Ep 1. GLP-1s After Surgery: My Ozempic Journey Begins

After almost a year of staring at an Ozempic pen in my fridge, I finally took my first injection.

In this deeply personal first episode of my new GLP-1s After Surgery mini-series, I'm sharing the story I've been avoiding: how severe pneumonia, ongoing health challenges, stress, burnout, and life changes led to a 40-pound weight regain after bariatric surgery—and why I've decided it's time to ask for another tool.

This isn't a success story... yet. It's the beginning of one.

I'll take you through:

• Why I waited nearly a year to start Ozempic
• The health struggles that changed everything after bariatric surgery
• What weight regain looked like (and felt like)
• What my first Ozempic injection was actually like
• My treatment plan, goals, and what I'll be documenting each week
• Why there's absolutely no shame in using a GLP-1 after surgery

This series will be completely honest—the good, the bad, the side effects, the wins, and the setbacks. If you've been considering a GLP-1 after bariatric surgery or you're struggling with regain yourself, I hope you'll follow along.

You're not alone.