Why I'm Still Taking Ozempic Against My Doc Recommendation!😓

[@lynnnilsson72]

I’m impressed with your honesty, empathy, and genuine care

[@DeeAlexa]

Thanks for the update! I’m on Ozempic since May 2023 and lost about 20 lbs so far, not as fast as your weight loss. I had gallstones at least since 2013 when they were discovered due to abdominal pain. I’m like you, didn’t want any organs removed from my body. It took a couple years to get used to the new way to live with gallstones, meaning being mindful of fried, fatty or greasy foods I eat (love oxtails!). I haven’t had a “flare-up” in at least 6-7 years, so my gallbladder and I are still together 😂. I don’t blame you for continuing your injections. You don’t want to lose the progress you’ve worked so hard for. My doctor prescribed me Ozempic knowing I already had gallstones, thinking the benefits of me losing weight outweigh the risk of flaring up my gallstones. So far, so good. I think it helps I’m losing weight slowly, about 20 lbs over 5 mos. Please continue to update us, it makes us feel we’re not alone on our journeys. God bless!

[@nailmarks2483]

Thank you for your comment. I was being to think something wrong with me. I have only lost 10 lbs in 5 months. So I was thinking it isn't working for me. Now I have a different outlook. 🙂

[@donnab1234]

So happy to see another update from you! Please keep us in the loop as you are a “bright light” in this KZbin community!!

[@JoAnnaTheSoulStringerJohnson]

Congratulations on your weight loss! I had my gallbladder removed in 2009. I had issues after weight loss surgery. Anyway, I started tirzepitide in February. My doctor prescribed it in like November or December of last year but I was afraid to start it. Finally started in February. Was 209 and now I'm about 116. My goal weight was 145 and I totally blew past it. My doctor made me lower the dose back down to the starter dose to maintain. We'll see how things go. Thankfully not losing anymore. Never thought I'd ever say that!!!

[@mrssalt09]

I am on the we go we as well. I started in March and my weight was 2:40, now I am at 1 82 to 185. I have plateaued myself, I don't feel like 70 lb in 7 months is rapid weight loss, I believe that is a slow weight loss because you're averaging 2 lbs per week and that's good. Long as you're eating for your body type that will help a lot as well. Just thought I would share my thoughts as well as my opinion.

[@latitahill]

I had a gallbladder flare up and researched natural/holistic ways to get rid of them. Found one that came HIGHLY recommended and 10 years later…NO ATTACK!!! You’re doing awesome on your journey😊!!

[@JuicyIsOurMotto]

What’s the natural way?? Please share!!

[@latitahill]

@@JuicyIsOurMotto ABSOLUTELY!! Here you go. Days 1 - 6: Slowly sip/drink 1 cup of pure unsweetened cranberry juice(the bitter kind) each day for 6 days. Drink the juice each morning at least 2 hours before you eat. When you eat avoid fatty foods, natural and artificial. I ate white rice and steamed veggies ONLY. On the 6th day: Do not eat anything after 6 pm. At 6 pm, take 1 Tbsp Epsom salt with a full glass of water mix and drink Around 8 pm repeat 1 Tbsp Epsom salt with a full glass of water. Drink Then at 10 pm - mix and drink quickly, 4 oz. olive oil and 4 oz. lemon juice. Go to bed and in the morning you will pass any gallstones you may have. The Epsom salt acts as a laxative to quickly remove the gallstones from the intestinal tract. Note: You can substitute the cranberry juice with apple juice. However, you will have to drink 1 quart of apple juice but you can drink it all throughout the day. I prefer the cranberry juice since the apple juice is full of sugar There is a book called the Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush by Andreas Moritz

[@JuicyIsOurMotto]

@@latitahill thank you so much!!!

