Mounjaro August thread 3

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Almost at 1000. We are a chatty bunch but nice to have each others support

There is a whole article on the front page of The Times saying that weight loss drugs seem to be providing a whole list of benefits such as lowering blood pressure.

But that is exactly how you have lost it! MJ hasn'tT melted fat away .

I also had my first 5 mg jab yesterday. I am feeling ok but definitely not up to eating anything.

Ooo I'm going to try that and see what I was eating before compared to now.

Second jab done. I wonder what number jab it'll be before I can just do it without having shaky hands from nervousness and convincing myself I'm going to have an allergic reaction/stroke after I've done it 😆

That’s fantastic! @MabelSpan

I do. Sadly it hasn't helped me cut down! It did taste a bit sweet initially but I'm used to it now. I've seen other people say it's helped though. Fingers crossed for you!

Thanks @FlappingMadly I am absolutely chuffed to bits. I hope everyone else with high BP gets the same result.

Hello! I've just been approved and hope to get my first one next week. Is there any advice you have for when to do first injection, anything to prepare for side effects? I've already implemented some lifestyle changes and am hoping the addition of the injection will help me create some good long lasting habits.

It's wonderful reading all your posts. For the first time in a very long time I feel as though I have a chance.

Good morning - may I join you? Been losing and gaining the same stone for over 20 years now and dithering about Mounjaro for months with that uncomfortable feeling of somehow “cheating” but then thought fk it, if I had depression I’d seek treatment, so here I am. Had my first 2.5mg injection last night, woke a couple of times with quite nasty indigestion and slight nausea, but I do have gastric issues anyway so not a surprise tbh. Not hungry this morning whereas usually I’d be reaching for the sugary tea and buttered toast. Haven’t even told DH I’m taking this until I’m sure it’s going to work for me.

SW 14st 11lbs at 5ft 6in. Post menopausal, Hashimoto’s disease, joint issues and IBS. Just started HRT a few weeks ago and almost immediately gained 5lb 😬
GW 10st 7lbs.

I’ve had a very rough year so far and I’m terrible for comfort eating so I’m really hoping MJ will allow me a bit of head space to get that under control.

I was exactly the same on my 4th jab! It surprised me as I had been fine after the 2nd and 3rd. I am due to move up to 5mg next and am a bit anxious as I felt so awful on the 4th

Did anyone see the news today that these potentially slow down the aging process?

Ahh, it’s fab @MabelSpan
I’m chuffed for you!

Hi all, took my first dose on Wednesday evening and think the initial side effects are easing. Felt so nauseous on Thursday and struggled to eat much of anything and slept on and off through the day (reminded me of early pregnancy tiredness), a little better yesterday and touch wood feeling much more normal today.

Have people found any initial side effects recurring after each jab or more so when they up a dose? Might need to change my jab day to a weekend if it’s a weekly thing!

First 'upgrade' today, from 2.5 to 3.75 (felt like some kind of Jonny Lee Miller hacker, counting my twists to get the right amount). Somehow lost a bit more in the last few days so, after a month I'm at:

SW: 15 st 8 lb
CW: 14 st 8 lb

Also tried on a favourite skirt this morning which was too snug to fit before, and now it goes on easily :) Don't think I'm at the stage yet where you can tell I've lost weight - I was out swimming with friends last week and still felt very whale-like, but happy with these small victories.

@HappilyRed I think people who've had side effects tend to get a bit of a resurgence with each jab, but it seems variable. I've had three so far, and have had side effects with each one, but much reduced. I don't work Fridays, so took mine Thursday evening so I wouldn't be too impacted.

I’ve changed my mind on my next pen and should be getting the 5 on Monday.

Can anyone tell me how many clicks to get 3.75 out of a 2.5 pen as I may use my bonus dose to do this to step myself up more gradually? And then how many clicks to get the same from a 5 pen - in case I decide to do it the next time also.

Last full day of holiday today.

45 clicks I believe x

From the 2.5mg pen, 0.9ml is 3.75mg.

From the 5mg pen, 0.45ml is 3.75mg.

Use insulin syringes for accuracy.

It makes no difference. Your body absorbs a subcutaneous injection in the same way, no matter how much fat there is in the patient's body.

Every jab I feel so tired , headache , nausea and wee 6 times a night ffs for 3/4 days then ok

@TheShellBeach I was just wondering, as people say different areas have different strengths of side effects

I don't honestly think that's true.

Diabetics inject several times a day, into various areas on their body, and they absorb insulin in the same way and at the same rate.

It's all just subcutaneous fat, at the end of the day.

Been absent due to holiday. Week 5 now. Had my first 5ml last night. To be honest I was desperate for it the last few days of the holiday

Was doing good from 16st 1lb to 15st 4lbs and weighed myself yesterday and was up to 15st 9. Could have cried. But it has shown me willpower does also need to be worked on.

Hadn't actually eaten anything too bad till day 3 out of 5. Then had pizza and extra beers. Oh well its about balance and not punishing myself.

So onwards and upwards. And well done to everyone.

I gained after being on holiday, but it soon came off again.

Tbh I was expecting it. I ate so many ice creams.

But I got back on track when we got home.

That's brilliant. You are doing really well.

I was just musing, hope I didn't offend you