Mounjaro September Support (2)

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Continuation of Mounjaro September Support www.mumsnet.com/Talk/weight-loss-injections/5155143-mounjaro-september-support

Thread 2, here we go!

Make it triplets, one week in and 6lbs down and a long way to go …

I did my first injection last saturday and spent Sunday thinking about whether I was thinking about food!

Coping with it will take mental energy. and that’s an issue.

Which is why, the hope is coping with it becomes second nature with practice So it doesn’t feel like such a mental drain. And it’s is a hope. Not a guarantee.

I have a lot to lose so will be on it at least a year. I suppose the plus to that is that I have a lot of time to work on it.

I wish it could disappear all together too. There is a chance people will put at least some of the weight back on. Studies show it’s likely especially if we can’t find other ways to deal with things. I think this is why some people opt to stay on a maintenance dose.

Week 3 weigh in over here and another 2.5lbs lost. 15.5lbs in 3 weeks. Current weigh 12 stone 3.5. Learnt today when taking my injection that if you inject straight from the fridge it leaves very large bruises (I still have 2 bruises from the last 2 injections) but today I left it out for 10 minutes or so and it wasn't as cold so far no bruising at all from this one. I will be doing this in future. Bonus dose next week then already got the 5 pen waiting. How's the others on week 3 weigh in got on?

wnd of week 3 weigh in today and only lost 2lb. But a loss is a loss. onwards and downwards from here hopefully. I have injected 4th dose yet as I spend the rest of the day in a state of fatigue and constant yawning, so will take in the evening before bed. I'm happy with my gradual loss as it gives me the opportunity to really get into the habit of eating healthy meals (whereas before i would just binge eat on junk). I actually have desire for the first time in my life to eat cakes, chocolates and biscuits which in itself is just a HUGE HUGE achievement.

I know I sound incredibly negative for a Sunday morning, but I do think it’s something that we need to acknowledge and deal with right from the start. I’m currently trying to distract myself from it having gone for a walk with my dog and now attempting to do some coursework…..but I’m being far from productive!

I meant I have 'no ' desire to eat chocolate....my gosh, soo many grammatical errors in what I wrote, not to mention the spelling mistakes. Must be my fat fingers on the keyboard.

Week 3 does 2.5 last night, total weight loss for the first two weeks was 5.5lbs.

I feel bloated, it seems like that is normal for the first 2 days of the week.

I'm not sure how much suppression I am feeling. I am a bit hungry now. I could eat a large plate of food if I wanted too.

In week 1 I had bad heartburn on 2 nights and I lay awake thinking I'd been really stupid. Once it was passed I felt fine, and in truth I am really glad that I started this journey.

Being honest I would also get heartburn/reflux if I drank too much alcohol late at night. I'm no longer doing that :)

I started taking MounJaro on 7th Sept. Week 1 no weight loss, week 2 lost 2lbs. I don't feel as though my appitite has lessened but I am sticking to a strict diet of under 1500 calories around 1100. I don't appear to have any side effects
All snack items have been removed from the house. Cakes, biscuits, dessets and sweets were my down fall and boredom my main reason for snacking.
I gave up smoking 7 years ago and I still have that hand to mouth habit.
I have ordered my second pen and upped the dose to 5.
My main concern going forward will be saggy flesh, what are people doing to rectify that?
sw 13.11
ht 5'5"
gw 10.00

I got my Mounjaro this week and had planned to start it today. I checked the expiry date on the pen and it is 09/24 which means I won't be able to get 4 doses out before the pen expires. I've contacted the provider but doubt I will hear back today. This has made me much more nervous about taking it than I was before. Just posting as feeling kind of anxious about starting something when the supply now seems a bit hit and miss. Has anyone else had anything like this happen?

Mine is also use by Sep 2024. I got a note with it to say that the date had been extended by the manufacturer to May 2025. There's quite a lot of chat about this on other threads.

That's good info, thank you!

Can I ask a stupid question. Just done 1st Injection and the pen looks empty after. Is this right? Really worried overdosed despite dialling to 1!

Thanks for the new thread. Has anyone else found oxempic worked for them but wegovy didn't?

No big weight drops for me. I need to change my goals to stay motivated. f I can maintain a weight lose of 2lbs each week, I should have moved from obese to overweight within 20 weeks.

