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Zepbound@kenji.w·9,436 views

Zepbound through insurance — six months, 38 pounds, almost no side effects

Starting

312 lb

Current

274 lb

Lost

38 lb

Months on

6

That is 12.2% of starting body weight.

Before / current

Before
Before
Now
Now

The story

Form Health got Zepbound covered through my BCBS plan with a $25 copay. I cannot overstate how much that mattered — without it, I was looking at $1,100 a month I didn't have. The first injection was the worst thing I have done to myself voluntarily. Burning at the site for about ten minutes. Every shot since has been a non-event. I rotate between thigh and stomach, refrigerate the pen, and let it warm in my hand for a minute before injecting. My hunger is not gone — it is reasonable. I still want food, I just stop wanting it after a normal portion. Sleep apnea symptoms backed off around month four; my CPAP pressure is now down two units.

Dosage progression

5mg the entire time. Holding here while my doctor reviews labs.

Progress photos

Thanksgiving 2025
Thanksgiving 2025