To be eligible for a Wegovy prescription, you must meet certain criteria of either: a BMI of 30 or higher a BMI of 27 or higher if you also have a pre-existing medical condition that is affected by your weight, such as cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure Wegovy is not suitable for everyone
Practical steps that help: Start on the lowest dose (2.5 mg) and increase gradually Eat a diet based on whole foods, eat 3 balanced a meals a day, and consider protein-rich snacks in between meals if needed Spread fat intake across meals rather than having a lot in one sitting Stay well hydrated, especially if youre experiencing looser stools Keep a brief food diary if symptoms flare up, to identify triggers If diarrhoea persists rather than easing as your body adjusts, ask your GP about bile acid diarrhoea specifically
Without them, you are essentially lowering your metabolic ceiling with every pound lost, making future weight gain progressively easier
The missed dose window is three days, shorter than both semaglutide and tirzepatide
You may notice: Skin looks dull or dry Makeup does not sit as smoothly Under-eyes look tired Puffiness appears around the face or body Fine lines look more visible Pigmentation looks darker Clothes feel tighter due to water retention Energy feels lower Your normal routine feels harder to restart This can be due to physiology, hormones, sun exposure, hydration, inflammation, and routine disruption, all having a little group meeting
These include your individual skin tone, with darker skin sometimes requiring more sessions