Ozempic, Mounjaro users talk about changes to family life after weight loss
"Impact x Nightline" takes a look at how the rise in weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy are impacting people’s relationships, from friendships to marriages.
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People once raved about Oxy being the miracle pain reliever. Many years later the consequences are still being felt.
💯
Oxy is good at relieving pain though, who would have thought that the chemical cocktail that makes pain go away is something your body would crave... ... ... and yeah mark me in a list of category of people who have taken Oxy due to surgery and not becoming addicted to it.
Feels almost inevitable doesn't it? "The meltdown of Ozempic," starring Mathew Broderick, 2029.
I know it was a movie but the movie PainKiller.....was pretty eye opening.
Lol. This is not that.
A wise person would stop at taking advice from any of the "housewives".
Why! Why couldnt this lady be smarter than you which at a glance she is probably more successful. For all we know she has more resources than the average and did her home work.
Amen!!!!
My thoughts exactly!
@@bjvu9460 She obviously didn't know how to stop with the Botox and filler.
@@bjvu9460😊😊😊😊😊😊
I became ill, went from 235lbs to 124lbs in less than a year. What I noticed, people were a lot more friendly, but in a lot less genuine way.
omgosh, I hope you're feeling better, thats a heck of a lot of weight to lose in less than a year, must have been chaotic on your recovery =C
I have MS and I lost 60lbs after gaining it from a med and then coming off of it- eating gives me neurological pain, I lost so much that I became underweight. I also had the same experience with constant compliments. People knew I was sick but I always got the ‘but at-least you look great’… I was so sick of hearing it that one time at a party, a distant relative asked me ‘what my secret to not eating was’… I flat out said “severe chronic spinal pain, want some? It works like a charm”. The look on her face was priceless though 🤷🏻♀️😆
When I had hyperthyroidism I lost a massive amount of weight followed up with breast cancer lost more weight, had the most compliments of my life when I was sick and unhealthy. People are nuts
@@CableGirl35 I hate MS! Having pains in my foot as I type😢 Pray that you find some relief🙏🏽
Because everyone wants you to do better, just not better then them. That is fact. Life is a competition among so many. That is why most of my friends are dogs lol
I won't be surprised if we have Ozempic class action lawsuit commercials airing on 10 yrs
Someone said they've already seen some. Apparently it can result in stomach paralysis and other serious conditions among some patients. Big Pharma isn't known to be forthright about potential risks when they're making $billions. Danish economy is largely Ozempic/Wegovy manufactured by Novo Nordisk, which is surreal.
100% that’s what will happen
It’s already happening.
People are having huge side effects now. Also the weight immediately returns once you stop taking medicine.
Yep
What a incredibly superficial and shallow society we live in…
Food is an addicition. They have shorter life expectancies and shorter health spans. I want my family and friends to live long, healthy, and not be physically restricted by immobility caused by obesity. As for the societal senitment towards fat people, we're genetically wired to be more attracted to physical prowess and not senditary overeaters. That's the harsh reality.
Actually, there is noting superficial about finding healthy and fit person attractive and obese and unhealthy individual unattractive.
The lady being interviewed wasn’t even that overweight to begin with 🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽. Not for her to be getting called names 😢
@@mspsys There's more to life than finding someone to hook up with.
yet you live in it.......interesting.
I'm 66 soon to be 67 in a couple of months grandma. I have been overweight most of my life but in 2017 I joined weight watchers lost 45 pounds and have kept it off because I'm intentional about my weight loss journey. I eat balanced meals, cheat every now and then drink water, and ginger tea made from scratch. I stay away from sweets, eating a panera blueberry muffin once in a while, 🤣 I go to the gym 5 days per week and this is how I intended to keep my weight in check.
Inspiring. Keep it up!
Awesome!
You are doing it the right way. Congrats!
Good for you!!! That’s the healthy way to lose weight and maintain a well balanced lifestyle!
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!! YOU ARE DOING IT THE RIGHT AND HEALTHY WAY.
I was diagnosed type 2 diabetic last spring after being pre diabetic for years. My doctor put me on Meformin and also recommended Ozempic to help with my blood sugar/A1C and so far it's been the best decision I've made for myself. All of my numbers have gotten better, my joints don't hurt, I'm learning to eat better, my feet and legs are not swollen from excess fluid, I'm exercising and my overall quality of life is just better. I'm also down 70lbs and will continue to work on myself mentally and physically.
Great job!!
Good for you! 🎉
That's great its a miracle drug, that works but should be medically supervised. My friends gained their weight back after going off the drugs. I think diet needs to be addressed when they prescribe. My friends haven't eaten better just less...
Yeah, Ozempic is amazing! It actually also proves the Bible true when it talks of denying yourself and not lusting after things. We are a lust crazed society and Ozempic works against your lust for food.
@@Wi2Low Do you smoke pot?
I am so sick of Ozempic being called a weight loss drug when it was developed for people with type 2 diabetes to help control their blood sugar.
….umm. Yes..by helping them lose weight🙄
Viagra was originally a heart medication. Drugs can have several indications.
It helps curb their appetite. As a result, they consume less carbs and sugar, lowering blood sugar and losing weight.
Obesity causes diabetes momo
MANY drugs have multiple uses and are not used for their original purpose. This is not a smart comment.
It's so sad that despite all her accomplishments she only felt valued by her peers when she was skinner.
People pay more attention to you when you're more attractive. Can't believe this is shocking to some people.
@@Bob-ly4dy Which goes to show you just how stupid people are. Just look at the election results.
Looks matter no matter how much people deny it.
@@ronelz999 No one said it didnt matter, but people are more than just how they look.
The density of value goes up in a smaller volume.
Honesty is best. I’m overweight and I hate it so much.
Yes! It really is the best! Admitting you aren’t perfect and have an area that needs to be improved is humanity! I’m overweight and, as a nurse, I also am frustrated by it because I know the health dangers of being overweight. I’m working on my health, and working hard to shift my thoughts toward my health and not my looks. That doesn’t make me or anyone else fat phobic.
Me too😥
Try semaglutide from Henry Meds. I've been doing it, and I love it. Their Dr's are great and the cost is reasonable. You're welcome.
