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Mounjaro October starters

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Rockfordpeach · 28/09/2024 17:08

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 😊

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RunSlowTalkFast · 01/10/2024 11:59

Hi all, ordered on Saturday evening from MedExpress, had the email about delays this morning.

How long has it taken you all from ordering to delivery?

My photo was in a black vest top and tights so pretty figure hugging, a mostly white background so you can clearly see my outline and from head to ankles. Propped my phone of a windowsill and couldn't quite angle it to get my feet in! That sound ok?

BMI 32 so can't see any other reason to be rejected!

Bit worried about doing the injection wrong? Are the instructions very clear? I've seen people talking about attaching the needle and needing to do a certain number of clicks etc and it sounds complicated!

Good luck, looking forward to getting started myself and hearing your updates in the meantime.

EVK · 01/10/2024 12:26

RunSlowTalkFast · 01/10/2024 11:59

Hi all, ordered on Saturday evening from MedExpress, had the email about delays this morning.

How long has it taken you all from ordering to delivery?

My photo was in a black vest top and tights so pretty figure hugging, a mostly white background so you can clearly see my outline and from head to ankles. Propped my phone of a windowsill and couldn't quite angle it to get my feet in! That sound ok?

BMI 32 so can't see any other reason to be rejected!

Bit worried about doing the injection wrong? Are the instructions very clear? I've seen people talking about attaching the needle and needing to do a certain number of clicks etc and it sounds complicated!

Good luck, looking forward to getting started myself and hearing your updates in the meantime.

I went with ASDA . My first photos were also with black leggings and black vest which they asked me to do again because I was wearing black. They said they couldn’t be sure that my BMI 29 matched up with my pictures. I have 2 1/2 stone to lose and I know there are people with more to lose but I’m desperate as nothing is working for me. I need help
With the binges and cravings so I really hope I’m not rejected.

SilenceInside · 01/10/2024 12:49

@RunSlowTalkFast

"Bit worried about doing the injection wrong? Are the instructions very clear? I've seen people talking about attaching the needle and needing to do a certain number of clicks etc and it sounds complicated!"

Just wanted to jump on and answer this question, hope that's ok? I started with Mounjaro at the beginning of July. The paper instructions that are in the box with the Kwikpen are very clear, with pictures, and step-by-step. It isn't complicated, but there are a few steps to go through. Even now, I have the instructions in front of me and just do a quick check that I know what I'm doing.

Attaching the needle, which is in a small disposable cap, is not tricky. You open the container by peeling off the paper/foil cover, then push it onto the end of the pen. Once it's pushed on, you twist it until it doesn't twist anymore to secure it. Then you take off the outer cap that you were just using to twist. You can then see the needle, which is now only covered by the narrow green plastic inner cover. You then follow the rest of the instructions, to prime the pen and needle, and then wind it out ready for injecting.

You won't need to "count clicks", that's only if you ever wanted to take less than a full dose for that pen. To use the pen, you need to wind it out ready to be pushed back in again when you're actually injecting it into your skin. To wind it out, you just turn the pen until the little window that shows the dose marker goes from 0 to 1. The pen clicks each time it passes a marker line between 0 and 1, if you counted, there are 60 clicks between the 0 position and the 1 position. So it's a fair bit of winding out until it reaches the 1 position. If you wanted to take a smaller dose you just don't wind it out as far, so a half-dose of the pen would be only winding out for 30 clicks. But most people don't need to do that.

So, it's not too complicated and you can always ask questions on the main "Continuing Mounjaro" thread if you're not sure of anything.

RunSlowTalkFast · 01/10/2024 12:49

Oh maaaaan it didn't say anything about not wearing black! Really hope my photo doesn't get rejected 😫

MarshmallowsOnToast · 01/10/2024 13:27

RunSlowTalkFast · 01/10/2024 12:49

Oh maaaaan it didn't say anything about not wearing black! Really hope my photo doesn't get rejected 😫

No big deal if it does, it's easy to upload another.

Mine was rejected first time, I uploaded a new one later that night and was dispatched next day x

Wildywondrous · 01/10/2024 14:13

EVK · 01/10/2024 07:04

Well done that’s amazing.
What made you go for MJ this time?

I read that Mj gives better weight loss results, I was happy enough on Wegovy but thought that as I was starting afresh that I'd go for the one that claims to be better.

When I did Wegovy it was around the time people were starting to talk about Mj but because I was getting results I didn't feel the need to switch.

bughunter · 01/10/2024 14:57

Day 2 for me today. Yesterday I felt a bit nauseous throughout the day and had no appetite until dinner time. I take some other meds 3 x a day you have to eat with though, so had a protein shake in the morning and a Huel for lunch. Then for dinner I had two sausages, a small jacket potato and some broccoli - and I was really hungry for it and comfortably full after. Blew my mind that I didn't have any snacks all day or even think about them!

This morning I woke up to stomach cramps and had diarrhoea on and off all morning. But I was pretty hungry - Had a protein shake for breakfast and two crumpets for lunch. Still have nausea today but otherwise stomach has settled. Zero desire for food this afternoon.

WildDeer · 01/10/2024 16:35

Hey everyone 👋 I ordered on Saturday and just got approved. I have about 4 stone to lose. Looking forward to getting started.

Dee03 · 01/10/2024 16:52

Hi,
I'd like to join if that's ok.
Took my first injection about an hour ago, it was much easier than I was expecting to be honest.
I'm working a night shift at the hospital tonight so I'm hoping for very few side effects, at least until I get home.

