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
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