Wendy, zero judgment from me! If your doctor thinks this is appropriate for you and if your insurance will pay then why not try? When I talked to my PCM in May she wouldn't suggest any knee treatment other than PT and really stressed I get weight off so we discussed a bunch of options (including GLP-1s) and it came down to Contrave was the only drug suitable for my health history. It doesn't stop genuine hunger but it stops food cravings and the food noise in the brain that makes it so easy to overeat. It has unpleasant side effects during the adjustment period and like anything else, if you don't change your eating habits you can out-eat it too. I'm enjoying the bliss of having a probably normal relationship with food right now. It's amazing to think that it's normal for most people to not obsess with food all day long and even in dreams.

To me any pharmaceutical help with weight loss is useful if it can help get us back on track. At WLS support group 18 years ago that they stressed the '18-month window' to get it right after our RNY's. So with Contrave, I'm taking that same theory to heart. Just crossing fingers that it continues to work, it seems people can have very differing experiences with it.

Wishing you the very best success whether you try the Zepbound or not.

Congratulations on getting your A1C down, great work!!! So sorry that yard work hurt your shoulder, that is certainly annoying pain. You did great at Wendy's too. It's been so many years since paying attention to my diet that the prospect of going out for a birthday lunch w/friends has me worried what in the world to eat. I remember those early postop months when it seemed there wasn't anything that was within plan. And my feet hurt just thinking of you dropping a whole brisket on your foot. I'm a klutz and broke bones in my feet at work. I'm sorry you have a weather forecaster now.

Your furbaby is a doll!

I pay $15 an hour for cleaning lady. She is on her own and does a great job. When you call in a company they do seem to charge a lot. I believe Molly Maids here is over $100 an hour now. Ask around and see if someone knows a good cleaning person. I have a window guy who does the glass, screen, and window frame for $20 a window and they look great when he is done.

Good morning, everyone!

We had a great weekend fishing up in Wisconsin, we definitely want to go back. My son did most of the driving, which I greatly appreciated. We didn't find any great restaurants: Friday night was clearly microwaved and Saturday was cooked but, no doubt came out of a restaurant supply truck. I did like the atmosphere at the Saturday restaurant.

I start my outdoor swim class this afternoon. It is still pretty chilly, so I will bring my wetsuit.

QOTD: I pedaled forward instead of backward**** my garage door and launched my face through the garage door window. I was about 7. Walked into the house with my face covered in blood and almost gave my mother a heart attack.

breakfast: bagel

lunch: catered

dinner: prosciutto, mozzarella, pesto sandwiches

Have a great day, all!

If insurance will pay for a good amount of it I say go for it. There are many people who have had WLS and these shots have helped them with regain or just helped them finish getting to their goal weight.