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Ozempic and similar threads

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tobee · 04/05/2023 06:31

I know Ozempic etc is an exciting new thing but it's kind of taking over the weight loss chat board so can it have its own board like weight watchers, calorie counting, slimming world etc. please?

Is it just me though?

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XLáBealtaine · 04/05/2023 21:44

Yes, the risk of an usual type of thyroid cancer has been listed as a side effect. How rare is that? Can they even know?
I cant imagine taking it for a bmi of 26.

greenkitten2 · 04/05/2023 21:45

I agree. A separate board would be good.

AutumnCrow · 05/05/2023 20:19

Top 5 posts on Weight Loss Chat are Ozempic related. Then more scattered under that.

Moonlightsonatas · 05/05/2023 20:22

I kept looking at Ozempic as I’m feeling desperate but after looking into the long-term effects it only seems to work while you are taking it. The appetite suppressant effect only works while you are taking it and most of the patients in the trials gained most of their weight back after stopping it.

CoronationWombleSandwiches · 05/05/2023 20:38

My only concern is the board might become a magnet for annoying spammers peddling all manner of dubious pills and potions.

Twiglets1 · 05/05/2023 20:49

I agree Ozempic should have it's own board as the sheer number of threads on this topic could be getting a bit overwhelming for others on the weight loss board. I also think the threads need to be moderated more by Mumsnet as some of the posts are a bit worrying re people with eating disorders using Ozempic, for example.

There are lots of women I admire on those threads using it responsibly and I support their attempts to lose weight (I've tried Ozempic myself to lose weight so don't judge them one bit for that if they are obese and want to change that for the health benefits).

Also - there is too much talk about "codes" for my liking - and I think Mumsnet should pay attention to the promoting of certain companies just because users have codes they can share to get money off their next order.

JRHartley72 · 06/05/2023 10:03

CoronationWombleSandwiches · 05/05/2023 20:38

My only concern is the board might become a magnet for annoying spammers peddling all manner of dubious pills and potions.

MN are pretty hot on shutting down stuff like that because posters report them v. quickly!

JRHartley72 · 06/05/2023 10:28

Moonlightsonatas · 05/05/2023 20:22

I kept looking at Ozempic as I’m feeling desperate but after looking into the long-term effects it only seems to work while you are taking it. The appetite suppressant effect only works while you are taking it and most of the patients in the trials gained most of their weight back after stopping it.

This is what is stopping me. If you take if for the recommended two years and pay an average £150 a month, you'll be spending £3,600 just to regain the weight. I know people are hoping it resets the way they eat, but the anecdotal evidence so far isn't very positive - it sounds like once your appetite kicks in again, you can't help but overeat. I'd rather spend that money on a holiday!

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