Congrats tampaLisa73!! Keep going β you're doing incredible. π
fiona_glasgow's experience with How do I even get reta resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process β starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.
The main difference: I had more GI issues initially. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 41 lbs in 6 months.
One thing I would add that fiona_glasgow did not mention: insurance coverage was a major hurdle.
Bookmarked π The How do I even get info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.
Clinical perspective on How do I even get reta right now? Is it:
I have managed over 200 patients on GLP-1 therapy and this topic comes up frequently. What the data shows β and what I see in practice β is that the medication works best as part of a comprehensive approach.
For this specific question, I would recommend: getting comprehensive baseline labs first.
Subscribing to this thread. How do I even get reta is exactly what I've been researching. π