Continuing Mounjaro... Part 2

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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.

Was just reading on a Facebook group where a lot of people are asking about the last bit in the pen, some have worked out that if you twist really really hard you can get it to twist again! Obviously too late for some of us, but for those that are unsure about buying needles etc, might be worth giving it a go.

Ah that is good to know but mine was only supplied with 4 needles anyway so still need to buy more.

For those talking about not losing are you drinking loads of water? And I mean loads. It’s really important to help with the process, water helps metabolise fat, it helps with constipation etc etc. I’m trying to drink 3l a day (probably at least twice my normal intake tbh, I survived on tea before)

Ive had my first experience of not wanting to eat anything today, had v odd lunch of ham and celery. Took my second dose last night of 2.5. Got my 5ml pen approved and on the way (Easter breaks will impact deliveries).

if you know any gardeners the wool packaging is great for lining greenhouse shelving.

@Onedaylikethi5 this is something I haven't been doing. I will work on upping my water this week and hope that helps

I've been drinking 2 litres a day but maybe I should drink more

Thank you so much for starting these threads, they really helped me take the plunge.

My story so far…

I have spent years comfort eating, eating when stressed, eating when procrastinating, eating because it’s ‘time to eat’, eating because my mouth is bored, eating to reward myself for doing a task. Any excuse to eat would be enough.

I would spend so much time (literally hours) planning what to eat, shopping for nice things to eat, preparing food, and then finally actually eating the food. I would have ‘easy to grab’ snacks for between the meals I was preparing.

What I was hoping for with Mounjaro was that I would feel too sick to eat. Something that would physically stop me. Next step would be bariatric surgery if this didn’t work.

My first two doses didn’t seem to do anything although because I was paying for them I didn’t want to waste them so I consciously ate slightly less than I might otherwise. I didn’t lose any weight. Was a bit disappointed that I had absolutely no effects apart from a slightly dry mouth.

I had my third dose on Friday. On Sunday I just didn’t think about eating. I wasn’t interested in food. It was quite difficult to work out what to do with myself as I’ve spent so long with practically every spare minute thinking about, or eating food. I didn’t want to eat, so what could I do instead? I did a bit of tidying up, didn’t reward myself with chocolate! It felt a bit strange, as food is what I’ve filled any spare moments with for as long as I can remember.

Now Monday and I’m at work, had a small breakfast mid morning, at the moment I don’t care if I don’t eat again today, not craving the biscoff ice creams that I know are in the freezer. Such a weird feeling but really hoping it lasts.

I’m not going to count calories or weigh more than once a week as I need to stop thinking about food, calorie counting makes me obsessed with it. I can’t afford to be on this for ever, so I now need to start developing new habits. I’ve booked to see a therapist as I will need some help retraining my brain.

If it’s not working for you straightaway don’t give up. I’m sure I’ll have some blips along the way, but this is the most positive I’ve felt in a long time. I’m going to keep reading the posts here as they are so encouraging, and I’m hoping to be back to post a weight loss in a week or so.

Whoops! Sorry, didn't realise that would be so long!!

Welcome and good luck @MoreThanJustANumber ☺️

I have to say I also struggle with the thinking about food and thinking about the next meal time even on the jab. I am working on changing my way fo thinking to just eat when I'm hungry, as I initially found myself making sure I have breakfast, lunch and dinner. More out of habit than actually feeling hungry. I'm hoping soon I just stop trying to plan my meals and eat when I am actually hungry!

Good point re water . I am going to make sure I am from now . I am bad for coffee and I do drink water in between but I don’t measure it , I will start doing that

Hi everyone, hope it's ok to join. Been reading the thread and am so impressed with how people are doing- looking forward to getting started myself.
I ordered through Asda last Thursday and was asked for pics which I sent the same day. Finally got approved on Saturday and am expecting delivery tomorrow.
I'm all ready with my senna and electrolytes on standby!
Should I inject as soon as it arrives or is it better to wait til bedtime or in the morning? Where is best to inject? I'm thinking stomach for my first go. Any advice for a new starter appreciated.