[@loveorhatestace]

Your hair is absolutely GORGEOUS! You look amazing ❤

[@LS-gy9bq]

I have been wondering what's been going on with you so I'm glad you checked in with us! I am glad you decided to exercise. That's what I need to do! Also the horribleness is less about rligion and more about land. I wish us would stop supporting &en0cid@

[@TheVintageSoul333]

Hi I'm new to following you but I wanted to let you know my experience. I developed gallstones at around my son's 3rd to 4th birthday and it's known to be common after giving birth. I had issues before but never really connected it to my gallbladder . I would highly recommend that you do it I was at the same mindset that know I wasn't and God put it there for a reason however I waited and a gallstone got out blocked my bile duct and I got jaundice and all that toxin went through my body. It was incredibly painful and I recommend that you have it taken out it's laparoscopic it's not a big deal and it'll save you a lot of heartache in the future those gallstones don't go away they just get bigger and they fill up your gallbladder and then your bile has nowhere to go but back up in your system. I think you're beautiful and I love that you are Frank and honest and relatable. I too have had a long battle with my weight since giving birth my son is now 29. Especially if you're going to take ozempic I would get your surgery because if you don't and you do get pancreatitis it is horrible and the pancreas is something that's very hard to treat and pancreatitis can turn into pancreatic cancer which is the deadliest of all. I'm rooting for you❤

[@carriedina3966]

Thanks for the update. I recommend the gallbladder surgery because you will feel better not having those toxins in your system from a faulty valve.

[@AnnyKeyz]

Hey! Definitely not stupid. Your body will always let you know what to do. I had my gallbladder removed because I had so many attacks or colics they call it, I couldn’t deal. Don’t remove it if you don’t have to. I agree with you. I wish I could have opted out. I was in constant pain.

[@JoyBlair]

That’s a beautiful thing to care about what’s happening in the World.. that’s God putting that on your heart. I too am praying about it. You’re absolutely amazing Queen. God bless

[@TheUsertobe]

Thanks for the update. Your hair does look amazing! Love to hear how things are going in your life. Please continue to update and we will be glad to listen to whatever you want to share with us.

[@feeneishia73]

We've been taking this (well Mounjaro for me) for the same amount of time. I'm down to 135. I'm going to continue until the end of the year, and next year I'm going to start gaining back muscle.

[@brianm7402]

It's okay to talk about things other than the bad in the world. There always has been and always will be bad. We must address it, but we must not lose ourselves in the process.

[@janetmagruder8557]

I really appreciate your authenticity and realness. ♥️

[@brittanymosley3649]

It's your channel we're here for you and watever you want to speak about. Love your videos.

[@mstoyapayne8573]

Thank you for your transparency. Take care of yourself and your hair look great.

[@JoyBlair]

The doctor told me over 20 years that I would die if I don’t get my gallbladder out. I stood on the WORD OF GOD and babyyy.. I’m still here and Jesus healed me over 20 years ago and I never had that issue again.. Praise The LORD🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I give JESUS all the GLORY

[@michellexobelle]

I completely understand your concern about getting your gallbladder removed. It is weird removing an organ. I had to get mine removed because I was getting attacks pretty much every other day and was hospitalized. Since having it removed, I feel a lot more urgency when having to go #2 (TMI but the truth.) Also I am much more sensitive to greasy/fatty foods in general. So, it is definitely an adjustment not having it. I am still getting used to my bodily changes after a year of it being out. I was prescribed Wegovy in July so my gallbladder was out already and I seem to be tolerating it pretty well aside from feeling nauseous sometimes. I am currently down almost 30lbs since July so I am happy about that. Seeing One-derland for the first time in many years is an amazing feeling! I still need to get in the habit of a regular workout routine so I can maintain the weight off once I lose another 60lbs or so. I am worried about what my journey will look like once I am not on Wegovy anymore because I was never able to lose weight without it. So we shall see! As always, thanks for sharing your story!

[@Donnaconrad1]

First thanks so much for all the information. I wanted to let you know what happened to me. I was on semaglutide also and started having gallbladder problems but I did not know what the pain was until my final attack and I ended up in the ER and they told me it had to come out. That night I ate really bad fried foods from a party and ended up in agony pain. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days before they could get my gallbladder and pancreas stable enough to have the surgery. I guess my advice is if you want to keep your gallbladder is Not to eat any Fried Foods. I think that was my big mistake. I am sad to not have my gallbladder but I had massive stones and needed to go. I am starting back on semaglutide but very slowly. I am afraid of pancreas problems so taking it slow. Please keep us posted.. I am following you closely. Thanks

[@Nyabella]

🇵🇸save 🇵🇸 I’m with you on this topic thank u for speaking on it. Loving your hair cut ❤

[@angelpaschall4378]

I feel the same about the genocide in Gaza. Thank you for calling a thing a thing. Continued prayers.

