Hi, I'm brand new here and I wanted to say thanks first for accepting me. My doctor gave me Wegovy, I've had it for a month and I'm petrified to use it. I just feel so isolated and alone. I don't know how to give myself an injection and that's not the biggest part of it it's more than not knowing what it's going to do to me. I don't know if that makes any sense and you guys might think I'm being a baby but I just kind of wanted to talk to you guys and get some kind of information about what to expect. I'm not diabetic, so my first question is should I worry about low blood sugar? I'm vegetarian and eat pretty healthy so again I'm just being a big baby but would really love some support. Thanks.
I know this is going to sound weird but?
Question posted by Gigibean2023 on 12 June 2023
Last updated on 13 June 2023 by Gigibean2023
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Thanks you guys for responding I really appreciate the insight. Unfortunately my doctor just gave me the script with no instructions. I understand that I could probably go to the pharmacy and have them show me? I may do that this Friday for the first one. I am less concerned about injecting it and more concerned about what is going to happen to me once I inject it because it's not like a pill you can't cut it in half. I wish there was a way to inject less than the whole syringe just to see how it goes but I'm going to have to bite the bullet and do it. The weight loss is important enough to me. I have an autoimmune disease and just hit menopause. The autoimmune affects my thyroid so as you can imagine shifting any weight has been really difficult for me and I'm to the point where I will try anything . I really do appreciate everybody taking the time to respond I feel much less alone now.
Hello. I had the same hesitation when I first started. I've just finished week 4. My hesitations seemed from fear of side effects. I can only speak from my personal experience and say that on my very worst day so far I had some nausea and was tired but it hasn't been any worse than a mild stomach bug. Staying hydrated since then has really helped so that I haven't felt that bad since then. I haven't lost much but I am making smarter food choices, feel fuller quicker and for longer and have been able to be more active than previously. I hope this helps you. Everyone reacts to medicine differently. I hope your experience will be a positive one too. The first steps are always the hardest, but nothing worthwhile is easy all the time. Best wishes.
Welcome to the community.
Let me start by saying that the unknown is always scarry for everyone so you are not being a baby.
Your Dr. must have instructed/train you on how to properly use this medication before using it, call his/her office and let them know you do not know how to administer the med (the injection).
Two aspects, and I am not passing judgement, either you were too nervous and missed his/her instructions or your Dr. is simply irresponsible and did not train you, only you know.
Now, do not try to administer the medication until you are well aware on how to do it, so I will be repetitive contact the Dr. or the nurse and go back in and they must teach you, you have every right as you paid your Dr., he/she is not doing you any favors so do not let them keep you waiting.
Your first question, regarding hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a possible side effect considered
very common affecting 10% or more patients using Wegovy.
Very common to common potential side effects if experienced subside within a week to 10 days approximately in most people, if they don't contact your Dr..
I mention they are possible side effects as everyone reacts differently to medications, benefits, potential risks, possible side effects and combining other medications, food and disease interactions with your med (important to inform your Dr. before you star taking anything new, OTC medications, supplements, herbal, etc.) communication with you Dr. is important, so don't hold back, your Dr. is responsible for your treatment and safety.
So, what I mean you may or may not experience the above mentioned possible side effects and the rest, depending on how your system absorbs and reacts to Wegovy. I take medications and in my case I´ve experienced very little side effects only a couple and they did work themselves out, so do no start any medication with fear if prescribed by a medical professional.
And if you need to ask 20 questions on this site, please go ahead and do it, there are many members willing to help.
Click on the link for important detailed info on Wegovy:
https://www.drugs.com/wegovy.html
I wish you the best, masso
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