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Starting mounjaro 15th July, anyone else?

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ToriMJ · 13/07/2024 09:47

It's in the fridge and I'm going to take the plunge on Monday!
Feeling really nervous about it all. Anyone due to start next week too?
Tori

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MzHz · 12/08/2024 09:12

Well. This is the day after MJ jab and I so made the right decision to jab early because of tomorrow’s trip to London. I feel woozy and a bit weak. So far managed chia pudding and about to tackle protein yoghurt

I should be fine for tomorrow. Will be on the prunes later for sure

Monkeyseesmonkeydoesn · 12/08/2024 09:21

5mg done this morning. Apparently put on 4lb but I've started my period this morning so I'm blaming it on that!! 😔

HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 12/08/2024 09:29

Well managed to get spare dose out using a insulin syringe but ended up break ing two needles getting it out.

Prob not had a full dose now this week but away weekend so will start my fresh pen Monday

Might be good to have a less dose with my constipation issues.

ACEwards · 12/08/2024 12:29

TheBiscuitStrikesBack · 12/08/2024 08:59

Great job on the losses team. I’ve not lost a bean in a week, and actually looked heavier on the scales this AM. It feels unfair given I’ve barely been able to eat as feel nauseous pretty much consistently… I’m hoping for a big drop in the next week or so.

Quick Q though, I’m a regular gym goer.. three times a week CrossFit for years but I’m finding since starting mounjaro my heart rate is up a lot easier… maybe +10.. reaching 170+ when I’m pushing it. I see it’s a known side effect but it is making me nervous. Anyone else getting similar?

My heart rate goes mad just waking up stairs so haven't been to the gym in 4 weeks as I've been to scared of passing out lol

ACEwards · 12/08/2024 12:31

HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 12/08/2024 08:29

My dd is bmi 16.9!!!!

She is nearly 19. And extremely slim. A size four.

She was born at percentile 9 so is naturally that way.

She eats a lot!!!

Tho she is slim she has a layer of fat You can't see her ribs hip bones etc.

I think the ranges are ok but they depend on the person as to where they carry weight etc.

Dd will carry weight on her hips and legs I'm guessing

I've always been an Apple

I think apples are more
Unhealthy

Apparently when you're apple shaped you carry fat around your middle where your organs are 🤷‍♀️

I'm a pear... so buying dresses has always been a no go as my top and bottom are two completely different sizes! 😡 legs like tree trunks me lol

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ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 12:35

HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 12/08/2024 08:25

@Wishthiswasntmypost

I suspect your right.

The other issue is I'm really constipated. Not been now for 5 days.

Taken a dulcolax 1 tab.
Nothing!!! and now some of my daughters
Old lacido 1/2 sachet.

Waiting !!!!

I'm hoping once I've started moving below I might see numbers move too.

I'm in no pain yet . It's just not doing a thing!!!

Tha might be a -kg trip to the loo amy time now!

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ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 12:36

I'm also slowed right down with weight loss, -1lb this week but jab 5 tomorrow and my suppression has never been so high I don't want anything and am making myself eat.
Have lost a stone in month one which would have taken me a thousand years at slimming world.

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ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 12:37

I'm also a pear. Always a size bigger on the bottom with bigger thighs and bum.

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HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 12/08/2024 13:09

Well the laxative's worked.

Got moving again

See what tomorrow brings!!

Marmalade100 · 12/08/2024 14:18

Afternoon all - stone today - 4th jab was Friday so looking forward to moving onto 5 although dreading any fatigue I get like I did first 2 weeks of 2.5.. Has anyone else had side effects around their periods ? 1st and 3rd jab and I started a couple of days after, Not really heavy but 5 or 6 days and some only very light. 've read it can interfere with the pill, which I don't take so maybe that's what they mean..

MzHz · 12/08/2024 14:30

Despite it being new dose day 1 - I didnt weigh myself today as no BM, so will weigh tomorrow if all well. Need to up water and prunes today I think :D

I was feeling quite floaty and weak earlier, but i just ate a chicken wrap and feel a whole lot better. I am tired, but I don't think it's quite as bad as I remember feeling last time.