[@christsimpson2995]

I had mine out years ago. It was advised I was against it then I had to have an emergency surgery. The pained out of nowhere was horrible and I also was throwing up everywhere. I pray you're able to manage yours and continue with not needing to get it out.

[@lindabranch8294]

Coming from someone who has had emergency gallbladder surgery. I commend your doctor. You don't want PC I am happy for you. One on my sisters went down the route of weight loss like you. My gallbladder has been gone since 1989. Took a while to learn to eat again but know it those crappy foods that lead you down this road. Slow and steady with awareness is best without drugs. I lost 68 lbs without drugs. I walked fasted 14-16 hours and walked 5-6 miles took time but I am so much better for it. I was on crutches with a cane. Prior cancer survivor I am 61 lost my weigh over the last 15 months. You will stall just enjoy the journey. Much love EDIT: How do you manage, I get up earlier, I purchased a treadmill, weighted vest (for walking), free weights, total gym and a couple of walking shoes. You can do this like you said they were going to eventually take you off anyway. Please take care of yourself. Start small its in the foods, processed, added sugars. I am still working on my journey. Be selective start small. You will need figure out your why you need to do this and it is the why that will keep you coming back. Please stop holding on to the crutch.

[@kdijack1089]

It's literally not a crutch but a real treatment for insulin resistance and homore imbalance in many people. Comments like this sound ridiculous. It's like telling a bipolar person to go off their meds, sleep better, get more exercise and it will all be great. Some people have medical issues that need treatment with ...shock!...medicine. I'm sure you've told diabetics they just need to eat less sugar and they can stop their insulin. That's not how any of it works. Stop shaming.

[@lindabranch8294]

not shaming i have been diabetic for years and believe me i know its a struggle. I have watched many in my family die from complications of this disease loose arms and legs as well so no shaming. My comment was based on what she stated in the video. Is it hard to loose weight with diabetes, thyroid cancer, pcos, beginning stage ckd, psoratic arthritis, and psorasis gout yes. I live this on a daily basis. I am not a normal weight but after being drugged for years I decided to do it by learning to control my insulin levels. I have lost 67 lbs and working towards it every day of my life. Yes its a struggle I live it. Don't assume I live this life. I have been insulin resistant since i was 18 @@kdijack1089

[@annagarcia9619]

Your hair looks gorgeous. My opinion is that we know our bodies better than anyone including our Drs. Sometimes my doctor tries to get me to take meds that i know i can't tolerate and i tell him/ them no

[@aforsythe467]

Thank you for ur honesty about still taking it " on the sneak". I am about to wean off of it also. Ur not wrong about our privilege... Thank you for reminding us to be greatful.

[@jreustle76]

Hi - I just found your videos as my doctor is prescribing Wegovy for me, so I'm looking for real-person reviews - this gets a little long I'm sorry but wanted to share my story with you a bit - I actually had lost 70 lbs through a local hospital-monitored program of shakes totaling 800 calories a day but had started to gain it back slowly then I got severe pancreatitis that was caused by my gallbladder and its stones - it was so bad they had to rush me by ambulance to the hospital to have emergency surgery to remove it. It felt like someone had thrown a baseball into my insides - it was not a fun time. I fell into a dark depression about it - I'm still kind of in a dark place about losing an organ, but it was necessary - I could have died from where my levels were with the pancritius. Pancritiius is when your pancreas swells up because your system isn't working right and flushing the everyday toxins that it needs to flush, so it is some serious stuff. Just wanted to give you the input from my experience to help you with your decision-making process. From the depression, my weight started slowly slipping back, and now, 11 months later, I'm 30 lbs heavier than when I started the diet that had helped me lose that 70 lbs to start with. So I'm starting over... hoping the wegovy can help get me back to the light. I will be praying for you - I feel fate led me to your video today since it has only been 7 hours since you posted. I'm happy to answer any questions about gallbladder removal from a patient perspective.

