Continuing Mounjaro... Part 2

[ObsidianTree]

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https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight_loss_chat/5007744-mourjano-starting-soon?page=39&reply=133759357

title edited by MNHQ, at OP's request.

@oaode I was thinking about the costs and actually im not drinking so saving there, I'm eating less so saving there...

I also remember when I did the Cambridge diet and paid 35-40 a week on that. So really it's not much different in cost using mounjaro

I'm starting to really enjoy the effects mornjaro is having on me. Since going up to 5mg I have noticed more of the effects. It's becoming effortless to resist temptation and so happy for it!

Today I have managed about 1200 kcals and feel stuffed. Popped into spoons for breakfast this morning and I picked porridge with fruit. Just didn't feel like anything fried etc. Lunch I had some chicken salad to try and get some protein in. Then I made chicken and veg quesadillas for dinner and could only eat half and didn't push myself to try and eat more. I'm now sitting feeling pretty stuffed and know I won't feel like anymore food today. Weekends before murnjaro I would usually want a drink and could drink a bottle or two of prosecco on a Friday /Saturday! but it's not even crossed my mind this weekend at all. Just don't feel like it!

So yeah, feeling really positive today and like this is really working ☺️

I'm with you! Still only week two but I really feel like the changes are amazing. My mood seems evened out, anxiety is hugely reduced. I'm so much less stressed (I'm guessing it hugely helps to have all that food noise turned off) and in general I'm feeling so positive about the future.

I tend to snack on nuts and always have a good portion of salad or veggies.
I think I'm going to soak some chia and add that to any shakes I make. Hopefully things should keep moving 🙃

@ElizaJ74 I thought of chia after for shakes, good one.

Great feedback hearing how well everyone is doing and feeling. What a contrast to the stories about Ozempic/ WeGovy side effects. Stephen Fry said he was vomiting up to 5 times a day!

I feel good too. Today I have eaten …

• Porridge sachet and milk (only 215 calories and it’s filling) with satsuma and a coffee for breakfast
• Small portion of halloumi served with a big vegetable salad for lunch
• Chunky pork chop and mixed veg (mushrooms/ asparagus/ tomatoes) cooked in airfryer with a little oil, lots of seasoning… which was delicious!

Also drank cups of tea and had my weekly treat (1x creme egg).

I still have 200 calories remaining and because it’s Saturday night I might use these for a glass of cremant cava (80-90 calories).

Sorry to bring the mood down a bit but has anyone been feeling a bit down or slightly depressed? I only started on Tuesday but both yesterday and today I found myself in floods of tears (yesterday for no reason at all) I might just be over thinking it but just wanted to see if it was just me x

How much have you all spent so far? I started on Ozempic last June and have now spent 4k! (Albeit I estimate I've saved 2k food!)

I've lost over 3 stone in the last year (1-2 to go) but am very much hoping the prices do come down if I'm going to be on this forever!

I've got my 5mg pen from Boots. Anyone know if they have 7.5mg available yet? I want to increase the dose every month. I went right up to 2.4mg Ozempic so I think I need heavy duty.

I’ve been doing some due diligence about the business health of prescribing companies and I’m concerned about the risk of some going out of business. It’s no secret Asda and Boots are both in trouble.

I’d rather jump ship now to a supplier which I can be confident will still be in business next year, before my BMI falls below 30. I’m not really bothered about paying the lowest price. Would rather have a safe, reputable and reliable supplier.

Any thoughts ?

@lia88xxx I did have some days when I felt a bit down. But went away quickly. So might be a side effect.

@OoohLovelySlippers not spend too much yet. Got a pen of Wegovy then switched to mounjaro and had two pens of that. So 3 pens.

Not heard about supply of 7.5mg yet. Asda told me this week but someone on Facebook was told by asda mid April! So no idea! I might have to stay on 5mg if they don't come into stock soon. I am hoping there is a 5th dose of 5mg in the pen so that will give me an extra week to wait!

@Namechange25793 I was talking to my husband about whether I should try and find a cheaper supplier but he said it's best to stay with a well known as we know nothing about the other suppliers. So I will stick with Asda as we don't know if some of these are fakes or might not be in business long term etc!

Just read what you said about Asda. Why are they in trouble? That is worrying! But I bet weight loss drugs might be one of there biggest sellers or will be one day!

Oops didnt mean to quote myself!

@OoohLovelySlippers I'm in the same boat, cant find the 7.5mg anywhere. If you come across it do let me know.

I have had a similar concern, not so much to do with the business health of the prescribing companies (although good point, I am now!) but about what happens if there are shortages and need to switch to a different supplier as current one out of stock.

Generally, even if switching and they can see you were previously prescribed, they seem to not want to prescribe for patients newly coming to them with an under 30 BMI.

The only above-board solution I can see to this is to book an appointment with a private doctor, show them all the data and your progress and ask them to write a prescription so you can continue to get it from whichever pharmacy until within a normal BMI. This is how it seems to be done in the U.S., patients can then go to whichever pharmacy is in stock. This does of course come with an extra cost!

There is a slightly less above-board solution (not morally wrong though as it would just result in continuing the treatment as you would have if you had stuck with the same prescribing pharmacy). And, no, it's not sending in an old photo as they are time-stamped, but reluctant to mention it here!

@lia88xxx I haven’t had any problems with low mood and I am sensitive to this side effect in other medication (eg contraceptives)

I think this is a known side effect, I hope it passes quickly for you.

ObsidianTree how far into your first pen did you order the second 5mg? I was going to order after my 3rd next week.

Asda is selling through Zava med as far as I'm aware. I think they are pretty well known aren't they?

@ObsidianTree yeah it’s been widely reported in the press about the eye watering debt Asda is servicing (4billion!) and plummeting profits. Meanwhile Boots has undergone restructuring closing 300 stores (but they are back in the black for now). Superdrug are doing comparatively well.

It’s interesting that Asda and Superdrug share the same prescribing service provider “ZAVA Health Bridge Ltd” so the Drs are the same - they run the service but Asda sends out the medication. But Asda mounjaro starts at £184 and Superdrug is £215.

we just cross posted! Yes that’s right - Zava provides the prescriptions and Asda/ Superdrug send out the medication to customers.

I think I waiting about 2 weeks before ordering the 5mg. But it came like next day so I didn't need to rush really! But worried about stock etc!

@Namechange25793 if Asda does stop selling the weight loss drugs, then they might just switch us directly to Zava possibly! Let's hope all is ok anyway!

Yes that was I was thinking- I found it reassuring that Zava is involved as the prescriber, so will probably stick with Asda. It’s all a gamble isn’t it? I can’t think of any other product I rely on that it would matter if supplier went out of business, hence why it’s got me thinking!

@Namechange25793
Anyone with Asda could switch to Zavamed then, they start at £179