• One stone, week 6, (18 Oct 2024)
• Two stone, week 13 (6 Dec 2024)
• From obese to top of the overweight BMI by week 19 (18 Jan 2025)
• Total goal weight loss in 20 weeks c2 stone or 28lbs.

I will think of simple ways to treat myself for reaching each 7lb and stone weight lose.

I totally lost sight of what the normal weight range for my height is. It feels a very far away. I am shocked and ashamed at how much weight I have gained.

I needed to remind myself that menopausal women can gain 20-30lbs with changes to their diet or lifestyle. I supposed at least MJ is helping to address that balance now.

Did my third injection last night and weigh day this morning.

Lost another 2.5 pounds so 5 pounds total.

Would’ve liked to see a bigger loss to be honest but downwards is good!

@MetabolismLost 6 or 7 years ago I lost a lot of weight to help manage my very high blood pressure. Strict no sugar, no alcohol etc. Over an 18 month period I got to a healthy BMI, and reduced my bp to a manageable level, and also changed my eating habits such that maintaining the lower weight was sustainable.

I genuinely found that my taste for sweet food (or foods with sweetener in them) had all but disappeared. You know that automatic reaction you have if there is far too much salt on something? Your face screws up and you want the salty food out of your mouth, and something to take the taste away. I was like that with sugar. I could manage a really small bite but anything more was unpalatable. I remember going for coffee and cake with my SIL and she commented that I was being 'good' for not having a cake. But there was nothing of good behaviour in in it, I didn't feel I was restricting myself and the creamy coffee was enough of a treat.

I'm hoping that this is what happens with MJ. That my taste buds will change over time, and that I'll find it easier to stick to the good eating habits.

(PS I did manage to maintain a healthy weight for a year, but the COVID lockdown and I comforted myself with alcohol and carbs - and the more carbs I had the more I craved. Which I why I'm back here now. That and menopause.)

I think it is very natural to wonder how we will manage after MJ (if indeed we stop). None of us want to be paying if we don't have hope that we can sustain a lower, healthier weight and a healthier lifestyle. None of us want this to be yet another yo-yo diet.

I'm fortunate that I feel quite strong suppression even at 2.5mg, other need 5mg, 7.5mg or higher to really feel in that groove. You may feel more in control of your appetite and your food noise at a higher dose, and then maybe more confident about contemplating how that can be maintained.

Hi All, I’ve been reading through all these mj related threads and decided to take the plunge.
I’m 5’ 9
SW 16st
GW 12st
I used to be effortlessly slim but now mid 50’s and menopausal and the weight is creeping up fast.
it’s impacting my activity levels which itself is fuelling more weight gain and making losses even harder.

I’ve been on a cycle of lose 2lb, gain 5 for too long.
Really hoping this helps me get a grip on things!

From what I’ve been reading it would be best to inject in stomach.
What time of day is best? Morning or evening?

Thank you Swifties for this very balanced reminder that food noise can be controlled. Speaking as a lifelong yo-yo dieter I wish the food noise would STFU, but you suggest an excellent strategy.

Week 3 jabbed and total loss is 6lb. Happy!

Just did mine and it looks empty too. I'm sure it is right as watched a video while I did it.

Talking of maintenance down the line, first I think I need at least 12 months on MJ to get to a healthy weight range as I started at 19stone. I’ve started intermittent fasting because it’s a sustainable way for me to control my eating and there’s a lot of research behind it and the benefits of your gut health.

I’m listening to a lot of ZOE podcasts and would seriously consider joining ZOE when I’m through with the jabs.

I need to make myself value my health and look at it for the long run, as they say ‘I want to dance at my child’s wedding and play football with my Grandchildren’. It’s that longevity that I have to use to make me change.

Hi All,

New here. Diabetic, on week 2 of 2.5mg, have reduced intake loads, and no food noises really, just feel ill if I leave it too long! Trying to eat better and so far so good! Unfortunately, on a few pain meds which made me pile the weight on!

I've not lost any weight at all, which surprised me, but guessing it will happen eventually lol! Diabetes seems way better already which is why I was prescribed it I guess...

Any other people struggled to lose this early on? 🤔

SW: 14.6s

@20bloodypounds my issue is that I actually eat pretty healthily, I don’t have a sweet tooth, I don’t drink alcohol, I just eat too much. Carbs just instantly put weight on me, even though I just eat good quality brown bread……you get the picture - I just need to eat less!