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AIBU to try for mounjaro?

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Frumpymumpy · 08/11/2026 17:58

Hello, have been trying to shift this extra middle aged weight but with no success. Tempted to try the jabs for a short time to kickstart the weight loss. However, I’m slightly under the criteria for chemist approval.
be honest - has anyone slightly exaggerated stats to acquire these? Have the jabs worked for you and is it doable to keep the weight off once stopping? I feel if I can start to see progress, motivation will improve to then keep it off.
Be honest and tell me your experiences, side effects, etc. Is it worth it? Any regrets?

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Cranx · 08/11/2026 18:00

What’s your weight and height?

TequilaAndPickles · 08/11/2026 18:01

Voy prescribe at a lower weight.

Dexter1973 · 08/11/2026 18:03

If I was only slightly under the criteria I would put on weight until I was at the criteria. I'm assuming by slightly under you mean 1/2 a stone or less. It would probably only take a couple of weeks if I tried hard!

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Frumpymumpy · 08/11/2026 18:07

Cranx · 08/11/2026 18:00

What’s your weight and height?

just over 13 st and 5’9”

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LittleLadyCece · 08/11/2026 18:14

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BinfortheWin · 08/11/2026 18:16

I have been wondering this too. I’m 5’1 and 60kg, I cannot shift the 5kg back to my normal weight. My BMI is 27.

SilenceInside · 08/11/2026 18:17

Voy and MedExpress both prescribe off licence to people with a BMI of 25 plus. It would be better to start legitimately rather than lie to obtain it. Once you have ordered from one pharmacy you can continue with any other as long as you show them evidence of your previous prescription.

I think maintaining any weight loss would be easier if you have never been obese, although there’s no evidence for that. I was morbidly obese and obese for decades, so I’m not stopping taking it for a very long while. In your case you might find it possible to keep the weight off once you stop.

3smallpups · 08/11/2026 18:18

I did , just added bit more weight to get to 27, wegovy though not mounjaro
62 and short and post menopause, just could not shift the last stone
last 1 st 4 lbs in three months
just no way could I do that on my own
lost all the stomach fat so that’s got to be healthier

LittleLadyCece · 08/11/2026 18:19

I’m currently with Bolt due to this exact situation. Be aware that all companies ask for full length photos of yourself when going through to purchase. Bolt do accept lower BMIs though ☺️

Ive lost a stone in 2 months and dropped a dress size. My stomach has gone flatter as well thank goodness!! 45 and peri menopausal

Starhaf · 08/11/2026 18:24

Reduce your height on the application

Seabreeze18 · 08/11/2026 19:38

I would love to do this I need to lose a stone/ stone and a half but as I’m tall my bmi is only just over 24! I’m miserable though! Tried bolt with no luck! Hope you find a way!

Isittimeformynapyet · 08/11/2026 19:53

My experience is
5'7" 57yrs
Dropped 3.5 stone in 11 months.
Have maintained stable weight without effort (1yr so far).
No side effects whatsoever.
One of my few best decisions ever.

DaveAndTheRock · 08/11/2026 19:59

Isittimeformynapyet · 08/11/2026 19:53

My experience is
5'7" 57yrs
Dropped 3.5 stone in 11 months.
Have maintained stable weight without effort (1yr so far).
No side effects whatsoever.
One of my few best decisions ever.

That’s amazing weight loss!
When you say you’ve maintain stable weight, is that 1 year since stopping the injections, or are you taking injections to maintain?

Thelnebriati · 08/11/2026 20:00

I cant use weight loss jabs for various reasons. I've lost a stone in 8 months using the Liva app, my blood pressure has gone from high to normal and I'm no longer clinically obese. My GP referred me so it was all free. The diet isn't too bad, the lifestyle changes have been manageable. They are pretty much the same changes you are supposed to make if you use the jabs so if you don't qualify for them its worth looking into.

BotoxOrPuffins · 08/11/2026 20:04

I have just received delivery of my first Voy order today! I am 5"7 and now weigh 11st 8lbs. I have spent nearly most of my adult life at about 11st exactly. I haven't changed my diet or lifestyle and it's really getting me down. I am hoping these tablets work. But to answer your question, go for it, I am, it's worth a try.

Wonderfulwonder · 08/11/2026 20:06

You don't need to lie - start with voy or medexpress by telling the truth. Then move to bolt etc when you've had your first prescription.

Isittimeformynapyet · 08/11/2026 20:08

DaveAndTheRock · 08/11/2026 19:59

That’s amazing weight loss!
When you say you’ve maintain stable weight, is that 1 year since stopping the injections, or are you taking injections to maintain?

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Thank you. I titrated down. Started going 8 days, then 9 etc. Then I started microdosing and eventually stopped completely a year or so ago.

I've no idea if that routine made a difference and I wasn't following any particular advice - it just made sense for me.

I went from a size 18 to a 10/12 and feel so much happier.

I wasn't a constant dieter before. My weight had crept up. I tried not to worry about it, but it did bother me. One day I just thought "I can do something about this 💡! "

Kerfflufeln · 08/11/2026 20:08

Mounjaro. 4 stone loss in 12 months.

Dod not lie about weight.

Horrendous side effects, nausea (like morning sickness so not your average nausea)
Daily headaches, and head pressure, brain fog and now gall stones and daily gall stone pain despite very low fat diet while I wait for the NHS to scan then plan treatment, 5 months since going to my GP.
Long periods of zero weight loss (7-8 weeks at a time) but still feeling like dog shit.

And it cost a fucking fortune.

Kerfflufeln · 08/11/2026 20:10

Oh & came off and put 6lbs on in the last 10 days.

Kerfflufeln · 08/11/2026 20:14

It’s not magic, I had to put the work in every single day.
Tracked everything I ate, drastically reduced volume, fat, carbs, calories. The nausea helped.

fantom · 08/11/2026 20:27

Is Bolt a lot cheaper?

The whole experience is very expensive but well worth it.
I’ve lost 2.5 stone easily - without trying - and no side effects at all. Trying to taper off now.

WLIcurious · 08/11/2026 20:42

Look on monj.co.uk for mj prices. You can filter for providers that allow lower BMIs.

Sleepster · 08/11/2026 20:44

But how do you get around the need to send in photos?

fantom · 08/11/2026 20:53

Sleepster · 08/11/2026 20:44

But how do you get around the need to send in photos?

I don’t think you can (get away with not sending photos)

WLIcurious · 08/11/2026 20:55

Sleepster · 08/11/2026 20:44

But how do you get around the need to send in photos?

You don’t. You don’t have to huge to get a prescription and they are probably quite good at assessing weight from photos or a video.

I’ve just checked on monj.co.uk and there are 6 pharmacies that prescribe at a BMI of 20, and about 40 that go as low as 22. I don’t know if they accept you at that starting BMI though.

If you are already that thin then you probably shouldn’t be starting to take WL drugs.