Leah Dozier

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@PaulAdamssongs 19 күн бұрын

Been doing 2.5 mg for 3 months and down 20 lbs. Constipation a problem. Concerned that going to 5 (from 2.5) may increase constipation issues??

@leahdozier 19 күн бұрын

Constipation can be serious. I think that you may want to try to get a good solution in place prior to increasing your dosage. Here are some things that I have heard recommended: • make sure you are drinking an adequate amount of water as hydration matters • consider drinking an electrolyte drink as electrolyte imbalance can increase constipation • move - take walks daily • minimize sugar in your diet • consider Miralax daily • consider probiotics daily • many find relief using Mag07 when nothing else works Please remember that constipation can be serious, and you should seek medical advice if it doesn’t resolve. The last thing anyone wants to experience is a visit to the emergency room due to an impacted colon. Best of luck!

@PaulAdamssongs 19 күн бұрын

@@leahdozier Thanks, yes I do all the above. LOTSA exercise

@Canny977 2 ай бұрын

I will continue on 2.5 for 2 more months lost 4 kilograms already only 5 more kilograms to go what do you recommend

@maryd7081 Ай бұрын

Hi. I’m on 2.5 for 2 months now I lost 10lbs so far not sure if I should go up to 5mg or stay on 2.5. I’m nervous about side effects on 5mg? How are you doing ??

@Canny977 Ай бұрын

@@maryd7081 I’m doing quite well apart from the reflex and thirst issues every thing is just fine. My doctor doesn’t want to increase the concentration as long as the body is losing weight. If you increase to 5 you will experience the side effects only when take the first dose. I wish you best of luck in your weight loss journey

@leahdozier Ай бұрын

In my opinion, if you feel the 2.5 dosage is still effective then I would stick with it. If you feel like your body has started to build a tolerance and it’s becoming less effective, that’s when I would choose to increase.

@cypresse1620 2 ай бұрын

You don’t need to use this drug to lose weight hon.

@_ZR11_ Ай бұрын

Shut up, hon

@lezliesecundaGLP-RD 3 ай бұрын

I'm proud of you and happy that you don't have a long journey.

@Margot-zz2qv 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your advice. I was very confused about increasing my dose as I am already at 7.5 mg. I haven't had side effects and have lost 40 lbs in 10 weeks, but I still need to lose 110 lbs. To reach a healthy weight. I think I will stick to this dosage for a while as I see results, no side effects, and I am happy to do it slowly and steadily. May I add that I am taking therapy to change my behaviour, and that has helped greatly.

@Mary-bw8tf 6 ай бұрын

I feel like 125 pounds is a good weight if you are🎉 comfortable, how much weight are you thinking of losing and I hope you reach your goal.

@BILLEON2005 11 ай бұрын

Stay low dose for as long as you can for the best results

@pris_pris 11 ай бұрын

You’re not sharing your symptoms!!! That’s the only reason why people watch these vids 😒😒😒😒😒😒

@PinkOwl31 Жыл бұрын

Why is no one talking about this!?!? 😯😳 I need to make a switch.

@memelc5655 Жыл бұрын

Why are you on mounjaro at 125#???

@lilnabii 4 ай бұрын

shes 5'2 her healthy weight as per BMI is 99 - 121 lbs. and I doubt she started this at 125 lbs. you also have no idea if shes has insulin resistance or pcos or diabetes

@timamiljus7803 Жыл бұрын

STOP SELF-Diagnosing yourself! You will NOT get Thyroid nodules after only 10 weeks of medication. The study showed RATS got medullary thyroid CA, BUT it is dose and length of time dependent. Good luck,

@yaelarbely9416 Жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for sharing your journey. How did you get the prescription?

@reklovjj Жыл бұрын

Useless

@carolinerainey6261 Жыл бұрын

Did you feel sick at all taking the break? I'm going on a trip and don't want to be sick.

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

Hi. Sorry for the delay in response. Hope it’s not too late. I did not feel sick. I recommend taking a break. Challenge yourself to enjoy food without over indulging. It a good way to start to gauge how maintenance could look for yourself.

@bjdavis Жыл бұрын

Have you reached the end of your journey?

@elizabethtimmons3833 Жыл бұрын

While you were not taking the shot, did your appetite come back? I am getting close to being at goal and wondering what that will be like.

