This is Important! GLP-1 Update that really scared me | Please watch so you can learn from me!

[@kttodd07]

Everything you said about not being taken seriously about pain is so true! I’m white, but also have a chronic medical condition, doctors always think we are trying to get pain meds 😢 There’s a stigma being a person with chronic illness or a person of color with med seeking. It’s so wrong and makes our lives so much harder. I sympathize with you 100% ❤

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

I’m so sorry to hear that. I have a friend with a chronic illness and I know what you mean. It definitely makes it harder to advocate for yourself. I hope there is a change

[@blutru1328]

Thank God you talked to the Nurse who advised you to FOLLOW the PRESCRIBED PLAN of DOSAGE ! God's continued best health to you always !

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you love 💕

[@koolquality]

You have to be mindful of what you eat on GLP-1 medications and make sure you are not consuming foods, like read meat, that is harder to digest. Gastric emptying is slow on those medications which will mess up your digestive tract. Also make sure you are pooping. Very important because you dont wanna be backed up with stool while your stomach is full of undigested food.

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Very good point, thank you! I did have red meat the night before i started to really feel it so that’s a good point !

[@peppergirl231able]

So true I carefully monitor food in waste out❤

[@DeeQueenieQ]

Sharing. Needed a colonoscopy and a month before my procedure. My physician reached out to do the check in and I did mention that I was taking semiglutide and they told me that kind of medicine any GLP1 one that I should stop taking it three weeks before my colonoscopy because it could affect, my results. Just an FYI, always check with your physician weeks before you’re having any procedures and tell them all the medicine you’re taking. That was very important. I was switching from semiglutide to Trazepitude anyways and I was switching providers to join Fridays so it all worked out 😊

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you for sharing! Super important 💕

[@marlenel.hemingway744]

OMG, where do I begin...I listened very intently to your message. One of my greatest concerns is the Thyroid issues from the GLP1 medication since I am of the older generation. My mother had thyroid issues so I really have one eyebrow up and one down. Also, I didn't know about the calcium issue. I almost started taking some, very glad I didn't. Myself, I'm still on the 2.5mg of Mounjaro and have been since Jun. 26th. So almost 4 mos now and I'm down 35lbs. I decided there was no need to move up in dosage because I am losing little by little which is fine. I will say I do have a lot of jiggly loose skin but by taking the low dose, it gives me time to at least work on repairing my skin. Good thing is the Fall season is here and I can hide it, Lol. Please keep sharing your experiences as it really does help the GLP1 community in our journey. I pray that whatever you're going through is nothing serious. Getting checked out is very important. Take care Sis!

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you so much for the love sis !💕

[@GeeTay707]

So sad but you are correct I can tell how I am treated when I go to the Dr but once I let them know I am a Registered Nurse their demeanor changes 😢

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

@@GeeTay707 girl it’s so true! That’s a whole different topic for a whole video in and of itself Chile

[@ashleycole_rn]

Yup, has happened to me plenty of times. Especially, during pregnancy.

[@ZeeH-A]

Thank you for sharing 🫶🏽 Praying all is well. Please keep us updated 🤗

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you, I will! 💕

[@jharvey73883]

Thank you for the update! I am happy to hear you are ok!!🙏

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you!

[@donnabush3065]

Praying for you happy you found this out early. Hopefully all is well and you just go back to doing your weekly injections🙏🏾🙏🏾.

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you love! I hope so too !

[@meslaura]

I appreciate you sharing this, and it is a good reality check that decisions we make privately about how to utilize these meds can have unforseen consequences. The experience with providers through services like Fridays might be different since this is such a huge part of what they do every day, but one of my big struggles with consulting my PCP about this medication is that he doesn't seem to know any more than I do about the intricacies of dosing and side effects. I have been guilty of taking some of my own dosing decisions into my own hands because it feels like a better option than waiting around for potentially misguided advice from my provider. I wish it was easier to find providers who specialize in obesity medicine 😪

[@christywarren8293]

My GLP1 is prescribed by my doctor and all of my doctors are in the clinic family ( I guess that is how you say it). I have a hand procedure coming up and can't my shot for a week before.

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

That’s a very good point! That’s one of the reasons I love Fridays because they are specialist. Make sure you are doing your research and hopefully find another pcp opinion if you need one

[@Ravengurl2023]

Are you taking Miralax or Olly fiber gummies! Or a fiber supplement? It really helps move. I've been told red meat is a MUST, by both a Dr. And trainer. Protein, protein protein.

