Oh Oh Ohhhhh GLP-1!!!

[guywhoflies]

Has anyone had any experience with GLP1 in daily pill form? Have seen some ads for them and think they would be great as an alternative to the shot since the schedule has me on the road 17-19 days a month in some non traditional locales where cooling can be an issue

I am doing the wegovy pill. The only drawback is you have to take it on an empty stomach (i.e. first thing in the morning), take it with 4oz or less of water, and not eat or drink anything else for 30 minutes. All that is fine unless you have a random redeye thrown into your schedule.

 

[derg]

I am doing the wegovy pill. The only drawback is you have to take it on an empty stomach (i.e. first thing in the morning), take it with 4oz or less of water, and not eat or drink anything else for 30 minutes. All that is fine unless you have a random redeye thrown into your schedule.

I guess I could look, but how are the results thus far?

I don't mind the shot, I'm literally side-effect free but a pill would be more convenient if it's once per week like the injection.

 

[MarkE]

I guess I could look, but how are the results thus far?

I don't mind the shot, I'm literally side-effect free but a pill would be more convenient if it's once per week like the injection.

I could be mistaken but I think the pill form is dally.

 

[guywhoflies]

I guess I could look, but how are the results thus far?

I don't mind the shot, I'm literally side-effect free but a pill would be more convenient if it's once per week like the injection.

It’s a daily pill.

I just started about six weeks ago and had to take a two week break in the middle for surgery. So far, I’ve lost 4 lbs. I am increasing my dose on my next refill.

 

[SteveC]

Why You Shouldn’t Panic About GLP-1 Muscle Loss

Social media influencers and supplement companies have stoked concerns, but experts say the issue is a lot more complicated.

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[Table Two]

6 month update

Down to 205 from 235
Feeling great
Lost at a normal rate so no hanging skin so far.
On the 10 dosage of Zepbound
Out of pocket, but worth it
Lilly direct saves a couple bucks
I don’t get the “thanksgiving full” feeling all that often, maybe I’m eating normal portions.
I DO get snacky, but six months in I know I can quiet that FoOd NoIsE

I can tie my shoes without having to hold my breath, so that’s cool.

Lost a few belt holes, had to order smaller uniform, and have packed away my “fat kid clothing” hoping to never return to that size.

Good luck to all that are on it!

 

[Kristie]

I am doing the wegovy pill. The only drawback is you have to take it on an empty stomach (i.e. first thing in the morning), take it with 4oz or less of water, and not eat or drink anything else for 30 minutes. All that is fine unless you have a random redeye thrown into your schedule.

How is the Wegovy pill working for you? Are you finding any issues with time changes and/or side effects?

I'm about to quit my Wegovy injection entirely. Been on it for too long now (8 months?) and I still have the same, essentially all, side effects. Depending on how bad my side effects are when I take the 1.7mg, I often step it back down to 1.0 or off entirely for a week or two to give my physical and mental a flipping break. I'm down 30 lbs now but the side effects are literally THE WORST.

I'm seriously looking for other avenues and my endocrin doc (since I take thyroid meds) says the only option is to move to the pill version (Wegovy or maybe Foundayo). I can not imagine ever moving up to a 2.4mg or heaven forbid a 7.2mg Wegovy. Maybe I should just go into maintenance mode until they come out with a version that doesn't include nausea and vomiting. I'm so over this.

 

[bLizZuE]

What are you guys using for the FAA worksheet that needs a detailed clinical report from the treating physician? What do I tell my doctor to do? Write a letter? Or can I just print the MyChart notes?

 

[bLizZuE]

How is the Wegovy pill working for you? Are you finding any issues with time changes and/or side effects?

I'm about to quit my Wegovy injection entirely. Been on it for too long now (8 months?) and I still have the same, essentially all, side effects. Depending on how bad my side effects are when I take the 1.7mg, I often step it back down to 1.0 or off entirely for a week or two to give my physical and mental a flipping break. I'm down 30 lbs now but the side effects are literally THE WORST.