Eat less. Exercise more.
@@NapoleonDynamyte Go through menopause and then tell us all about it.
As someone who is taking mounjaro, I find peoples’ unfeeling comments disturbing. It’s not about being shallow, it’s about reclaiming your life. I don’t want to be thin, I want to be a healthy weight. I want to be able to get out and do things without being in pain. And if you’ve never struggled with weight, you cannot understand. You do need to be careful to drink a lot of water, eat plenty of protein, fiber and vegetables to keep your digestive system working correctly.
I really hope you meet your goals. Don't take to heart what anyone else says about this journey. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be your best self xx
I've struggled with weight, but I'd never be a cheater.
@@sim_city what a stupid response,,,,,its not cheating...its help. Just go live your own life and let others lve theirs....it has no effect on you
@@weightlossat50 excuse me, if you’re a diabetic, and you have to go on insulin because you can’t get a drug developed for diabetes because of overweight people abusing it, then it most definitely does affect you. I’m fit, I go to a gym. I’ve just struggled with diabetes from childhood. Don’t even crave sugar. Now, I am approximately three months behind because my pharmacy cannot get it. But trust me, if you’re overweight, you have other alternatives. Like going to a gym.
@@sim_city spoken like a true retard that's never struggled with weight. lol Call me back when you've tried all the diets, the workouts, the starving.... and you're still fat. THEN I'll listen to you. Until then, piss off.
I'm losing weight on my own. It's a heart decision. I don't want to be skinny, but I aim to be healthy. I am making better decisions. I cut out the junk and the weight is leaving. I give myself a treat or two per week, and it's working for me. Food is very addictive. In America, we eat for EVERYTHING. I don't like taking pain medicine for a headache. I refuse to take medicine to lose weight. The side effects are so not worth it to me.
good on you. keep up the good work!
Same for me, it's really just to improve mentally and physically. I'm not aiming for skinny I'm aiming for feeling better overall ❤❤❤
Exactly! I do not know why people who take this are that unmindful of what may happen to them in the long run. Like being thin is the only thing that matters at this point..same with drug addicts who are in it for the high without care for their health. If this was like a few decades ago i understand bec people are not in the know but most people nowadays are informed and aware yet they still succumb to this like a kid who cannot control themselves. Insecurity is the main reason and is a disease
Keep it up. Stay active and eat reasonably. No need to be perfect once that’s done.
I applaud you, my daughter is on the same road, as her Mom all I can do is be there in her corner to cheer her on , Go Girl🎊
People never learn, just wait for the epic fallout from horrific side effects
Not "people" White women.
The most shallow, superficial group on earth.
You don't get it. What are the side effects of being hungry literally all the time? Do you know?
@@Ivan-fm4eh why would you have to be hungry?? Are you aware of what "calorie dense" food is? You don't have to eat fatty, sugary, processed foods. There are these things called VEGETABLES and FRUITS. Lean chicken, etc.
@@Ivan-fm4eh familiarize yourself with the KETO diet.
When are people going to get to the point where they don't give an "F" what people say...I finally got to that point in life, and for me, that's empowering.
This is about more than a positive self regard and not caring what other people think. Fat people have lower figures in job offer letters and are gaslit or have symptoms ignored by medical professionals when they seek care (among loads of other issues). A lot of the mental health “benefits” of losing weight are just people not treating them like crap anymore vs the actual effects of lower body fat or exercise. That’s not something you just positive thinking your way out of.
I’m 20, I’m also married so I am very much checked out of the social media realm. Let me just say that in highschool and even to this day… people in my generation’s entire existence revolved around their social media presence. People would rather take drugs or undergo risky surgeries to look a certain way then put in the work. Sad but true.
When they die from health issues from being overweight
@@gloriaf4015 Well said
I did too! That's why I'm so happy I'm on Wegovy! I've lost over 40 pounds!
I had gastric bypass over 20yrs ago. After 10yrs, I gained all the weight back. Obesity is a lifelong chronic disease that's not as simple as stopping eating sugar and exercising more. It's complex. I've been seeing an eating disorder psychiatrist for years. I started Mounjaro last year along with Pilates and I'm down 60 lbs. I feel like I have my life back and physically can do so much more. Yes, I will be on this for the rest of my life because it beats being morbidly obese. I can focus on living my best life - healthy and looking great without obsessing over what i eat. I eat like a "normal" person.
if you ate like a "normal" person, you wouldn't be obese.
Obesity is not a chronic disease, it’s a choice.
@somuchfortalent If people drank like a normal person they wouldn't be a alcoholic.
More like self control
When my doctor suggested it I felt shame. I tried so hard to do it myself with diet modification, therapy, running... I told her I didn't want to take a drug for the rest of my life and she said, if you don't get this weight off and lower your cholesterol you will be on statins for the rest of your life. It is not about not being able to say no to a donut.
People don't want to admit it, but it's true. 99% of people in America is shallow. People treat people better if they look good. Also, people get jealous and treat people bad when they see a person looking good. It's all about looks in America or how a person dress.
Not America. The world.
Very true I get treated differently by people depending if I'm dressed nice or looking like a mom lol
That is beyond true!
It's human nature. We are wired to be attracted to healthy and strong looking human beings.
And money!
I'm on Ozempic because of diabetes. It is the only drug that has helped me maintain a good sugar level, even keeled. But because of all this vanity, it is terribly difficult to get the prescription filled. I just went two and a half weeks without it (for the second time), and it was extremely frightening. The thing is, there ARE drugs specifically for weight loss (Wegovy, e.g.), but people are asking for, and doctors are prescribing, the drug I need to live. I wish people weren't so selfish, but that's the effed-up world we live in. :(
Wegovy and Ozempic are the same drug (semaglutide)
@@shane_rm1025No, slight difference. PleSe so your research. If that was true, I could zwitch over when Ozempic wss hogged by all the overweighters😊. I am type 2 diabetic and my endocrinologist declined to go that route. GEE, I wonder why😂?
