Hi J-poucher friends—has anyone used Wegovy or Ozempic? I was prescribed it for weight loss and a little worried about side effects. For those who have used it, how did it go?
Thank you so much!
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I am curious to know the same. Has anyone tried these medications and what was your experience? Juliemk3 ? Did you start it? If so how is it going?
I have been curious about the same. I know several ‘regular-bowel’ people who have taken it with mixed reviews. I talked to my GI about it, and she was frank about not really knowing. It’s very difficult for me to lose weight - I have a low tolerance for fiber and protein, so the typical diet foods are mostly off limits except in low quantities.
Thanks for the replies—I have not tried it yet. I’m too scared, honestly, so trying to get in more exercise and better portioned and balanced meals. I know it’s important for pouchers to not have too much excess weight so the pouch gets good blood flow. Loosing weight is hard because when you are feeling good; food is so pleasurable! Also, restricting food and the feeling of hunger is very triggering! Maybe we need a poucher weight loss group that’s positive and motivating? 🙂❤️
@juliemk3 posted:Thanks for the replies—I have not tried it yet. I’m too scared, honestly, so trying to get in more exercise and better portioned and balanced meals. I know it’s important for pouchers to not have too much excess weight so the pouch gets good blood flow. Loosing weight is hard because when you are feeling good; food is so pleasurable! Also, restricting food and the feeling of hunger is very triggering! Maybe we need a poucher weight loss group that’s positive and motivating? 🙂❤️
I’d join! I’ve struggled with my weight all my life, including post surgery. My pouch definitely doesn’t like fibrous foods (i.e. salads, some veggies, multi-grain breads, oats…). Give me a salad and I’ll be in the bathroom in 15 minutes! So yes weight loss has been difficult. I also don’t tolerate most sugar substitutes (especially the sugar alcohols). So, what’s a girl to do to lose weight?? Very frustrating. 😕
I just finished my first week on Tirzepatide. It is basically the same as Semaglutide. We will see. One thing that concerned me is that obstructions can be a side effect. I am drinking a lot of water and hope that helps. I take Lomotil to keep my bathroom time down and I have quit taking the evening dose because my stools have been pretty thick - constipation is another side effect.
I’ve been on Ozembic for two years because of diabetes. I found, as most do, that I experienced nausea for a few weeks when beginning and increasing dose. I have not had obstructions or other issues. Hope this helps.
Ray C
Ray C. Did the nausea ever get better?
Dear Iclassen,
The nausea did get better although it recurred for many months the first days after injection. I’ve also had a long flare of pouchitis and wondering if the Ozembic has played a factor. I found this online.