Things I wish someone told me before starting & who do you tell?

[Rink123]

A handful of lessons I picked up too late:

Do your homework, then do it again: what you're putting into your body is an injection (and in all likelihood it came from a chinese research chem supplier). Dig into the upside, the downside, and all the rest of it.

Pens beat vials: load it up ahead of time, twist the dial, done. Honestly, the convenience is unreal. And they're genuinely enjoyable to use. I regret not being pushed straight toward the premium options (convi is #1 imo)

Aim for the smallest dose that works: the fact that studies or other people's anecdotal cycles land on some particular number to titrate toward doesn't obligate you to climb that high. Figure out where your own limit sits, particularly with glp's!

Filter. We're talking about $1-2 extra each time you reconstitute, so what's the argument against it…?

One more thing, and it's a big one I keep wrestling with. Who do you tell irl about your ‘research’? The social side caught me off guard. My instinct is to keep quiet about it, yet I've shared it with a handful of people and the reactions were all over the place. How do y'all handle this?

 

[FlowerFairy]

Rink123 said:

A handful of lessons I picked up too late:

Do your homework, then do it again: what you're putting into your body is an injection (and in all likelihood it came from a chinese research chem supplier). Dig into the upside, the downside, and all the rest of it.

Pens beat vials: load it up ahead of time, twist the dial, done. Honestly, the convenience is unreal. And they're genuinely enjoyable to use. I regret not being pushed straight toward the premium options (convi is #1 imo)

Aim for the smallest dose that works: the fact that studies or other people's anecdotal cycles land on some particular number to titrate toward doesn't obligate you to climb that high. Figure out where your own limit sits, particularly with glp's!

Filter. We're talking about $1-2 extra each time you reconstitute, so what's the argument against it…?

One more thing, and it's a big one I keep wrestling with. Who do you tell irl about your ‘research’? The social side caught me off guard. My instinct is to keep quiet about it, yet I've shared it with a handful of people and the reactions were all over the place. How do y'all handle this?

I'm with everyone on those points, though my Luxura beats my convi any day. Still, the convi is a solid pen.

One more tip: mixing chia seeds into water and sipping hot (really warm) water beats any other OTC constipation remedy. Even after a morning movement, hot water does the trick. Sip it, carry on with your day, and 20 minutes later—boom.

As for sharing my progress, I keep it quiet except with a few very close friends and family. My pcp is aware and has approved it (her notes only mention that I'm on compounded Tirz).

 

[BNLFL]

I keep it to myself, with one exception: my wife, who happens to be using it as well. When it comes to the weight loss, we just tell people we're eating low carb.

 

[skeptick]

Rink123 said:

A handful of lessons I picked up too late:

Do your homework, then do it again: what you're putting into your body is an injection (and in all likelihood it came from a chinese research chem supplier). Dig into the upside, the downside, and all the rest of it.

Pens beat vials: load it up ahead of time, twist the dial, done. Honestly, the convenience is unreal. And they're genuinely enjoyable to use. I regret not being pushed straight toward the premium options (convi is #1 imo)

Aim for the smallest dose that works: the fact that studies or other people's anecdotal cycles land on some particular number to titrate toward doesn't obligate you to climb that high. Figure out where your own limit sits, particularly with glp's!

Filter. We're talking about $1-2 extra each time you reconstitute, so what's the argument against it…?

One more thing, and it's a big one I keep wrestling with. Who do you tell irl about your ‘research’? The social side caught me off guard. My instinct is to keep quiet about it, yet I've shared it with a handful of people and the reactions were all over the place. How do y'all handle this?

Be careful about who you share this with. There will always be people who lump peptides together with shooting up Fentanyl...

 

[Maiaao]

When it comes to swapping crypto, do it through an exchange rather than a wallet — the swap features built into wallets tend to have steep slippage. Also, use limit orders, meaning you set the buy or sell price for the crypto yourself.

One more thing to keep in mind: pen cartridges can contain bits of metal and micro plastic. Being sterile isn't the same as being free of debris. And pyrogens are another factor worth thinking about.

 

[chipsandsalsayall]

Rink123 said:

A handful of lessons I picked up too late:

Do your homework, then do it again: what you're putting into your body is an injection (and in all likelihood it came from a chinese research chem supplier). Dig into the upside, the downside, and all the rest of it.