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Not taking any fiber supplements, but red meat is a must? On GLP-1? I’ve always been told it’s not good for often because of the slower digestion

[@peppergirl231able]

Red meat in ground beef form is a quicker move for me never had a problem BUT I monitor food in food out when thing aren't moving magnesium oxide tablet gets things going easy for me your looking fantastic thanks for the inspiration and honesty ❤

[@sheistamika]

So sorry to hear this. It’s best to let the doctor to tell you it’s ok to skip doses. I inject every 14 days per doc orders for maintenance to wing myself off the medications since I’ve reached my weight loss goal. I’ve only heard skipping dosages are for maintenance at a lower mg is best like you said. Be careful, my throat started to feel scratchy..that anxiety will kick in. 😅

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you dear 💕

[@brandimckenith2730]

Thank you please keep us updated

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

I sure will 💕

[@KyraShalise]

Please update us on the taking the medicine every 2 weeks or so, what the doctors say about it. Is it only ok to take every couple of weeks on 2.5?

[@rosalyn32ful]

Thank you for the info, I have been taking twice a month on my own instead of weekly… I will check with my dr.. ❤❤

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Yes please do! And no problem 🩷

[@nellielee2915]

Hi, I pray you are feeling well today, I came back to this video because I thought I should still mention that I experienced the same thing in my throat, like something was there or like something was stopping me from swallowing, it happened maybe 2 times. I wasn't going to say anything because I'm not sure if it was the Tirzepatide causing it, because I was already having challenges with my Thyroids before starting the medication, but just not the throat part, but I don't want to hold information that may help. ❤

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you for your concern 🩷 definitely ask your doctor about the feeling you have been having in your throat and if they approved you then your thyroid levels must have been ok. Hoping you take care!

[@kellyfentonmn5783]

I think just we as women, regardless of color, aren’t always taken seriously when we go to the doctor.

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

@@kellyfentonmn5783 unfortunately unless you have walked the shoes of a woman of color that’s an inaccurate statement. Respectfully 💕 also research shows the distinction

[@kellyfentonmn5783]

@@keepingupwithkeisha My apologies. I appreciate that and definitely wouldn’t dispute you as I agree with your input from your own experiences. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@KyraShalise]

@@keepingupwithkeishaPERIOD

[@KyraShalise]

when y’all say this I promise this doesn’t make us feel better at all. It’s invaliding the experience a person of color is experiencing by you jumping in there and saying “well we have it bad too, see!!!! As if you could relate. It’s just two different things and it’s ok. Be understanding and listening. Not everything relates to everyone.😅

[@QWNSWORDS]

Black women are historically treated with less care then white women but yes most women are dismissed by the medical community

[@Mimiof003]

Extra calcium can cause tonsil stones. I would have that looked at.

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Ohhh interesting!! I didn’t know that, thanks for the info!

[@Katt2444]

Keep us updated please! I’ve been experiencing this same swallowing sensation every once in a while and don’t take my glp1 like I’m supposed to!!!!!!!

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

@@Katt2444 definitely consult your physician love! That could be why. Hope all is well 💕

[@josephb3147]

Consider lower dose but more often if needed... don't rely on the meds to do all the work

[@stephanieriley6776]

“The Parent Trap” 😂 Love that movie!

[@adriannepoindexter3970]

Yes, take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor. There’s a reason it’s prescribed that way. If you want to change something consult your doctor & nutritionist. Tell them everything. That’s what they’re there for.

[@joannamaria1353]

Having full bloods and ultrasound on thyroid is really important before starting GLP-1's. For peace of mind as well as health.

[@nellielee2915]

I'm thankful for your video, and I pray everything out fine for you 🙏, this coming Thursday I'm starting back on Tirzepatide 2.5mg after being off of it since June 13th because I had got so sick when I increase my dose to 5mg on the 8 week. I only loss a total 14 lbs on the medication and I had to stop taking it so as of today I have gained 10 of those 14 lbs back it's been a struggle trying to keep the weight off. I'm very nervous about starting again,😓 I'm starting back on 2.5mg I was thinking to do every other week, or do 2.0mg weekly. But I better ask the doctor first, and listening to you speak about the calcium, reminded me that my cancer doctor ask me was I taking calcium? because my bone density test shows some bone thinning 😢I don't believe it's from when I was on the Tirzepatide because I was only on it 8 weeks. So I got to find a way to take in more calcium.

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Praying all goes well when you start back 💕

[@anellara4949]

Hi! 😊did she say why it could cause gastroparesis if just stopped or skipping injection? Just curious. Thank you

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

She didn’t go into the details but stopping and then starting back up when you are not on the lowest dose probably sends your body (and stomach) into shock

[@jordandunn2450]

“It gave me a fright”- The Parent Trap 💗

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Yesss 🥰🥰🥰

[@jessicacotton1833]

My doc tld me whn I reach my goal I can take the injection less frequently. Now I'm curious. But also you never circled back to the supplements how did tht tie in?

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

I read that calcium can have adverse side effects while on GLP-1

[@KyraShalise]

Same!

