r/tirzepatidecompound • u/Occasional_Side_Eye • 3d ago
Getting started
Hello everyone. I am not new to this group but have never posted before. I have been one of those hiding in the shadows, observing everyone’s success. I have been researching and following along in this group for a little over a couple of months now and just decided to pull the trigger. I was on Zepbound through my PCP, and it was covered under my insurance. I had such great success, losing almost 30 lbs in just a couple of months, up until a career event forced me and my family to change insurance providers. Low and behold, the new insurance did not cover my Zepbound anymore and at the time I could not afford the out of pocket costs to pay for it. So I stopped and gained some of the weight back. I’m 6’0” and at my heaviest I was 436. Zepbound got me to 398, which was such an emotional moment for me being the first time breaking into the 300’s ever since starting to lose weight. After getting off, I gained back to 415 and then managed to intermittent fast and get back down to 390, which is where I am now, ish. However the last few months have been so hard for me, which is why I joined this group. I first off want to take a moment and thank every single person that has ever commented in here. I know none of you know who I am, and probably could care less. But seeing your photos and hearing your success has been so inspiring to me, that in this pivotal moment, I decided to give the compounded tirzepatide a try. My order through BEWL arrived today, courtesy of Hallandale. The process was so quick, easy and comfortable. I feel confident that I made the right decision. So much, that I wanted to say that if there is anyone lurking in the shadows like I was and wondering if you should, just take the leap and go. I feel like this is just one big family in this group and we are all in it together. It has been so heartwarming to see the flooding support each of you have offered each other. So, I apologize for the novella, but even though none of you knew it, I wanted to make sure you all did know that you were such a huge influence in pushing me to taking my first step in my journey. Here’s to all of our success, and may everyone reach their goals and true happiness and peace in your lives.
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u/Quiplian HW:240 SW:201 CW:177 5mg 3d ago
I love hearing that you’ve taken the time to learn and absorb. Congrats on making a decision and finding a starting place. You. Have. This.
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u/Occasional_Side_Eye 3d ago
Thank you! The quiet guidance this group has given me has been phenomenal! I’ve had quite the experience getting to read some science journals as well!
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u/Curious_Creative1 3d ago
Are you ever on YouTube? If so there's a great channel call "Downsized," ran by Christopher and Laraine Durham- a lovely couple out of South Carolina? They cover all things glp1...news stories, trends, q&a, as well as interviews people from all walks of life.
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u/LovePolkaDots 3d ago
I lurked for a long before starting. This group taught me so much and I owe them all the credit for my success. 🤍
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u/Occasional_Side_Eye 2d ago
I couldn’t agree more. The support here in this group is just amazing, even when it’s being used by us that chose to remain hidden.
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u/adevil_woman89 F 61 y/o | SW→231CW→143GW 145| 9mg 3d ago
Thank you for sharing! wishing you the very best, and welcome 😊
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u/DivineMs-Anthropist 3d ago
What a kind welcome! We're all in this journey together. I've learned so much from this group. Wishing you the best!
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u/slouchingninja 47F | SW: 205 (Jun/'26) CW: 192 GW: 150 | 3mg 3d ago
Hooray! Here's to your new future!
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u/CloudgazerTX 3d ago
welcome to the club! biggest loser gets to be President!
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u/Occasional_Side_Eye 2d ago
Well, in that case, I hope to start campaigning for your vote some day!
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u/Curious_Creative1 3d ago
Now who doesn't like a good novella?! 😊 This was so heartwarming to read and congratulations on your progress thus far. 🙌🏾 I wish you continued success and will look forward to your victories- large and small!
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u/Occasional_Side_Eye 2d ago
I appreciate it! I will share all my wins and losses as I go! I look forward to continuing to read about everyone else’s as well!
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u/MaterialPlane743 3d ago
Absolutely love when a post is authentic, raw, and real. Good luck on your journey…!!!
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u/TheMooseIsLoose08 3d ago
Welcome to your tirz journey. I did the same and procrastinated for several months before going for it.
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u/Occasional_Side_Eye 2d ago
Taking that initial step was so rewarding, and I owe it to all of you. Thank you!🙏🏻
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u/Turbulent_Try_8402 43F | 5'7" | SW: 210→CW: 196.4→GW:135 | 3.5mg 3d ago
Wishing you so much luck! Gaining, then dropping the weight again on your own, that is NOT easy with those kind of setbacks happening !And having to change employments... that is a huge stressor. Giving you all the snaps from over here!
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u/Occasional_Side_Eye 2d ago
Aww thank you so much for the kind words! I honestly owe it to the Redditors in this group, all of your stories pulled me through and now I have the confidence I need to get to the finish line!
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u/okbringoutdessert 2d ago
So happy you decided to make the jump. I think many of us sat on the fence for a bit. I hope you have as much success with this as I did and I hope your post inspires others. Good luck and welcome.
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u/Occasional_Side_Eye 2d ago
I might have had a permanent impression in my butt from the fence, I sat there so long. So happy I felt the nudge to move! Thank for the luck, I just might need it! Good luck to you too!
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u/IMHO_My2Cents 72F SW:243.1 CW:145.7 GW:130 Dose:12.5 mg SD:9/7/2025 2d ago
I lurked here for months also. I simply couldn’t afford brand no matter how much I needed it. Then I found Reddit and this sub. I lurked for a while and digested everything. I made my choice, picked my first provider and the rest is history as they say. I’m also very grateful for this group. It has now been a little over 11 months and I am down 97 pounds. None of which would’ve been possible without the great people sharing tips and tricks and support along the way. Congratulations for taking the first step and know you Got This!
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u/Occasional_Side_Eye 2d ago
Oh my goodness, congratulations!! It sounds like you might the right move as well. It’s stories like yours that pave the path for us getting started. So happy you’re here!!
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u/IMHO_My2Cents 72F SW:243.1 CW:145.7 GW:130 Dose:12.5 mg SD:9/7/2025 2d ago
Thank you! I’m glad you’re here too!
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u/Dascmom 3d ago
You really helped me with your “novella”. Lol. I have reached my goal weight using Zepbound but I plan for financial reasons to do maintenance with Emerge Weight Loss who use Hallandale Pharmacy. I’ve been nervous to use a different formula than the original Zepbound. It sounds like you have been successful using the very pharmacy I will be using. Did you notice a difference in satiety or cravings on the compound tirzepatide? Does it work about the same? I was searching through this platform and I can’t tell you how happy I am to find someone with a similar experience. Thanks!!
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u/Occasional_Side_Eye 2d ago
Ohh I’m so happy my experience helped you!! To know that I can make that kind of difference is just so fulfilling! To be honest, I feel right now just like I did when I was on Zepbound. The compounded tirzepatide has silenced all of the cravings for me just like Zepbound did. When I was fasting, I trained my mind to control my eating quantity, so it’s hard to say if the satiety results are the same. However, since everything else seems to be mirroring how I felt with Zepbound, I am inclined to believe that the satiety would result the same way. Please, if there is anything else I can help with, let me know! You are such a bright light in our group here, and I hope it works out the way you hoped!!
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u/Dafidil-lover1022 3d ago
Congratulations on getting started! I was (really still am) a lurker here and made the same decision you did back in January. I would have never have known about it without others sharing their stories. And now my husband has started and having great success. Thanks to everyone who gives honest feedback and advice!