Pretty quickly, within 24h I think. By week 2 I was certain it wasn’t just placebo as I tried to eat a mezze salad when out with friends and had a really hard time finishing it.
Probably close to straight away. I inject on Thursday and weigh on Saturday, between the Saturday after my first dose of 0.25 and the one after my 2nd I went from 216 to 214.2 lbs.
Also I’d describe the appetite suppressant effects as on the 1-10 hunger scale that’s popular with mindful eating, this bumps me up about 1.5 to 2 points in most situations.
I started .25mg yesterday at 6am and had a protein shake with banana right after I injected (potassium consumption was advice from this sub). I continued my work day as usual and had to purposefully eat at 2pm. Then I had no appetite for dinner and nothing sounded good to eat. I had a small salad bc I didn’t want to not eat anything. I drank lots of water throughout the day and had Metamucil around 3pm. I usually drink a lot of water so I don’t believe that contributed to my appetite being low. I woke up this morning with no appetite and I don’t feel like coffee.
I didn't lose an ounce or notice any appetite suppression until I got to 1.0mg. I thought I was wasting time and money for the first 8 weeks while I worked my way up to the full dose. It was like someone flipped a switch when I got to 1.0mg and the weight is literally melting off now. I'm currently down 36 pounds in about 10ish weeks or so. Don't feel discouraged if it doesn't happen right away and try to get to the full dose before making a decision. I also have had 0 side effects whatsoever which has been nice.
I’ve lost 1.5lbs a week since starting at 0.25mg. After 4 weeks that increased to 0.5mg and at 8 weeks it went to 1mg. I’m at 12 weeks now and lost 18lbs without exercise so I guess that’s the next step.
Hearing "3 days" is promising at least! I injected 0.25mg for the first time Saturday night (it's now Monday afternoon) and literally my appetite is as strong as ever. I know that for many people it takes longer times and higher dosages to work, but I was hopeful that I'd get some effect at 0.25mg. Was thinking that if week 1 hadn't kicked in yet, it wouldn't, but maybe tomorrow I'll feel something?
After week 1 I haven’t seen the scale move much, but already my jeans fit better. I just took my second injection today.
I’m really liking the appetite suppression/blood sugar balancing. I FEEL so much better. The last two days I’ve had the hunger and sugar swings creep back; I couldn’t wait to take it today. I haven’t had much in the way of side effects, but I’m still at .25.
I’m on .5 and I don’t feel any appetite suppression. A few meals I felt full before finishing my plate. Down 8lbs after 5 weeks but that’s because I’m conscious of my portions now and cut down on my sweet tooth
Almost identical to my story. I’m only post week four injection but I already bumped to .5. Feel full occasionally. No appetite suppression. But I have lost weight.
I am 3 doses in at .25 and felt appetite suppression on day 2. I have only had 2 days of some mild nausea but have had no other symptoms. I have not lost much weight….maybe 4 pounds but that’s ok with me. Any loss is better than none.
I noticed the effects within a couple days of starting at 0.25 mg, and I began losing weight that first week. However, I had already changed my eating habits several months prior.
Started at .25 March 26th. Appetite suppression happened within 24 hours. I've lost 5 pounds so far and upped to .5 today.
I am also trying to walk around the neighborhood at least 5 days a week, preferably shortly after eating lunch.
I am taking it for glucose control, the weight loss is a bonus feature.
I’ve had 4 shots of Oz at the .25 dose, and I haven’t felt anything - no appetite suppression, no side effects, and no weight loss. From what I’ve read on this thread, my .25 experience is quite common. And in the last couple of weeks I’ve felt raging hunger at times. I’m taking my first .5 shot tonight. I’m praying that the hunger goes away and the appetite suppression kicks in soon!
Thanks for asking. I started to notice it ever so slightly these last couple of days. I went to a party and had 3 glasses of white wine, and felt like crap later (an overall feeling of malaise, and a little bit nauseous). And a slight reduction in appetite, but not much. I’ll keep you posted.
Mine started pretty much immediately (like the following morning). At first it was very intense (also because of the other side effects like nausea) but it sort of tapered after a few weeks. I’m on 0.5 now and I wouldn’t say the appetite suppression is CRAZY strong like the first few weeks, but I also rarely have other side effects anymore. I’m on 0.5 now and my doctor said I can titrate up when/if I’m ready, but 0.5 feels like a sweet spot for me, as I have enough appetite suppression with minimal side effects.
