Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this International thread who is feeling discouraged: it gets better. The first month are the hardest. Hang in there. 💪
Adding my data to this International shipping of discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 278 lbs | 248 lbs | 223 lbs |
| A1C | 7.2% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 7.0 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.
Reading this thread on International shipping of 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 International — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.SportsMedIN — that is really helpful context on International shipping of. 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.
Reading this thread on International shipping of hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 271 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 46 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about International — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️