I went to a doctor about my mum's knee pain. He said knee-replacement surgery would eventually be the best option, but first he strongly advised her to lose weight.
I told him my mum already eats very little and does a lot of household chores, yet the scale won't budge. He then suggested trying a GLP-1 medication and referred us to an endocrinologist.
The endocrinologist started her on a 2.5 mg dose, added some simple diet tweaks and light home exercises to protect muscle mass.
And it truly feels like a miracle drug.
It was pricey at first – about ₹13,000 per pen each month. Now it's around ₹2,500 per pen per month.
Current situation:
We started in the first week of January, so it's been three months. My mum has already shed 13 kg. A body-composition check shows a tiny amount of muscle loss, which the doctor says will stop once she hits a certain weight.
The best part is her knee pain has dropped by roughly 70 % thanks to the weight loss. With a bit more medication and proper care, we might not need knee-replacement surgery at all.
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Thanks for sharing! Looking at the situation of older Indian women, I truly believe this drug should be made accessible to everyone. Many women struggle to lose weight after pregnancy due to household duties, child‑care, lack of information, etc. GLP‑1 could really help. India has a high obesity rate, so a GLP‑1 revolution is much needed.
What happens if you stop the medication?
How will muscle loss not be a concern? Gaining muscle is the tough part. I might be wrong, but I've seen several recent studies linking GLP‑1‑induced muscle loss to bone problems. Here's one article: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/glp-1s-may-increase-risk-osteoporosis-gout-new-research-finds-rcna261024 I'm not against using it for your mum; I'm glad she's doing well.
Any side effects? I'm worried about them.
Any side effects?
Recent reports suggest it may cause significant bone‑density loss. It's worth checking before deciding.
Amazing, thanks for sharing!
It's working for now, but the weight could come back without lifestyle changes. Muscle loss in an older mother isn't something to take lightly; getting her to build some strength is crucial long‑term. The risk of osteoporosis is also high, so strength training should be a necessity, not an option.
Could you share the doctor's prescription here so we can verify it isn't just a marketing ploy?