Mounjaro June ‘24 starters

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Is anyone starting Mounjaro in June?
I ordered with Voy and have a lot of weight to lose! I look forward to sharing experiences!

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Anyone else experiencing worse than usual period cramps when on Mounjaro? This month’s took it to a whole new level of agony!

I don't have periods (pill) but I have been more crampy since taking the first dose Thursday.

Also had a stiff neck the other morning. Seems things pretty common.

Couldn't help myself and did a weigh-in. 3.5lb down so far, but expect this is mainly water weight.

I am still getting hungry but it's not CONSTANT like before. I wasn't tempted by the four chocolate bars my DH grabbed as we watched TV last night. Just calmly drank my sparkling water, didn't get FOMO, didn't get cravings. Long may this continue.

Look forward to hearing everyone's updates as we start to get a few doses in.

Just done my final weigh in for week 1 and down exactly 5 kg

SW 120
CW 115

Very happy with that considering I’ve been able to eat good healthy meals and chosen healthier snack attacks - think I need a change from chicken salads though 😂

I was the same on the first week, but I'm 3 days into my second dose and I've no appetite at all. In fact, I've had to force myself to eat 'something' and each mouthful has been a struggle to swallow (to the point that I thought I was going to be sick if I did swallow it!)

Also, I've started to feel ill when smelling food that's cooking...my favourite food smell ever (sizzling bacon) has me retching! I tried to eat a rasher this morning and I just couldn't. Bacon!! I'd normally run over my own granny for a slice of crispy smoked bacon 🤦‍♀️

Just injected my second dose. Weight loss for first week -8.8lbs which I'm absolutely delighted with. I'm now 14st 10.

Unfortunately I ate breakfast after injecting and now feel sick. We have my MIL over today and I'm going to have to eat something for lunch. Not sure I can.

I've just had my second dose, too - only 1.3 kg off though. No reaction so far. I'm meeting family tomorrow and worrying about not eating enough - they will definitely comment.

Hi, due to take my first injection this evening. Eagerly awaiting this experience whatever it may bring.

Just wondering about this lack if hunger/food noise? I don't really get hungry more cravings or physical/mental fatigue if I dont eat. Can anyone explain what it feels like? I cant imagine the urge not to want to eat. Thanks

I've just ordered my 5mg pen. Med express reopened my account for ordering. Figured I could keep it in the fridge especially if mine gets lost again by royal mail gives me a bit of wiggle room.

My second dose isn't working as well as the first but I'm trying hard. First dose I was only struggling a bit night before and day of injection whereas I'm already hungry now though desperate to ignore it. I only took it Thursday night 😔

Hoping for no nasty side effects (I haven't had any on the 2.5). Not sure how that works with the extra doses but I don't think another 2.5 pen would have been worth it iyswim.

I'm on the 2nd week as well and I'm the same! Only managed a protein drink, baby bell and 3 Grapes so far today 😅 can't face cooking tea either

Day 3 of second dose and not hungry in the slightest, only eating because I know I should try to. Half a bagel all day and a bite of dh Gail’s sausage roll which was delicious but wasn’t hungry for it. I’ve made a chocolate bday cake and would normally want a huge slice but I’m not really bothered which is very strange. I’ll prob have a little slither later. Can’t believe I’m turning into a ‘just a slither’ person 😂

Everyone has different experience , I’m similar to you in that I rarely feel hunger due to stomach surgery many years ago for me what has happened is that I’m finding it easier and more natural to make healthier choices , it’s like the angel and devil on your shoulder image and the angel is louder

I’ve still had an appetite through first week , kinda hoping I do get the full suppression though

@SAH07 the food noise starts when I wake up, what shall I eat today? And then it’s constant need to pick, eat, crave stuff. And hunger too to an extent, and an appetite that never is full. So I could eat a whole takeaway pizza and feel fine, and if I didn’t I’d have a drink to take the full away and then eat more.

So for me it’s a complete change to feel disinterested in food. And I’m picking meals because they’ll be healthy rather than to hit any cravings. And to be able to stop mid meal when I’ve had enough. Food is still nice, I’m just not obsessed with it.

@JomonotFomo that's exactly me! I didn't know what it was like to not be obsessed with food.

@JomonotFomo and @mrsbyers

Thanks, that's really interesting. I definitely have a heavier devil on my shoulder when there's anything unhealthy in front of me.

I also pretty much think about food most of the day. Years of dieting I think, trying to plan meals and then never being able to stop if there is anything sweet in the house

The lack of food noise for me has meant that I know there are crisps and chocolate biscuits in the house, but I just don't care. I'm not interested in eating them.
I've not touched them for almost two weeks which for me is nothing short of a miracle. Willpower alone could never get me this far.

I'm the same about the lack of food noise. Just had to eat, but forced myself. It was nice, but I was happy to stop. I've wine in the kitchen that I've no interest in at all - very weird feeling. Usually on a Sunday I would have gone out for some chocolate, but just not interested at all. I'm not going to test myself on that one, though.

Yes me too, day 2 of second week, no appetite and feeling sick a lot more. Did have a few drinks yesterday so thinking it might be that but I’m usually fine by now 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️.

First weigh in: Loss 1.5 pounds
Slow and steady hopefully

Well week 1 weigh in and only 1lb off. Super disappointed but not in the slightest bit surprised as my body is very resistant to weight loss even with a bmi of 38.
Mounjaro is working though so I shall persevere. Side effects are minimal and appetite supression is there.
I have been in sensible calorie defecit every day. This week i am going to try to increasing protein and also doing the 5:2 method so rather than attempting to hit my calorie target every day i will only try to hit 800 on two days. That should be easy enough with the appetite supression. Will see if that kick starts it.

So I took my jab Sat AM rather than PM as I really wanted to jab on Friday evenings (and was a bit nervous) to see if the day 2/3 side effects happened again and if I could ideally get them to happen on Sunday!

Anyway despite eating differently to last Sunday (I went small and bland this week) started with the sulphur burps mid afternoon and then diarrhoea this morning. So I think it’s a day 2/3 side effects thing. I just hope it’s a one off this morning and not all day although I can wfh if needs be.

I did my first jab last night and barely slept. Not sure if it’s linked or not but hope it doesn’t carry on like that!

Hi everyone! Hopefully I'll be joining you soon 🤞🏻
I ordered my first Mounjaro pen yesterday. I had an email to say that it's being processed.
I'm feeling a bit nervous but excited too!

Hello. Can I join please. I started on Mounjaro last week - have taken my 2nd 2.5mg injection this morning. I have weighed in at 17stone 1bs today. I did lose a stone previously from calorie counting but it was slow progress and took me about 3 months. I need to get my BMI down quite a bit so I can have a hysterectomy. Looking forward to following all your journeys

Mounjaro is not Mounjaroing today! 😕 don't feel overly hungry but not feeling fullness either. I've downloaded the nutricheck app to keep count of my calories

I took my first dose last night, didn't feel the needle at all.

I think it's working already. Feel a bit bloated but no feelings of hunger. Strange sensation as I don't usually get a growling tummy, buy it's that feeling of not "needing" anything to eat.

It took me all morning to get through a protein shake and I've bought a ham and egg salad for lunch. Usually I wouldn't even consider that because it wouldn't touch the sides. By now I would have eaten lunch and been thinking about the next snack to satisfy me, but the salad is waiting until I want it.

The only thing I'm really wanting is sparkling water