[@Choklatekisses1]

Thank you for the update!! Glad you're doing well.

[@seriouslywhat9220]

I'm so happy for you guys that had a positive experience on your weight lost journey on Ozempic. I was on Ozempic for 6 months and only lost maybe 5lbs. It did help with my appetite to the point that I really did not crave food all day long. My side effects were so painful that I had to stop the medication. I felt depressed and the pain I was in when I did have a bowel movement was awful, throwing up shaking and in tears from the pain. I drank water and cranberry juice all day long. I wish I could have had a more positive experience.

[@melcarmelle555]

I’m so sorry to hear this, have you tried maybe Mounjaro or the vitamin Berberine?

[@seriouslywhat9220]

@@melcarmelle555I have not heard of Berberine, I will google it. Have you had success with this vitamin?

[@maddpappy]

You do what is best for you. Trying to save the gallbladder is the right move. Once it's out, you may experience heartburn, diarrhea, stomach/intestinal cramping, and a loss of vitamin absorption. You can take bile supplements, probiotics ect...but its a lot of work for me (I also have IBS). I am glad you waited as the grass aint always greener without it. You wanting to wait and try to solve this naturally is a good start, stick to it. That way you have no regrets. Hopefully, flare-ups will subside with healing and time. Just watch your diet from what they say you stay away from. Those flare-ups are something real. If you remove the gallbladder down the road, look into bile salts, probiotics, and vitamins as absorption will go down. You may also experience pain, gas, and diarrhea. Chocolate, spicy food, and dairy all used to set me off.

[@25kimt]

Do u think your addicted/dependent on wagovy/Semaglutide??? Scared if u completely stop you'll gained all the weight back?

[@kikiandfam9]

After using Wegrovy the weight gain is real and it's not just from eating. I got pregnant while on the Wegrovy because it's a new drug there are not a lot of studies on the effects on pregnancies. I'm almost five months pregnant baby is growing healthy and all tests I had so far have been normal. My weight however been crazy. I currently weigh 241.6 before pregnancy I was 198.2. The weight gain is not just from baby and pregnant things but also from stopping the drug. I'm being closely monitored by my weight loss management doctor ( who prescribed me the drug). Last appointment I was asked did I wanted to get back on the drug while pregnant. I turned it down because I rather be affected by it than the baby. Anyway, keep us updated!

[@jessicasteiner7298]

I''d be careful if your gallbladder bursts its very dangerous, I had to have mine out 10 years ago I had stones and it was hardly functioning as well when they took it out it was like 3 times the size very inflamed and had a lot of sludge. I was in chronic pain and had such bad heartburn before I had it out.

[@peggygrant3488]

Please be careful...I had gallstones and I refused to have my gallbladder removed and a yr later I had a pretty intense painful episode, I went to the ER and found out that I developed gangrene of the gallbladder and had to have emergency surgery to remove my gallbladder.

[@marettewoods4064]

Congrats on reaching the maintenance phase!! Gods speed for peace in Gaza.!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lulimau8478]

Thank you for the update!

[@nikkihaas6919]

Thanks for honesty and you do you girl.

[@ChitownRN2]

Thank you for your honesty

[@yemisi5191]

I have had gallstones for 20 years. It used to bother me which is how I found out. I cut back on greasy food and haven't had any episodes in probably 15 years.

[@sasfiremaiden840]

I been on Wegovy for 6 months now. Its definitely, been a journey. I only need the injection 1-2 times a month. If i don't balance out the dosages, i lose too much weight an begin to get that telltale Wegovy face. Now, i use the shots to just keep my weight in check. I have contemplated quitting many times. But, i just had to learn how to manage this medicine. Once your metabolism is reset, it gets easier to manage the weight loss.

[@trinathompson3816]

I appreciate your transparency but I have breast cancer and KZbin is my escape so when you’re up to it yes please keep posting

[@dixiemerchant1052]

Those gallstones can go dormant so to say, for a long time, I had a flair up then it was a year before they came back. I wasn't going to have them it out but eventually did (turned out to be nothing). Medical people along the way told me it's possible for them to stay dormant despite it being usual that they do become symptomatic again. I always thought the smartest thing was to hold out as long as you can.