[@toraaugusta6998]

Praying for you 🙏 but you are ok❤

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you I receive that!!

[@Livinlife4me]

I loove irregardless!!!❤❤😂😂😂

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

@@Livinlife4me 😂😂 my people 🫶🏾

[@Eva.Angelic]

I do too. It reminds me of the movie Mean Girls when Gretchen Weiners says it

[@catherinele1580]

Thank you Keisha for mentioning berberine. It’s good I stopped supplementing when I started muonjaro. I’m on 2.5mg monthly cycle as a maintenance dose after reaching my goal weight. Looking to come off muonjaro completely

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

You are welcome 🙏🏾

[@Stevannia50]

It can be any kind of dairy products that will irritate the throat

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you for the info!

[@evelynjones3263]

Thankyou for sharing ❤

[@valeriecoleman3588]

Possible acid reflex? Keep up the good work!

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

It could be! And thank you!

[@pamelaebarnes]

Did you ever have your tonsils checked? They could be swollen.

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

When I went to the urgent care the doctor checked and said they didn’t look swollen

[@pamelaebarnes]

@keepingupwithkeisha did you ever find the problem?

[@vynellajacobs8627]

I'm on my 4 week on compound semaglutide 0.25 i having nausea all day will this go away. Suppose to go up on dose next week of shots 0.5 with Friday's. Just want to know will this go away are get worse.

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Are you eating enough? Sometime nausea is a hunger cue. Your body is still probably getting adjusted

[@vynellajacobs8627]

@@keepingupwithkeisha I'm working on the eating part. I was told maybe to try my injection in my thigh, I don't know how I feel about that. But thanks for replying..

[@jorgevega-xk7mu]

Did u stop your med for the root canal

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Good question! I did a while ago

[@sharonlee8229]

Thanks for sharing very helpful ❤

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Glad it was helpful!

[@valerieSMITH-l7e]

I believe only rats fed very high levels, very small percentage got cancer. My dr said they don’t see it yet in humans, but must site the study. Someone please correct me f I wrong, I could have been fed miss information.

[@dreamgirrrl9]

That was my understanding as well.

[@ashleycole_rn]

This is what I read as well

[@Lclarisamo]

I also read this that's why I'm scared to start the process I workout alot I just binge eat on snacks that are not healthy hopefully I can lose this 25 30 pounds by myself

[@evelynjones3263]

Hey girl hey ❤

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Hey love 💕

[@Magical_Makeup_UK]

I love your glasses 👓 ❤

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you!

[@cloakster]

14:00 Well, not sure how missing a week is suddenly gonna give you gastropareisis… but can see how being on a very long shot cycle on a high dose could be ROUGH on the body, and cause problems. 😟 Imagine being on a one-month shot cycle on 15mg. It’s almost like you’re restarting on the drug every time. Your body’s taking a bit of a beating from that, and you can’t really expect good things to come of it, long-term. 😢 Do understand the desire to save $$$, but, geez… what will the medical bills from potential complications set you back? 😭 Maybe you can deviate from a 7-day shot cycle a bit, if your doctor’s on board. But to deviate *wildly* from it, especially at higher doses… seems kinda like you’re asking for it. And beyond a certain point, it doesn’t even work well. Even a 2-week shot cycle’s a pain… dose regular, and you’re hungry enough to devour a wounded moose most of the second week, dose high to compensate for that, and you’re overdosed the first several days and enjoying the fun side effects that come with. 🤮 From what I’ve seen, a 10- or 11-day cycle is about the limit of things working smoothly for most. But, there’s always exceptions/outliers. But if you’re taking it monthly or close, gosh - do you even still need to be on it at all? 🤔

[@EvaVas03]

I will keep you in prayers 💜🙏🏾 not herbal tea is right. I’ve been getting the shakes and by mistake the supplements the shake had gave me a nauseous reaction. Shiitake mushrooms was the powder. Be careful blessings 💜

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you love 💕

[@AuthorAngieDeLisi]

That was my comment you want to taper up and down definitely I’m so glad you’re going to get your thyroid check. Please keep us posted. A big sign of thyroid is a scratchy voice. I may take a .10 again today. I haven’t decided yet. I might take a .15. I’m so glad you address this, I can’t wait to see your results but just like opiates you got a taper up and down. I know that for sure I’m very careful with medication‘s. That’s why I started with .10 even though the dose is supposed to be .25 a lot of doctors over prescribe, but you look great and I hope and pray your thyroid is intact And good research on the calcium. I didn’t know that. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I pray everything is fine and well with you in Jesus name amen 🙏 thyroid levels should be key and checked in taking this medication although I think it does mess with your thyroid levels to create hormones to make you not want to eat but I guess you’ll know more and you can teach us thanks girl thanks❤ also, I think vitamin C is always good for everything because it’s a water-based antioxidant. I don’t think that can hurt and it can help with colds and things like that anyway I’ll keep you posted on my if I inject or not and how my throat feels again it gave me such a bad headache and a cold feeling for a couple days. I’m not sure if I wanna move forward with it although I still have 20 pounds to lose, I wasn’t terribly overweight, but I wanted to lose it because my bones literally hurt my joints hurt that was the reason why I wanted to take it. I have a bad lower back and foot anyway God bless and protect you.❤

