Jan 10, 2026 at 7:47 PM#26
Can confirm — same results here.
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Jan 10, 2026 at 8:04 PM#27
claudia_zurich said:I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 280 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension
Gonna push back on this one. DEXA scan facilities what worked is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 18 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.
Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But adherence is harder than people admit. We should be honest about that.
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Jan 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM#28
Want to share my personal experience related to DEXA scan facilities what since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 286 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 18 months later: I am down 56 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The DEXA scan facilities aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This forum was my go-to resource throughout.
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Jan 10, 2026 at 8:38 PM#29
Saving this for reference. Quality thread.
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Jan 10, 2026 at 8:55 PM#30
PeptideChemSF — that is really helpful context on DEXA scan facilities . 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.
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