I'm seriously looking for other avenues and my endocrin doc (since I take thyroid meds) says the only option is to move to the pill version (Wegovy or maybe Foundayo). I can not imagine ever moving up to a 2.4mg or heaven forbid a 7.2mg Wegovy. Maybe I should just go into maintenance mode until they come out with a version that doesn't include nausea and vomiting. I'm so over this.

I haven’t had those symptoms but I have had some issues with the Wegovy injection. My first dosage change was…interesting. Been mostly free of issues since then.

Hope you find something that works better.

 

[Richman]

What are you guys using for the FAA worksheet that needs a detailed clinical report from the treating physician? What do I tell my doctor to do? Write a letter? Or can I just print the MyChart notes?

They have a worksheet you can use in lieu of the clinical record. Have your dr fill it out and sign it.

 

[bLizZuE]

They have a worksheet you can use in lieu of the clinical record. Have your dr fill it out and sign it.

I have the worksheet but it mentions the clinical note.

 

[ClearedForOption]

What are you guys using for the FAA worksheet that needs a detailed clinical report from the treating physician? What do I tell my doctor to do? Write a letter? Or can I just print the MyChart notes?

If you reference the Weight Loss Management disposition table - (under selection B.) - it says "OR." Either a weight loss management report or the clinical progress note... I'd just print out the former, fill everything in (your most recent A1C, a bunch of no's, and currents meds list) and have your GP sign it for your AME.

(Also - taking medical advice from another pilot is like taking medical advice from a las vegas magician - call AMAS and they can walk you through it - but I do think I'm right in this case.)

 

[ClearedForOption]

How is the Wegovy pill working for you? Are you finding any issues with time changes and/or side effects?

I'm about to quit my Wegovy injection entirely. Been on it for too long now (8 months?) and I still have the same, essentially all, side effects. Depending on how bad my side effects are when I take the 1.7mg, I often step it back down to 1.0 or off entirely for a week or two to give my physical and mental a flipping break. I'm down 30 lbs now but the side effects are literally THE WORST.

I'm seriously looking for other avenues and my endocrin doc (since I take thyroid meds) says the only option is to move to the pill version (Wegovy or maybe Foundayo). I can not imagine ever moving up to a 2.4mg or heaven forbid a 7.2mg Wegovy. Maybe I should just go into maintenance mode until they come out with a version that doesn't include nausea and vomiting. I'm so over this.

Took me over 2 months to get used to the 1.0 - a pilot buddy of mine went to one of the 'blends' because the nausea was getting to him... I can't remember which one right now, but he says the nausea was night and day versus the Wegovy. Many of the FA's I work with tell me that injecting anywhere other than the tummy helps with the nausea. (I tried the leg for 2 weeks - I don't know if it helped, but the 2nd week I think that I hit muscle and had one crazy day of nausea and then the damn shot didn't do anything for me that week.)

I'm probably going to swap into the pill in the next month or two to make it easier when on the road - carrying the shots across the country for my 6-14 day stretches has been annoying as heck. Plus, I hit a serious plateau at my "healthy" adult weight and I really need to drop 15 more to get to where I want to be going onto maintenance.

 

[Richman]

If you reference the Weight Loss Management disposition table - (under selection B.) - it says "OR." Either a weight loss management report or the clinical progress note... I'd just print out the former, fill everything in (your most recent A1C, a bunch of no's, and currents meds list) and have your GP sign it for your AME.

(Also - taking medical advice from another pilot is like taking medical advice from a las vegas magician - call AMAS and they can walk you through it - but I do think I'm right in this case.)

I think the latest version of the worksheet has deleted the A1C requirement unless you have had a history of it being elevated. But your best to double check that.

 

[bLizZuE]

If you reference the Weight Loss Management disposition table - (under selection B.) - it says "OR." Either a weight loss management report or the clinical progress note... I'd just print out the former, fill everything in (your most recent A1C, a bunch of no's, and currents meds list) and have your GP sign it for your AME.

(Also - taking medical advice from another pilot is like taking medical advice from a las vegas magician - call AMAS and they can walk you through it - but I do think I'm right in this case.)

I had the wrong form. Doh.

Thanks. And maybe I’ll call AMAS too.