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Published May 25, 2023

#919 Wegovy Diary: Two

Scott Benner provides an intimate exploration of his transformative journey with the weight loss medication Wegovy, revealing how it has redefined his relationship with food and impacted his emotional well-being and familial interactions.
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  • Weight Loss

    shares his journey with Wegovy, a medication intended for weight loss, and its profound impact on his relationship with food. He notes that the drug has significantly reduced his hunger, leading to a 17-pound weight loss in seven weeks 1. Despite this success, Scott experiences a sense of loss, as food no longer occupies his thoughts or daily routine 2. He reflects on how this change has unexpectedly turned into a personal journey of self-reflection 3.

    I am never hungry. Like, mentally, I never think, oh, I'm hungry, or I should eat, or my brain is never telling me about food.

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    This shift has prompted him to explore deeper emotional and psychological aspects of his life.

       

    Emotional Impact

    Beyond physical changes, Wegovy has influenced Scott's emotional and mental clarity. He recounts a family vacation planning incident that highlighted his newfound emotional awareness and vulnerability 4. Scott also experimented with his eating habits, testing the drug's effects by consuming a box of Red Hots, only to find himself lighter the next day 5. This experience has led him to confront feelings of emptiness and vulnerability, reminiscent of past emotional experiences 6.

    I was so aware of how hollow I feel right now because my daughter's in college, my son's moved away, and now I can't even figure out how to do this.

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    These insights have encouraged him to communicate more openly with his family.

       

    Eating Patterns

    Scott's approach to eating has evolved significantly with Wegovy, as he learns to listen to his body's cues and adjust his eating habits accordingly. He describes how the drug has altered his perception of fullness, making it easier to stop eating when satisfied 7. This change has also affected his social interactions, as he navigates dining out and sharing meals differently 8. Scott reflects on past behaviors, such as buying candy as a power move, and how Wegovy has shifted his focus from food to finding new ways to fill the emotional void 9.

    I did not think if you would have told me four, eight weeks ago, hey, Scott, food's going to get removed out of your life and you're going to lose weight. I would have thought, like, well, that's great. That's the whole story.

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    This journey has prompted him to seek healthier ways to fill the newfound space in his life.

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