Ordered mounjaro, right or wrong?

And this

The NHS doesn't consider mounjaro high risk @NoTouch .

This. The medication isn’t for people who have a small amount of weight to loose.

My BMI was just under 30 but I have arthritis and high cholesterol which meant I was accepted. I’ve done one month so far - and lost a lot. I just don’t feel hungry and have gone off alcohol almost totally. Had some last night and don’t feel great this morning. I will do one more month and likely stop. Very happy with it.

Obesity is high risk. Much more dangerous than WLIs

I took MJ when I had 2-3st to lose and tbh it was great! I was at the lowest end of prescribing guidelines and it stopped me becoming obese. I now have a lower BMI and use a 5mg for maintenance.

people who have gallstones are at risk of pancreatitis anyway and gallstones are rather common and there’s a few common risk factors too.

I have no issue staying on it permanently for maintenance.

I'm not finding it a quick fix...I'd describe it as an aid.
I've lost 30lb since January so I'm certainly not a stone a month closer. I'm half way there BUT, I'm actively working on my diet, food choices and I go to the gym 4 to 6 times a week now.
I feel in so much better shape but I am putting the work in. I'm still only on 5mg but am thinking I'll increase next week.

I'm on weight loss injections myself so I don't judge that. But I'm totally bemused as to why you didn't just weigh yourself...you just guessed a weight? Is that right? If so you are being very unreasonable. Also sounds like you really haven't done much research on it.

It is not me that classes them as high risk it is the GPhC. Are you qualified to say otherwise?

They are not high risk!!! Why would the NHS prescribe them to anyone at all if they were?

Ffs this is the trouble with people posting on AIBU you just get randoms saying scare mongering shit.

WLIs are a high risk medical treatment for obesity.

You do not sound informed enough or in the right mindset to take them safely.

Hopefully the prescribing guidelines are robust enough to check your eligibility thoroughly. But if you do get approved please educate yourself on them before starting.

Agree with posters who are saying whether you want WLIs or not, weigh yourself. Then you know the nature of the problem you're facing.

Just weigh yourself and if you’re over 30 bmi then you can have it without lying about anything. Your provider will possibly ask for a video of your weight. If you’re not then I don’t suggest you try and obtain it through deception. It’s for fat people and you should only take it as prescribed.
full disclosure - I have been taking it since May, was obese and have lost 1 stone and 12 lbs. Am about 7-9lbs away from my goal weight.

Just weigh yourself … it is what it is … it’s a number, not a judgement.

I started on MJ in Nov, I’ve lost 5.5 stone, BMI has gone from 52 to 39. I still have a way to go, and won’t stay on the jabs forever, as I have side effects. My plan is to get from “obese” to “overweight” and then cut the meds down.

It’s not a quick fix.. you can’t jab, carry on what you are eating, and expect to lose weight. Still takes determination

I think it's even more ridiculous when people think a couple of stone can't make someone obese, especially a woman. And you'd have to be pretty tall for a couple of stone to only make you 'a bit overweight'.

When you're going to wade in like this, it would be sensible to actually familiarise yourself with what overweight and obese actually mean.

I was where you are in January. I was obese with a bmi of 33.8. I almost paid and chickened out.
but I did get my head down and have lost 15kg now and my bmi is 27. Another term to go.

i gave myself a month to try and that motivated the rest. No judgement it’s so personal but you really need to weigh yourself and be honest with your provider not just guess

Glad to read yr update. Mj is a serious medication, it’s not over the counter, it’s prescribed based on your medical and health need.

its right that people check they are suitable for it, are truthful with suppliers/prescribers and only use reputable pharmacies/NHS to purchase.

It sounds like you've been in denial for a long time. You need to weigh and consider your options based on where you are. Unfortunately, as I discovered, not knowing my weight didn't mean I wasn't obese. I was and am now close to a healthy bmi thanks to wlis

Go and weigh yourself, face up to the reality of how much you weigh. If you are obese take mounjaro and measure your progress properly.

Where does it say she’s size 18? She said 13 stone and she’s tall. I’d guess she’s between size 14-16

By your own admission you feel too fat to move. So basically you just can’t be bothered. Come on OP you can totally do this. I’ve been where you are, almost 13 stone and used to be 10. I got the weight off the old fashioned way and you can too. I really don’t think you’re a candidate for this drug!

It's not unreasonable to take Mounjaro if you meet the criteria. But you don't seem to be taking this seriously, and you "added and extra 7lbs" to meet the threshold because you don't even know your weight. This is totally irresponsible behaviour, and you should call your prescriber now to cancel.

If you are serious about wanting to lose weight (and at size 18 I’d guess you are obese) then weight loss injections are a sensible healthy decision because they work. Just step on the scales!