"my weight gain started in 1/2017 when i stopped moving due to pain from degenerative disc disease. i had neck surgery in 6/2017 &amp; was shocked i weighed 189lbs, i am 5&rsquo;2&rdquo; and 63 yrs old. i wasn&rsquo;t able to exercise until 9/2017 due to my recovery &amp; started w/o meds on the atkins diet. i had mild success &amp; asked my med prof for advice. we discussed saxenda. i was willing to try it until my pharmacy told me my insurance (horizon bcbs) does not cover weigh loss meds. it was $1100+ to fill the rx!! so no go! my med prof was able to help me w/an 18 day sample. i&rsquo;ve been on it for 4 days, too new to rate. reduced hunger @ low dose 0.6ml, but bad headaches. do i want to take this to lose weight so much, if this is a side effect? 167.5 now 132 goal."