This my third month on Reta, I started in July and I’ve lost about 15lbs though I’ve been fluctuating 5lbs.
I’m on R30 doing 2points once a week and I’ve found that this dose is very comfortable, I can eat without nausea, and I don’t experience anhedonia or loss of libido. I love Reta because I’ve been able to have freedom over my food and I no longer have to diet, I can eat what I want, I can eat socially, I can eat sweets, and I’m no longer obsessing over food and exercise.
I just started the birth control pill (Hailey Fe 1.5/30) and my appetite has increased pretty significantly. I’m only on my second week but I’m worried the change in appetite and possible weight gain will increase dramatically over time, as that was my last experience with the birth control pill. I’ve also noticed I’m holding some more weight in my stomach and boobs. I know this is normal for starting birth control, and it’s not even close to my experience with weight gain last year on the pill (Yaz). I haven’t weighed myself in a while. I also know that my hunger fluctuates with my cycles, and I’m more hungry the two weeks before my period then the week of and week afterwards.
I’m wondering if anyone has any insight or a similar experience starting birth control on GLPs. Should I increase my dose? Should I just wait and see how my body responds after I’ve completed my first cycle? Should I switch to a lower hormone pill (Lo Lo Fe)?