Mounjaro August thread 2

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Hi here's another thread.

Found you all again. Today I'm actually hungry, which is not good. I'm due my third injection on Tuesday morning so I'm just going to hang in there and try not to snack.

You mentioned that you have bought 100 extra needles. They cost about 4 pence each so why would you not bother to change the needle for each skin piercing?

Not doing so increases the chance of infection from your own skin and the needle becomes blunt every time it's used. Plus small fragments of the needle can break off inside your body causing pain, scar tissue and lumpy skin. You already have the needles and it takes seconds to change it. You only have one body, why not look after it?

People who have had 2/3 doses, are you experiencing fullness? I’d say my appetite is curbed but don’t think I feel full ever ?!

@Wingingit11 I’m due my 3rd jab tonight and it’s still really affective. I’ve not eaten today yet and never really feel hungry.
I’ve had quite a quick weight loss so far and don’t think I need to go up to 5mg if this is how I am on 2.5, but that could change of course.

On the main 'continuing Mounjaro' threads someone has very kindly compiled all threads so far, pointers for newbies, weightloss tracker, links to discount codes, tips and tricks and high protein recipes.

Site with all the info :
wattnext.notion.site/e880d9342b7a4bab94c244b34e0e5841?v=cc1edc3f1c2b41dab3011c8d9063df0a

This might answer some of the questions people frequently have when starting to use Mounjaro.

@Peacelily001 I’d say definitely makes me think less of food but I don’t feel full - does that make sens ?

Week 2 for me and I have lost 7lb and still have no interest in crisps or nuts which were my downfall prior. Loving some of the high protein yoghurts and they are extremely filling. Well done everyone and I love reading people's post, so thanks for the new thread.

Took at least 24 hours for me to start feeling any difference. I was so worried it wasn’t going to work for me! I’m on day 3 now and I feel really full most of the day - like I’ve just had a giant roast dinner at Toby Carbery……. The waitress comes to ask if you want the desert menu and the thought makes you feel sick!

Just taken my first dose 😬 crossing my fingers for limited side effects, but we'll see ...

@Wingingit11 I have used intermittent fasting for years in that I don’t eat breakfast or lunch on work days (don’t even think about it) but MJ has given me time to make healthier choices. Normally when I come home and I’m siddenly starving. That doesn’t happen now- I’m hungry, I know I need to eat but taking half an hour to prepare healthy food is fine. I don’t really fancy anything in particular so it’s easier to make good choices. I eat a decent portion too and fullness happens later I could easily overeat but I don’t care enough about the food to do it. Really, I eat too quickly, this is something I want to work on . like this level of suppression.as it allows me to still think and prepare for the future. I won’t be rushing my way up the dosing schedule. I’ve a long way to go though.

@Choux I appreciate your opinion and am not looking for a debate on this thread. Thanks

I was sent five needles from Bolt

I bought some from Chemist4u- someone linked them earlier in the thread. I also bought some i sin syringes (only a pack of ten) that someone linked in the main threads. The main threads have a first post with loads of info like this. It’s worth a read.

@Wingingit11 also, drink more water! I’m re-learning the difference between thirst and hunger.

🤦 Of course! That makes more sense. I'm a tired idiot today 😂

Although, I'm tempted to use every last smidge! I like how @TheShellBeach has managed to get a 3.75mg dose but I don't think I'll be trying it this time round, perhaps with the next pen.

I'm so glad I'm on MJ.

Today has been so shit with the kids bickering that it ruined a day out, that I would have eaten my way through the shit in the cupboard and drank my way through a bottle of wine today.

Thank God for mj!

So is the point of mj to obv eat Healthier meals and ideally smaller portions but still eat 3 a day to breakie lunch tea

Looking to join, first injection Tuesday night. 2.5ml MJ
4.8lbs down already.
Super proud but finding that I'm actually hungry. I've eaten today as per my plan but I feel the horrendous side effects have worn off which haven't made me want to snack.
Is this normal?

Having had success with ozempic a few years ago but putting weight back on due to stress, I am going to make my first order for Mounjaro.

I have a question- do people buy larger doses pens and then use the 'clicks' to administer lower doses? This was very much a thing in an ozempic group I was in on FB, as a way of saving money. I'm not aware of the costs of the different dose pens as haven't done an online consult yet, but just wanted to check if anyone does it or if it's not possible with Mounjaro.

Has anyone else decide to stay on 2.5mg for an extra month? I ordered my second 2.5mg as I’m still having bad nausea and constipation on 2.5mg.

I am still having suppression which is good. But worried that it will wear off before the second month is up.

For reference I had 2 slices of dominoes pizza on Friday night (it was the whole family over so we ordered food) and on Saturday all I could eat was an orange all day as the nausea was so bad :( thankfully I’m been able to eat more today, but still not feeling great. Has anyone else had this with certain foods?

@NeedSomeAnswersPlease do you mind me asking what happened with Voy? Just ordered my first pack with Chemist4U and starting on my journey very soon!

@Addictedtobeauty drinking loads of water and don’t feel hungry - just don’t feel full ….. maybe it’s one and the same for other people

@Bucdynovehbkfdg this explain of doses is on one of the suppliers websites. I think it might be MedExpress. To minimize side effects like nausea you should eat bland low fat foods.

I think you are right that if 2.5mg is giving you nausea and constipation you should not increase the dose as that would likely increase the side effects. I hope you feel better soon.

The goal is to find a dose where you feel hungry and can eat three meals a day but the appetite suppression is good enough that you can make healthy choices and eat smaller portions so you lose 1-2lbs a week. Over time you can then reset your relationship with food and build better habits so you can eventually maintain your new weight without Mounjaro. That's the goal anyway - not many people on these threads have reached maintenance yet.

Hi all, hope you don't mind me joining in midway through the month! I've just ordered my first pen today so waiting for approval. I am very fat so not worried about not being given the go ahead! So long as my photo is deemed acceptable!

Can I ask, those who have had side effects (particularly 🤮/💩 related) what day have these shown up? I'm hoping to get my order in time for Friday so I have the three day weekend to get used to it but obviously don't know how long it will take for me to feel the effects!

Took my first dose at 8pm last night! So far my main side effect has been a metallic taste in my mouth and I’m beginning to feel the appetite suppression. Today I ate:

• 2 eggs scrambled with a slice of smoked salmon
• chilli crab cake
• beef roast dinner
• steak and salad

All under my calories and haven’t felt too much temptation today. Didn’t have any snacks today, just didn’t fancy them and normally I’m a snack fiend.

Don’t feel hungry which is fab as well (I’m waiting for my steak and salad as we speak - I like to have dinner after the kids are in bed), and usually I’d be hangry by now 😂