Dr Heather knew that ever since menopause I struggled with weight gain and have not been able to lose the weight I gained the past several years.
I have had major hormonal issues and problems with insulin-resistance most of my life, but was on the thin side as a young woman with no weight issues until I hit menopause.
I am an athlete and very active. I get lots of exercise and eat clean, but no matter how much exercise I get...
(and I get plenty!……3-hours of tennis daily in addition to lifting weights and doing cardio exercises at the gym several times a week, riding my bicycle and walking)
...and yet I couldn’t drop the pounds.
I felt so frustrated, sluggish and unhealthy.
I am a 64-year old woman who has tried all kinds of diets over the years and some worked, some didn’t….but I would always gain the weight back, plus some. Such a roller coaster!
Back in August 2023, Dr Heather suggested I try Semaglutide so I did. This medication is the ONLY thing that has helped me lose weight.
I lost over 22.5 lbs. in 15-weeks, about 1-2 lbs. per week and am so grateful.
I am hoping to lose even more weight over time. Somehow this medication has helped me to actually STOP storing fat and start burning it!
The only downside I see is the side-effects I experience. I have a bad stomach and have major digestive issues (GERD)….unfortunately Semaglutide gives me heartburn, acid reflux and some stomach pain, however the nausea went away after being on the medication for a few weeks.
My husband is also on this medication and he does not have any of these side effects, most likely because he does not have a bad stomach.
However, I am willing to put up with these side-effects so I can lose the weight I want to.
Thank you Dr Heather!
~ Tami White, Naples, Florida