Pens beat vials: load it up ahead of time, twist the dial, done. Honestly, the convenience is unreal. And they're genuinely enjoyable to use. I regret not being pushed straight toward the premium options (convi is #1 imo)

Aim for the smallest dose that works: the fact that studies or other people's anecdotal cycles land on some particular number to titrate toward doesn't obligate you to climb that high. Figure out where your own limit sits, particularly with glp's!

Filter. We're talking about $1-2 extra each time you reconstitute, so what's the argument against it…?

One more thing, and it's a big one I keep wrestling with. Who do you tell irl about your ‘research’? The social side caught me off guard. My instinct is to keep quiet about it, yet I've shared it with a handful of people and the reactions were all over the place. How do y'all handle this?

Within the next 1-2 months, I want to be prepared for my first purchase. I still need to learn more about pens, filtering, and crypto!

 

[CreepyZebra]

I should have looked into things much more thoroughly right from the start, even prior to getting involved with grey. I put my faith in a med spa, ended up with a dose too high for what I could handle, and they handed me syringes that were already filled. Luckily, after dealing with side effects, I kept digging and came across this forum.

 

[ThunderBird]

At some point a vender is going to burn you — that's just how it goes. Stay calm and don't lose your head.

 

[WLBLD]

FlowerFairy said:

Rink123 said:

A handful of lessons I picked up too late:

Do your homework, then do it again: what you're putting into your body is an injection (and in all likelihood it came from a chinese research chem supplier). Dig into the upside, the downside, and all the rest of it.

Pens beat vials: load it up ahead of time, twist the dial, done. Honestly, the convenience is unreal. And they're genuinely enjoyable to use. I regret not being pushed straight toward the premium options (convi is #1 imo)

Aim for the smallest dose that works: the fact that studies or other people's anecdotal cycles land on some particular number to titrate toward doesn't obligate you to climb that high. Figure out where your own limit sits, particularly with glp's!

Filter. We're talking about $1-2 extra each time you reconstitute, so what's the argument against it…?

One more thing, and it's a big one I keep wrestling with. Who do you tell irl about your ‘research’? The social side caught me off guard. My instinct is to keep quiet about it, yet I've shared it with a handful of people and the reactions were all over the place. How do y'all handle this?

I'm with everyone on those points, though my Luxura beats my convi any day. Still, the convi is a solid pen.

One more tip: mixing chia seeds into water and sipping hot (really warm) water beats any other OTC constipation remedy. Even after a morning movement, hot water does the trick. Sip it, carry on with your day, and 20 minutes later—boom.

As for sharing my progress, I keep it quiet except with a few very close friends and family. My pcp is aware and has approved it (her notes only mention that I'm on compounded Tirz).

Which source did your Luxura come from? I keep hearing people rave about how good they are!

 

[FlowerFairy]

WLBLD said:

FlowerFairy said:

Rink123 said:

A handful of lessons I picked up too late:

Do your homework, then do it again: what you're putting into your body is an injection (and in all likelihood it came from a chinese research chem supplier). Dig into the upside, the downside, and all the rest of it.

Pens beat vials: load it up ahead of time, twist the dial, done. Honestly, the convenience is unreal. And they're genuinely enjoyable to use. I regret not being pushed straight toward the premium options (convi is #1 imo)

Aim for the smallest dose that works: the fact that studies or other people's anecdotal cycles land on some particular number to titrate toward doesn't obligate you to climb that high. Figure out where your own limit sits, particularly with glp's!

Filter. We're talking about $1-2 extra each time you reconstitute, so what's the argument against it…?

One more thing, and it's a big one I keep wrestling with. Who do you tell irl about your ‘research’? The social side caught me off guard. My instinct is to keep quiet about it, yet I've shared it with a handful of people and the reactions were all over the place. How do y'all handle this?

I'm with everyone on those points, though my Luxura beats my convi any day. Still, the convi is a solid pen.

One more tip: mixing chia seeds into water and sipping hot (really warm) water beats any other OTC constipation remedy. Even after a morning movement, hot water does the trick. Sip it, carry on with your day, and 20 minutes later—boom.

As for sharing my progress, I keep it quiet except with a few very close friends and family. My pcp is aware and has approved it (her notes only mention that I'm on compounded Tirz).

Which source did your Luxura come from? I keep hearing people rave about how good they are!