@fofo-4555 9 ай бұрын

Can u update us on your journey

@karend2319 Жыл бұрын

Wish you would come back and provide an update. I think it's great to be proactive with your health. Too often we wait until we're in a disease state or crisis. It's much more difficult to turn it around at that point.

@rosareyes8431 Жыл бұрын

Is it they the old saving cards are not shareable?it look the same as the new one only 3 questions now before was 2. Some people say everyone get a different number.

@agnaldoromualdobarboza6052 Жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! I want to know if Mounjaro is available here in Australia! Thanks for the answers!

@Thefoxinsights Жыл бұрын

Have you gained any weight or felt anything unusual after stopping mounjaro?

@slotsalot654 Жыл бұрын

It’s people like you that make it hard for other people to get this medication who actually need to lose weight

@jenniferkasper4044 Жыл бұрын

They may need to request PA if insurance requires it. The card doesn’t kick in for people with commercial insurance unless/until the insurance denies coverage.

@Trocarguy Жыл бұрын

You have a mental health problem with your thoughts on weight loss. you need professional help about body image issues.

@t3r083 Жыл бұрын

This is not constructive.

@Trocarguy Жыл бұрын

Very Childish attitude. Me, Me, Me, Me The ME generation-Generation X(1965-1980 42-57yr olds). Be an adult, it is not FDA approved for Weight loss, get over it and move on to something else. I'm sorry(actually no I'm not really) that you can't have this medication for you to lose 5-10lbs. I and MANY OTHERS need this drug to control my A1C, High blood pressure and cholesterol levels..and oh yeah it might make me lose a little weight from my 35% BMI. YOU ARE LITERALLY STEALING THIS MEDICATION FROM THOSE WHO RIGHTFULLY NEED IT AND ARE ENTITLED TO IT FOR ITS LEGAL FDA USE. I feel You, Your Prescriber/DR/PA/NP, The Pharmacist who fills the prescription, the Pharmacy itself and The Pharmacy Tech who checks you out and rings you up at the register should be prosecuted for distribution of a controlled substance without a LEGAL prescription.

@AbiMorrison Жыл бұрын

Omg it's you again. I've seen you post this same exact comment on other people's channels. At least have the creativity to 6 up with something new! You're just being lazy at this point. Really.

@Jujubean9795 Жыл бұрын

Oh please. There is an abundance of medications for diabetics. No one is stealing anything. Besides, once it is FDA approved for weight loss, it will still be in short supply AND it will cost exponentially more for everyone.

@cecilialuna7503 Жыл бұрын

How are you more entitled to receive this medication? No one forced you to eat bad foods , gain weight and be unhealthy. She’s trying to prevent those things happening to her.

@t3r083 Жыл бұрын

Not to be negative, but this is negative.

@Josiphine606 9 ай бұрын

All the glp’s are from from big pharmaceutical companies that hope anyone and everyone gets on these drugs and never get off. It’s a gold jackpot for drug companies and a win for obesity and diabetes for people. Nobody is “taking” anything away from anyone in need. That was a ridiculous and mean comment

@TamkinSpice Жыл бұрын

I’m on my 5th week and 9 pounds total loss !!

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

That’s great! Steady progress is good. That’s almost 2 lbs per week.

@TamkinSpice Жыл бұрын

How is your Mounjaro journey going ?

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

Hi. I’m currently taking a break. Im trying to see how well I can maintain through the holiday season. So far, I’ve been doing well with maintaining. Fingers crossed. I have 5 pens left right now. I plan to start taking them again in January.

@nataliestaggers5054 Жыл бұрын

Hi Leah, I think it’s great your being proactive about your weight loss and not waiting until you are obese to address your health. Being at your comfortable weight is such a confidence booster and each of us knows what that weight is for us. Congrats on your success. Do you mind me asking who your insurance is? Thanks!

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

Hi, Natalie. Thanks for the comment. Sorry for the delay in my response. I have insurance through a blue cross policy. I feel like every policy is unique though.

@tonyalewis1833 Жыл бұрын

Not to be Negative but you're not over weight

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

I agree. I started this journey out overweight. I’m no longer overweight. Obesity runs strongly in my family. One of my sisters is on Mounjaro and has lost almost 50 lbs with another 100 to go. My other sister has about 100 to lose, but can’t access meds due to lack of insurance. Weight management and weight loss has never come easily for me. I’m not trying to compare my journey to others. I’m just trying to share and encourage others.