@Marmalade100 funny you should say that, I'm working with HRT people to get to a no bleed regimen, and all was fine but then I forgot my progesterone one night and jabbed the next day and have bleeding today. I didn't think it was linked, but i suppose it could have been!

@HeBeaverandSheBeaver well done 😆my pharmacy said fibrogel (or non brand similar) 1-3 sachets a day, or prunes/figs etc and someone else said kiwi fruit - although i have bought some but have not summoned the courage to go for it, maybe later 😃drink more water! - which is as much as a note to self as it is a reminder

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ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 19:04

Kiwi skin if you can stomach it is magic

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ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 19:05

It's jab 5 tomorriw but I think I might leave it a couple of days as suppression so high I'm not eating much at all. Finding it hard to eat 800 cals.

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SJLOUNJARO · 12/08/2024 20:42

ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 19:04

Kiwi skin if you can stomach it is magic

For constipation?

SJLOUNJARO · 12/08/2024 20:42

ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 19:05

It's jab 5 tomorriw but I think I might leave it a couple of days as suppression so high I'm not eating much at all. Finding it hard to eat 800 cals.

Fab! Still high suppression on 2.5 or did you go up?

SJLOUNJARO · 12/08/2024 20:42

Marmalade100 · 12/08/2024 14:18

Afternoon all - stone today - 4th jab was Friday so looking forward to moving onto 5 although dreading any fatigue I get like I did first 2 weeks of 2.5.. Has anyone else had side effects around their periods ? 1st and 3rd jab and I started a couple of days after, Not really heavy but 5 or 6 days and some only very light. 've read it can interfere with the pill, which I don't take so maybe that's what they mean..

Well done!

SJLOUNJARO · 12/08/2024 20:43

I have felt very very low mood and fatigue all day today not good if this continues it puts me off buying another pen :(

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ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 21:38

Yes, kiwi skin for constipation. Or fresh prune juice you buy in glass bottles.

I'm still on 2.5, due bonus dose tomorrow but last three days suppression feels really strong. I'm literally eating a handful of nuts to get above 600 calories. Mad.

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ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 21:39

SJLOUNJARO · 12/08/2024 20:43

I have felt very very low mood and fatigue all day today not good if this continues it puts me off buying another pen :(

Oh no, have you had it with other doses?

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SJLOUNJARO · 12/08/2024 21:40

ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 21:38

Yes, kiwi skin for constipation. Or fresh prune juice you buy in glass bottles.

I'm still on 2.5, due bonus dose tomorrow but last three days suppression feels really strong. I'm literally eating a handful of nuts to get above 600 calories. Mad.

That's crazy but amazing! Yes I've had episodes of low mood at times I think it is day 1/2 after injections that and the fatigue then I start to feel ok...

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ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 21:43

What could you 'change up' to try to get a different experience? Changing time of day or injection site? Making sure you eat a big breakfast before you take it? Multivitamin?

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SJLOUNJARO · 12/08/2024 22:04

ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 21:43

What could you 'change up' to try to get a different experience? Changing time of day or injection site? Making sure you eat a big breakfast before you take it? Multivitamin?

Yes possibly. I do take vitamins/ supplements. Try to eat well keep active. It's very frustrating for as much as I haven't lost a huge amount what a difference it makes not constantly thinking about food!

MzHz · 12/08/2024 22:50

ToriMJ · 12/08/2024 19:04

Kiwi skin if you can stomach it is magic

Oh god! The SKIN?

good grief… that’s an ask and a half…

HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 13/08/2024 08:28

Finally scales have
Moved 69.2 Still not in the 68 bracket but it's a start after 6 days of no loss.

I was so good yesterday and only had 780 Cals.

The
Brilliant thing about this diet
Is when I've Stalled Before
I've suffered with the
Hunger so
Much I got really angry and gave in at this
Point.

The fact I'm not hungry means I can ride it out

Thank you mounjaro.

MzHz · 13/08/2024 08:56

Delighted for you @HeBeaverandSheBeaver ! You’re on your way! 🤣

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