COA_Karl said:Telehealth vs in-person prescribing is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. COA_Karl articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Telehealth vs in-person aspect is what made the difference for me.
Reading this thread on Telehealth vs in-person hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 289 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
15 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 64 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Telehealth vs — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.SportsMedIN — that is really helpful context on Telehealth vs in-person. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?
I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.
To answer nancy_portland's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Telehealth vs in-person is a reasonable concern that deserves a thorough answer.
The short answer: the evidence supports this approach for most patients.
The longer answer involves reviewing the specific clinical trial data relevant to your question, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Bookmarked 📌 The Telehealth vs info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.