Overview
- He says he now weighs about 125 kilograms after losing roughly 30 kilograms in the last year using Wegovy, a semaglutide shot for weight loss.
- He began the prescription injections in spring 2025 in consultation with his doctors, first weekly and now only every few weeks.
- His neurologists support the treatment, and his wife cites studies suggesting the drug may slow Parkinson progression, though the reports offer no independent proof.
- He reports feeling more stable and healthier while living with Parkinson and plans to keep taking the shots because he expects to regain weight if he stops.
- The latest drop adds to an earlier reduction of about 50 kilograms for roughly 80 kilograms lost over several years, supported by a shift toward more salad and vegetables.