Diving into the Reta World

[FindingMyWay]

Hello all!


New to the forum — my wife and I are about a month into our GLP-1 journey. We're based in Minnesota, have two young boys, and both work in tech. Like many, we looked into treatment through doctors but found the cost overwhelming with no insurance coverage, so we started exploring alternatives.


We’ve been using what we hope is retatrutide (reta), after plenty of research and second-guessing ourselves along the way. I'm down about 18 lbs and just dipped under a BMI of 40. I’ve also learned not to ask my wife about her numbers — married life wisdom. 😅


We started with a U.S. source and just began using our first gray market order. We also have our first batch of tesamorelin vials on the way and are hoping for the best as we branch out into this new part of the journey.


Already feeling more energized and optimistic — we’re here to learn, share what we can, and keep making progress as safely as possible. Looking forward to connecting with everyone!

 

[FlowerFairy]

Welcome!

 

[JwCarter]

The healthcare system is so broken here. When my doctor suggested going name brand my costs would have been $1,000 per month. It is insane. I’m glad you are not giving up even if the cards are stacked against us healthcare wise. Good luck!

 

[FindingMyWay]

Welcome!

Thank you!

 

[FindingMyWay]

The healthcare system is so broken here. When my doctor suggested going name brand my costs would have been $1,000 per month. It is insane. I’m glad you are not giving up even if the cards are stacked against us healthcare wise. Good luck!

You're not kidding. I didn't even price it after insurance said no. I had heard the horror stories. Working other channels to continue the journey now 😀

 

[movingpedals]

I'm considering switching over to reta from tirz for maintenance soon, and I've definitely been eyeing tesa for my stubborn midsection (the daily injection protocol is what gives me the most pause), so hoping that post your research results as they become available.

 

[FindingMyWay]

I'm considering switching over to reta from tirz for maintenance soon, and I've definitely been eyeing tesa for my stubborn midsection (the daily injection protocol is what gives me the most pause), so hoping that post your research results as they become available.

Sounds like it just hit the shores. Part of a group order so hoping to have it within about a week or maybe a little more.

Switching from tirz to reta? Why? Thought reta was tirz with an extra receptor only at higher doses. If you're switching to maintenance, you'd be shooting for a lower dose. With reta being more expensive, why wouldn't you hear stick with tirz?

 

[zpped]

Sounds like it just hit the shores. Part of a group order so hoping to have it within about a week or maybe a little more.

Switching from tirz to reta? Why? Thought reta was tirz with an extra receptor only at higher doses. If you're switching to maintenance, you'd be shooting for a lower dose. With reta being more expensive, why wouldn't you hear stick with tirz?

Your understanding of what reta is is pretty flawed. Reta activates the two receptors that tirz does but not in the same ratio and adds in a third. Otherwise they are still different drugs with different effects and side effects. Doses on reta are also usually lower than on tirz, but that isn't really relevant, because if you're lowering your dose at maintenance it means your dose was too high in the first place.