Rockfordpeach · 01/10/2024 17:41

Hi everyone! Really pleased there are a few of us starting together. My pen has arrived ready for Thursday

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DandelionsDaisies · 01/10/2024 18:03

Day one and not felt hungry at all today yay.

PepsiMaxandPringleStacks · 01/10/2024 18:15

Mine arrived today, no antiseptic wipes included what a faff! I have some in my first aid kit though.

When is everyone planning on taking it, morning or night time? I'm considering starting tomorrow and I can't decide whether to do morning or before bed.

I'm 4ft11 and 14st7 this is the heaviest I've ever been, so really motivated and hope this can keep my cravings etc at bay and help me stick to my diet!

YummyCookie · 01/10/2024 18:22

I am still waiting approval! Hopefully tomorrow.

LanieM87 · 01/10/2024 18:30

PepsiMaxandPringleStacks · 01/10/2024 18:15

Mine arrived today, no antiseptic wipes included what a faff! I have some in my first aid kit though.

When is everyone planning on taking it, morning or night time? I'm considering starting tomorrow and I can't decide whether to do morning or before bed.

I'm 4ft11 and 14st7 this is the heaviest I've ever been, so really motivated and hope this can keep my cravings etc at bay and help me stick to my diet!

Did you order from Cloud Pharmacy? I didn't get any wipes either, they just advised to use antiseptic wipes or buy some pre injections swabs. Like you I've got a good stock on antiseptic ones so just used that on Sunday.

PepsiMaxandPringleStacks · 01/10/2024 18:33

LanieM87 · 01/10/2024 18:30

Did you order from Cloud Pharmacy? I didn't get any wipes either, they just advised to use antiseptic wipes or buy some pre injections swabs. Like you I've got a good stock on antiseptic ones so just used that on Sunday.

I ordered mine from Asda, I will be switching to Zava as that's their supplier and cheaper! Ragen I didn't order there to begin with!

It's annoying they didn't come as standard!

Dogm · 01/10/2024 18:38

Hi.
my order arrived today from Zava. Nervous to start but excited. Really struggling with peri-meno weight gain, the heaviest I have ever been atm, and loads of joint pains.
Can anyone recommend if it’s better to inject in the evening time to minimise side effects?
Good luck to all the new starters- we can be supportive and cheering each other on!

ItsMintUpNorth · 01/10/2024 18:42

Dogm · 01/10/2024 18:38

Hi.
my order arrived today from Zava. Nervous to start but excited. Really struggling with peri-meno weight gain, the heaviest I have ever been atm, and loads of joint pains.
Can anyone recommend if it’s better to inject in the evening time to minimise side effects?
Good luck to all the new starters- we can be supportive and cheering each other on!

What day did you order from Zava? I've decided to use them and will order tonight but can only see people talking about waiting times from Med express on most threads!

UpUpUpU · 01/10/2024 18:46

I have been approved today so just waiting for delivery.

I am bang on a BMI of 30 and carry all my weight around my middle. Gained 2 stone during my degree and started my new job yesterday so now feels like the time! I’d like to lose 1.5 stone. My graduation is in 6 weeks so if I can lose half a stone for that and hit a stone by my birthday mid December, I’ll be thrilled 🤩

Dogm · 01/10/2024 19:04

@ItsMintUpNorth so I was approved on Thursday last week and delivered today. Just done first injection!

Couchto5ktowine · 01/10/2024 19:53

Well, I was all due to start today but Medexpress haven’t delivered needles, and are reporting a 2 day delay on responding to anything. Anyone know if they’re the kind of thing you can buy in store in Boots? I’d rather not order online for various reasons.

JulesK17 · 01/10/2024 19:59

I’m on my 3rd day, yesterday had a few toilet trips. Today just the one first thing, which is normal.
Had my usual breakfast ( salmon and scrambled eggs) but a smaller portion. An apple this afternoon and just had some cod with bean sprouts and veg. I don’t eat processed food when cooking meals, my weight gain is portion sizes and chocolate cravings plus I am post menopausal and taking HRT, which can increase weight.
I exercise 4 times a week so I know it is good related, cut down on alcohol ages ago too.
Tonight I did crave some chocolate and had a small piece of dark chocolate.
I am hoping the suppression kicks in soon as I think some of my habits ( small portions) might be a placebo effect rather than the medication.

Rockfordpeach · 01/10/2024 20:25

Couchto5ktowine · 01/10/2024 19:53

Well, I was all due to start today but Medexpress haven’t delivered needles, and are reporting a 2 day delay on responding to anything. Anyone know if they’re the kind of thing you can buy in store in Boots? I’d rather not order online for various reasons.

Yes I'm pretty sure I read elsewhere you can ask a pharmacist. They are standard insulin needles, my mum gave me a couple of her spares that she uses for diabetes to have in case I wanted to try and get the golden dose out of the pen

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DandelionPockets · 01/10/2024 20:37

I'll join you all, getting my first pen tomorrow and planning on an evening injection.

I've been doing quite well on a calorie reduction diet recently - lost 5lbs in September so I'm hoping that's good preparation for the next few months. I just know I need some help to do anything long term.

Let's do this 🙏

ItsMintUpNorth · 01/10/2024 20:43

Dogm · 01/10/2024 19:04

@ItsMintUpNorth so I was approved on Thursday last week and delivered today. Just done first injection!

Fab thank you!

DandelionsDaisies · 01/10/2024 21:05

Today I’ve had 1,200 calories. Have terrible wind though. Not sure if that’s the jabs 😂

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