Mounjaro July 2024 - continued

[Lumirubin]

The first thread was almost full, so I thought I'd start a second so we can carry on the fab support!
I don't think I could manage tagging everyone!! But here is the link to the first thread https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5101435-mounjaro-july-2024?page=1

Well it is Saturday and so my weekly weigh-in day for me. Week two of 5mg and my appetite suppression is really good and I have continued to lose a steady amount of weight.

Week 1 loss 1.6kg
Week 2 loss 1.1kg
Week 3 loss 1.2kg
Week 4 loss 1.4kg
Total loss on 2.5mg = 5.3kg

Week 5 loss 0.8kg
Week 6 loss 0.9kg
Total loss on 5.0mg = 1.7kg

Total weight loss = 7.0kg

I have had some side effects this week (mild constipation and feeling nauseous). Exercising has continued to be quite hard and there have been quite a few days where I didn’t do any. I really must try to improve this.

I am trying hard to eat well and healthy. I have also decided not to eat anything after 6pm. If I do eat later, my stomach feels too full and I can’t sleep, which makes me tired/irritable the next day.

Well done everyone on their weight loss journey.

I've finally got around to working out my tdee, and increasing my activity. I've just started my 10mg one, but am going to move back down to 5 once this one is done, as the suppression was good then; I didn't really understand that I didn't need to move up. Can I nitrate myself down to 7.5 next week with 45 clicks for a couple of weeks, then move down to 5mg? Or is the one only ok for 30 days or something?

I could have written this although no side effects at all. Nada, zilch!

On ozempic a year and a half ago and was as sick as a dog...but MJ has not affected me at all.

The weight loss however is odd.

I've been on MJ since March and I've only lost just over 1.5 stone. I've gone through all the doses and have just finished 10mgs (I do 5 jabs from one one), and will start 12.5mgs on Tuesday.
I was 13st 8lbs and now am 11st 13lbs.
My clothes sizes have gone down from a good 16 to a 12. In fact a size 12 skirt I put on last night was a bit too big!
At nearly 12 stone how can I be a size 12 I ask myself?!

I want to get to 10st something.....

Well, weight is only one measure of health. I am aiming to get to a healthy BMI range if I can, but I've been nearly there before at 11st 11, and was wearing some size 10, sometimes size 8 clothes if stretchy. I'm 5'8 pear shaped, with a big frame (seriously, I can't wear womens sized gloves, my head is huge too. I'm not petite at any size)

I'm not going to get hung up on BMI when I get closer to that weight again, because I need to figure out how to make this loss sustainable. Maybe for me 12st is just fine.

I'm a size 16 (and they are loose now) at 16 stone. So everyone weighs different with different body shapes/compositions.

First week with a 5mg pen, but have opted for 3.75 counting 45 clicks, just to try and avoid a very sharp step up. I have been fortunate to have very few side effects so far, apart from some bouts of of quite significant fatigue. I've lost 17lbs in the first four weeks.

I have been on MJ for a week and haven’t noticed much difference.

I would say that my appetite lowered initially. But I have had 2 social occasions since, and was able to eat dinner socially with people without issue. I might not have cleared my plate, but I definitely didn’t feel any different than normal tbh. And I haven’t lost any weight as yet, so I probably do need to think about my diet more. However I don’t have much to lose (15-20kg) so maybe my weight loss journey will be slower than others

Everyone's body shaps is different - that's to be expected! Im not back there yet, but I was a size 12 at 12 stone 12lbs last year.

I'm tall and muscular though.

Your shape is largely dictated by both genetics and your percentage of fat / lean mass.

I didn’t have a big dramatic effect when I started and didn’t lose much weight the first week or two but now (coming up to jab 6) it’s been steady and consistent and I’ve lost 6kg.

@SettingsOptions 2.5mg is a "loading" or non-therapeutic dose. The 4 weeks that you're on this dose are to start to build the medication up in your system and with it being a non-therapeutic dose, it's not expected that you would feel the medication working too much or lose weight. A lot of people do, but this could be a placebo effect and a motivated effort with diet and food choices. Trust the process!

Official Sunday weigh day for me, with my fancy new scales too.

Starting 18st 1
Current 15st 13.9
Total loss 2 stone 1.1 lbs

I may only be in that 15 stone bracket by 0.1 of a lb, but I'm still taking it as a win! I weighed about 15 stone when I got pregnant, so I feel like I'm close to "loosing the baby weight".

The body fat percentage on the scales makes me feel a bit sick! 47% which is grim!! But it's all downwards from here.

