From: mariahstarr [#1]
2 Dec 2009
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i started taking byetta on 11/25 and i have no side effects really, slight nauseau 1 day and sometimes a pain in my side....i feel really full all the time and i think its great, im gonna lose so much weight, and im scared of sugar now that im eating so much healthier...but ive been reading and i think i read that if u take the shot if u want to feel fuller then wait as close to 60 minutes as possible to eat and if not eat immediately...is that right?....also where exactly should i should inject it...ive been doing in my lower side of abdomen (nod)Reply
From: Geri in Co:Byetta(3-06) (GERI) [#2]
2 Dec 2009
To: mariahstarr [#1] 2 Dec 2009
Welcome.
What do you mean you are scared of sugar? Are you a diabetic? Are you testing your glucose levels?
We have found that the longer one waits to eat, up to one hour, the better the appetite suppression, if you have that side effect. Not everyone gets the loss of appetite suppression hence the weight loss since they are side effects. Have you been eating right away? If so I would not all of a sudden start waiting one hour, I would slowly increase the time, maybe by 15 min increments.
You can inject anywhere in your belly, just stay away from scars, 1 inch, and stretch marks. You can also inject in your arms and upper/outer thighs. You might want to read the Byetta Basics at the bottom of the start page and go to the Byetta website to read where to inject exactly.
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From: toneylee in VA (TONEYLEE) [#3]
2 Dec 2009
To: mariahstarr [#1] 2 Dec 2009
Hi, Mariah. I jusy want to add my welcome to Geri's. That pain in your side might be gas--it's a common side effect with Byetta. (And lots of people say to burp to get rid of it.) Since you are already feeling so full, I wouldn't worry yet about increasing appetite suppression. Give yourself some time, see how the weight loss goes, and then if you think you need to feel fuller, gradually increase the time between injection and eating. It sounds as if you are doing very well so far. That's great! :)Reply
From: mariahstarr [#4]
2 Dec 2009
To: Geri in Co:Byetta(3-06) (GERI) [#2] 3 Dec 2009
oh i just meant that like i dont want to eat any sweets anymore or anything that can make my sugar high...yes i am a diabetic, just got tested 2 weeks agoReply
From: Geri in Co:Byetta(3-06) (GERI) [#5]
3 Dec 2009
To: mariahstarr [#4] 30 Dec 2009
I see. I wish it was just sugar we needed to watch but the biggest thing is simple(processed) carbs. I know if I eat simple carbs with Byetta I will have huge swings, drop low then bounce high 3 -4 hrs later. If I eat complex carbs I stay steadier with no huge swings. If you want to learn more just check out the meals, eating, and nutrition island or just ask some more questions.
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