Sharon Vickers, 46, was among the first people globally to take the new Wegovy weight-loss pill, which suppressed her appetite so effectively that she often forgot to eat, leading to a steady loss of 2lbs per week. After years of struggling with weight and a stalled gastric sleeve surgery, she turned to the pill as a more affordable and less invasive alternative to injections.
From Surgery to Stalled Progress
Sharon underwent gastric sleeve surgery in January 2025, weighing 263lbs, and successfully lost 73lbs. However, her weight loss stalled, and she fluctuated between 188lbs and 192lbs despite her efforts. “Unfortunately, there was only so much weight I could lose - I hit a stall,” she said.
Choosing the Pill Over Injections
Looking for solutions, Sharon considered GLP-1 injections but found them too expensive and disliked the idea of self-injection. “The cost of weight loss jabs was just too expensive for me. Even the thought of injecting myself, I don't think I could have. Primarily, it was the cost factor that stopped me from buying them,” she explained. She then discovered the new Wegovy pill, which had just launched in the US in January 2026, followed by the UAE in June, and received UK approval that same month.
Experience with the Wegovy Pill
Sharon purchased a 30-day supply and began taking 1.5mg, later increasing to 4mg in April when the lower dose became less effective. The pill dramatically reduced her hunger. “It did suppress my appetite significantly though, and I was losing about 2lbs a week. Around day 10, I noticed I wasn’t eating much at all and was getting full way too quickly - and honestly, that wasn’t what I wanted,” she said. Concerned about eliminating hunger entirely, she started alternating doses—one day on, one day off—until she reached her goal weight of 175lbs on May 17, 2026. She began weaning off the pill and stopped completely on May 27.
Results and Maintenance
Sharon slimmed from 188lbs to 175lbs while on the pill. “I feel fabulous - like a completely different woman,” she said. “I’ve run two half marathons, and PR’d my last one by 10 minutes. I can confidently say I am proud of who I am and how far I’ve come. Things I once only dreamed of are now just part of my life.” Now in maintenance mode without GLP-1 medication, she faces challenges with cravings but continues to work out six days a week with a coach. “Only time will tell,” she added, noting she could return to the Wegovy pill if needed.