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Thank you so much for your comment on the other video! It was meant to be and a good reality check for me because I probably would have kept going. I am going to get check out but I do feel a difference and I am going to stop the injections for a few weeks. I hope all is well with you too!

[@AuthorAngieDeLisi]

@@keepingupwithkeisha girl it didn’t go so well so I decided week two I was gonna take .18 and it was the second day of my period and it really affected my mood. I got really irritated and then I beat up our punching bag but my mood just went really haywire and then I cried and then the next day I threw the medication out. I would’ve had two more doses. I did lose 7 pounds but I don’t think I am mentally healthy enough to take messes with my mood and my physical feelings too much it didn’t give me a headache as much the second time, but I got tired and headache, but not like a severe headache, but it’s kind of a funny thing because, I feel like I can take it again but I threw it away because I knew I couldn’t it kind of tricks you when you lose weight it’s like it’s worth it. I guess it wasn’t worth it for me though. I need to be intact. I’m sure this doesn’t happen for everyone, but it wasn’t good for me mentally and emotionally anyway I threw it away too. I’m just gonna try to eat small portions and do Pilates on KZbin starting tomorrow. I went for a walk today anyway I enjoy your content and journey. Thanks for sharing. I thought I’d share with you. What happened to me

[@timothybrown5390]

Hello I'm tim I'm taking gp1 I'm close to my weight but the weight isn't coming off anymore and I'm alternate day fasting

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Definitely check in with your doctor, maybe you need to move up a dose ?

[@waynechason5855]

How do you get off of Mounjaro?

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

I would consult a doctor love

[@ProvenCures]

20 mcg means micrograms

[@kellyfentonmn5783]

20mcg is equivalent to 800IU and for D3 that should be enough

[@NoturavgAnna]

Mcg- micrograms

[@lynnmckenzie4841]

mcg = micrograms

[@therealsongstress]

So are you saying don’t skip dose 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

I would say not to without consulting a physician

[@adriannepoindexter3970]

So, now you’re waiting to be seen by a doctor although she referred you to see someone in person?

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

I saw her virtually but she recommended I see a pcp or another doctor in person to check out my throat

[@MNoelleA]

Unfortunately, I don’t have a choice but to take calcium because my calcium levels drop immediately without a supplement.

[@adriannepoindexter3970]

I take calcium, iron, & vitamin d, which my doctor, nutritionist & zep doctor knew about & prescribed. Consult your physician. Everyone is different

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Definitely consult with your doctor 💕

[@vlilly1468]

Parent trap was the movie

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

My people ☺️🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@DivineDivaMel1]

Will u really need 2 stay on this med to mentian the weight for the rest of ur life.

[@NoturavgAnna]

Hi Keisha, did your hair start Thin ?

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

No I didn’t have that problem but I do know it has happened to some people

[@vibezmissi]

Mcg= micrograms

[@buttatresses5971]

Parent trap !

[@keepingupwithkeisha]

Yes!

[@jenf836]

I always find some amusement from i give myself a shot every 2-3 weeks people. Like ok so do you need it then? I say this because im in healthcare. I’ve never meet a bunch of know it alls like this community. Lol.

[@jenf836]

@@festiva93 so that’s another conversation. Now as someone in pharmacy no drug is meant to be on shortage forever. You were quite fortunate for the 2 years. There were a lot of head burying and with about 4 weeks left i would suggest coming up with real ideas

[@jenf836]

@@festiva93 unfortunately I can’t hand you the drug but at best switch to ozempic. You might need to cut out some expeensives to afford the extra 2-300$. Why exactly are you not getting brand if i may ask?

[@jenf836]

@@festiva93 believe it or not I’ve seen an uptick of people saying they assume their insurance would not pay. Then finding they would.

[@cloakster]

@jen A little bit of knowledge can def be a dangerous thing. 😬 Well…it’s not so much the knowledge, it’s the false sense of confidence that some ppl get from knowing a little bit about something. 🤷🏽 It’s like they watch a few vids and suddenly think they’re an obesity clinician. 😯 Sure, knowing stuff is GREAT, but be aware of the limits of what you actually do know. That’s the way you avoid doing harm, most especially to yourself. 💡

[@jenf836]

@@cloakster what are you talking about?