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Can weight loss injections help short term before continuing alone?

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Pompelly · 24/05/2026 17:50

I'll start off by saying I have alot of weight to shift - around 130lbs to take me into the middle of a normal BMI.
I know this isn't going to happen overnight - I lost around 4 stone last year and have put almost half of that back on.

Affording WLI will be really difficult, and I'm not sure it's something I can manage long term. No chance of getting it on prescription here. Is it possible to use for around 6 months or so and then go it alone? I think my problem is that I lose some weight but still feel and look extremely obese and I give up - I think keeping it off would be easier for me than losing it.

I have started running and I feel like I'd be rewarded with better progress if I was much lighter which would also help with my motivation.

Would appreciate your thoughts- I know there are lots of stories about people who have piled it all on after stopping, is that the case for everyone?

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RockinCara · 30/05/2026 22:48

Somethingsnapped · 30/05/2026 17:24

Well done, You've done brilliantly, and best of luck with the last leg! With the exercise and motivation, I'm sure you'll do really well and reach your goal.

I stayed on a low dose because despite no longer feeling any supression, the process is still working and I'm still losing weight. The meds continue to work on our hormones/ insulin sensitivity etc in the background, even while we may not feel any appetite supression as such, supporting our bodies to burn fat efficiently. I also wanted to stay on a low dose to make it easier for me to come off when I'm ready. I have felt that I can manage ok without the appetite supression, as the success so far has motivated me no end!

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Thanks. That’s really interesting.

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