Mounjaro October starters

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Hi,
I've taken the plunge and ordered Mounjaro through MedExpress. My prescription was accepted today and as long as it arrives in time I plan to start on Thursday (my birthday is on Wednesday 😂😂). I thought I would start a thread for any new starters if anyone is interested 😊

Day 2, and I feel a bit 'detached' from everything, is that normal? I'm certainly not craving snacks, which is great. I feel guilty when I do want to eat though. Probably just an adjustment in my mindset required.

I took my first jab last night. I had planned it so I was doing a low GI-diet (Glucose Goddess Method). The low GI method was hard but my goodness I noticed the difference in cravings around three days in, wasn't craving any sugar at all. I thought this would stand me in good stead to start on MJ. I was nervous last night but honestly didn't feel a thing with the injection and, like others, had to check it had even worked! Today I have appetite supression already, struggled to eat at lunchtime but I know I must. I'm still going to try to follow the low GI-diet also as that seems to give me many benefits. Looking forward to checking in with you all throughout.

I definitely found that too.

@AlwaysReadyForABlether , that’s a real win too!

I feel guilty for eating too, I'm trying hard not to because I want a healthier relationship with food but it's definitely there. I feel bad if I manage to eat what I've prepared despite it being significantly lower calories than I would usually eat

Did anyone have their favs the days leading up to starting? Im having my fav calorific thai green curry for tea, finishing of some chocolates i got for my birthday, and going out for a meal tomorrow ahead of starting on Sunday, but i already feel half guilty over the calories, half wanting to just enjoy 2 final days of my favourites

I've just placed an order with Voy. Sent one photo, they weren't happy, now sent the side view as well. Hope that's enough to convince them that I am fat!

Me too

Peppermint oil is a good idea OP

@AutumnalCosiness @fabulosaaa i was scared too, which is why it sat in my fridge for a week, but the injection isn’t bad at all and I figured I can just stop taking it if I don’t like it. Let’s see how it goes, first 24hrs for me!

I’ve got the starting of a headache and I’ve been quite thirsty all day. Anyone else with the thirst??
eaten yoghurt and fruit for brekkie, and a protein shake for lunch, will be having chicken and salad for dinner. Normally I would be CRAVING sugar but I’m not - as a PP said I don’t know if that’s due to placebo or guilt of paying the money and starting the treatment or whether somethings actually working!

Hello!
I've been following this thread and doing my research. Finally bitten the bullet and ordered from MedExpress. Order placed at 2pm, approved at 2.30pm and I've had a dispatch notification where the tracking says it will arrive tomorrow. I was expecting it to take much longer so I need to get my head around possibly starting tomorrow!
Im terrified of side effects, particularly as it will be a secret. Im not sure why I feel like it should be a secret.
I'm just 30.1 BMI.
Look forward to following your journeys!

@BlanketRose exciting!! Let us know!

Day 4 for me today and thankfully my tummy is back to normal! It's pizza night here and I've just eaten 3 slices of a medium pizza and a bit of salad and I'm so full I could burst! Normally I could eat a whole large pizza ... and then probably have sweet treats with DH later on!!!

It's nice to be able to join in with normal family things like pizza night and still know I'm going to meet my weight loss goals. I want my kids to have a more normal approach to food than I do, and so we save pizza for a once a week treat - but I've always been conscious they see me eat a "not normal" amount and worried they'd pick up the habit.

I didn't really feel hungry all day so split a protein shake over breakfast and lunch (have to have something in my stomach when I take my daily meds). I've also got my period today and would normally hoover up everything in sight so it feels really strange!

Oh and I had a sneaky weigh in today - down 5lbs!!

Still nothing, had spaghetti bolognese for dinner, definitely had no trouble putting it away! Bit gutted I must admit.

@NearlyAutumnNow you do need to drink a lot of water on MJ, so thirst is normal. I’m at around 3l a day at the minute (my skin will thank me!) which almost keeps it in check.

