Overview
- The 78-year-old says he now weighs about 102 kilograms after losing roughly 93 to more than 100 kilograms over about two and a half years using tirzepatide (Mounjaro).
- He reports a near-complete loss of taste and a strong aversion to carbohydrates as new side effects that emerged after earlier tolerance.
- The dosage has been reduced, with Schanze noting slight improvement and the ability to eat small amounts of potatoes, though symptoms persist.
- Exercise remains largely off the table due to longstanding back problems linked to a past skiing injury, so the regimen relies on medication and dietary changes.
- Coverage differs on exact totals, doses, and costs, but Schanze says he will continue treatment to drop below the 100‑kilogram mark.