Using medication to aid weight loss.

[ALongHardWinter]

Has anyone used Saxenda weight loss injections? I'm considering trying it as I've lost 7 stone so far,but have another 4 to go. I seem to have ground to a halt with the loss,I've not lost any for 6 weeks, despite sticking to 1500 calories,which I'm told should work as I have more than 3 stone to lose.
I've done a some research on it,and I am a bit worried about the possible side effects,e.g. nausea,sickness and diarrhoea.
I just wondered whether anyone out there had experience of this drug,and if they suffered any side effects,how bad they were?

Following as I'm interested too.
Huge well done OP on a fantastic achievement!

Oh thank you, ineedaholidayandwine! I'm really pleased,I never thought I could do it tbh!

I wish i had your dedication and willpower.
Keep up the amazing work

Well,it looks like I'm not going to get any takers! Anybody? 😂

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/weightlosss_chat/3228494-saxenda

Let me know how you get on!

Are you in the UK? If so, it depends on whether a doctor will prescribe it. NICE recommendation says:

1.1 Liraglutide is recommended as an option for managing overweight and obesity alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in adults, only if:

they have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 35 kg/m2 (or at least 32.5 kg/m2 for members of minority ethnic groups known to be at equivalent risk of the consequences of obesity at a lower BMI than the white population) and

they have non-diabetic hyperglycaemia (defined as a haemoglobin A1c level of 42 mmol/mol to 47 mmol/mol [6.0% to 6.4%] or a fasting plasma glucose level of 5.5 mmol/litre to 6.9 mmol/litre) and

they have a high risk of cardiovascular disease based on risk factors such as hypertension and dyslipidaemia and

it is prescribed in secondary care by a specialist multidisciplinary tier 3 weight management service and

the company provides it according to the commercial arrangement.

Has a specialist suggested prescribing it?

NoNotHimTheOtherOne Yes I am in the UK. No,I wasn't recommended to take by a specialist,I had read that Lloyds Pharmacy are able to prescribe it, privately,if they think you are suitable for it,after a consultation.However,from what you've said in your post, it looks like I may not actually qualify. I've worked out my BMI,and it is 32.1. The only health condition that you've mentioned that I have is hypertension. There is also quite a high incidence of heart disease in my family.

absolutehush Thanks for the link to the other thread,I'm going to have a read of it now.