Just had to share this with someone who would understand — is there a ceiling effect for.
Got my latest A1C and I am genuinely emotional right now. 12 months in and the progress is real.
Details in the comments but wanted to start this thread because I think others going through the same thing need to see that it works.
Dr.ObesityMed's experience with Is there a ceiling effect resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process — starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.
The main difference: I am on a different medication. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 55 lbs in 10 months.
One thing I would add that Dr.ObesityMed did not mention: my sleep quality improved dramatically.
Thanks for sharing this, Dr.ObesityMed. A few questions about your Is there a ceiling experience:
I am in a similar boat and trying to learn from others' experiences before my next appointment.
OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Is there a ceiling effect.
To answer fiona_glasgow: I started tracking everything in a spreadsheet from day 1.
Quick update: I will post a proper update thread soon. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Adding my data to this Is there a ceiling effect discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 278 lbs | 218 lbs | 203 lbs |
| A1C | 7.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1.2 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.