diff --git a/gptel-transient.el b/gptel-transient.el
index 08d1cc3..451fcab 100644
--- a/gptel-transient.el
+++ b/gptel-transient.el
@@ -694,6 +694,8 @@ Or in an extended conversation:
              :callback callback
              :dry-run dry-run)
 
+      (gptel--update-status " Waiting..." 'warning)
+
       ;; NOTE: Possible future race condition here if Emacs ever drops the GIL.
       ;; The HTTP request callback might modify the buffer before the in-place
       ;; text is killed below.