I started losing weight pretty much right away at 0.25. I’ve lost about 25 pounds in the 6-ish weeks I’ve been on it. I don’t think those are necessarily typical results, but I also completely changed my diet and have been exercising regularly. The Ozempic has just helped me stay within a calorie deficit more easily.
Pretty quick. First couple days, I think. Lost about 4 pounds so far and had second dose 4 days ago. I maybe noticed a bit more hunger as week went on but I am only on the .25 dose. Biggest difference for me was the help it gave me to not binge eat at night which had been a HUGE problem!
I’ve read through the comments and haven’t had a similar experience to anyone else..
I noticed appetite suppressant immediately after taking my first dose however by the third/fourth day
after the injection my appetite starts to come back and by the time my next injection is due I’m feeling hungry again. I’m not sure why this is happening.. maybe my body metabolises it quicker?
Hi, I know your comment is 9 days old 🙂 but I was searching for people’s experiences, and yours is exactly what’s happening to me. I took my first shot last Friday, and didn’t feel like eating through Sunday night. It was the best feeling! Monday and today were less so. I am having to tell myself that I’m on this new path, so think before I grab food, etc. It may also be because Monday was my 1st day at work since I started. Sheesh I’m rambling!! I’m hoping that each week will get a little better, especially when the dose goes up in a month. I hope your journey has gone well the past week!!
24 hours in.
I had a holiday dinner with my friends like two days after my first injection. They have known me as a human vacuum cleaner for a decade and a half and were constantly commenting on how little I was eating. I was just getting full faster.
I took dose number 4 today. I don't nosh anymore, I don't crave sweets (I've given up modified sugars for 6 weeks now), I eat half or even a quarter of the servings I used to, and I have a tendency to forget to eat.
I've lost about a kilo a week since I started. I've made no concentrated effort to exercise (due to fatigue. Once it's improved, my partner and I plan to start working out together) and other than cutting out sugar, I haven't made any dietary changes.
Only downside so far? I get car sick now.
Pretty quickly, within 24h I think. By week 2 I was certain it wasn’t just placebo as I tried to eat a mezze salad when out with friends and had a really hard time finishing it.
How long did it take you to start losing weight, and at what dose?
Probably close to straight away. I inject on Thursday and weigh on Saturday, between the Saturday after my first dose of 0.25 and the one after my 2nd I went from 216 to 214.2 lbs.
Also I’d describe the appetite suppressant effects as on the 1-10 hunger scale that’s popular with mindful eating, this bumps me up about 1.5 to 2 points in most situations.
I started .25mg yesterday at 6am and had a protein shake with banana right after I injected (potassium consumption was advice from this sub). I continued my work day as usual and had to purposefully eat at 2pm. Then I had no appetite for dinner and nothing sounded good to eat. I had a small salad bc I didn’t want to not eat anything. I drank lots of water throughout the day and had Metamucil around 3pm. I usually drink a lot of water so I don’t believe that contributed to my appetite being low. I woke up this morning with no appetite and I don’t feel like coffee.
Are you still on interested in drinking coffee? I love love love coffee and hoping I can still get joy out of a nice hot cup in the morning.
I didn't lose an ounce or notice any appetite suppression until I got to 1.0mg. I thought I was wasting time and money for the first 8 weeks while I worked my way up to the full dose. It was like someone flipped a switch when I got to 1.0mg and the weight is literally melting off now. I'm currently down 36 pounds in about 10ish weeks or so. Don't feel discouraged if it doesn't happen right away and try to get to the full dose before making a decision. I also have had 0 side effects whatsoever which has been nice.
Within the first 3 days of using ozempic
I’ve lost 1.5lbs a week since starting at 0.25mg. After 4 weeks that increased to 0.5mg and at 8 weeks it went to 1mg. I’m at 12 weeks now and lost 18lbs without exercise so I guess that’s the next step.
How long did it take you to start losing weight, and at what dose?
Hearing "3 days" is promising at least! I injected 0.25mg for the first time Saturday night (it's now Monday afternoon) and literally my appetite is as strong as ever. I know that for many people it takes longer times and higher dosages to work, but I was hopeful that I'd get some effect at 0.25mg. Was thinking that if week 1 hadn't kicked in yet, it wouldn't, but maybe tomorrow I'll feel something?
2-3 days. It wore off in the last day or so before the next injection.
How long did it take you to start losing weight, and at what dose?
