I’ve completed my first day with the medicine in my system, and it’s surprising how effective it is. The appetite suppression is noticeable. When my husband had some ice cream, I took a small bite, and while it was tasty, I didn’t feel the urge to have more. I’ve heard this level of intensity might subside over time, but for now, I’ll appreciate it. In fact, I actually had to push myself to eat, which is a new experience for me.

I did experience some of the side effects. To ease my anxiety about the injection, I took an edible that night, but looking back, I’d skip that next time. No edibles on injection day. I’ve read that electrolytes and plenty of water are crucial to making this process smoother. I’ve been enjoying LMNT’s Watermelon Salt for electrolytes, which helps keep me hydrated. The side effects were manageable overall. I experienced some nausea, but it was very minimal. However, I did get a headache in the afternoon. I suspect that a mix of low caffeine, hydration, food, and the medication itself contributed to it. Live and learn!

One of the things I read about was the concept of “food noise” — that constant, nagging focus on food. With Zepbound, it’s noticeably quieter, which is surreal for me. As someone who has dealt with food addiction and used food as a coping mechanism for years, the silence around food is almost eerie. I’m curious to see if this will be consistent. My initial feeling holds: this journey might be harder emotionally than physically.

So far, I’m impressed and cautiously optimistic. I know it’s only the beginning, but I’m eager to see where this path leads.