Starting mounjaro 15th July, anyone else?

[ToriMJ]

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

Day 3 here. I was so tired last night I could barely function. Then DD woke up at half two with a cough, I had to settle her, and then I couldn't sleep for at least an hour which is bizarre, as I'm always so knackered with a toddler that I can sleep the second I get into bed. Woke up this morning and felt even worse BUT after a coffee and being in the office I feel a lot more energetic all of a sudden.

Heart rate is thankfully normal at the moment. I was somewhat freaked out by it being so high on Sunday.

I'm not fussed by food. There's a doughnut stall in my office today and normally I'd be salivating but I walked right past without any desire to eat one. Trying to build up the will to have lunch, but just don't want to eat.

How many calories are you guys trying to eat a day.

Yesterday I have approx 1300

Today so far 350?

Feel normal I think today although have had small sushi for lunch and feels enough. Usually I'd have crisps and fruit too.
Not sure if it's the Mj yet or just being aware of it. Interesting isn't it.

I'm not really sure, I'm just going to go carefully and eat small amounts for this week and see how I feel. Ideally I'd like to go quite low cal if it feels manageable as my lose weight zone is pretty low.

Nutracheck has worked out I need 1200 calories a day.

Zava have just refused me I think I’ll try again with better pics , has anyone got a code please

@Overthegardenfence I've got a code - just ordered! REFU7TJ6

Why did they refuse? I went with Voy. Going to cancel subscription as it goes up a fair deal with them after first pen. I am hearing can get a further dose out of the pens anyone know where to get the needles from? I have approx 2.5 stone to lose! Never been so miserable with my weight. Perimenopausal and just got out of hand hence this. Today I've had cereal went for a sleep as off then had cup a soup and a warburtons thin with cheese and ham. No fizzy juice or chocolate like I usually snack on in between. Feel more energy now and going to attempt gym!

On my way back home after a day in town.

omg the nausea this morning was off the charts, I honestly thought I wasn’t going to make it! The train was pulling into Waterloo and I was willing it to hurry up.

i must have looked awful cos people were looking at me

made it to the platform and just waited a few more mins and slowly went to office.

still wasn't feeling great, but had a coffee and a croissant with one of my colleagues and felt a lot better.

have not really eaten much at all today but not bothered

have a class to go to with OH later so we’ll see how things are then

thankfully there was some ginger beer at the do I was at. That has helped enormously

Did a weigh in today, not sure I did the waist measurement tho, but that can wait a day or so

I didn’t manage to have proper breakfast before I left for station, think that was the issue

Had a sandwich and my usual cravings for a biccie or two after isn't there! Will have some dinner later. Dh is out so can just have soup.
Feel pretty full considering all I've eaten is one sandwich all day. I've had a fair bit of tea and coffee but no issues drinking it going off it etc.

Hey all. My first pen has arrived today. I'm planning on starting Friday evening as I don't work until Tuesday. I'm soooo worried about any possible side effects (I work with children!) I'm hoping any will
manifest over my long weekend. I'm huge compared to most of you on here, my bmi is 41 so it's safe to say I have a fair amount to lose. I lost 4 stone a few years ago but Covid & lockdowns I put it all back on again and have yo-yoed with a stone off and on since then!

Don't worry! 2.5 is starting dose to ease you in. I was moaning earlier as felt so tired but once I had a rest and some food I ended up going to the gym and feel totally fine now. It must just be the body's way of getting used to it. I don't think it matters if a stone or ten stone to lose it's all the same battles in our heads! Defo good idea to take when your off as I think we get paranoid and make up half the ailments in our minds. Keep us all updated on how you get on 🥰

@overthegardenfence what us your BMI?

Is there any medical history making them worry?

@hebeaverandshebeaver I don't calorie count. I'm having three 'meals' and making them healthy. Protein heavy. Today protein Greek yoga dollops with handful of oats and fruit, lunch was banana and some sunflower seeds, snack was a bun because someone bought me one and I felt rude rejecting it, dinner will be mushroom and chicken pasta (leftovers). No large portions.

@Mzhz sounds like me when pregnant. It also sounds like hypo because of no brekkie. Main reason im having three small meals is to reduce side effects

(Day 2 so what do I know 😁)

@Wishthiswasntmypost you know a whole day more than I do,
🤣

I got sent a video about managing side effects and they recommended small meals more often and yes, exactly the same as I was with PG

but I ate ginger nuts then 🤣 Lots of them 🤣🤣🤣

have ordered some ginger cordial in the shop this week. Have peppermint tea at home too so will drink that a lot

im normally wfh so today was completely out of the ordinary

at least I got through it without vomming of CEO’s shoes 🤣

ive Been told I have to eat between 90 and 120g of protein a day, I’m going to really struggle to eat that much!

@MzHz is the protein amount to help reduce side effects or in general? My protein has been pretty low I might take a shake in morning. Has anyone had coffee? I read caffeine can cause issues but really missed my coffee this morning!

@SJLO I've had coffee every morning (a flat white made with a double espresso) and I've been fine.

I was nervous that it might ruin the taste of coffee for me but all good so far. (I'm very picky about my coffee and have spent a lot of time and money getting my 'coffee workflow' setup at home so I will be devastated if I go off coffee).

So disappointed - picked up first dose from boots but no needles or gauze! Ordered some online but they don't fit. Should I go back to the pharmacy tomorrow?

That's crap! Yes I would take them back. Was it sold with everything supposed to be included??

@HundredMilesAnHour I will have a choc protein shake with a shot of coffee in morning - hopefully I can handle it 🤣

I’m on day 5, have had no appetite all week, no real side effects (yet), trying to eat protein (chicken, hummus, nuts, lentils), but really not hungry. No desire for sweets, chocolate etc, cooking for others with no desire to eat it.

side effects seem worse if eating high fat/sugar/carb foods, so avoiding those.

for first time today, I had a slight hunger feeling, so hope it’s ok for the next 2 days. I’ve felt full all week with v light meals.

really excited to see the scales, but holding to once a week as I know I can obsess 😝

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I am midway through the first week and the lack of interest in food is definitely wearing off 🫣

Two more days until the next injection.