My fat world was very different than it is now. That world is much more familiar and it’s an adjustment stepping out of it (again). Thank goodness for therapy. The memories are humiliating.
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 Crushes Food Noise
What a relief to have food noise gone with Mounjaro! Whether tirzepatide, semaglutide or any of the other ‘tides, the noise chatter tends to stop, too. It’s amazing to have those incessant commands to eat just shut up. Finally!
What If GLP-1s Are In Breast Milk?
The natural progression from the topic of GLP-1s in pregnancy is the topic of them with breastfeeding. A dearth of research exists, but questions at least start the discussion.
Why the Broken Heart?
Besides Type 2 Diabetes, my broken feet have directed much of my life. I’ve broken them trying to lose weight several times and sometimes just from walking at over 350 pounds. This makes me sad, all the journeys I have missed until now. I hope things are permanently changing this time.
Decluttering… More Than Just My Closet
When I changed my life’s trajectory with food changes, then GLP-1s, I didn’t think of allll the changes to come. Medications have fallen away as quickly as my clothes have gotten way too big. It’s so much fun to experience all these changes!
GLP-1 Pregnancy Worries
As a former midwife, I’ve been thinking a lot about the GLP-1 medications and pregnancy. There is not enough information out there yet to determine what might and what will happen when the meds are removed from a pregnant woman. I think this is something to seriously consider for women who are becoming fertile from these amazing medications.
GLP-1 Pregnancy Concerns
As a former midwife, I can’t help but think about the mix of GLP-1s and pregnancy. Here are some thoughts about possible hurdles to come with obesity medications and pregnancy.
Having a Hard Time
Even when things are going so well, some of my health is still compromised from my Obesity and my RNY Gastric Bypass. It’s frustrating when things seem to be going so well. I’ll just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.
Disordered Eating Knows No Bounds
When I least expect it, my bizarre mentally-unwell eating issues fly out of my mouth. Here, I face my confusion between my health and my weight loss desires. Food, as always, is at the center of the hurricane.
GLP-1 Food Ideas for Manufacturers
I’ve been thinking about what size foods I will need in my Mounjaro future and thought I would share here. I know these things are going on all over the world in food manufacturing boardrooms, so I thought I’d toss my pint-size ideas in, too.
GLP-1 Proselytizing
I have a compulsion to tell people about my new “religion”: GLP-1 medications. I work hard to keep my mouth shut unless I see the perfect opening. This time I did.
Food Aversion from GLP-1 Medications
I was surprised by food aversions after my RNY Gastric Bypass. While I didn’t expect it with the GLP-1 medications, I wasn’t totally surprised. But the alcohol aversion? I had not heard of that and was shocked. Now I know that is fairly common and the meds are being studied to help with other compulsions as well. Do you have any new food aversions with your tirzepatide or semaglutide?
GLP-1/GIP Eating’s a New Game
When it comes to any major health gain/weight loss, eating is going to be different. Here, I compare the different kinds of eating after an RNY Gastric Bypass and while on GLP-1 medications.
GLP-1 & Psych Meds
With Bipolar 1, I am well-versed in taking psych meds with obesity treatments… RNY Gastric Bypass and now with GLP-1/GIP. This is MY experience with the combinations. It’s important to know there are a wide range of possibilities one might have with their meds. As always, you and your psychiatrist can work together to create the right prescription for your best mental health.
Delineation of Time: Healing Type 2 Diabetes
We are at the dawn of healing the disease of obesity. Does Type 2 Diabetes run in your family, too? Do you also hope your progeny does not have to suffer in the way you are? That is me. I want all of us alive and healthy. Thank goodness for these medications!