I got really fortunate with the “damaged” Luxuras — the silver ring had a flaw and none had sold — and then a person on Alibaba came across a pallet of them and began offering them cheaply. On top of that, Goodies carried them, which is where I picked up a champagne one. As far as I know he might still have them in stock, though I can’t say for certain.

 

[GrandmaJ]

The main points I'd pass along: take your time before buying anything for the first time. Get comfortable with crypto. Because I only went with sellers offering simpler payment methods, I ended up paying a newbie tax. My initial Triz purchase cost me at least $100 more than it should have. I already had a good amount of compounded Tirz on hand, so I'm not sure why I rushed it. On top of that, look at all the 3rd party testing sites and stick with vendors that get tested often. Order several kits from that one vendor so you're not covering the cost of separate tests. Testing plus filtering removes nearly all the risk, and it's worth the time and effort.

 

[ThatNextGril]

I regret not getting a pen earlier (yes, the pun is intended) — it's just soooo much simpler. Currently I own only 1, a basic V2, and honestly I got lucky because it's surprisingly precise so far and I'm fond of it. Still, I'd like to pick up at least 2 more, though sourcing is proving tough right now since many sellers appear to be out of stock on supplies. I'm also eyeing the pricier options, Convi and Gansulin.

As for who knows: exactly 1 person on this planet is aware I'm using peps, and that's fine by me. Last summer my whole family commented that I'd "been losing weight," but they meant it kindly, and I simply explained it away with better eating and lots of gym time. I'm fortunate that I'd dropped weight a few times in the past and they all knew a gym trainer was behind it, so nobody questioned my story.

Crypto is still something I haven't taken the leap on, but I'm certain it'll soon join my list of "wish I'd known and done it sooner" items!

 

[WLBLD]

FlowerFairy said:

WLBLD said:

FlowerFairy said:

Rink123 said:

A handful of lessons I picked up too late:

Do your homework, then do it again: what you're putting into your body is an injection (and in all likelihood it came from a chinese research chem supplier). Dig into the upside, the downside, and all the rest of it.

Pens beat vials: load it up ahead of time, twist the dial, done. Honestly, the convenience is unreal. And they're genuinely enjoyable to use. I regret not being pushed straight toward the premium options (convi is #1 imo)

Aim for the smallest dose that works: the fact that studies or other people's anecdotal cycles land on some particular number to titrate toward doesn't obligate you to climb that high. Figure out where your own limit sits, particularly with glp's!

Filter. We're talking about $1-2 extra each time you reconstitute, so what's the argument against it…?

One more thing, and it's a big one I keep wrestling with. Who do you tell irl about your ‘research’? The social side caught me off guard. My instinct is to keep quiet about it, yet I've shared it with a handful of people and the reactions were all over the place. How do y'all handle this?

I'm with everyone on those points, though my Luxura beats my convi any day. Still, the convi is a solid pen.

One more tip: mixing chia seeds into water and sipping hot (really warm) water beats any other OTC constipation remedy. Even after a morning movement, hot water does the trick. Sip it, carry on with your day, and 20 minutes later—boom.

As for sharing my progress, I keep it quiet except with a few very close friends and family. My pcp is aware and has approved it (her notes only mention that I'm on compounded Tirz).

Which source did your Luxura come from? I keep hearing people rave about how good they are!

I got really fortunate with the “damaged” Luxuras — the silver ring had a flaw and none had sold — and then a person on Alibaba came across a pallet of them and began offering them cheaply. On top of that, Goodies carried them, which is where I picked up a champagne one. As far as I know he might still have them in stock, though I can’t say for certain.

For whatever reason, the alis prevent people in the US from viewing those. Goodies has also sold out

 

[RoadRash]

Rink123 said:

A handful of lessons I picked up too late:

Do your homework, then do it again: what you're putting into your body is an injection (and in all likelihood it came from a chinese research chem supplier). Dig into the upside, the downside, and all the rest of it.

Pens beat vials: load it up ahead of time, twist the dial, done. Honestly, the convenience is unreal. And they're genuinely enjoyable to use. I regret not being pushed straight toward the premium options (convi is #1 imo)

Aim for the smallest dose that works: the fact that studies or other people's anecdotal cycles land on some particular number to titrate toward doesn't obligate you to climb that high. Figure out where your own limit sits, particularly with glp's!