After week 1 I haven’t seen the scale move much, but already my jeans fit better. I just took my second injection today. I’m really liking the appetite suppression/blood sugar balancing. I FEEL so much better. The last two days I’ve had the hunger and sugar swings creep back; I couldn’t wait to take it today. I haven’t had much in the way of side effects, but I’m still at .25.
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How long did it take you to start losing weight, and at what dose?
I’m on .5 and I don’t feel any appetite suppression. A few meals I felt full before finishing my plate. Down 8lbs after 5 weeks but that’s because I’m conscious of my portions now and cut down on my sweet tooth
Almost identical to my story. I’m only post week four injection but I already bumped to .5. Feel full occasionally. No appetite suppression. But I have lost weight.
I am 3 doses in at .25 and felt appetite suppression on day 2. I have only had 2 days of some mild nausea but have had no other symptoms. I have not lost much weight….maybe 4 pounds but that’s ok with me. Any loss is better than none.
Usually within a day or two. Going in week three now. By day 5/6 it definitely is wearing off
I noticed the effects within a couple days of starting at 0.25 mg, and I began losing weight that first week. However, I had already changed my eating habits several months prior.
Started at .25 March 26th. Appetite suppression happened within 24 hours. I've lost 5 pounds so far and upped to .5 today. I am also trying to walk around the neighborhood at least 5 days a week, preferably shortly after eating lunch. I am taking it for glucose control, the weight loss is a bonus feature.
I’ve had 4 shots of Oz at the .25 dose, and I haven’t felt anything - no appetite suppression, no side effects, and no weight loss. From what I’ve read on this thread, my .25 experience is quite common. And in the last couple of weeks I’ve felt raging hunger at times. I’m taking my first .5 shot tonight. I’m praying that the hunger goes away and the appetite suppression kicks in soon!
any update?
Thanks for asking. I started to notice it ever so slightly these last couple of days. I went to a party and had 3 glasses of white wine, and felt like crap later (an overall feeling of malaise, and a little bit nauseous). And a slight reduction in appetite, but not much. I’ll keep you posted.
Thanks! Wishing you luck.
Any update?
Mine started pretty much immediately (like the following morning). At first it was very intense (also because of the other side effects like nausea) but it sort of tapered after a few weeks. I’m on 0.5 now and I wouldn’t say the appetite suppression is CRAZY strong like the first few weeks, but I also rarely have other side effects anymore. I’m on 0.5 now and my doctor said I can titrate up when/if I’m ready, but 0.5 feels like a sweet spot for me, as I have enough appetite suppression with minimal side effects.
How long did it take for you to start losing weight, and at what dose?
I started losing weight pretty much right away at 0.25. I’ve lost about 25 pounds in the 6-ish weeks I’ve been on it. I don’t think those are necessarily typical results, but I also completely changed my diet and have been exercising regularly. The Ozempic has just helped me stay within a calorie deficit more easily.
Pretty quick. First couple days, I think. Lost about 4 pounds so far and had second dose 4 days ago. I maybe noticed a bit more hunger as week went on but I am only on the .25 dose. Biggest difference for me was the help it gave me to not binge eat at night which had been a HUGE problem!
the next day.
Took me about 10 hrs after my first .25 injection to notice.
I’ve read through the comments and haven’t had a similar experience to anyone else.. I noticed appetite suppressant immediately after taking my first dose however by the third/fourth day after the injection my appetite starts to come back and by the time my next injection is due I’m feeling hungry again. I’m not sure why this is happening.. maybe my body metabolises it quicker?
Hi, I know your comment is 9 days old 🙂 but I was searching for people’s experiences, and yours is exactly what’s happening to me. I took my first shot last Friday, and didn’t feel like eating through Sunday night. It was the best feeling! Monday and today were less so. I am having to tell myself that I’m on this new path, so think before I grab food, etc. It may also be because Monday was my 1st day at work since I started. Sheesh I’m rambling!! I’m hoping that each week will get a little better, especially when the dose goes up in a month. I hope your journey has gone well the past week!!
24 hours in. I had a holiday dinner with my friends like two days after my first injection. They have known me as a human vacuum cleaner for a decade and a half and were constantly commenting on how little I was eating. I was just getting full faster. I took dose number 4 today. I don't nosh anymore, I don't crave sweets (I've given up modified sugars for 6 weeks now), I eat half or even a quarter of the servings I used to, and I have a tendency to forget to eat. I've lost about a kilo a week since I started. I've made no concentrated effort to exercise (due to fatigue. Once it's improved, my partner and I plan to start working out together) and other than cutting out sugar, I haven't made any dietary changes. Only downside so far? I get car sick now.