Back from my appointment and Walmart
By snowy
@snowy22315 (181974)
United States
May 2, 2024 2:25pm CST
Am down about 36 pounds total so woohoo. Lost 3 since last time .but I really wish I could do this a bit faster. Anyway, I decided to go to Walmart anyway because the heat wasn't too bad and at least it isn't humid. I hadn't been there for awhile and was pretty shocked by the prices. I only bought stuff that didn't cost an arm and a leg. 5.00 for 4 Yasso frozen yogurt bars..I don't think so!!
16 people like this
16 responses
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
2 May
I am on Ozembic. I am lucky I got to do this though because I have never been diabetic Although the last two months I don't think I had it in my system because I let it get too warm...No particular diet plan or anything. I just aim for a 1 percent improvement..every few weeks. Thanks
5 people like this
@NJChicaa (120059)
• United States
2 May
@snowy22315 Many of my coworkers are on Wegovy which does the same thing. My work BFF tried to get in on the action but they told her that she didn't meet the qualifications. I think the insurance company was shocked at how many employees went on it and how much $$ it is costing them. She's even pre-diabetic and they said no.
4 people like this
@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
2 May
Losing 36 pounds is wonderful, good job! Is Ozempic for someone with diabetes? You mentioned diabetes in another response below.
3 people like this
@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
2 May
@snowy22315 I know that you don't, but Ozempic is used to lower blood sugar.
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
2 May
I have been taking Ozembic..but honestly I aim for a 1 percent improvement with my eating, exercise habits Not totally sure how much the Ozembic has helped as I am on a low dose.
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
@DianneN Like I said, I don't notice a big difference when I am on it, and when I am off..so don't think it is going to be a major issue for me. You have a stabilization period with this study anyway.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 May
@snowy22315 Lots of the hairdressers I know are on it, but when they go off it, they gain all the weight back. So be careful if you stop taking it. Do you have much more to lose?
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
I won't pay them. I will only buy things not priced astronomically.
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
@just4him If people pay those ridiculously inflated prices, retailers will keep charging that. I boycott highly inflated prices.
2 people like this
@MarieCoyle (38563)
•
3 May
Good for you on the weight loss, I know it's not easy.
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
No, but it isn't horrible either. I am rarely hungry, UT I guess that is the effect of the meds.
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
@MarieCoyle I don't know any of those people! There are certain things I like to buy at Walmart,,,like their prices on frozen vegetables are very good. Cat food is well priced..some of their popcorn etc.
2 people like this
@MarieCoyle (38563)
•
4 May
@snowy22315
I have a hard time supporting them. I hate the way they treat their employees. Long story...but it's sure not the best. I know some people love Walmart. I am just not one of those people.
1 person likes this
@popciclecold (39461)
• United States
2 May
Wow, 36 lbs. You have done well. Congrats.
1 person likes this
@popciclecold (39461)
• United States
3 May
@snowy22315 Keep on you will get there.
1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
@popciclecold Ha, yeah but when is the question?
1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
Thanks, it just bums me out that not all my clothes are falling off. I just can't seem to lose it from around my waist.
1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
2 May
Thank God for grocery store outlet centers!
2 people like this
@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 May
Good for you, I usually stick to Walmart brand Great Value items, They save me money,
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
Yeah, except they don't have the Great Value brand available in what I want to buy always.
1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
What I like is those Outshine bars..They are expensive too, but not that bad. I don't mind frozen yogurt.
2 people like this
@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
3 May
Congrats on the weight loss. Today it's really nice. Cooler with a nice breeze and sunshine. Have a good day.
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
That's good. Tomorrow AM might be like that, but is likely going to be a fair amount of rain this weekend.
2 people like this
@BearArtistLady (6036)
• United States
2 May
Don't wish you could lose the weight faster. It can cause serious abdominal problems like I've been having. My neighbor and I are both going through the same thing with the abdominal pain and lack of appetite. I am currently trying to force myself to eat. We compared notes and both have our medical scans late next month, after calling the beginning of April to make the appointment---that's just for a CT scan.
Our local Wal Mart is far enough away that it's actually cheaper to buy the stuff we need locally rather than go to Wally World. If you figure between 10 cents and a dollar (or more) per item in comparison to the price of fuel and wear and tear on your vehicle, you really aren't saving much. That isn't even figuring in your time going, doing the shopping, and coming home and putting the stuff away. If the prices reflect what's been going on with the minimum wage...we're going to be priced out of existence!!! Our local Taco Bell's minimum wage is $20 an hour... My thing was Sheeba canned cat food. I could get it at Wal Mart for $1.08 a can then the last time I went it was $1.29 a can. I would buy 30 cans so it tends to add up. That isn't even looking at other prices! I've been muttering about the rises in prices for quite awhile (I guess that's a sure sign that I'm getting really old! 
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
2 May
I don't find Walmart the best place to shop..but they do have good prices on some things
1 person likes this
@arunima25 (87855)
• Bangalore, India
3 May
That is an impressive weight loss.
. And it is always better to go slow with weight loss or gain. It's safer and more effective.
Have you reached your goal or do you have to shed some more weight?
. And it is always better to go slow with weight loss or gain. It's safer and more effective.
Have you reached your goal or do you have to shed some more weight?1 person likes this
@LovesEverybody (4394)
• United States
3 May
hooray on the weight loss! my sister is on Ozempic but she isn't trying to lose weight. She is taking it for diabetes. She started taking it last fall and she finally is starting to feel normal. It really made her sick through all of fall and winter and half of the spring.
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
3 May
I didn't feel well on the higher doses. It was causing me some problems.
2 people like this
@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
4 May
@LovesEverybody I eat what I want..within reason. I just try not to eat the foods I llove very often, or if I do just a small portion. There are a few things I won't buy because they would be too hard to control. I haven't had full fat ice cream since I started this. Certain things I find too delicious I won't have around. I had problems on the higher dose. This study will go up to 7 mg. Which is much higher than most people take, but it was really giving me issues. I told them I couldn't take it, so they let me take the lower dose.
1 person likes this
@LovesEverybody (4394)
• United States
4 May
@snowy22315 I don't know if my sister went on the higher dose. I know the doctor wanted to increase her dose. But I think she was reluctant to take more.
Sis is learning what she can and cannot eat so she doesn't feel worse
2 people like this
