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[PREMIUM] From wheelchair-bound to hiking again β€” 89 lbs lost photo documentation

rachel_ABQ Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM 26 replies 745 viewsPage 5 of 6
Dr.LipidDallas
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Apr 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM#21

Congrats rachel_ABQ!! Keep going β€” you're doing incredible. πŸŽ‰

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Apr 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM#22

Reading this thread on From wheelchair-bound to hits close to home. Night shift nurse β€” I started at 267 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

13 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 42 lbs lost β€” my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

If you are on the fence about From wheelchair-boun β€” take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❀️

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Apr 27, 2026 at 6:56 PM#23

As a pharmacist, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on From wheelchair-bound to hiking again .

Building on what Dr.LipidDallas said β€” the evidence base here is robust. The key publications to reference are from the SELECT program[1].

Key clinical points:

  1. Efficacy is dose-dependent and typically requires 4-5 weeks to reach steady state
  2. Side effect profile is predictable and usually manageable with standard protocols
  3. Monitoring should include baseline labs and follow-up at 3-month intervals
  4. Patient education significantly improves outcomes and adherence

Standard disclaimer: this is educational, not individualized medical advice.

References:
[1] See thread title for relevant study identification.
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Apr 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM#24

cory_ATX β€” wow. I've been looking for this exact info for weeks.

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Apr 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM#25

Adding my data to this From wheelchair-bound to discussion:

MetricBaselineMonth 5Month 6
Weight260 lbs235 lbs215 lbs
A1C6.4%6.0%5.2%
hsCRP4.04.01.0

Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.2g/kg/day.

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