RockyMountainGirl
Explorer
Hi everyone! RockyMountainGirl here, posting from Colorado's Front Range. 
Maybe "Girl" isn't quite the right word for me — I'm closer to the older end of the age spectrum.
Weight has been a battle for me ever since my child was born 13 years ago. I made several attempts to lose the post-pregnancy weight and each one fell short, so eventually I turned to medical help. In 2024 I had bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve). Unfortunately, the results were limited. During the first 3 months after the operation I dropped 35 pounds, and then everything came to a halt. Permanently. I was counting calories, staying hydrated, getting enough protein, exercising, and consulting both my doctor and a nutritionist. None of it made a difference. It left me feeling really discouraged. That's what pushed me to start researching GLPs.
Since I ran into the same insurance obstacles with GLPs that many others deal with, I chose the compounded option and went with tirzepatide through Telehealth. I took my first shot in July of '25, and the change has been truly remarkable.
Weight wasn't my only problem. I was also dealing with severe knee and foot pain that seriously limited how well I could get around. After beginning tirz, that pain has essentially vanished, which honestly astonishes me. My original goal was losing weight (↓54 so far; 79 altogether), but what made me fall in love with it is the anti-inflammatory effect it appears to have had on my body.
Beyond weight, gardening is my great passion.
I love starting plants from seed, and Mother's Day is something I look forward to each year since that's when I can finally get plants into the ground. A sun-warmed tomato straight off the vine is one of my absolute favorite things in the world.
I feel so lucky to have come across this forum. The rules make sense to me, and I'm eager to learn from everyone here who knows more and has more experience than I do.
Maybe "Girl" isn't quite the right word for me — I'm closer to the older end of the age spectrum.
Weight has been a battle for me ever since my child was born 13 years ago. I made several attempts to lose the post-pregnancy weight and each one fell short, so eventually I turned to medical help. In 2024 I had bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve). Unfortunately, the results were limited. During the first 3 months after the operation I dropped 35 pounds, and then everything came to a halt. Permanently. I was counting calories, staying hydrated, getting enough protein, exercising, and consulting both my doctor and a nutritionist. None of it made a difference. It left me feeling really discouraged. That's what pushed me to start researching GLPs.
Since I ran into the same insurance obstacles with GLPs that many others deal with, I chose the compounded option and went with tirzepatide through Telehealth. I took my first shot in July of '25, and the change has been truly remarkable.
Weight wasn't my only problem. I was also dealing with severe knee and foot pain that seriously limited how well I could get around. After beginning tirz, that pain has essentially vanished, which honestly astonishes me. My original goal was losing weight (↓54 so far; 79 altogether), but what made me fall in love with it is the anti-inflammatory effect it appears to have had on my body.
Beyond weight, gardening is my great passion.
I love starting plants from seed, and Mother's Day is something I look forward to each year since that's when I can finally get plants into the ground. A sun-warmed tomato straight off the vine is one of my absolute favorite things in the world.I feel so lucky to have come across this forum. The rules make sense to me, and I'm eager to learn from everyone here who knows more and has more experience than I do.
