I first began my journey with Ozempic 39 weeks ago. My goal (and my doctor’s) was to find something to help lower my A1C, along with attempting to eat healthier and live a better lifestyle.
There have been both good and bad days, however in my particular situation, the positive outweighs any negative at this point.
This post is my Week 39 update. If you would like to read about my journey from the beginning, please click here to access all of my Ozempic posts.
Whether you are on your own Ozempic journey, or simply doing some research to see how the medicine effects others, thank you for stopping by and reading my thoughts here at MyLifeRamblings.com.
Side Effects:
I ended last week’s post by explaining that my Ozempic injection schedule was a little messed up from going Up North with the family to our cabin. My Ozempic shot is typically taken on a Friday or Saturday each week. Because of our trip, I ended up taking the medicine on a Monday, followed by the next dose on a Saturday. I wasn’t sure if my body would react differently to the 2 mg dosage without the 7 days in between. I didn’t notice anything.
This week, I had a dentist appointment on Monday. It was just a crown and a filling (I’ve had worse), but that, combined with the high temperatures and the Ozempic meant that I was eating less than typical. There were a couple of days that I hardly ate at all, although I made sure to drink water (lukewarm water – my teeth did not care for any cold liquids). Because of this, I had only a day or two this past week where I had any foul-smelling Ozempic burps. Without a lot of food in in my stomach, the bloating and gassy symptoms were much better.
Every week I seem to have some story where I go out to eat and can only consume a small portion of what I ordered.
This week was not any different.
Last night, I went out with my dad and Brian to a local restaurant that serves All-You-Can-Eat fish. They both ordered the fish dinner, while I opted for a cheeseburger deluxe and a baked potato.
I should have known better.
I ate the potato and two bites of the cheeseburger. Brian ended up eating the rest of my burger in between the cod servings.
That is life with Ozempic; hungry, nauseous, then full.
Sugar Levels:
My glucose numbers were great this past week. I even had a reading in the morning at 97. That’s unheard of for me. I rarely see anything under 100, even when I’m fasting for bloodwork for the doctor’s office.
My last glucose number was 116. I feel better overall, with less headaches, and while it sounds corny, more clarity.
The number one reason I began Ozempic was to help with my sugar levels. In that respect, Ozempic has been very successful for me, although if you’ve read any of my past posts, the Ozempic has to be in tandem with eating healthier.
Weight Loss:
I lost 2.4 lbs this past week. It was nice to see the scale go down, but even better to feel the difference with my clothes.
- Week 1: -4.5 lbs
- Week 2: –1.5 lbs
- Week 3: -1 lb
- Week 4: -2.8 lbs
- Week 5: -1.6 lbs
- Week 6: +1 lb
- Week 7: +1 lb
- Week 8: +/- 0 lbs
- Week 9-11: – Didn’t Weigh In
- Week 12: -3 lbs
- Week 14: -3.4 lbs
- Week 15: -1.4 lbs
- Week 16: -2 lbs
- Week 17: +1 lb
- Week 18: -0.8 lb
- Week 19: -2 lb
- Week 20: -1.4 lbs
- Week 21: + 1.2 lbs
- Week 22: Didn’t Weigh In
- Week 23: -1.6 lbs
- Week 24: -1 lb
- Week 25: -1.2 lbs
- Week 26: +0.8 lbs
- Week 27: Didn’t Weigh In
- Week 28: +1.2 lbs
- Week 29: -1 lb
- Week 30: Didn’t Weigh In
- Week 31: -1.4
- Week 32: Didn’t Weigh In
- Week 33: +1 lb
- Week 34: +/- 0 lbs
- Week 35: – 0.8 lbs
- Week 36: -1.2 lbs
- Week 37: Didn’t Weigh In
- Week 38: -0.6 lbs
- Week 39: -2.4 lbs
- Total Lost: -29.4 lbs
Is it Cheating to Lose Weight with Ozempic?
If it is, I’m enjoying being a rebel.
Ozempic is a tool that can be used to help people. I’m sure it’s not right for everyone, just as not everyone can benefit from certain medications.
The idea that utilizing a medication to help people control cravings and improve their overall health could be considered cheating seems absurd to me. Maybe the debate stems from the idea that some people may look at the medication as a convenience, or ‘any easy way’ out of doing the work to get healthy. I can understand that opinion, although that same argument could probably be made for many different medications out there.
Taking Advil for a headache bothers me. I’m a ‘walk it off’ kind of girl. It’s never all right just to take a medicine for the sole purpose to make life easier. It’s also ridiculous, however, to ignore the benefits of a medication when taking a prescribed dosage of that same medication can improve your overall health.
Life is too short to ignore the possibilities of tools that can support you along the way to a healthier, happier you.
Goals for Today:
- Watch The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
- Clean the Kitchen & Fold Clothes
- Make Banana Pudding