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Weight loss injections/treatments

Discuss weight-loss injections and treatments, including personal experiences. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any treatments.

Mounjaro August Starters 6

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Blondeshavemorefun · 09/10/2024 09:33

Old thread nearly full so thought would do new one

We are a chatty but supportive bunch

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itwasnevermine · 21/10/2024 18:49

Just ordered pen number 3 of 5mg. It's working so well for me (yes I've slightly bridged up but that's working so well), averaging 3-3.5 pounds off a week. I'm so happy with my progress

ChunkyMunky · 21/10/2024 19:06

All caught up again, you speedy chatty lot 😊

Well done everyone with losses, NSVs, those maintaining, and those not giving up even if there’s a slight gain.

@Bexs2247 rich tea are definitely not the worst thing in the world, but if you want to swap out some of them I’d try something like dry crackers or rice cakes. Less sweet but similar texture / convenience. It sounds like it’s not really about the biscuits as food, but more as part of the daily routine, so maybe pick one time of day and re-set that routine.

@poppym12 yes my clothes are looking rather saggy and frumpy now, but I can’t replace just yet. I tumble dried one of my dresses to shrink it and that now looks a little better but it’s a risky technique, won’t work well for everything.

@FlappingMadly - was it you that asked about crisps? (sorry if not, I’m struggling to remember what I’ve read now) - I find that the lentil curls from Lidl are a nice light alternative to crisps every now and again.

I’m starting to find that people are becoming a little suspicious of my weight-loss (I’m a secret MJ-er). Have had to reassure my mum that I’m not starving myself on one of “those silly fad diets”.

Had my jab last night (3.75mg). Have felt snacky in work today, but not really that bothered about eating now that I’m home. This seems to have been the pattern for a few weeks now, it’s like the ‘kick-in’ occurs about 24 hours after jab, then most effective mid week, wearing off toward the weekend. Noticing this I definitely like the idea of weekly calories rather than daily ones. I don’t like forcing down unwanted food just to meet a calorie goal, and then depriving myself to stay under on other days, so this seems to work well for me for now.

NippyCrab · 21/10/2024 19:50

@MabelSpan DH breathing is so bad I could put rollers in my hair and it would dry to a bouncy blow out 😄 i put a pillow barrier up! And the breathing when eating! @FlappingMadly arghhh. I do love the big lump, good job for him.
I had a Morrisons the best pizza tonight and I feel a bit seedy now, xx

AdeloreSmore · 21/10/2024 19:54

Blimey, Is it Friday yet - what a day! Awesome NSVs and losses team 'August.
I'm out on site most days this week and have really missed drinking water today. Had water with me just forgot as its not my newest routine.
But will try harder tomorrow.
Book club chat topics has amused me, I play skittles every week (all female team) and it's very much - what gets discussed at skittles, stays at skittles. 100% commonality with the bookclub themes 😆

FlappingMadly · 21/10/2024 20:00

@ChunkyMunky yup convo moves so fast you’re responding to vinted but it’s moved onto burying your DH and curlers 🤣.
I am partial (gawd reminds me of the wanker thread) to a pea crisp. it’s amazing how many flavourings have gluten so am careful,

itwasnevermine · 21/10/2024 20:10

A really unexpected side effect is that I'm healing faster.

I listened to a podcast a few weeks ago and it said something about how when your blood sugars are out of whack you heal slower - I think it's to do with insulin but I'm not 100% sure. I didn't think a lot of it till I fell over last week. I scraped my knee in March and that must have taken a good 3-4 weeks to heal.

The scrape from last week is healed within a week. It's crazy. It's the type of thing you don't think about but it shows how my body had been operating at such a poor level

FlappingMadly · 21/10/2024 20:20

That’s really good news @itwasnevermine !
Although my blood test was ok for sugar I think I might have a borderline BS problem because I feel so good on MJ.

Timetochange24 · 21/10/2024 20:21

@itwasnevermine I've found this too. Not just MJ but a previous diet - when I got my carbs/sugar under control a long-standing running injury healed in a couple of weeks.

@ChunkyMunky nobody's noticed that I've lost weight yet except for dh and that's probably because he gets the version of me that's not wrapped up in a warm jumper every day. I saw my dad last week and he didn't even notice I'd had a big haircut, let alone lost nearly 2 stone 🤣

Blondeshavemorefun · 21/10/2024 21:04

@Timetochange24 I was the same the. Literally been in the last 2w or so more people have mentioned

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owlyboo · 21/10/2024 21:12

Aside from the weight loss (obviously) I think one of the best things to come from my MJ journey is how much I have over hauled my night times. I was terrible pre MJ, regularly staying up until 1am, feeling knackered all the time but just in that cycle. And I would reward/commiserate often with wine, whether it was the weekend or not. Since started MJ I said to myself now or never, it's time to 'fix' the wrongs. Since then I have gone to bed with the kids at nine, allowed myself one hour of screen time until 10 then read a book until 10.30/11 and gone to bed.