@timewilltell5476 no, it is actually exactly the same drug, however, different amounts per stick. And they've been approved for different things making the ozepic more cost effective hence the frustration and why people don't just use the other.
@@timewilltell5476 howd you get type 2 if youre not overweight i thought that type 2 was from bad diet and overweight status?
What I sincerely want to know is why aren't diabetics being prescribed a high enough dosage so that they will lose weight? Both my brother and sister are diabetic. A few years ago my brother lost weight, and he no longer needed medications but got right back on it when he gained the weight back. My bro is currently doing Red Mountain Weight loss and is losing weight. My sister is now on Ozempic, but her prescribed amount is so small compared to the dosage of those taking it for weight loss. I feel that this is done on purpose to keep diabetics dependent on the medication so they can never get off of it. I really want to know what others' views are on this as well.
This past summer I cut out all carbs and sugars due to severe joint pains that had me thinking i might need a wheelchair. The happy surprise is the weight I have lost along with all those aches and pains. I hope this helps someone who might be overweight and / or suffering from joint pain.
I can say from my own experience that cutting white sugar specificaly, will take away restless leg syndrome, carpo tunnel, aches and pains etc. I reduced white sugar after finding out I had diabetes. At the same time, I was waiting for surgery for CT in both hands. I had it really bad and it cleared up the CT and so manny health issues. I still had white sugar in very small amounts but what a change it made to my health. My weight never changed oddly enough but, what an improvement in my overall health. I highly revommend the chamge before you put yourself through surgery. The effects of white sugar on our bodies is outrageous. I hope someone else can benefit. I truly do!. All the best to you if you try this.
@@teresacrawford1239 It's carpal, not carpo.
@@mewho8714 Hey there mr/mrs perfectionist. Happens when typing in a hurry! So grateful the spelling police are on top of it. You saved the day hero. Now you can feel so much better about yourself for taking the time to correct the mistake of a stranger, because it's so important to feel important...I guess 😉
@@teresacrawford1239 Some people who read the comments might not have known what you meant, or English might not be their first language. The other poster was just clarifying, not attacking.
@@NYNC88 Thank you kindly
people were nicer and much more friendly to me when i lost alot of weight. and she is right it was sad. to know you're liked more for your looks than if you are a good person.
She was not that much overweight. It is ridiculous of her to make these claims. She looked like a normal sized women before....
True
not in her circle. and those kind of people can be very cruel@@silvamarkarian
@@teem9010 yes, but she is not specifying that. She seems to be making a general statement about how she is treated by the public at large which is absolutely absurd...
@@silvamarkarian she actually very clearly said in her life.... is your hearing ok?
Wow! I have been "obese" for a long time and can also say, ignored by "friends" and crushes like I didn't exist. Recently lost some weight, (not from using this but still) it did change how people treat me. The first thing I noticed was how suddenly helpful and kind people were while shopping and how nice men started talking to me. I felt the same as she said, sad. But also angry. The world has become extremely superficial.
My wife was on Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes and it does work well for that purpose (her A1C was only ~ 6%), plus, she did lose ~ 30 lbs on it- problem is that it was NEVER designed for weight loss and it’s now used so much for that purpose (essentially a side effect) such that actual diabetics can’t get the medication (due to shortages) for their diabetes. The Mrs hasn’t had access to it for months and is using a substitute that doesn’t work nearly as well for her diabetes. If you’re not happy with your weight, lose it the proper way- eat less and exercise more- that’s the safe way to do it.
She can reverse her type 2 completely through low carb/keto/carnivore and fasting. Check out Dr. Jason Fung and Megan Ramos. They have reversed type 2 in 1000s of people using fasting and low carb eating. Megan reversed pre-diabetes, fatty liver, and PCOS in herself, as well. Dr Ken Berry is also a very good resource. She doesn’t need to take meds and she can get her A1C to normal.
It’s amazing how my comments have all been deleted. You can reverse type 2 with low carb/keto/carnivore and fasting. Dr. Jason Fung and Megan Ramos have reversed type 2 in 1000s of people using these tools. Dr. Ken Berry is also a great resource. Let’s see how long this comment lasts.
Many drugs are never designed specifically to treat something and are often discovered to treat other diseases after being made available to the public. That’s just how medicine works. I understand your personal experience with the shortages but there isn’t any evidence that the reason behind the shortage is because of people trying to use it for weight loss. It appears more likely because of supply chain issues. And weight loss isn’t the same for everyone. Eating healthy and exercising doesn’t work for everyone and many people can’t afford to do that either financially or cuz of their individual circumstances. Obesity and being overweight are legitimate diseases that if treatable must be treated the same as other diseases.
I thought that’s why they made weygovy, which is the same but more drug in it. So that diabetes ppl could have ozempic. I’m confused now & yea it’s weak garbage that your wife now can’t access it!
Actually, eating nutritious, unprocessed food is more important than simply eating less.
I respect anyone who is being honest about being on it. Everyone else is lying.
As a person who’s been on both ends of the spectrum, I agree , it’s two entirely different worlds. In one you’re seen as highly valuable and in the other you don’t exist and you are totally invisible.
It’s deeper than this one person. I notice a big difference in how people treat me when I’m in a thinner phase.
You can never stop taking it, and it can cause serious stomach and intestinal issues.
yup, stomach paralysis
I was wondering….nothing goes up that doesn’t come down.
Spoken like someone who's never taken it. So yes, you do need to take it indefinitely , but the proper use of these medications is to incorporate a healthier diet and lifestyle. Also, smart users will follow-up with a doctor and adjust the use as needed, that is, lower the dose or stay off it for periods of time. The goal is not to lose weight per se, but to maintain a healthy weight, which Ozempic can help by breaking the addictive hold that food maintains over our brains. Doing this for aesthetics is the wrong reason to do it. It's obvious that Heather Gay's reason for using Ozempic is 100% for aesthetics, given the amount of plastic surgery and Botox she's had done. She's had so much plastic surgery, she's half silicone and now almost looks like a man. Lastly, you can have GI side effects, most commonly nausea, constipation and diarrhea, but this can be minimized with proper follow-ups and treatment adjustments. The side effects can be severe in 5-10%, but this is usually dose dependent and can be managed. My guess is that in the near future, this class of medications will be shown to have significant cardiovascular (lowering blood pressure and risk of heart attacks) and metabolic protective effects with consequent improvement in life expectancy. Lily has retatrutide in phase 2 trials with 24% body weight loss, which is the highest seen with any of these drugs. Maridebart cafraglutide from Amgen, a GIPR antagonist with GLP-1R agonistic properties is in phase 1 trial with evidence that people can maintain weight loss even after stopping the medication. Innovations keep coming, but the biggest problem with these medications isn't the side effect, but the costs. A generic for Ozempic could be available by 2031.