Takeaway pizza last night with DH and the kids. I’m embarrassed to say I’d normally have 6 slices of an 8 slice medium thin and crispy pizza, a large piece of garlic bread and a big fistful of DH’s chips.

I had 5 slices, no chips, no garlic bread, and was definitely over-full. I’m having the other 3 slices now with a tomato salad for today’s dinner. Despite my appetite coming back partially, I’m still nowhere near what I would usually eat.

Did you start yesterday? I did and I think it’s just kicking in, I’ve had about a 1/4 of my normal portion of stir fry for dinner and I’m absolutely stuffed, uncomfortably so. I’ll have to be careful and work out how much I can eat whilst trying to (hopefully) avoid too many digestive issues. Maybe it will kick in for you tomorrow 🤞

@pegsmum yep first dose at about 10.30pm last night and still waiting for any sign of suppression. Fingers crossed for tomorrow I guess.

I’m actually struggling to eat anything. Don’t fancy anything at all. It’s a strange kind of queasy but I don’t feel really sick or anything. I’ve had half a chicken Kiev and a couple of baby sweetcorn and I’m done. I’m going to try and drink more water and see if I can dig out some vitamins.

Yes I did the same! I had biscuits and cheese and finished off things I knew would tempt me! Did my first dose at around 2pm today . Feeling great so far - not really experienced any suppression but it's into been 5 hours 🤣

So I think the suppression is working like this for me:

I was hungry for dinner (and looking forwards to it) but not starving considering I hadn't eaten since lunchtime. Normally id be so hungry between meals i would snack. I ate a normal size dinner and I feel satisfied, normally id be thinking about what to eat next already but I sort of already know that's it for the day food-wise.

@igivein You should receive an email from Royal Mail saying when it will be delivered.
If it's been approved I would've thought you'll have it by Tuesday, maybe even Monday if they post today or tomorrow.

Being such a low dose you should be OK to just take it as soon as you receive it, you may get side effects but they're unlikely to be anything debilitating, it's usually just tiredness and maybe a headache.

I can’t believe how quickly you had your order processed and accepted ! I’ve been waiting for nearly a week and finally I’ve had the go-ahead. I’m relieved but also feeling really anxious about the side effects- I don’t usually even like taking painkillers so this is a drastic step! I do really need help to get back to a weight I feel I can manage. I think we keep it secret as we don’t want to be judged and I’m so glad we have this chat for support. Hoping mine might come Saturday or Monday, I’m a teacher (part-time) I’m in work Tuesday but on a course all day so hoping I’ll be ok! Part of me can’t believe I’m doing this and thinks I’m mad (why can’t I do this myself and what am I doing to myself ?!) but I’ve been trying for a couple of years - lose some and then put it back on with a little extra! I want to feel happy about socialising instead of hiding away because I’m so uncomfortable about my weight gain and hopefully be able to run again (which I love) without knee and foot injuries (I think dropping a couple of stone will really help) Hoping this will help me create a healthier relationship with food (I hear what many of you are saying about feeling guilty when you eat - we need to eat regularly and healthily but I think a life of dieting and hating ourselves for eating and failing makes that hard!) and a habit of not overeating or binging which is where I fall down. Thanks all and hope you all have a great weekend x

I ordered from medexpress this morning and had read lots of threads that said it took 3-5 days to be delivered with all the checks. However mine is going to arrive by lunchtime tomorrow!!

Random question but does anyone know what happens if you aren't in for delivery? I was expecting it wouldn't be here till Monday and the DCs have football all morning tomorrow. DH is home but on nights and rarely hears the door.

I feel the same as you, I started yesterday but have had lots of thoughts about what I’m doing to myself and why can’t I do this on my own. I’m annoyed with myself that it’s come to this but nothing will change if nothing changes. At the same time I’m relieved I’ve actually taken the plunge and it’s great to have this outlet for support and to share our experiences. Hope your delivery arrives soon!