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Should I get a second job in order to afford Mounjaro?

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AppleJuiceAvid · 25/08/2026 23:07

Currently work 9am to 6.30pm during the week and weigh over 25 stone. I'm not eligible for weight loss medication on the NHS, but cannot afford Mounjaro or Wegovy privately. What second jobs could I apply for in order to pay for Mounjaro? Currently work in an office environment and lead a completely sedentary lifestyle. My weight is so high that I struggle to walk and have left hip/pelvic pain that gets worse when walking.

OP posts:
Isittimeformynapyet · Today 15:51

Littlejellyuk · 26/08/2026 12:30

Hi OP, 👋
I haven't RTFT just your replies.
I'm sorry to hear your in pain with you hip/pelvis when walking, that is debilitating. 🫂

I would honestly go back to the GP and see about options and get a second opinion?
May I ask how tall you are?

If you are a certain BMI you may qualify for gastric band surgery?
Is this something you have considered?
Or do you solely want to focus on WLI? 🤔

Failing the GP, then I'm afraid it's down to budgeting for paying privately.
But if you have your sights set on monjaro, then I would honestly see which expenses you could cut down on to save for it. 💰

As another PP said, look at such things as subscriptions and possibly renewing cheaper contracts for phone, electric, gas etc, just to save a few extra pennies, as it all helps! I would be frugal and turn everything off when not at home (except the fridge as we trust the fridge) 😆

Maybe download a budgeting app, (I swear by FUDGET (the free version)to keep track of your monthly incomings/outgoings, and then you will have a realistic view of your finances and see where you need to cull. 🙏

I think getting an extra job may put more pressure on your body, but if you can tolerate it, then possibly a shift on a weekend as either a bar staff lady or a carer role maybe on the cards? Unless you can offer your services as an admin role on a weekend as a flexible work (like book keeper or accounts) iyswim? 😇

I hope you find the answers you seek and best of luck to you OP! 💕
@AppleJuiceAvid

Sorry, I just had to chuckle at "bar staff lady" 😁

MoneyJo · Today 15:52

@Winter2020 the golden dose has all but been phased out now, sadly.

Isittimeformynapyet · Today 15:59

Propagandalf · Today 14:16

There have been a few posts here about where to get Mounjaro jabs privately.

Any pointers on where to go MJ tablets privately? I saw on BBC news recently that the tablets can help against cravings towards food and alcohol alike.

You noted in your first paragraph what you went on to request in your second paragraph.

Isittimeformynapyet · Today 16:08

MoneyJo · Today 15:52

@Winter2020 the golden dose has all but been phased out now, sadly.

Oh 😱 I didn't know that.

I stopped using it in January, but was microdosing for quite a while after stopping.

So far my appetite for eating more than needed has not returned.

MoneyJo · Today 16:10

Isittimeformynapyet · Today 16:08

Oh 😱 I didn't know that.

I stopped using it in January, but was microdosing for quite a while after stopping.

So far my appetite for eating more than needed has not returned.

Yes a few pens still come with it but I haven't had one for a couple of months.

Good to hear your previous appetite hasn't returned. How long did you take to come off?

Isittimeformynapyet · Today 16:18

MoneyJo · Today 16:10

Yes a few pens still come with it but I haven't had one for a couple of months.

Good to hear your previous appetite hasn't returned. How long did you take to come off?

I peaked at 7.5mg (mg?) and then started to reduce my dose from the same 7.5 pens for a couple of months, then went to every ten days for a couple of months. I then just took it occasionally and then stopped. I guess it took about 4 months.

I've got a pen in reserve in case I feel I need a micro dose again. I never had a whiff of any side effects, so I guess I'm pretty blasé about strict rules.

MoneyJo · Today 16:23

Really interesting thanks @Isittimeformynapyet

Shedsqueek · Today 16:33

If you are struggling to walk etc...then how would you manage to physically do another job? With all respect but you dont sound like a good prospect for an employer. Better off making a real effort to eat properly and get some exercise.

Isittimeformynapyet · Today 16:38

MoneyJo · Today 16:23

Really interesting thanks @Isittimeformynapyet

Btw. It worked out much cheaper to microdose from the higher dose pens

(disclaimer: you didn't hear this from me - I have zero medical qualifications 😉)

calbum · Today 16:59

hotmumshit · Today 15:49

Is 'weird' code for - offering a solution you dont agree with?

No. Telling OP what they need rather than respecting what they ask is just downright rude.

MoneyJo · Today 17:35

Isittimeformynapyet · Today 16:38

Btw. It worked out much cheaper to microdose from the higher dose pens

(disclaimer: you didn't hear this from me - I have zero medical qualifications 😉)

On it! 😊

Winter2020 · Today 18:00

MoneyJo · Today 15:52

@Winter2020 the golden dose has all but been phased out now, sadly.

I haven't had any pens without it yet (using an insulin syringe) but I do have a few spare pens and using them in use by date order so perhaps I will soon find out!

MoneyJo · Today 18:16

Winter2020 · Today 18:00

I haven't had any pens without it yet (using an insulin syringe) but I do have a few spare pens and using them in use by date order so perhaps I will soon find out!

Make the most of them!

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