I stopped taking it. I lost 42 pounds in a little under 3 months. I've been off it for quite a while now, I haven't gained any weight back, and I haven't had any side effects. Everyone is different, I suppose.
@@joefish4466 Keep fooling yourself. It's a human flaw we all have at any given time. Good luck and hopefully you will discontinue use. All drugs lead to more drugs because they all scew up other things. Before you know it you'll be on 14 different medications and big pharma customers until death. I hope not though.
I appreciate Heather being candid and honest about how she felt in her own body and why she wanted to change it.
Yet really, Heather is marketing her business where she’ll profit hugely from what businesses like hers call “skinny shot”
I don't believe thats the case. She lost weight to fit in with her peers because she thought she was being teased by media and I think it's wrong. You need to lose weight the healthy way not by drugs and she should teach her daughters that to. I would be embarrassed if my mom was cursing on telly and taking drugs to lose weight. People liked her before now she is fake like Hollywood.
She legit has a full on botched clinic *don’t fall for her lies* she is the problem
Agreed.
Just so others could accept her and not be name-called. Makes me glad that I'm not wealthy.
Why are all these Housewives on Nightline like we should take them seriously?
Exactly! Superficial as heck! No substance, well unless we’re counting plastic.
As I T2 diabetic who cannot take these medications due to the (in me) severe side effects, it makes me very sad that people who are just a few pounds over weight feel compelled to tolerate chronic nausea, vomiting, etc. just to lose thirty pounds, while diabetics who NEED these drugs cannot access them (the shortages mentioned.)
I recommend patients talking to their doctors about the compounded version. No shortage there, works just as great and is so much more affordable.
It’s not superficial and shallow to find a treatment for obesity. The cardiac and endocrinology benefits are significant as are the mental health benefits. Those who are criticizing this treatment modality are the same people that judge people for their obesity.
SMH stop promoting drugs. Drugs do not equal a healthy lifestyle PERIOD. Drugs have side effects. My aunt developed cancer due to taking a weight loss drug. What don’t people like you get??? This is not the solution. Then when these people end up with serious medical conditions they will be crying like they didn’t know and no one ever told them meanwhile all the warning signs and information is right in front of their face. Drugs are made for people that have serious medical conditions, not healthy people that choose an unhealthy lifestyle or don’t accept themselves.
True.. as long as it's in healthy manor.
MD here. Ozempic will make you lose mostly muscle not fat. So long term you won`t get healthier at all. Then there are alarming side effects, some of them could be deadly. And you regain the weight when you have to stop Ozempic and you will eventually, be it due to costs or side effects.
@@hiraijo1582I'm on Wegovy and I've lost 40 pounds of fat and gained, so far, 5 pounds of muscle! You only lose muscle if you don't exercise. Your post is very misleading. You lose muscle with any kind of weight loss if you don't exercise. The only way to gain muscle is to exercise and the only way to lose fat is to diet.
Wrong
I am doing body pump and Zumba every two days and walking or riding a bike on weekends. I eat a good breakfast, a medium-sized healthy lunch, and a yummy salad at night. I eat what I love on Sundays. I lost 14 pounds in 2 months and feel great without medication. I am keeping the weight off naturally by creating new habits that will stay with me. That is better than a medication that does not change your habits and brings so many secondary issues.
That is truly loving yourself… that will have MANY long term effects ❤ congrats 👏🏼👏🏼
@@MalissiaCreates thanks!
Keep it up girlie. So positive vibes!❤❤ You just motivated me to try Zumba..I kinda forgot about it😊
@@nurse123abc Find what you love and go for it. I am trying Aquarzumba once a week or just walking in the swimming pool. I feel tired, but I love to talk to other people and make friends who are going through the same things I am. My Zumba instructor makes the classes easy to follow, and we have fun breaking a sweat. Blessings
@@RocioRiodd GOOD FOR YOU! That's how you do it! Everyone wants to cheat and do it the easy way. Smh
Neither “fat” or “thin” should be the goal. HEALTH should be the goal - body strength, mobility, resilience, strong cardio, low cholesterol, glucose, etc.
Exactly, and with health it’s diet and exercise. Discipline over a quick fix
Tirzepatide has been amazing for me. Very mild side effects and I feel so much healthier. My joints don’t hurt anymore, my sleep apnea is almost gone, and I’m lowering my risk for the dementia that runs in my family. My weight gain and inability to lose weight was due to thyroid problems and perimenopause. I’m so grateful for this medication.
Clips like this should remind all of us: If we ignore someone who is overweight but then become romantically interested in him/her after (s)he has lost that weight, we need to ask ourselves if it is true love, or whether it was only about the physical attraction all along.
Sometimes it’s about loving someone who loves themselves enough to take better care of their health. I’ve dated a person who wasn’t healthy and it was tough to deal with their heart troubles because they wouldn’t make healthy choices when I wasn’t around doing the cooking and choosing the activities. Not all about appearances, but about long term choices together.
