So I originally started Zep back in March. Had great success on my first month, on the 2.5. My doctor called in the 5 so I could titrate up. Aaaand I waited six weeks, and still couldn’t get it filled due to supply issues. So my doctor switched me to Wegovy. I hated it. The side effects were awful, and it didn’t do anything to suppress appetite and didn’t really help me lose any weight. So I stopped taking it after about six weeks because it just wasn’t worth it. Last week I saw my doctor again and she told me supply for Zep was more stable now, so I could switch back. Hallelujah! My insurance only allows 1 fill of the .5 doses per year since they’re transition doses, so I had to jump straight to 5 (and it’s been at least a month since I quite Wegovy).

I did my first dose of 5 yesterday. And man the side effects have hit today. I haven’t gotten much farther than bed or the toilet. But, I’m happy to be back on something I know works. And I’ll adjust to the side effects just like I did the first time on Zep.

So here’s to third try being the charm!