ghost a person. That seems contrary to the two guys that I met.

I find that to be the case too.

I saw Hunter recently. Very nice guy and the massage was pretty good. He likes to talk though, and I prefer a more quiet atmosphere. But I would definitely repeat despite that. Extras were great, but I think it’s a YMMV situation with him. 

Update: I've lost some 30+ lbs. It's been fairly consistent weight loss over 6+ months
I've gotten the lecture from well intended coworkers about unknown long term side effects with new medications. My response is simple: I know what the long term side effects will be if I don't make this change from my own experience: Sleep apnea, lower back issues, high triglycerides, high blood pressure meds, multiple abdominal hernias, family history of early cardiac death / disabling strokes.  
My doctor asked if I have a specific goal in mind, I just want to be sub obese 5'8" 180s. 
Will I continue to be on this drug for maintenance after goal weight?  Unknown. I'll make the decision later in the year with input from my doctors. 
For me, this continues to be the right decision with manageable side effects.  

It's always best to practice with another human first!
Seriously, though, doggie was the last position that felt comfortable for me.  Try either on your back in missionary (in a sling helps) or mounting as a cowboy while the top lays on his back.  Cowboy is probably the best position to learn because it puts the bottom in control of speed and position.  Doggie is probably the hardest at the beginning; but, it is the most fun once you've mastered the feeling and have become a true slut with your ass in the air!

So you're saying you need to find someone with more girth?

I'd pay $5000!

I have used Mounjaro, a similar drug. I am not diabetic or pre-diabetic. I chose to take it for weight loss (and insurance did not cover it). It is not a fad diet type of thing like we’ve seen in the past. It works very well (along with choosing a proper diet and plenty of exercise). I lost 50lbs using it. My mother recently started using it and it’s going well for her (she’s 1 month in). 
 
I think some people do have ill side effects from these drugs. You have to start with a low dose and ease into to make sure you won’t have these bad side effects. If you do, simply stop the drug. It might not work for you. From what I understand, it has worked well for lots of people, way more than those you hear about in the news with the bad side effects. 
 
For me, it suppressed my appetite. I didn’t crave foods and almost had to remember/force myself to eat. It slows digestion so you feel fuller longer. It’s an amazing drug and experience for someone who has always loved food and indulged. 
 
I lost my weight over a 6 month period, so it wasn’t anything too fast. I think I avoided the “Ozempic face”. Lol. I also play a lot of tennis, so I think the exercise helped me from losing too much muscle mass. 

Don't have any insight on the insurance issues, but wish you the best of luck.
BTW, if we ever meet and want to go out for dinner, I'll drive.

In most ways, my situation has largely stayed the same pre- and post-COVID (finances, social, personal, etc.) with one MAJOR difference (on the plus side): I now work exclusively from home. This has been something I've wanted my entire career, and it was only because of COVID that I got it, and honestly, it really is everything I thought it would be. Possibly even better!

I disagree. Time is the most precious, limited, unrenewable resource we have. I think lateness shows the greatest disrespect of a person. Early on in my hiring career I sat in a hotel lobby for 45 minutes for a provider that didn’t show up, and said never again.  
This past weekend in New York I had a 2pm in call with a provider that he picked the time for and insisted on hosting. I get a text at 1:57, after I’m finishing my hot chocolate across the street, can we push it back to 2:30.  My friend who is staying overnight is taking his time to get out. I said I’m already downstairs and if you can’t see me by 2:05 I’m going to go. At 2:20 I get a text that I can come up now but I had already left. 
Punctuality is really important to me, and a lackadaisical disrespect of someone’s time is inexcusable to me in nearly all cases, especially when you’re paying for a service. 

I use that time to do a Bible Study.  But I avoid some of the over-stimulating books in the Old Testament.

I almost hired him earlier this year too. We reviewed all the details and he was set to come to my place, but at the last minute he said he had car trouble and required me to send an Uber for him (from Miami to Ft Lauderdale!). That’s a red flag for me so I declined. He then made some disparaging remarks and I never heard from him again. Dodged a bullet it seems! 

I almost hired him earlier this year too. We reviewed all the details and he was set to come to my place, but at the last minute he said he had car trouble and required me to send an Uber for him (from Miami to Ft Lauderdale!). That’s a red flag for me so I declined. He then made some disparaging remarks and I never heard from him again. Dodged a bullet it seems! 

I almost hired him earlier this year too. We reviewed all the details and he was set to come to my place, but at the last minute he said he had car trouble and required me to send an Uber for him (from Miami to Ft Lauderdale!). That’s a red flag for me so I declined. He then made some disparaging remarks and I never heard from him again. Dodged a bullet it seems! 

I almost hired him earlier this year too. We reviewed all the details and he was set to come to my place, but at the last minute he said he had car trouble and required me to send an Uber for him (from Miami to Ft Lauderdale!). That’s a red flag for me so I declined. He then made some disparaging remarks and I never heard from him again. Dodged a bullet it seems! 

I almost hired him earlier this year too. We reviewed all the details and he was set to come to my place, but at the last minute he said he had car trouble and required me to send an Uber for him (from Miami to Ft Lauderdale!). That’s a red flag for me so I declined. He then made some disparaging remarks and I never heard from him again. Dodged a bullet it seems! 

I've been on the journey since August 2023.  I'm plateauing out 1.7mg/week right now past couple months.  The side effects were manageable with little indigestion/nausea for me.  I've dropped roughly 25 lbs since August.  
It's not the right decision for everyone, but I feel this is the right decision for me. There's always a cost for any of our decisions.  Not doing anything to reduce the weight and continuing to lie to myself that I can diet and exercise my way out of 2 decades of obesity, comes with a side effect of remaining as heavy as I have always been.  
Family history has some significant overlaps, and I don't intend to repeat the same pathologies.  I know what my likely life expectancy would be if I stay on that path.  

I have used Mounjaro, a similar drug. I am not diabetic or pre-diabetic. I chose to take it for weight loss (and insurance did not cover it). It is not a fad diet type of thing like we’ve seen in the past. It works very well (along with choosing a proper diet and plenty of exercise). I lost 50lbs using it. My mother recently started using it and it’s going well for her (she’s 1 month in). 
 
I think some people do have ill side effects from these drugs. You have to start with a low dose and ease into to make sure you won’t have these bad side effects. If you do, simply stop the drug. It might not work for you. From what I understand, it has worked well for lots of people, way more than those you hear about in the news with the bad side effects. 
 
For me, it suppressed my appetite. I didn’t crave foods and almost had to remember/force myself to eat. It slows digestion so you feel fuller longer. It’s an amazing drug and experience for someone who has always loved food and indulged. 
 
I lost my weight over a 6 month period, so it wasn’t anything too fast. I think I avoided the “Ozempic face”. Lol. I also play a lot of tennis, so I think the exercise helped me from losing too much muscle mass. 

Not in DC or NYC, but I had a very positive experience with Anthony Cruz in FTL recently. Highly recommend him if you find him traveling or make your way to south FL. 
 
https://rentmen.eu/AnthonyCruz/#platinum
https://rentmasseur.com/AnthonyCruz

I met up with him earlier this year. It was a very nice experience. He’s a nice guy and his pics are accurate.