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Wegovy1mgWeek 5
Week 5
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Week 5 on Wegovy 1mg, mostly trying to keep constipation boring and manageable.

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Kara C.
Wegovy1mgWeek 5

Does protein settle down after a Wegovy dose increase?

Has anyone else had this happen around the same week? I am week 5 on Wegovy 1mg, currently around 224 lb, and the thing bugging me is protein. I can still work and...

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Whitney R.top reply

I am glad you posted this. I had better luck when I stopped trying to eat one normal-sized meal. That is one of my main issues too. That is a good question for a check-in too.

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Kara C.
Wegovy1mgWeek 5

Does hydration get worse after a semaglutide dose increase?

Quick question from the side table by my work chair. This is the kind of thing that does not show up neatly in a search result. I am week 5 on Wegovy 1mg, around 224...

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Rachel D.top reply

I had a version of this. Walking after dinner was annoying but weirdly effective. I am week 6 on Zepbound 5mg, so my timing may be different. My main issue has been constipation. Sending solidarity from another tiny-meal person.

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Kara C.
Wegovy1mgWeek 5

Wegovy 1mg: anyone else dealing with appetite returning?

Quick question from a home staircase with a receipt. This is the kind of thing that does not show up neatly in a search result. I am week 5 on Wegovy 1mg, around 224...

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Kristen T.top reply

Not exactly the same, but close. What helped me was keeping the food boring for a couple days. I am week 9 on Mounjaro 2.5mg, so my timing may be different. I am saving this thread.

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Kara C.
Wegovy1mgWeek 5

What helps headache on semaglutide when appetite is low?

Quick question from a drawer with antacid and mints. This is the kind of thing that does not show up neatly in a search result. I am week 5 on Wegovy 1mg, around 224...

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Darius R.top reply

Not exactly the same, but close. I still use a boring grocery list when I increase dose. My main issue has been maintenance. Sending solidarity from another tiny-meal person.