@Sandusko Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but this medicine should really be used for obese and overweight people. You are using it almost for cosmetic purposes.

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your opinion. I started this journey out overweight. I’m no longer overweight. However, obesity runs strongly in my family. One of my sisters is on Mounjaro and has lost almost 50 lbs with another 100 to go. My other sister has about 100 to lose, but can’t access meds due to lack of insurance. Weight management and weight loss has never come easily for me. I’m not trying to compare my journey to others. Over the years, I’ve become very passionate and interested in the science of weight loss and weight management. I’m just trying to share and encourage others.

@deborahlockwood9035 Жыл бұрын

You should have already been focusing on eating better if you've been on this for 10 weeks and you aren't learning different habits than whatever you have lost will definitely come back and more. And I agree with everyone else just because you have a tendency to become overweight does not mean that you should be taking a weight loss medication that is meant for people who really need it and diabetics who also really need it.

@dinkdonk Жыл бұрын

Pharmacies do not prescribe medication to patients. They “dispense” medication to patients.

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the correction. Doctors prescribe and pharmacies dispense.

@leeannblackburn6901 2 жыл бұрын

Does caresource medicaid cover this?

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

You have to have commercial insurance. Hopefully, Medicaid covers this in the future. I have relatives on Medicaid that could really use this, but can’t access it.

@TamkinSpice 2 жыл бұрын

Here is where I’m starting to notice the hoarseness you were talking about

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

The hoarseness is strange. It's very noticeable for me because I have 2 young boys that need the stern voice quite often. My doctor doesn't think it's anything to worry about.

@TamkinSpice 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your height? I’m following along

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

I am 5' 2".

@TamkinSpice 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing - did you go get an MRI for your thyroid? I’m on monjauro as well as a smaller person like you and I’ll be keeping my eye on any throat symptoms and I’ll rush to see a thyroid doctor if anything

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

I didn't get an MRI. My doctor mentioned that if I feel like I have a lump in my throat and it's hard to swallow, that can be more indicative of a thyroid nodule. She felt it was probably just silent reflux. I took a 3-week break and it went away. I went back on it last week and noticed it for one day. I think the silent reflux diagnosis makes sense.

@kiutpi 2 жыл бұрын

127 for 5"2 is within normal weight limits

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I started at 145. I’m really comfortable at this weight. Maintenance is hard so I’m trying to lose a little more to build in a better buffer. I’m busty. Anytime I’m over 130 I get really uncomfortable. I want to get close to 120 and then stop completely. I expect to gain a little back. My goal is to maintain a weight around 125.

@bethcramer3466 2 жыл бұрын

You asked for thoughts so hears mine…how dare you say that there are other medications type 2 diabetics can take. As a type 2 DB who is not overweight and eats a very low carb diet to try and maintain healthy blood sugar numbers and does not want to have to go on injectable insulin. Mounjaro has been a God send, in lowering my numbers. If this drug goes into a shortage because of people wanting to lose some weight why don't they just push themselves away from the food! I don’t have any other choices. I wish I did!! When or if it is approved for weight loss thats a whole different situation. Until then it shouldn’t be prescribed for weight loss.

@leahdozier Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your comment. Everyone does have different opinions. To be clear, I am not saying I am right. One point my husband made to me is that some type 2 DB patients have a hard time finding the right medication that helps them maintain healthy blood sugar numbers. As a result, if they have trouble finding that medication they can substitute it with a different medication, but other medications may not be as effective. Eli Lily has taken steps to make this drug harder to get. I am hoping they have learned from watching Novo Nordisk's struggle with Ozempic and Wegovy.

@bjdavis 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful, and eye opening information. I’ve noticed ibuprofen and Tylenol no longer act as quickly as they did before I started taking Mounjaro.

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

It definitely takes longer. Someone on Facebook posted that they took an edible at bedtime and it kicked in during a meeting the next day at work!

@bjdavis 2 жыл бұрын

@@leahdozier Would you be interested in joining a discord community built around Mounjaro?

@JerseyHookerCreations 2 жыл бұрын

How are you being prescribed this if you are not overweight nor obese?

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

I was overweight. I have lost almost 20 pounds. I've been trying to lose that weight since my youngest was born 6.5 years ago.

