Mounjaro

[nougatcougar]

Hi I'm really fed up as at 50 years old I find myself fighting the weight gain again. Now about 13st at 5'6", my ideal weight being 11st (that's only just in the healthy BmI but I'm large built and look a bit haggard if I go under that). I know that's not disastrous (I still fit s12 jeans!) but it's only going one way. My knees hurt all the time so I know I'm at the point where my weight is affecting my health, not just appearance.

So 12 years ago I had bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve) and lost 5st, I've gained back 2 of those. In the last few years I've been in perimenopause and managed to lose maybe 1st through low carb/IF but it never stays off, and with every year that gets harder.

How is this possible with a reduced stomach size? Well I rarely feel "hungry" and easily feel full, so it is still doing its job. But I do eat the "wrong" things often (sweet tooth and love a beer/wine) and graze too much and it's almost a compulsion. Going for a dopamine hit, I crave the act of eating. If there's a snack in the vicinity my brain cannot let go until it's eaten. And given that I've always been overweight since birth I guess my body is just set to lay down fat.

I'm really curious about mounjaro as I've seen that it switches off "food noise" which is my main barrier, not actual hunger. Does this sound right if you have similar experience?

Also I just did a quick questionnaire and it looks like I'll be filtered out because of previous bariatric surgery. Anyone with a similar history?

I do eat fairly healthily, salad and veg and whatnot, avoid "big carbs" as I don't need the filler, but I won't lose weight if I stick to it, and inevitably go back to adding treats

I am so sorry. Your unhappiness and exhaustion with it all is very clear.

On a more positive note, most of the things you are struggling with are exactly what Mounjaro can help with.

I have read of several people who have been accepted after bariatric surgery so that shouldn't preclude you. You may have to shop around a few providers to find one where it isn't a case of 'computer says no' but there are definitely some.

Thank you, you get it. Tbh I'm struggling with so many changes at this age, nothing is as it should be, and I guess I feel really desperate for anything which will roll the block back to how I felt 5-10 years ago. Losing 5st was life changing for me and I finally felt I was my real self. I'm not ready to let her go yet 😢

I understand your dilemma. I've battled with my weight throughout my adult life, trying countless diets and spending a small fortune, only to find myself gaining more in the end.
The weight gain after the baratrjc sleeve must be so difficult to deal with.

Just over six weeks ago, I took the decision to order Mounjaro from MedExpress. I had to send them photos of me and fill out a medical form.

I was nervous but the injection itself is nothing, the needle is so small and thin that I literally could not feel it going in. The next day, my appetite was completely suppressed and I stopped my non stop obsession with food. And that has continued. I have had some constipation but no other side effects. I love the fact that my non stop subconscious and conscious obsession with what to eat next or being hungry has just stopped. It's like someone waved a magic wand, and I feel it's what slim people experience....no food noise. This has been the most surprising thing for me.

I've effortlessly lost 1st 7 pounds on Mounjaro and I couldn’t be happier! I was nervous at first, but for me, it’s been nothing short of a miracle. I have a lot to lose so will stay on it for a year or so, I would think.

If you're interested, I have a discount voucher for £40 off at MedExpress. Pls send me a PM and I'll send it to you straight away.

Oh bless you, thanks for the reassurance. I realise I was having a bit of a pity party earlier but well it was useful to face up to something that's been bothering me. I ordered the Mounjaro already (I'd found a discount code) and I didn't mention the old gastric sleeve. It will probably come out but hopefully by then I'll be able to speak to a person and Mounjaro own website says it's ok. Fingers crossed a few months on this will break my cycle of obsessive compulsive eating and set me back on track.
1st 7lb in six weeks is amazing! That's what having the sleeve gastrectomy was like. The weight just fell off, and my focus shifted from "mustn't eat this, mustn't eat that, mustn't eat" to getting enough protein and fluid into me (to begin with I could only drink 100ml of water per hour) and my whole mindset changed.

Thanks for your comments, it's so nice to be able to speak openly on here

I'm really curious about mounjaro as I've seen that it switches off "food noise" which is my main barrier, not actual hunger. Does this sound right if you have similar experience?

This has been exactly my experience. I don't think about food now. So its stopped me snacking. Makes it really easy to focus on eating protein and veg and not carbs. Its made a huge difference.

@nougatcougar I hope it's as successful for you as it has been for me and that your mind appreciates the quiet!!

Good luck!!

Omg it's been dispatched, I'm in! That was quick 😃 well thanks for all the advice, I feel very positive about it!

I had a gastric band about 15 years ago. Lost 9 stone.

Felt AMAZING.

But put 3 stone on over the years.

Same as you, I don't eat much, my portion sizes are tiny and I don't really think about food that much, but my god, the chocolate I eat!

I've lost half a stone this year but it was such hard work as I keep stuffing the chocolate in. So have 2.5 stone to lose.

I'm not convinced the injections will work for me as I don't have food "noise" anymore, and what I do eat (apart from the chocolate) is really healthy.

I injected last night and to be honest have thought more about food today than I have in years. I'm not any more or any less hungry than usual and have no side effects at all so far.

HOWEVER, I bought a bar of Galaxy yesterday and haven't eaten it yet. Normally I would have been desperate for it as soon as I woke up. Completely "addicted" to chocolate.

Not sure if it's because of the injection or willpower. Although I could eat it, the thought of it doesn't make me feel sick or anything, but just haven't touched it.

But only first day, so we'll see. So far only had scrambled egg on toast to eat today, which isn't unusual.

So will be very interested to see how you get on.

Oh wow thanks for sharing that. I think our bodies do reset somehow. One of my issues post-sleeve is that I will go away with friends who eat 3 square meals a day: bacon butties or croissants for breakfast while I watch slurping my black coffee. Burger and chips for lunch - I still can't a whole burger so I'm usually in a starter portion or "small plates". Can't even contemplate a roast dinner, actually feel queasy at the thought of the size. Guess who's the heaviest of all my friends though? 🤔
Good luck with your Mounjaro journey, sounds like you've seen a bit of a dent in the chocolate addiction?

Do your friends know about the sleeve? None of mine do.

They just know I eat little and often.

And that I have a terrible chocolate addiction ;)

It's interesting that we're similar ages, height and weight! I'm half a stone lighter than you! Let the journey begin!!

I keep thinking of the Galaxy like my tongue poking a sore tooth.

But am a bit indifferent about it. Don't feel the need to ram it into my mouth and feel it on my tastebuds.

I am hungry now so will have some homemade chicken soup and a cup of tea!