Good god it happened to me

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Sorry, this seems very alarmist. But I am horrified by what has happened. I realize fully that this is a first world problem. I started mouranjo in February for various health reasons, one of which I was obese. Well the pounds flew off me at a freakish speed, so much so that my Dr told me to stop 7 weeks ago- which I did. Here is the problem. I HAVE NEVER GOT MY APPETITE BACK. I am now classed as underweight. I have absolutely no interest in food and have to force myself to eat. I now have very low blood pressure. This is a nightmare. Am I just going to shrink away? I’m living off protein and meal replacement shakes because I find it so hard to swallow food. And part of me feels like I deserve it. I’m catholic. Wil it end? Does anyone else know of this happening?!!! Is it my fault?

That sounds very alarming and you need to get yourself back to the doctor early doors.

I’m living off protein and meal replacement shakes because I find it so hard to swallow food.

Add peanut butter for extra fat and calories

What has being Catholic got to do with it?

The guilt I assume

I assume OP is insinuating catholic guilt.

she’s blaming herself.

I hope it all gets better soon OP, it’s not your fault, you do not deserve punishment.

I literally was about to write this exact comment.. so confused

Guilt.

Hs your Dr checked for other causes? Is being unable to swallow a side effect of WLI?

I was just about to post the same but figured op was meaning to write 'cataholic' to give the impression she was an animal lover

I’m truly sorry to hear it OP. It’s a lesson for all the posters on here that say the jabs have no serious side effects.

Do the doctors think the effects will wear off eventually? How long were you on them?

You can't swallow, as in you physically cannot swallow, or as in you're just really not hungry and can't stomach the thought of eating?

Both need further investigation, but for the first, I'd be tempted to call 111 (who will likely tell you to go to A&E)

For the latter, protein is fine, but don't forget that if you want to gain weight, you also need some fat and carbs.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/FORTISIP-BOTTLE-STRAWBERRY-200ml-x24/dp/B07DYHJZWJ/ref=sr_1_9?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iq1jrXTm_4n5ELBuHsbj-HhKmtzocoYYdE2toz40afqsyoLKS8cXTpU2FUVTiL2ytdb5DSkjeoIcksTAbYEnJ_h05nsxP32AhbNN6l_9GGFXrhcsEZk8NMs7yraufqvJl421TbJTctpWQmBXxtTbclFmu8dYmsGmRbpOTe_mkqghMDTDvKFDQX30sU_dZqDlN-NZb44pCCWu85tkgGWrYhWcUi8khneTjA3h84zYFSxzzAPE9Eqdaan6L4cdFQK8G-h7VbItLPlGUbOp955Hki2UCPIg96zLJ4PJZQvAZCo.tcbq9t5LzS_DjgiYyr8oZfH-UtykaoSVRqIt9u5tMnA&dib_tag=se&keywords=nutricia+fortisip&qid=1765580111&sr=8-9

These are expensive, but they're worth it if you can afford it. Also, try adding nut butter and/or cream to whatever you can and try eating small portions of creamy pasta, with some veg if you can manage it.

I'm fairly sure the Catholic Church doesn't have a position on weight loss drugs. And we can be sure that the Bible is silent on the subject. Honestly, if God were going to punish people for weight loss drugs, there would be a lot of very sick people. Nobody is suggesting, for example, that elective surgery to fix my ugly looking bunions was sinful. My mother was raised Irish Catholic but had not a shred of Catholic guilt, was a lapsed Catholic for over 60 years and died in her late 80s. Seriously perhaps you could talk to your priest or confess or something if it would help.

I’m so sorry this has happened. I’m glad you have seen the GP. Have they given you any further advice, or any red flag symptoms to book back in to see them?

I personally think that it is too soon to say at 7 weeks that you will never get your appetite back, but I agree it’s very concerning.

Have you tried working with your GP to introduce food slowly? I also had this from MJ and to honest I am delighted I have been able to stop stuffing my face. I found it easier to force myself to eat than it was to make myself stop.

I've never been on mounjaro but for my entire childhood/teenhood and young adulthood I struggled to eat, forgot to eat, and was underweight.

It actually wasn't a massive problem - I had (still have!) low blood pressure and faint fairly often. I always carry sweets/water in case I get close to passing out - and I force myself to eat.

But I wouldn't say it's dreadful to live with - I always had food freedom. Maybe make a reasonable diet plan and just eat the same thing each day to make sure you get enough calories? Works for me

OP, you need to find out why you are having problems swallowing. Is it because you physically can't?

Is this what happened to Sharon Osbourne?

I had the same thought, Kelly Osbourne too is looking frighteningly thin recently.

Only a non Catholic would have to ask ;)

Sounds like it might be Mounjaro-induced gastroparesis, OP.

Do you exercise?

Why would that be relevant?

It can take a while for appetite to return I hear.

I’m Catholic, and there’s absolutely no theological basis for feeling guilty about weight-loss drugs. If they were a sin, they’d at least get a passing mention somewhere between Leviticus and Revelations.

god knows