Took my 4th 5mg a day early yesterday, think I'm going to get the bonus dose out this time around. And I'm going to get the 7.5mg pen next because they cost the same on voy so I may as well, but I'm not going to jump up to 7.5 I'm going to aim for somewhere in-between

@LLumirubin well done, great results. 2nd dose of 5mg today, WI number 6 and 2lbs off so that's 21 in total.

Bought some new work trousers in size 14, can do them up but can't breathe in them. Should be getting in them in a few weeks if things keep going well, my current ones are size 18 and very loose...didn't want to get 16's and only get a few weeks wear from them. Next goal is getting into the 12's....6 lbs to go!

@Lumirubin

Apologies, I got your name wrong in previous message

I've bought some jeans on Vinted to keep my downward journey costs as low as possible. 😂 I'll report back on whether they actually fit or not! I was getting v uncomfortable in stretchy size 18s not very long ago, so these size 16s should be ok... last night I tried on an older pair of trousers that were still a bit too tight on me a few weeks ago and now they fit lovely, so I'm getting to where I was about 2 years ago before starting anti-depressants.

I'm pear-shaped, and a size smaller on my top half, so if the weight loss is showing in the arse and thighs then I know I'm getting somewhere!

Question. Yesterday morning when I weighed in I was 13 stone 5, I didn't eat much because, you know, suppression and it was hot but I did drink lots of water. Had a sneaky peek on the scales this morning, after a bathroom break and I was 13 stone 9 - how the heck does that happen? Makes you feel a little demoralised.

Also, probably a TMI question but has anyone else's poo gone a really dark colour since starting MJ?

I tried my winter coat on last night, can zip it up but it's snug, reckon I'll get into this year for sure though

I went on a week's all inclusive in very hot weather and have my period but have stayed the same weight - I am hoping for perhaps a mini whoosh when my period ends, but have to say it's impressive not to gain!

Still slightly depressed by the holiday photos I will admit - I'm nearly a stone down but with so much to lose, it's not really noticeable. Only I know my clothes fit better. I'm telling myself that next summer's holiday photos will be very different!

Well my weekly update isn’t as positive as I’d like it to be.

firstly I’ve only lost 1 pound which is frustrating but my mounjaro pen is jammed and I cannot get the 4th dose out. When I tried to use it I had to get pliers to crank it to the 1 position and then it just simply doesn’t push in.
I messaged Voy but it’s been radio silence the only reply being to say they’ve approved my next dose and will dispatch.
I know these things happen but I’m really disappointed and feel like it’s a setback to have a week with nothing and then onto an increased dose.

I'm on my sixth week and week 2 of 5mg but am finding the suppression is not as strong as I had on 2.5mg. Has anyone else experienced that? I thought things would kick up a notch but I'm finding my appetite creeping back. I'm hoping the suppression will increase once I've had my 3rd dose later this week.

You could consider ordering some syringes and extracting it that way.
I did that for the bonus dose and it worked fine

But either way Voy should compensate you

@Mounjarorookie have you tried their live chat function? They answered me straight back and sent a new pen when I had a problem

Hi, yes I tried the live chat 3 times now. Each time as soon as I mentioned a broken/faulty pen I was disconnected which I don’t think can be a coincidence.

Emails and messages via my “account” have not received a response either.

it seems they have no interest in anything other than selling/collecting payment.
Still looking at other providers but I need to be sure about no disclosure to GP before I order. That’s a non negotiable for me whether others think I’m unreasonable or not.

@Mounjarorookie

Non disclosure to GP pharmacies, I have found two below which I've used.

Cloud pharmacy and Health Express, they give an option to select yes or no if you would like them to contact your GP.

If you say, no, you don't enter any details and skip to the next question on the consultation form.

Weigh-in Wednesday!

Starting weight 13st 4 BMI 30

2.5mg pen: 4 doses plus bonus dose of 3.3mg

Week 1: 12st 13 (-5lb)
Week 2: 12st 9 (-4lb)
Week 3: 12st 7 (-2lb)
Week 4: No weigh-in (on holiday) No MJ injection whilst away
Week 5: No weigh-in (on holiday)
Week 6: 12st 4 (-3lb)

5mg pen: (taking 3.75mg 45 clicks)

Week 7: 12st 1 (-3lb)
Week 8: 11st 13 (-2lb)

Total weight loss: 1 stone 5lb in 8 weeks with a 2 week holiday in the middle. BMI 26.9