@@MalissiaCreates I agree!. I have 3 friends that married partners approx 5-7 years older that appeared to be physically healthy. My friends are very health conscious. And try to plan healthy meals. When they were dating their older partners, the men aligned with eating healthy and exercising. Yet, after they married, their husbands began to eat unhealthy(with lots of excuses). Now, two of the men have diabetes and ALL are overweight. One of my friends gained over 40 pds with her husband(over Covid). Yet, she took control and went back to eating completly healthy and walking. She is almost at her desired weight. My other two friends didn't gain as much but did gain about 10-15 pds each during Covid. They have lost the add pounds and refuse to eat unhealthy food. They are my inspirations! We have all made a pact to support one another. We encourage each other with committing to exercise, eating green veggies etc. IT IS A LIFE STYLE NOT A DIET!!!! However, their husbands are not consistent with exercising and eating healthy. They have not made the commitment to living a healthy lifestyle. My friends love their husbands. Yet, they are frustrated. As I write, two of my friends husbands need to go back to the hospital for further test. They are intelligent businessmen. Yet, it's insane they refuse to grasp the severity of taking care of their bodies NOW! I fear my friends will be left to either care for their invalid husbands and have no life--or become widows . I dont think I could watch a loved one kill themselves on a daily bases. I couldn't co sign on it.
Physical attraction is a necessary part of romantic relationships. It's a cold, hard fact.
Yes and yes
I know someone who has a colostomy bag now due to taking Ozempic. I'd rather be fat.
😮
😮😢 😲
Exactly. The stuff is toxic and they're pushing it like its bubble gum.
I will continue to look forward to every meal I partake in.
Well I wouldn't go there but people taking these drugs from people who need it to stay alive is disgusting!
“If women really knew how men judged their beauty standards, they would never be insecure” it’s always women that go after each other
I hate that the one lady said that we are taking away the medication from those that need it. I think that anyone that is obese needs this medication.
Exactly.
I used this drug and lost 200lbs. Once I got pregnant and stopped the medication I gained half the weight back! Even with eating healthy and exercising during my pregnancy. Just know if you start Ozempic you can never go off it because youll gain all the weight back even with diet and exercise
Shocker. You really thought you could just lose weight easily with no side effects. There are no free rides in life and with drugs. You have to pay at some point
Wishing happy healthy baby ! You are still beautiful. Your warnings are an eye opener 4 me & others! extremely valuable !! Hopeful a good Dr will assist you back to where you wish to be 4 ur personal goals !
God bless you Mama ❤❤
I literally just asked this question
You have to stay at your ideal weight for 2 plus years
People have been getting bariatric and lap band surgery for years and just as much as those using ozempic and these are actual surgeries with far more risk. Insurance even covers them way more than they do glp 1s but there's no talk or news segments about it.
THIS !!!!!! I just had a lap band removed. it had literally cut my stomach and esophagus. This medication is way less risky.
Exactly..My Insurance company recently denied my coverage for Ozempic..It was $25 a box with Insurance, now I have to pay $1100 and i can't afford it..Ozempic has changed my life and my mental health in a good way. I was overweight due to PCOS which automatically causes weight gain and its hard to get rid of the weight even with diet & exercise.. I pray I'll be alright..Don't understand why they just can't make more of this medicine that way it won't be a shortage for Diabetics that need it most..it sure isn't a problem to make all these other prescription drugs like Xanax, Oxy..etc and all these other addictive drugs out there 🙄 that are destroying some peoples lives😏 America 🇺🇸 is so backwards..I'll never understand it
@KeshLenae Go to a compounding pharmacy. I’m getting it for about $5 a day.
The correlation between your weight and your mental health is so strong. Living in a big body since being a child, takes a toll on a person that a thin (all your life) person will never understand. You’re constantly thinking about how you look, people treat you completely different and your insecurity is through the roof. Then you lose weight and the mental relief you feel is so strong. Fat-phobia is real (in both thin and heavy people due to our society, norms/influence), pretty privilege is real, and people do treat thin people, especially thin women differently than they do bigger bodied people. FACTS. And another person in the comments mentioned food addiction. Food addiction is a real addiction, and needs to be treated as such.
Hidden food allergies too- I think that’s one of the things that gets a major miss from “the experts”- Wheat & dairy, histamines, oxylates, hidden corn, rice and gluten allergies and sensitivities in general. Of course, an allergy can cause an addiction too. Your comment is wise and well stated. Thank you.
My mom was prescribed fenfluramine/phentermine by her doctor in the early 90’s. Not even two years later at 37 years old she required a lung transplant because it gave her pulmonary hypertension. All of the pills that she had to take in order for her body to not reject her transplanted lung resulted in kidney failure and she was on dialysis. She died at 52. Taking a drug to lose weight isn’t worth the risk.
Guys, I lost 18 kg over 2 years: 25min run 5x per week, 90 percent less sweets, no alcohol, no bread. If I can do it, you can do it. 🏃🏿♂️🏃🏿♂️🏃🏿♂️🏃🏿♂️
40 lbs down plus all that muscle you’ve put on running! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 healthy heart, mind and body.
@katjaxxx7353 I love it!!! I'm an Independent Latino. Drug meds, no gracias - the consumers will see what happens in 10 years. Staying fit is not easy (eat healthy foods, control intake amount and pick what intermitting fasting works for you) must maintain it as a daily routine - like brushing your teeth. 6:25 Aaaaaah! I apologize, I got scared by Heather, we are witnessing a transformation of 'Catwoman' Jocelyn Wildenstein.... Really? She wants to show this example to her next generation. I guess each their own. No Bueno.
I have surgical adhesions. Every time I exercise I get pain and IBS flares. I'm at a loss.
@@globalfamily8172you can only count calories at that point. Maybe do very low intensity cardio like walking. Wish you the best of luck, counting calories is a lot harder than people actually realize. Two weeks of healthy eating can be ruined with 1 cheat day, or one night out on the town. It won’t happen without an intense amount of effort.
I’m still for diet and exercise. Like plastic surgery these side effects concern me.
I'm currently on Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes, a decision driven by my doctor's advice to also shed some weight. As someone who has struggled with being overweight, cycling through various diets, and experiencing weight fluctuations, I've found the last 90 days on Ozempic enlightening. It has taught me the value of moderation; realizing that I don't need to consume an entire pizza when a slice or two suffices. This isn't to say I've continued eating poorly. In fact, the medication-induced indigestion nudged me towards healthier dietary choices, steering me away from the unhealthy foods I used to consume. Given that Ozempic slows digestion, indulging in low-nutritional value foods is less appealing when I can only eat so much. I now prioritize foods that not only satisfy but are nutritious and beneficial for my body. With my A1C levels consistently improving, I'm hopeful that achieving an A1C below 5.7 will lead my doctor to consider discontinuing Ozempic. My aspiration is that these dietary changes will last a lifetime, allowing me to maintain this healthier version of myself. Losing 20 pounds in 90 days is just the beginning!