[@missmemssme]

How do you plan to address using semaglitude once you run out? Do you plan to connect with the original prescribing doctor or explore other options?

[@GS-om4xk]

I love your honesty❤️

[@nplawz]

I had my gallbladder removed about 6 months ago and I'm STILL experiencing horrible side effects. Plus, due to complications, my stomach is mutilated with keloid scars. I can't eat ANYTHING anymore due to my body not being able to break food down. Every day it seems like I discover something else I can't eat. Now, the good news is that I am on my weight loss journey and Wegovy helps me not even want to eat, which means I'm less sick from not having a gallbladder. But I'm not sure if it's worth it. I've had 2 other organs removed, my uterus and thyroid, and losing the gallbladder has complicated my life the most. Even more than thyroid cancer. So you're smart to pursue every other option before a cholecystectomy. Just my 2 cents.

[@Elizabeth-ti1jf]

The curls look great!

[@karonna09]

Starting next year my insurance will not cover Wegovy. I'm scared to death. I am losing slowly and I'm ok with that. I don't want to go off. So I'm with you - if I had I would take it too! Thank you sharing your story

[@itsava_7323]

Hi! Did you have side effects ?

[@Elizabeth-ti1jf]

Please stop taking any brand of Glp-1 three to 4 weeks before a pland surgery. It can affect healing, aspiration in the lungs of food, not emptying the stomach before surgery. If you have energency surgery, please let them know when you had your last dose so they can make accommodations to prevent complications during surgery. Including low blood sugar levels

[@akitashe]

Gallstones also happen even without weight lose. Mine was removed because it was causing other issues. It blocked my bile duct by putting it off for a year so be very very careful. Something not serious can because very serious. I thought the same thing of keeping what God gave me but if I didn’t I wouldn’t be here today. I had to have an emergency surgery. Mine wasn’t disruptive for a while until it was and then it was too late. Remember our lifestyles have changed and evolved so much since we were created. God Bless.

[@Chrissy77722]

Please be careful gallstones can rupture your gallbladder, mines was taking out when I was pregnant in my 2nd trimester that’s how important it is.

[@cyme8262]

Don’t have your gall bladder removed!!!! Change your diet, eat better. You will have so many health issues if you do. I have had many issues since I had mine removed. 😢

[@susanb4213]

I've had zero issues since having my gallbladder out in 1990. I feel and have always felt no different at all. I think I'm in the extreme minority though!

[@DeniiMas]

Love your hair❤ I definitely correct people when the WAR.... Thank you for your honesty ❤

[@mzzzmonique]

It’s giving “I’m going to stay on this drug cause I dropped so much weight even if it might be detrimental for my health cause I’m scared I’ll gain the weight back if I don’t”

[@alexzandria6803]

I don’t think it’s stupid to talk about your life and your weight loss. I don’t know what all is going on over there and I don’t care. I’m American. I worry about my own country and my own problems and my own life. I don’t know anything about their country so why do research and pretend to care? It’s not my business. I have enough business of my own. Your weight loss and YOUR LIFE are what you should be worried about. You should never apologize for being concerned with yourself. It’s human nature.

[@nowwhat1434]

70lbs wow. Congrats!!

[@kdijack1089]

I have literally had no issues since having my gallbladder removed.

[@susanb4213]

I was starting to think I was the only one! I've never missed my gallbladder. I do not get sick if I eat high fat, I am regular and feel perfectly healthy. I feel absolutely no difference between pre- and post-gallbladder removal. Well, except I no longer get agonizing pain! I had mine removed in 1990.

[@thewendysims]

Have you heard of Robert Ferguson and Diet Free Life?

[@kariodonnell3814]

Waiting for a new video!

[@LauraMeives]

I love your hair

[@rain7096]

👍

[@1983stelly]

Are you eating the same kind of foods like eggs, humus, flaxseed etc and has the constipation gone since you stopped taking it weekly? How many pens do you have left? Will you get it privately if yoir doctor won't let you take it? Your updates have been brilliant

[@sheilaburnett3958]

Congrats! You look wonderful! Just curious how tall are you?