Filter. We're talking about $1-2 extra each time you reconstitute, so what's the argument against it…?

One more thing, and it's a big one I keep wrestling with. Who do you tell irl about your ‘research’? The social side caught me off guard. My instinct is to keep quiet about it, yet I've shared it with a handful of people and the reactions were all over the place. How do y'all handle this?

Say as much or as little as you're comfortable with. What others think about you isn't your concern. Needing assistance isn't something to feel embarrassed about — you deserve credit for actually doing something to improve your health and happiness.

 

[Poobert]

My initial pen arrives later today — finally! There was no way I was going to draw up a needle for every single GHK-CU administration.

 

[ThatNextGril]

Poobert said:

My initial pen arrives later today — finally! There was no way I was going to draw up a needle for every single GHK-CU administration.

That's precisely the purpose my V2 serves: the daily GHK-cu. Honestly, the thinner needle I've switched to with it could be a major reason the pep no longer causes me any ISR. It's only been 2 weeks with the pen, but because it's so effortless, I'm already looking for 2 more.

 

[Fordhayes]

Rink123 said:

A handful of lessons I picked up too late:

Do your homework, then do it again: what you're putting into your body is an injection (and in all likelihood it came from a chinese research chem supplier). Dig into the upside, the downside, and all the rest of it.

Pens beat vials: load it up ahead of time, twist the dial, done. Honestly, the convenience is unreal. And they're genuinely enjoyable to use. I regret not being pushed straight toward the premium options (convi is #1 imo)

Aim for the smallest dose that works: the fact that studies or other people's anecdotal cycles land on some particular number to titrate toward doesn't obligate you to climb that high. Figure out where your own limit sits, particularly with glp's!

Filter. We're talking about $1-2 extra each time you reconstitute, so what's the argument against it…?

One more thing, and it's a big one I keep wrestling with. Who do you tell irl about your ‘research’? The social side caught me off guard. My instinct is to keep quiet about it, yet I've shared it with a handful of people and the reactions were all over the place. How do y'all handle this?

That's a great way to put it. I keep this to myself. My wife and I are both on it, and at the start we agreed never to say a word, mostly out of fear of being judged. For some time now I've wanted to be open about it. Even then, I'd limit it to a few friends and family. My wife's side of the family is especially quick to judge; for some reason they see a weight loss shot as cheating. Because of that, she's determined that no one ever finds out. I honor that, and we both made a promise of secrecy from the beginning.

Lately it's been tough when a friend or relative who's overweight mentions wishing they could afford the weight loss injections, since through insurance it would run them hundreds of dollars every month. I have the exact solution that could help them. You can do it for around $30 a month, supplies included in that price. But I won't go back on my word to my wife.

Another thing that bothers me is feeling like I'm adding to the stigma around weight loss shots. Me staying silent doesn't do any good. I could teach the misinformed who criticize what they don't understand. Imagine believing that taking blood pressure meds or insulin was cheating and that you should just die from it. Why should fat people be stigmatized for something that benefits their health. A lot of people struggle with weight in today's world with all our addictive processed bullshit food and advertisements. In the end, nobody ever told me about any of this. There's something called the Internet. I found it on my own. Hopefully those in need will find their way.

 

[DrPEPr]

Nothing beats daylight as a disinfectant. Whatever I get up to, I don't feel the need to hide it.

Opinions are something everyone has, and that doesn't bother me at all.

 

[cloratheshadow]

I don't really hide what I've been trying. That's partly down to where I work: a gym in SoCal that gets a lot of traffic, and among my colleagues, peptides are common — a few even use anabolic steroids of some sort. Around here, that's just how it is.

 

[skeptick]

ThatNextGril said:

Poobert said:

My initial pen arrives later today — finally! There was no way I was going to draw up a needle for every single GHK-CU administration.

That's precisely the purpose my V2 serves: the daily GHK-cu. Honestly, the thinner needle I've switched to with it could be a major reason the pep no longer causes me any ISR. It's only been 2 weeks with the pen, but because it's so effortless, I'm already looking for 2 more.

My suggestion: go with V1, since it lets you put on a fresh pen needle using its small blue protector, and you can swap out the lower portion of the pen. That way, you can bring the pen along when you travel and have it set to go whenever you need it...