Wegovy/Ezempic (Semaglutide)

[Bondstreet1]

Hi, I’m looking to find out if anyone else is using any of the above for weight loss and the 20% less chance of Heart Attack or Stroke.

I have been using Wegovy for the past 5 months and have lost 2 stone which is making a positive difference with my blood pressure and general health. Other than some initial mild side effect, bloating etc. I’ve not had any issues using Wegovy.

I have had mixed messages on how long you can continue to use this medication? but I’m happy to us it for as long as possible if there’s such a significant reduction in risk of another major event.

Take care!!

[Gemchi20]

Hi. I’m glad you asked this question. I had a cabgx3 in October and was wondering if one could use any of the weight loss injections after heart surgery? Have you had surgery?

[Bondstreet1 in reply to Gemchi20]

Hi Gemchi, I’ve had two MI’s one in 2016 where I received 2 stents and one in 2019 and I received 1 stent.

[Gemchi20 in reply to Bondstreet1]

Thanks bondstreet. It sounds like I might be able to then. Sorry you have had to go through 2 mi’s!

[Lwaxana]

I have started on a Semaglutide trial for T2 diabetics who have NOT yet had a heart attack or stroke. The evidence that Semaglutide reduces the risk of clot forming events is anecdotal, hence the trial. The trial is set for 5 years so I assume that it is reasonably safe for long term use. ascend-plus-trial.org/public

Some type 2 diabetics also take oral 7mg daily for many years to control diabetes (I think the weight loss dose is twice that).

[Bondstreet1 in reply to Lwaxana]

Thanks Lwaxana