I'm injecting on a Thursday evening @shutthefrontdoors and it's working well for me. My worst eating is at the weekend so it means I have max affect over the weekend, plus it means all bad side effects have been over the weekend. I seem fine immediately after but have some tummy troubles day 2/3! I don't think it matters really when you start though, just do what makes sense for you.

So this might be a bit random, but is anyone having acne or spots, particularly along the hairline? I'm not really that spotty unless it's TTOTM but after each injection I've ended up with quite a few large spots, and it's particularly bad on my hairline, where I never normally get them. Anyone else had the same?

So I've been lurking around the weight loss injection sites for a few weeks. Wegovy initially and now this one.
I'm ready to take the plunge with MJ but I have a quick question.
I'm at a party Easter weekend so do I wait until after that or should I just bite the bullet this week?
Usually drinking would derail me so I'd always try to avoid it at the start of any diet.

Try Aloe Vera tablets

You might find you actually can't go mad drinking at the party. I had one glass of wine at a night out over the weekend and it took me forever to drink.

If it's really a one off sort of event I might wait until after just in case you do end up with side effects that make you feel a bit miserable. But otherwise go for it.

I've also been lurking and reading and just ordered MJ yesterday. I've got a night out on 6th April for our wedding anniversary and I do actually want to enjoy the meal out and breakfast, so I'm planning to see how I feel after the first few injections. If necessary, I'll delay that week's by a few days to give me a slight break.

I have switched mine to a weds afternoon now and probably need to work backwards because I struggle on my work from home days the most , I find it hard not to eat while working.
just wondering about the electrolytes as I’ve seen a few people talking about them , is it for the vitamins as I know some have b vitamins too ? Or for dehydration?

Common sense is saying wait but I'm eager to get started now I've made my mind up to jump on board

I'm finding I still enjoy food - just less of it. I've not felt sick at all. I've just been away on a long weekend and figured we saved £££ by not eating lunch so that's one jab paid for! I've also found that one glass of wine was enough to make me drunk so I'll revert back to not drinking for now.
Haven't checked my weight in a few days. 3rd jab Wednesday so I might wait until then.

Electrolytes are for dehydration. I add one tablet in my large water bottle per day. Makes a big difference.

I have honestly lost all interest in booze. I had a social glass of wine and it took me three hours to drink it.

@Pigriver What type of electrolytes are you buying please? I don't know where to start.

I'm finding this to be a weird experience.

I feel as though I previously had disordered eating - takeaway three times a week, all the cake and biscuits, chocolate on the sofa at night.

What I'm doing now is a different type of disordered eating. Or that's how it feels right now. Not eating until lunch. Having 300 cals of soup. And then 700 cals for dinner. Or maybe it's just so alien to eat so little food? When really it's just adjusting?

I am grateful to not feel physiologically as though I need to eat. But sad that my head is still all about food.

Sorry for the ramble and hijack. I'm tired and it's only Monday.

Just back from a long weekend away. I'm on 2.5mg and it was hard to be with friends and try to eat like them. I am coming to the conclusion that it will be impossible to be on higher doses and go away with friends without telling them as it will be too obvious I am not eating.

I felt very uncomfortably full after the first day and was already a bit bunged up. Day 2 I focussed on water, fruit and veg and eating small mouthfuls so I could keep eating as long as they did. It was mainly tapas so easier to hide I was eating less. Not weighing until I have had 1-2 days of my regular eating and had a bowel clear out. We did walk 15-20k steps a day which should help.

If you’re worried you’re not eating enough calories, can you go for more calorie dense foods when you eat? If you add some nuts or things like that to your diet that could help.

I probably could completely skip breakfast but I’m eating yogurt with fruit and some nuts because I don’t want to feel like skipping meals is the goal. It’s also fine to say this isn’t the way to lose weight for you if you’re worried it’s doing bad things to your relationship with food. I think anyone losing weight has to be mindful of making sure you’re doing it in a healthy way and some things just aren’t right for some people.