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I am on Ozempic… with age and injury…I became less active, I put on weight that was stubborn to come off, my younger years I had no problem getting losing weight and staying off, because I was exercise freak. Before starting this med, best advise I received that this med to jump start you for weight loss, but you still need to do the work…exercise and eat cleaner better foods for you, and figure out what triggers you to over eat. I have lost 15lbs and have 15 to go…I am finding my joints already feel better! Which is making me more active…and happy! No Ozempic is not a cure but a tool that can jump start you for a healthier you ( if used right)!
I felt like her when I started taking adderall until my hair fell out. I’ve never been overweight but I still noticed a difference in the way I was treated just going from 140lbs to 115lbs. I’m 5’6😕
Mounjaro has been a game changer for me
how much did you lose?
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I’m on Wegovy and I’ve never been happier
how much did you lose?
@@healthyinformation 50lbs
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There are no long time studies about what this does to the body. In 10 years we'll all look back at the horror stories with no shock & then later the lawsuits will inevitably come.
But every other medication is OK? So many medications out there, but when it helps this with obesity, and you lose your mind..
@@shelleynowwilson How did I lose my mind & who said I didn't care about other meds too? Edit- How is your gut health? Lol, fool.
actually it's been on the market since 2017 but was in clinical trials long before that. They actually do have an idea of long term effects. It's also the on the top 100 most prescribed medication list, so they have excellent data on it. SIde effects are usually well managed.
@@amylaw3416 I did my research a while back now. I absolutely respect that it's each to their own on the choice whether or not to take it. I was only giving my opinion & you obviously have yours. Only time will tell & personally I've heard far too many (anecdotal) horror stories to put me right off ✌🏼.
@@amylaw3416 THIS IS FALSE that there are no long term affects!!! The fda approved without the data. They are collecting the data now. This happens with approved drugs becasue the fda is corrupted. EVERY DOCTOR WILL TELL YOU THERE ARE NO LONG TERM STUDOES and that is has caused cancer in lab animals...
This is crazy. I’m so thankful to have had a friend who talked me out of weight loss surgery. She even started a membership at the gym and we went together. Soon I was able to encourage myself and lost over 60 lbs between the beginning of spring and the end of summer. I wish people had the willpower to do this without drugs and surgery. Honestly we don’t know the long term effects of this medication.
That’s a great friend! I’ve tried many exercise regimens but realized I’m lonely lol wish I had your friend! My “friends” were just weirdly competitive so it wasn’t fun. I try to go on long walks enjoying nature now.
A lot of ppl do have the willpower.
@meghanmisaliar as of lately, all I see online is this drug or similar drugs or surgery. A handful of videos are about 100% sheer will of I'm sick of being fat lol. Everyone is looking for a shortcut but it may haunt them later. I've already heard about severe constipation and other gastric issues.
That is a friend indeed! Wow! ☺️
@@MalissiaCreates I'm so sorry, I've had friends like that in the past.
For me it’s lowered my Type 2 diabetes drastically and now I’m on a keto diet and I’m single sizes!! A little stomach upset but that’s it!!
"it's better to not be overweight." -- gasp
is that sarcasm? lol
I’m on Mounjaro and it has changed my life. I hate when people say oh just workout and eat right. I have medical reasons on why I can’t lose weight and Mounjaro seems to be the only solution I’ve found. It has helped me with my sleep apnea, my back hurting, and my own self esteem. If you use it right and follow your doctors advice it will work wonders.
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As a person who suffers from weight issues as well as Diabetes, I am pissed that celebrities are hogging this medication, and people like me, can't get it.
It's absolutely disgusting
Similar to gastric sleeve surgery. Losing weight is just one part. Eating a healthy well balanced diet and exercise is the other part.
So profound. Did it take a lot of study to come up with this sage advice that no one else never contemplated…
I'm type 2 diabetic and have been on Ozempic for several years. I haven't necessarily lost weight while on it, but it has helped to manage the sugars and thus, I have less fluctuation in my weight, which in turn, keeps the diabetes controlled. However, I talked to my pharmacist today and was told that they are starting to have some trouble getting their regular supply. So, while I think multi-use medications are a great thing, if I can't get the medication I need to survive, that's a big problem.
Honestly, Heathers honesty is super refreshing and important. She’s right, life is better when you’re not overweight. It doesn’t mean you can’t still love who you are, but I gained 40lbs over the pandemic and honestly my self confidence and just general physical state has declined. Body positivity in the way it now is being promoted is indeed a lie. What it was supposed to be initially was to love yourself and your identity no matter what. But being happy you’re obese or “owning” your unhealthy size is not the same. HOWEVER, the shallow nature of society and the obsession with trying to attain the bodily perfection you see on social media is really dangerous. And ozsmpic is not the long term answer. I totally understand people’s desire to use it, but really it’s just work, exercise, eating healthy and sleeping well that will get you there. We want quick fixes in life, me being one of them, but I’d be terrified to try this drug and am more willing to just do the work to return to the size I was 4 years ago.
Omg I have the exact same story with surgery during the pandemic thrown in. If you lived in LA, we could walk together.
I don’t understand why people feel so strongly about Ozempic when it doesn’t involve them. It seems like people are jealous that others have an easier life…
It's a medication designed to help diabetics control their blood sugar and its new status as a fad weight-loss drug is creating shortages for the people that genuinely need it. Additionally, medication is not a first resort for people who just want to lose a few pounds. It has potentially debilitating and fatal side effects and should not be marketed as some kind of miracle drug. The doctors who are prescribing it to anyone who wants to lose a little bit of weight are unnecessarily endangering their patients for money. Lastly, not everyone takes such an extreme libertarian view of society. I and many others care about the well-being of others and the messages sent into society by what's trending in the popular consciousness.