@PepperS72 2 ай бұрын

Diabetes possible?

@CharayVaughn 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you, and that's why I'm scared to take it.

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

It is scary. However, I don't think any cases in humans have been reported yet. Hopefully, we don't see any. It such a new medication that it can't be completely discounted as a risk. At this time, I still feel like it's a low risk. My doctor feels like the issues were related to silent reflux.

@CharayVaughn 2 жыл бұрын

@@leahdozier Oh OK thanks, yes definitely new, so far my appetite has sudden curve itself, I'm working out on a stepper before bedtime and I've lost weight.

@maggienjoshreynolds6592 Жыл бұрын

So there won't be much on humans with this being such a new drug. I also know that those symptoms are for Thyroid cancer. My husband had it. Not saying your symptoms are. However I would definitely get your Thyroid checked out. I'm not trying to scare you. I'm just concerned for you.

@CharayVaughn Жыл бұрын

@@maggienjoshreynolds6592 Oh I'm good, my thyroid is good and i haven't even taken this medicine and from the looks of things I don't I'll be taking it. But thx so much.

@elizabeth0265 2 жыл бұрын

I have psoriasis and they say gut health has alot to do with it. I would love to know more about this topic

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

They are linking most autoimmune conditions to gut health. Are you taking Mounjaro? Have you tried to increase your intake of probiotic foods?

@elizabeth0265 2 жыл бұрын

@@leahdozier Not yet but have been considering it. I do need to increase my probiotic foods as well. Do you take probiotics? If so what kind do you recommend?

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabeth0265 Honestly, I’m on the fence about supplementation. Some of the studies on supplements aren’t promising. They can help while taking them, but they don’t appear to actually repopulate the gut. The better science, at the moment, seems to show that probiotic foods and drinks (live an active cultures) are better sources for actually repopulating the gut. I’m trying to get a daily dose from yogurt, kombucha or Miso soup.

@TheAdmiredb727 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing; in particular, for sharing the hoarseness you experienced. I’ve had hoarseness the past few weeks and, while I considered myself to have covered all my bases regarding side effects, I missed this one 😳. And, while it’s subsided, I’ll run it past my PCP tomorrow. Thank you, again, for your candor and approach to this “management” phase, as I’m considering this phase in the near term.

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@bjdavis 2 жыл бұрын

Medical science, first Mounjaro, now eye drops to get rid of reading glasses! Great videos!

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love it when science helps solve real issues!

@allthingsholisticwithkb 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting 🤔. Thanks for sharing.

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rongross7179 2 жыл бұрын

Are you doing this purely for weight loss or is there a truly medical reason like diabetes? I’m not a medical professional but At 5’2” and 125 I think you are doing well. Should you stop? When you do stop will it be “cold Turkey”? Will you wean yourself off so you are less apt to start gaining? Thank you.

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using this for weight loss. I have lost almost 20 lbs since I started. I have taken a break the last couple of weeks and was able to maintain. This makes me very happy. This is a medication that you can stop "cold turkey" if you wish. My goal is to utilize the lowest dosage when I need a random boost. I am hoping this would only be once every couple of months.

@jimmycasey6400 Жыл бұрын

I glad for you but I started this weighing 436 on October 2 now I weigh 387 I feel like this shot has helped me so much! No offense to you I would not lose much more weight if I was you!

@5thandoverland 2 жыл бұрын

Gut microbiome is fascinating. I'm thinking ceylon cinnamon will make a changem dobyou think mounjaro will change it? They say weight loss surgery does. The rat studies make me think calories have little to do with weight. My husband eats 3 times as much as I do and he's thin. He eats pickles with every meal

@leahdozier 2 жыл бұрын

I, also, find the gut microbiome fascinating. I could probably talk about it all day. I have read a lot of studies about cinnamon and turmeric and overall health, but I don’t remember seeing anything directly related to its impact on the gut health. Even the latest study on fiber and gut health was disappointing. However, live and active cultures were more promising. I think Ceylon cinnamon is great! I’ve taken it randomly, but I’ve never committed to it. It’s amazing how gut health and metabolism works though. It definitely allows some people like your husband to eat a lot more and stay thin. I really wish they would do some studies on the impact of Mounjaro and slowed digestion on gut health.

@5thandoverland 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried ceylon cinnamon and berberine