This is what happens when you live a life of extreme obesity… you crush your spine. Well, I did, anyway.
Author: Barb Herrera
Growing up a fat child, it's taken several decades to learn that Obesity is a genetic and biochemical disease/issue that can now be helped with medications. I took Fen-Phen, had an RNY Gastric Bypass, and have been on GLP-1s since late July 2022. I was a midwife and birth worker for 32 years, writing about midwifery in a defunct blog, Navelgazing Midwife. I have another blog called Navelgazing Writer, but am concentrating on this one for now. I am in a world I'm familiar with and adore: Medicine and Obesity. The words are flowing! Come along with me.
GLP-1 Common Questions & Concerns
Here, I answer common questions I see on the Internet. Come along for the ride!
News Telling Terrifying Stories About GLP-1s
What do we do with all the negative news about GLP-1s? I have some ideas.
GLP-1s: “If You Would Just Do This…”
It’s annoying when people, unasked, tell me what I need to do to lose weight. I thought a commentary and list of what I’ve tried (and the horror of how much I must have spent trying) might be a good idea.
The Crazy Things I Hear About GLP-1s
Goodness gracious, the Internet is filled with GLP-1 crazies. Here are just a few of the sad and dangerous pieces of advice… and lack of advice… I have run across.
GLP-1 Shaming: Comment I Wrote Today
My retort to the “All you have to do is…” people. I’m sick of the GLP-1 shaming. STOP IT!
GLP-1s Are My Epidural
It’s about time people understand that using GLP-1s like Wegovy or Zepbound is not a moral failure. Here, I try to analogize that fact.
My Protein-Focused Shopping Trip
I went on a High Protein shopping trip for a month’s worth of food. Here, I share my haul.
Growing Dribble of GLP-1 Lawsuits
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are being sued for not disclosing all the risks of their GLP-1s. Here, I share some of the smaller details of the lawsuits. This is clearly the beginning of my covering this topic.
Dizzy While Taking GLP-1s? Reasons Why!
Plenty of folks experience dizziness on GLP-1s. Why is that? And how to quell the vertigo?
Shocking Consent Form: How Stupid Can They Get?
From one stupid consent form, I share how to work with fat folks in the exam room. Listen up, care providers!
Eli Lilly Shocker! CFO Leaving for Alphabet
Eli Lilly and Alphabet Investor Relations announced that Lilly’s CFO is leaving for Alphabet. A shocking announcement!
GLP-1 Shortage: A Peek at My Medication Path
A little glance into my dealing with the GLP-1 shortages. From Mounjaro to Ozempic to Mounjaro to compounded tirzepatide, I am running a race along with thousands of others.
Let’s Call It: “Clinical Obesity”
I believe the term “Clinical Obesity” should be universally adopted by the medical establishment. Here is my case for that.
200 Lbs. Weight Loss & NOW Athletic Injuries?
What happens when you lose over 200 lbs. and suddenly start getting sports injuries? That’s me and I keep learning new things about my body. I refuse to quit, though. Onward Ho!