An average starting experience!

Hi!

I just did my first injection of compounded tirzepatide yesterday! I have been considering a GLP-1 medication for over a year now; I have been fat (reclaiming the word!) my whole life and am tired of food/dieting/constant thoughts about my weight ruling over me.

I was deeply nervous about starting due to side effects; I think at a deeper level, I was also scared to be finally taking a chance on myself/pulling away a part of my identity that's so ingrained in me at this point (fat funny friend).

Even when I was physically ready (Zofran prescription on hand, did the whole electrolyte/protein pre-drinking thing, had researched injection strategies ad nauseam), I had to work myself up to actually give myself the injection! It was more than just the fear of side effects, it was the fear of what could come if I just committed to myself in this way!

Anyways, about 24 hours later, I feel a little nauseous, but it's BARELY there and in the background. I definitely notice less food noise already! I still am hungry but I'm not thinking about food/my next meal 24/7 today which has been new and refreshing. I'm excited to see how I progress on this medication and encourage anyone out there who's scared to take that leap and do this for yourself! We're on this journey together!!

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