And you seem simple. 🙄
For many, it’s a care about general public health and safety. Not just hating on others who have an easier life.
Basically, yes.
Jealous of what? This is a diabetic drug. You failed to understand people who need ozempic for type 2 diabetes couldn't get their medication. Everyone who was taken the drug wasn't obese or overweight. It was people who wore was already skinny taken the drug They wanted to be skinner. It was a shortage Ozempic and the other drug. Doctors where given it to people who were not diabetic. This is no magic or miracle drug. It comes with side effects just like other drugs. You have to keep taken it, if you want to keep the weight off. People have had issues because of the side effects. kzhead.info/sun/fcyzk7xxbHiibK8/bejne.htmlsi=CquX7QVMHiRA6Z-Y
I used Ozempic for 6 months and lost 30 plus pounds but felt bad most of the time plus i could not afford it anymore i hate to say it but if i could still afford it i would still be using it i have gained back 20 pounds
Why not just have a lower dose
The last days God said people would be lovers of themselves 💯
whoa
Age 60, and have worked hard since age 13 to keep the weight down. Without drugs.
thats great, keep it up
Now people are going to be judge “they are fat because they want to or because they can’t afford to be thin.. ew”… this is going to have some backlash … in a big bad way I feel
I am trying zep bound tomorrow, what do you think?
whats that?
@@healthyinformation another weight loss injection, now the pharmacies don't have refills, it was working too,
The first warning by manufacturer is cancer. Let that sink in
READ the insert carefully. At least read it!
@@timewilltell5476 I read some of it and I'm more shocked people will risk it all to be skinny. And I'm talking about the ones not using it for diabetes
Obesity is also a risk factor for cancer AND heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, asthma, viral complications etc. Choose wisely.
@@CM-sy3to yes for sure, but the obesity is caused by poor food choices, so it's really the food choice leading to all the above
@@nesq4104 Oh my God, can we end this narrative? It’s not “poor food choices”! There are so many factors that play into obesity. The whole “eat, less exercise more” isn’t wrong - but it’s completely over simplified. Obesity is a result of hormonal changes, and some of those things are results of trauma or sexual abuse as children or who knows what else happened to people? a lot of untreated ADHD, a lot of coping mechanisms that involved eating or alcohol or soda ( addictions)- And not to mention the massive amount of fast food and advertising industry and people watching television, and not being particularly happy , and then seeing all the ads for the food that makes them more unwell. Add in hidden food allergies, hidden medication side effects, inflammation, and poverty - there’s so many bloody reasons that all work together for a perfect storm of a bigger waistline, and guess what - sometimes you just eat and drink too much for a number of years because life happens, and your hormones shift and you end up fat at fifty, and it’s harder to lose than you thought. Trust me, I used to judge people just like you do. “ She let herself go after kids.” “ He’s gonna have a heart attack tomorrow if he doesn’t lose some weight” “who would date that?” “ Those heavy people blah blah blah.” I grew up in a “fattist” family- Lots of doctors and tons of judgment for anybody who carried any extra weight. It’s a bunch of lies. We need compassion and a complete transformation of society and media and fast food and the food supply chain that’s full of poisons, plastics,pesticides, pollution and hormones- yes, literally, from all the birth control pills and other things going into the water systems. This is a complex issue and yes, there’s stuff the individual can do but there is also stuff that’s metabolic and it’s going to take a completely different approach to get a healthy population again, and judgement does not help. Have a nicer day.
I was on Wegovy because I was prediabetic, have tried every diet known to man, have yoyo'd my entire life, I felt sick, in pain, and was on the verge of looking into surgery for weight-loss. I don't care about how I look to others. I want to not feel ill and not get diabetes. My insurance now says they will not pay for it until I go from pre-diabetes to actual diabetes and get sicker instead of preventing diabetes and getting healthier. It is so stressful knowing I am now starving all the time again, my cravings for sugar are back, my brain fog is worse than ever, my self-sabotage is back, and my overall health is declining again. And my depression and anxiety are higher than ever all because I'm scared of my health worsening. People don't think of all of that when they find our someone is on these drugs.
I am Australian it’s just so sad that you have such a terrible healthcare system in the USA.
@@shelleynowwilson It's very frustrating.
I take Ozympic for pre-diabetes...it is making me nauseous all the time and i cant eat bc nothing sounds good, so yeah ive lost weight...no food will do it
My daughter uses Ozempic,, shss a type 1 diabetic abd depends on it to keep her aiive.. getting her meds depends on the product being available because of world demand by dieters! Who do not depend on it to keep them alive!
ozempic is not for type 1 diabetes, insulin is. So this is a lie.
I just didn't feel like all the BS that goes along with Dieting, the gym, calorie counting. Dropped 50lbs. Then I started going to the gym for resistance training and weight lifting 3x a week. Gain 10 lbs of muscle... Thank you Ozempic.
Weight loss is tough. I’ve been up and down over the years. Even had weight loss surgery and gained it all back. I’m sad about it.
Good thing apparently non of these people have gastroparsis.
Gastroparesis**
Ozempic is not covered by any health plan for weight loss so be prepared to pay $ 300 Can. for the lowest dose pen that will last for 6 wks of shots ( one shot /week ) . Your dose will need to be increased as you go along and that increases the cost out of pocket . It's not a cheap way to lose weight and it still means you need to watch what you eat . The only thing Ozempic does is make you feel full so you don't eat as much at a meal but that wears off hence the increase in the dose . It caused horrible cramps in the am and constipation and it still does after 6 weeks . I lost about 10 lbs . Not going to bother using it anymore .
It cost me around $1100 without my Insurance
I have seen many people on this medication, the crazy part, is the second ozempic was unavailable to them, and they quit taking it, they gained back every pound they lost…
When I lost 55 lbs with WW my entire life changed and not entirely in a good way. I was shocked at how intimidated and snarky people got with me. I lost friends, I got divorced. This is something WW tries to prepare you for but its one of the more complicated challenges to weight loss, or any major lifestyle or health changes. But that a problem with other people, not you. You have to be strong enough to go on out and get new friends if they no longer accept you. To realize you being happier with yourself becomes a threat to others. They were not friends to begin with if they dont support you through life changes. In the end you have to do what is right for you and surround yourself with supporting accepting people. We each have our own journey to go through for our own reasons. If we practice nonjudgement, we can do so much as a society, but that's not the way it is now, unfortunately.