[@carlacameron4055]

Have you thought about trying Berberine? Look it up if you haven’t.

[@SelfCareSelfLove1]

What dose are you taking?

[@aishaelkordi7401]

Thank u ❤

[@sugarsimmons2285]

Gl I believe if you eat melons you can clear up gallstones

[@maureendaprile4491]

What dose are you using twice a montg

[@Intentionalwithlelum]

So what I have learned is gall stones can cause pancreatitis which is very bad so that’s why ur doc is saying that

[@caralynhunt9895]

Good job keeping your gallbladder ❤

[@OaklandRed]

Does your insurance cover it? I was on the phone forever with the health care marketplace yesterday trying to find a plan that covers it and they couldn’t find one. If your insurance covers it can you share which one you have? If not how did you get it? Thanks!

[@vickismith3290]

Where are you getting the shot from if you’re not seeing the doc? I had my gallbladder out and two docs said it is recommended I not take it. However I want to try.

[@Kalala45]

I can’t say that I would do anything different than you’re doing. 😅

[@sajeeda78]

Hi, can’t they just remove the gallstones and not the full gall bladder?

[@alexbrunke]

I would do the same thing you did if I had extra pens

[@sharankinakin2790]

This Drug is not worth it, the side effects are really severe

[@iamBriaJames]

I’m on Saxenda & I can’t afford it - it’s $1300 a month I need something cheaper

[@yettytube]

did you lose a lot of muscle mass? and has the way loss impacted your skin? thanks

[@1983stelly]

What amount are you currently on?

[@JennMartinello]

You need TUDCA

[@dixiemerchant1052]

Many people get gallstones who've never lost weight so, maybe you'd have gotten them anyway. It may not even be the weighloss.

[@hana6595]

You look so beautiful your hair is poppin now that it cut God bless his chosen Israel 🇮🇱 is forever

[@sandrapierce8817]

Ummm that’s short hair ?😂😂😂

[@beautifulwithin292]

❤

[@prettynpraise]

No I don't blame you I do understand. But are you going to take it for the rest of you life? The side effects are to great, and finally the truth is coming out that once you stop the medication the cravings come back with a vengeance and you gain some weight back.

[@alwaysasiam]

Sadly you gain all the weight back. Their own studies show this. It's very sad :(

[@perlah8407]

😮🤦🏻‍♀️

[@rachelgooden9981]

What a palaver

[@cherylbrantley4736]

How much do you weigh?

[@cherylbrantley4736]

People have appendicitis and tonsils removed all the time.

[@deeannm3818]

I stand with Israel 🇮🇱

[@troybraithwaite8510]

Why won’t you follow medical advice. Hope nobody follows anything you’ve saying

[@cherylbrantley4736]

Probably plateaued because you went off of it.

[@cherylbrantley4736]

Yeah definitely not here for your political commentary.

[@Ifatraja]

I am! #freepalestine

[@gervyNYC]

Bye Bye 🇵🇸 Free Palestine

[@courtneyphan3065]

Damn I can’t believe being so hateful that your brain just comes to thinking this. I immediately thought of how kind and compassionate this women is.

[@claudettewatkins4237]

The fact that you so bold left this comment is just so sad how terrible is that. The lack of empathy or compassion is just such a telling sign if the times we live in

[@cherylbrantley4736]

Girl that’s a weave.

[@beautiful_wonderfullymade]

Why you say that

[@GISSELLEUNPREDICTABLE]

Once again spewing hate 🥴 You need help.

[@nakeya7847]

No it’s not 😂 hater

[@cherylbrantley4736]

Girl you may have lost 70 Pounds but you still need to loose more.

[@ninisimone-g6w]

Why does she need to lose more

[@jenellyraquel8047]

You look Amazing, love the hair.

[@GISSELLEUNPREDICTABLE]

What is wrong with you? That had to come from a place of self hate. Seek help Cheryl. Good vibes only over here. Everyone is just out here trying to feel and do better.

[@willowsmom5757]

Eww

[@Lifewithyumna]

Love your honesty ❤