Side note: I have been in contact with my doctors about these issues and while this is definitely not normal, it is expected while on this medication. And I'm still not sure how to takle the first two days after dose. If I an feeling very nauseous I'm not going to eat. I also have to remind myself to eat as i don't get any hunger signals anymore. But everything has to be in smaller quantities than I'm normally used to. I am going to try to incorporate more fiber into the diet too. Fruit is also a concern as they have upset my stomach if eaten closer to dosing time rather than a few days after. Sugary items are only to be eaten in moderation and small quantities. Trying to figure out what works well into my diet, especially on the first few days after taking a dose, and dealing with nausea is a challenge. So far I have noticed that again if I eat "too much" the next day I will pay the price. Week 4: This week is almost halfway done. However I did have a slight constipation issue earlier in the week too. I took breakfast to go, and ended up eating it later.Īs the week went on my appetite and digestion improved. 25 dose, I woke up with extreme nausea, and was unable to keep my breakfast down. This week, less than 24hours after taking my. I usually have quick oats and for breakfast and coffee. However it has still not been an easy road. Week 3: I begin to realize that the first couple of days after I take the dose I have to be careful of what I'm eating and how much I eat. Later that week it appeared that my digestion had gone back to normal and I wasn't dealing with as much nausea. I added some Pepto-bismol to my relief kit and a box of electrolyte mix ins. It didn't occur to me that this was the drug reacting and actually I had just been eating too much. The nausea was way worse and I had diarrhea and vomiting issues that night. It worked and I went about my day at work and continued as normal, until that night I felt really bad. I also took a Zofran, to help with the nausea. I did not notice anything till the following Monday when I woke up with bad nausea, I thought maybe I needed some breakfast and ate the rest of the pozole. It was probably too heavy, and oily, for my now slower and more sensitive digestive system. I probably ordered the wrong thing (pozole). Week 3: The day after I took the medication (Sat night) I celebrated with family on Sunday night. I noticed slight nausea if I ate too much but it subsided quickly. Week 1 & 2: I noticed my hunger and need for food had disappeared. ![]() (Warning might be TMI, but I think this is helpful, for people looking into side effects). I do not have any diabetes or am pre diabetic to my knowledge. Then to assist with the weight loss I was prescribed Ozempic. I incorporated more fiber rich foods and cut out most dairy products, due to lactose intolerance. I have since changed my living situation and diet, to go back to my normal habits (eating during the day and less at night, lunch being my biggest meal). Mostly due to a toxic relationship that was overindulgent in fast food and late night eating. Previous to starting this medication, I had gained a lot of weight from 2020 to 2021 during the pandemic. ![]() I'm still on the 0.25 dose as my body has not gotten used to it, and I didn't feel comfortable going up to the next dose level. Hi all! I'm 34F and on week 4 and a half of taking Ozempic.
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