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I tried the pill form of semaglutide, but my insurance company would only cover the injectable.

I’ve already had plenty of needles in the last few years, so I passed. The cost without insurance was $3,000/month.

I tolerated it pretty well, but it wasn’t without some gastrointestinal distress, especially initially. But for me, the distress was additive, as I take other drugs that cause a lot more distress.

I struggle with my weight. I diet aggressively, and work out five days a week. But I lead a fairly inactive life-style. It’s hard to overcome for me. I’m disabled now, and and have trouble getting about.

I noticed I was gaining weight early in the lockdowns, and decided to crank it up on the diet and exercise, and went from net 8 lbs. up to net 15 down.

My doctor said that at my current BMI, I’d probably only lose another 5% of body weight, but for me, that’d be pretty fantastic!

For those who are serious about weight, especially for health reasons, who already have other health issues with which to contend, this drug could be a very good supplement to the program.

I just don’t want to do another needle. Wish my insurance company would cover the pill.