Dd wants to get fat loss injection

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I don't agree. She says 'everyone is taking it and it works'. She is 20 and ND. Also overweight (in the obese category just). Has social anxiety and vapes too much which makes physical exercise difficult as she's too embarrassed. There is no one for her to exercise with and she won't do it alone. She thinks the injection is the answer. Help!

Pulled out of her arse, I would expect.

It's a good idea. "Just" obese is unhealthy and we should stop dissuading young people to lose weight.

It is priced per month not per week

It's £200 every 4 weeks

I’ve said before that obesity is a complex condition. I’m not certain that the injections are the best way to treat obesity but it is one way. IF the weight increases after the injections stop then it’s no different to most diets.
I think the best thing to do alongside injections is to massively reduce ultra processed foods and hopefully stick to that when the injections stop.
Definitely be very wary about buying online as there are fake injections. As ever, always some scumbag after easy money at anyone else’s expense.

I think it’s good she wants to try and improve her health.

GLP1 meds have been well studied.

It Is expensive and she’s need to be able to commit to it each month.

Honestly the way some people bang on you’d think people were injecting straight up deadly poison on to them.

If you actually look in to the research papers it has shown promising benefits for a number of things.

Why are you not certain when they're clinically proven?

It's a drastic measure which might well be medically justified, but it's important to speak to a medical professional, preferably your GP, who can look at the complete picture of your health and any possible side effects which might affect you in particular.

Pre-existing conditions or family histories of certain illnesses, drug interactions, certain supplements can cause nasty side effects and reduce the efficacy of the injections.

It also doesn't work without lifestyle changes, and it's expensive.

That said, it's a very powerful treatment for obesity, and can increase life expectancy.

The online GPs associated with the company I use for my weight loss medication will not prescribe it to anyone with a BMI of under 30, that's not to say some people don't lie, but the company I use ask for a photo on the scales with a proof of date, along with another full length & side photos

@NeedSomeAnswersPlease im not certain it’s the best way because we don’t yet know the reasons for obesity other than the catch all ‘you’re eating too much’. We need to understand why some people are eating too much or even not to excess but gain weight more easily than others.
There is a school of thought that ultra processed foods switch off the feeling full button in the brain so people eat to excess because they genuinely feel hungry - not because they are greedy. Could this contribute to T2 diabetes?
I am T2, not overweight and exercise daily. I was on the injections because after about 10 years of the disease, sufferers stop producing the feel full hormone. I controlled my eating, because I had to, but I constantly felt hungry and thought about food.
Unfortunately I can no longer get the injections due to supply issues. I have a daily tablet replacement but it’s less convenient.
I think cutting out upf as far as possible is a good way to eat but the injections can support people whilst making those lifestyle changes.

Yes the point about UPF is a good one but at the end of the day, obesity is an epidemic and these medications work. It doesn't have to be the absolute best way, the fact they work at all is great.

Too many so called " Specialists" on here.
I spoke to my GP and diabetic nurse before l started ( I'm type two) even if you're not diabetic I'd speak to your GP.
I'm 3 weeks in and lost a stone .
My energy is better. I'm sleeping better and no side effects .
But everyone is different.

I haven’t said obese people shouldn’t have the injections; rather they can be supportive whilst making lifestyle changes just as T2’s are encouraged to.
If people can lose excess weight it can be life changing so yes, injections on prescription.

There is an assumed risk as seen in mice, too early to tell in humans. They are not recommended for anyone who has had thyroid cancer - specifically medullary thyroid cancer. I flirted with the idea but have had thyroid cancer and so I have not gone down the weightloss injection route. I think it is an individuals on approach to risk and do the health benefits to them outweigh the potential risk.

I am happy to recommend my Daughter's prescriber if it helps.
He is a private pharmacist and health coach.
He is extremely supportive and concentrates on changing your mindset on exercise and eating habits.
Prices are around £150-160 pm.
Please PM me if you would like any info

OP please don't follow people like this. Just use boots

@NeedSomeAnswersPlease
I use a reputable qualified pharmacist. Officially registered as a prescriber.
Through a worldwide medical company.

With full medical assessment and GP referral.

The medication is delivered directly from Asda pharmacy. It is just cheaper than getting it directly from them.

I do agree you have to be very careful as there are too many people selling non official medication which can be life threatening

I'm taking mounjaro, it's a wonder drug, I no longer want to eat everything all of the time. I'm guessing that this is how a normal person feels?

I'm 52 though, I wouldn't advise someone of child bearing age to take it until their family is complete. It's a new medication.

Nope I wouldn’t fund it.

Wow

Is this a recognised side effect

www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-184168/mounjaro-subcutaneous/details

Pregnancy. It is not known if or how Mounjaro could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant.
Breastfeeding. It is not known if Mounjaro passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

It’s is not licensed for weight loss.

The effects of the drugs are unknown.

As it’s not licensed your GP will not prescribe it.

@Moreofthesamenothanks the medical trials don't show that, but there have been some reports of people having gastroparesis, but there's no confirmed evidence that the risk of this is higher than a control group.

These medicines have been researched and would not have been approved if the risk of serious side effects was unacceptably high.