Your first 30 days: what to log week by week Stage 01 Before your first dose: set your baseline Track before you start Starting weight (same time of day, after bathroom, before eating) Front, side, and back progress photos Waist, hip, chest, arm, and thigh measurements if comfortable Body composition scan (DEXA or InBody) if available Current medications and supplements Typical meals, appetite, and bowel pattern Typical water intake and activity level Sleep and energy baseline Any symptoms you already have Mood and mental-health baseline (with clinician screening) The baseline is not about judgment
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Your physician will conduct a comprehensive assessment, considering your medical history, current health status, and other relevant factors to determine suitability for weight-loss medication and CDPHP coverage
In some cases, like acetaminophen overdose, the mechanism is well established