Ozempic Update: Two Doses In

I won't post weekly updates about my experience using Ozempic, but I will update from time to time.

So far, all is well. Self-administering is painless, but a bit more complicated than I imagined. There are several steps and it's not necessarily intuitive. I've used two weekly doses so far, and both times followed along with a video. Easy enough.

The information said you usually start to feel a difference after three to four days, and that is exactly what happened. I had my first dose on a Friday, and when eating on Monday, felt fuller sooner. I simply lost my appetite and wanted to stop eating. Also, my nighttime carb cravings were more manageable. I found that eating a small amount of fruit took care of it. Both these things are quite different.

I have lost a little weight, which already makes me feel better. I have had some mild side effects, just some GI stuff. Nothing that an over-the-counter remedy can't fix. Side effects are supposed to taper off within a few weeks or less.

The plan starts you off on a very low dose - 0.25 milligram - to allow your body time to adjust, and to minimize potential side effects. There are cautions everywhere, telling you not to bump up to the next dosage - 0.5 milligram - until your practitioner tells you to. It is very tempting! But I will restrain myself.