Starting Mounjaro - questions

[AuntieDote]

Sorry to start another thread, I know there's hundreds but I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the different threads and all the info!

I'm starting mounjaro with Voy, my medication has been dispatched but I'm not planning to start it till next Tuesday - I have so much on over the next few days and don't really want to worry about potential side effects etc.

I've been browsing the different threads but for whatever reason I'm struggling to take everything in! I've seen people talking about taking collagen, other supplements etc as well. Is there anything I should stock up on over the weekend before I start?

They say you can take it any time of day - has anyone found morning/ evening to be better?

I think I've understood the voy instructions correctly that I need to keep it in the fridge until I take the first dose, but after that it can be stored anywhere - is that right?

Are people managing to exercise etc on it, or does it make you feel too ill? I happen to have just won a free membership to a women's gym (only 2 months but still) which seems a great opportunity to kickstart things on that front, I've booked an induction and a couple of classes next week - just worried I'll feel lousy and struggle with it.

Anyone taking it and also HRT? I use the HRT gel on my inner thighs which is obviously one of the injection sites - should I avoid injecting there or is that fine?

I've not bothered with additional supplements or collagen or anything like that. I usually take a multivitamin and omega 3-6-9 so I just continued with those.

I do the injection on a Friday morning, after I've done the school run and before I start work (I work from home). I had such a build up to the first injection and it was really anti-climactic! I've not had any side effects at all.

I keep my pen in the fridge all the time, it's probably not necessary but it's an easy place to store it away from the children (it's on the top shelf at the back in a container).

I don't exercise formally, but I've done much longer walks than I have been doing recently and have felt absolutely fine. It probably helps, tbh.

I am only confident about injecting into my stomach area, as there is so much available flab (!) I have no worries about accidentally injecting into muscle! It is also a lot easier to reach and administer than other sites. Inner thigh isn't one of the areas suggested, it's more the front/outside of your thighs.

The needle is so fine and short that I don't even get a mark left on my skin afterwards. I'm just rotating around my stomach each time to the next spot.

Hope that's all useful!

Hi! I really wouldn't worry about supplements to start with although you may want some extra fibre in case of constipation or an Imodium type product in case of the opposite! 😂

So long as you have some protein, fresh veg, fruit, yoghurt etc you will be fine to start and then you can make decisions based on how YOU feel as, if there is one thing I have discovered, it's that we all react differently!

I take mine in the evening simply because that was the first time I had the chance on the day it arrived and for some reason I have stuck with it. I think the logic is that it can get working whilst I’m asleep and I wake up to whatever effects it is going to have!

I keep mine in the fridge but yes, once used for the first time the pen can be kept elsewhere. Mine was out for 48 hours last week but is now back in the veg box wrapped in foil and buried under the spring onions 😁

You should be absolutely fine to exercise and congrats on winning a coupe of free months gym membership! Amazing prize! Just make sure you are eating enough and drinking enough water.

Can't help on the hrt question I’m afraid as not taking it. MJ seems to have sorted many of the issues I had that might have persuaded me to take it! There was a discussion about hrt on one of the 'continuing Mounjaro' threads a while ago (maybe no16???) so you could do a search? I think the idea is to jab the outside/front top of you thigh so you'd be able to avoid the area you are using the gel but I’m a stomach jabber 😁 Feel the fat there has to be good for something!

Good luck and do jump in/read other threads as there is so much wisdom and experience on here!

Thanks both - that's all really helpful!

Hi @AuntieDote, I started on Voy yesterday - I use HRT gel and to be honest if I use my thighs to inject (planning on using my tummy for the time being as @SilenceInside said.) But if I decide to use my thighs I will do so before I put the gel on or a couple of hours after - a bit like applying suncream to that area.

I've bought and started taking psyllium husk capsules because the thought of being constipated really worries me!! And I will get Imodium if needed and I've seen recommended some anti sickness medication used for travel sickness so would consider those.

I haven't had any side effects yet - but my first dose was only yesterday.

In my experience so far Voy are brilliant - so I would ask the coaches on there about anything you are concerned about. I've found the WhatsApp feature the quickest and easiest way to speak to a coach and get any advice I've needed so far.

HTH? Good luck - I'll keep an eye out for you on all the threads 🍀

I’d like to thank everyone for their help - I started my injections a week ago and in that week I’ve lost 6lbs. I’m so delighted - I know it is going to slow down but it’s a great way to get started!

Some side effects in first few days but all quite manageable. To anyone wavering - I’d say do it! I was so nervous and overthinking but it’s been great. Feel free to pm me for a code - or not! I’d still recommend it and Voy have been great so far.

I have added in some biotin after all, saw some in home bargains and thought why not, and found some optibac probiotic/ digestive enzymes in the cupboard that I bought ages ago and thought wouldn’t hurt to start taking again! I’m also trying to remember to take a multivitamin.