Did Wegovy Work For Me? My Honest GLP-1 Experience with What Helped and What Didn't

In this Chin Chats episode, Spencer shares her personal experience using the GLP-1 medication Wegovy. She shares why she was prescribed it, how it affected her symptoms, what side effects she experienced, and what she learned about hunger, inflammation, cravings, and the emotional side of eating. This is not medical advice, just one lived experience inside a complex health journey. TAKEAWAYS Spencer discusses her struggles with overeating and body image. She experiencs her severe symptoms of endometriosis and inflammatory disease. She starting Wegovy was a conservative approach to manage inflammation. Reduced thirst is a major side effect people rarely talk about. GLP-1 medications can reduce inflammation and appetite, but they don’t fix emotional eating. Spencer believes in the importance of addressing both biological and emotional aspects of eating. CHAPTERS 01:39 Eating is complicated 02:38 Spencer's complicated food history 04:18 Inflammatory disease 05:37 The 'Hot Potato' patient 06:34 Seeking Specialized Medical Help 10:04 TSH Thyroid Testing 12:08 Starting GLP-1 Treatment 17:25 Weight Loss and Health Improvements 21:29 Emotional Aspects of Food and Medication EXPLORE MORE FROM THE HAIRY CHIN: The Hairy Chin Newsletter Sign Up The Hairy Chin on IG The Hairy Chin on TikTok The Hairy Chin Website Disclaimer: The Hairy Chin does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.