I wonder if these people object to COVID shot but in a second will take this without knowing future effects?🤷🏻♀️
Funny you should say that. My friend is on one of these drugs and is experiencing leg pain. But her first thought was that it was the COVID shot. No mention of the weight loss shot, which could also be causing her symptoms.
That's a really great question!!
Same with Botox.
Truth
@@quickpstuts412 Leg pain isn't contributed to this shot.
I've been a physician for 11 years and lately I have had a hard time discussing weight loss with patients because they try to destroy me and my business online. It's important to be healthy and I hope that people continue to avoid obesity.
I respect heather for speaking out because she’s not a sheep 🙏🏻 god bless her
Love her !!! She is so true and open! I love the end of interview !
yep
Crazy!! Love yourself and stay healthy whatever size that is!!!❤
The one that surprises the most is Okra being the owner of weight watchers maybe Okra is heavily invested in the drug companies.
Okra? As in vegetable or Oprah, the celebrity?
@@same5952 celebrity
Great segment. Honesty is refreshing.
🤗. Great story. Glad shes opened up about it.
For everyone whining about how they can’t get their Siberia medication because of vane people, that’s now a moot argument as ozempic is no longer prescribed for weight loss. Tirzepatides like Zepbound and Wegovy are now prescribed
I got up to 280. Was diagnosed a Type 2 diabetic. I use Rybellsus now, lost 80 pounds (40 on metformin over 3 years, 40 more on Rybellsus) and my A1C is 5, which is below Pre-Diabetes. This “hit piece” is more worried about this body positivity bullshit, and ignoring the real life positive health implications. no, it’s not for everyone, but there are reasons its here and a good thing.
What dose of metformin were you on when you lost 40 pounds And how long did it take you to lose the weight on metformin?
1000 am 1000 pm. As stated above, 3 years
My doctor prescribed Ozempic when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I took it for four miserable months, where I experienced horrendous abdominal pain. It was difficult to go to work and be able to concentrate. I finally had to quit taking it. The side effects weren’t worth any potential benefits (which I never saw anyway). Every weight loss drug or surgery that I’ve known about in my 60+ years on earth have eventually been found to have profound side effects. I know several,people who had success with this one, but I wasn’t one of them.
where can I get my hands on it
omg i gained so much respect for Heather for saying that body positivity is a lie. thank you after all these years of seeing all the people who can't control their desires for food trying to force everyone into saying all body is beautiful. not saying a "bigger" person is not beautiful. x amount of people can think it is beautiful but I don't need to agree and also think it's beautiful. people can have their opinions again lol
Diabetics should definitely take priority when it comes to this medication. That being said, if this drug can help with other weight related conditions (pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure... to name a few) ... then people who are suffering with obesity should also be candidates for this drug. I'm not talking about people who just want to lose a few pounds... or even people who are slightly overweight, or gained some weight after pregnancy. I'm talking about people who've struggled with obesity their whole lives and have tried everything to lose weight... and whose health is at risk. It's actually quite astounding to me that pre-diabetes is not treated, and that our healthcare system just waits for a person to become diabetic before offering help with the matter.
I'm an RN and knew this was a bad idea. I expected the body stuff, but my main concern was for the people with diabetes who would surely have a hard time getting a medication that they NEED.
I don't mind people in extreme conditions to try this but imagine being reasonably overweight and injecting yourself to lose muscle mass but still eating like crap because you just couldn't bring yourself to live healthier. It's sad. Good luck living a long and happy life.
I respect her for being honest, and being upfront about it I think that you can be empowering, regardless. I mean you should do whatever you feel is best for you.
Wow im 60 and with menaupose i went from 122 to 160 now size 14 but i have gastrointestinal issues and IBS i dont need another stomach issye. 2:43
“I wonder what my family life will look like when I gastroparesis” is a better question
I work in pharmacy, and a lot of insurances are dropping these medications from their formularies, because it is bankrupting certain states.
I was on Wegovy I was pre diabetic which is why I started the drug, but the remainder of my weight has been lost on my own… 35 pounds down and counting. My push is to be able to move with my kids that’s it
Commercial coming to your area soon: "Did you, or someone you know, take Ozempic....?"
There is one already on the air!
I think weight watchers should sue Oprah.
The rich don’t seem to have a problem getting these drugs. It’s like there is a separate supply for those who are maybe going to pay a high price? My aunt is diabetic and doesn’t count on her refill being there. Her insurance pays for it.
Liver damage, gallbladder damage, intestinal paralysis resulting in surgery and or death, and thyroid cancer.
And loads of people having miraculous results.
But at least they'll be healthy.
@@shelleynowwilson that they could have by simply eating some vegetables and taking a walk. Permanently. And without the liver damage, gallbladder damage, GI paralysis, or thyroid cancer.
@@ruthcov they’ll be anything but healthy.
@@ruthcov 😂😂😂
Talk about the way it’s supposed to be used. For people with medical issues.
I was in the Army for 20 years. I weighed 155 pounds at 5'6" 5% body fat. 14 years later my heaviest weight was 179, felt horrible. I am today at 165lb and dropping body fat. I am looking forward to getting to 160 and putting on muscle to be healthier . I have not used any drugs. Just exercise and my eating habits. Age today 52.
I'm your height and weight and 46 male. Keep the weight and turn into muscle 💪. I've gained 10lbs since last year but it's muscle mass.
I am in the process of doing turning it into muscle as well. Had to get the fat down first. Thanks for the reply. It is good to hear people start to get serious about their own health.@@fastm3980
I lost quite a bit of weight a few years ago (didn’t keep it off) and the things people said blew me away many times in a negative way. My main motivation was to be healthier and feel better physically. People said things to/about me as if I was not the same person at all. Also saying that since I was losing weight they had to do something about their weight. When you’re the biggest in a group and that changes, other women are somehow threatened. It made me very sad and alone.