To begin with it was hard to fall asleep, took a good week or so but then I'm literally like a new person, so much energy, and sleeping so much better.

I have still had a few wines at the weekend and stayed up a bit later but it's been so nice to find a routine!

Not really sure why I'm posting this but I suppose I'm proud really and it really was something I needed to change for MJ to work as I fear a lot of my calories came from nighttime treats, be that food or drink.

Anyway as you were 😂

itwasnevermine · 21/10/2024 21:17

@FlappingMadly @Timetochange24 it's crazy! I think you don't realise how bad you feel when loading your body with junk until you stop

NippyCrab · 21/10/2024 21:24

FlappingMadly · 21/10/2024 20:00

@ChunkyMunky yup convo moves so fast you’re responding to vinted but it’s moved onto burying your DH and curlers 🤣.
I am partial (gawd reminds me of the wanker thread) to a pea crisp. it’s amazing how many flavourings have gluten so am careful,

🤣🤣🤣 howling, you're a wee comedian 😄

NippyCrab · 21/10/2024 21:29

@owlyboo and I bet it feels like that's been your routine always, that's brilliant and very disciplined.
Well my lovely pizza is lying heavy in my stomach, it's been a Boom and bust couple of days that I will regret 🙃 but I feel accomplished. If I could just do a big 💩 that would make everything perfect x

owlyboo · 21/10/2024 21:33

@NippyCrab I think I knew it was all or nothing, and yes it does. I think all the time god knows how I was functioning staying up really late/having wine mid week... no wonder I felt like shit so often!!!

Oh and I feel the 💩 pain I need to go soon!!!!!

FlappingMadly · 21/10/2024 21:50

That’s epic @owlyboo! Happy 💤

Blondeshavemorefun · 21/10/2024 21:57

Good luck

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Timetochange24 · 22/10/2024 01:17

@owlyboo I'm so bad for staying up late. I was ploughing through my book this evening then dd needed scratch because she couldn't sleep and instead of coming to bed when she finally did at 10.30, I went back to my book... I was really enjoying it but need to learn a bit of patience! I will remind myself of your wise words tomorrow.

I've just done my first bonus dose with an insulin needle. Was so worried about getting the numbers wrong that my hands were shaking all the way through, but it's done now. Phew. I was 3lb up this morning out of nowhere so I'll be drinking water, eating fruit and making sure no biscuits sneak into the house at coffee time.

owlyboo · 22/10/2024 08:04

Thanks @FlappingMadly

@Timetochange24 honestly I was TERRIBLE, would never go to bed before midnight and regularly stayed up until 1/2am insane, chasing some 'me' time. But when I stopped I realised how stupid that 'me' time was it was making 'me' bloody exhausted!

@Blondeshavemorefun still no 💩😳😂

itwasnevermine · 22/10/2024 08:50

Weetabix with the arla chocolate protein shake seems to be a winner for breakfast, it feels like I'm having some sort of dessert!!

WitchDancer · 22/10/2024 08:56

Morning all. It's injection day, which I've done without really thinking about it. Funny how it's part of daily life now.

I've weighed in too. I'm nowhere near everyone else in losses, but I'm still 1 stone 2lb down. I've got 5lb to go before I see 15 at the beginning of my weight, which would be fantastic. It's certainly given me a bit more motivation as I'm feeling really rather flat about it all at the moment.

NippyCrab · 22/10/2024 09:08

@WitchDancer never compare you're doing amazing, you will see that 15 soon!

@itwasnevermine what are you reading?

@owlyboo many moons ago, in my first marriage I was the main earner, I worked long hours, travelled, came home and was expected to be a Stepford. I burned out, but I still continued the same hamster wheel routine. My Sister died and omg it was a catalyst to better things. I saw the light and left my exh of 23 years, started a dog walking business and met my now DH. The downside is I was left with chronic health conditions. I realised I wasn't invincible. Your post just resonated with me.

I've done a 💩 haha 😄 so much tmi, I often forget it's all here for anyone to see 😂
I'm jabbing this morning before I go out. I feel good physically and mentally and wondering whether to keep my regular weigh day of Friday in case it's a sts again. I don't want to lose my motivation.

itwasnevermine · 22/10/2024 09:12

NippyCrab · 22/10/2024 09:08

@WitchDancer never compare you're doing amazing, you will see that 15 soon!

@itwasnevermine what are you reading?

@owlyboo many moons ago, in my first marriage I was the main earner, I worked long hours, travelled, came home and was expected to be a Stepford. I burned out, but I still continued the same hamster wheel routine. My Sister died and omg it was a catalyst to better things. I saw the light and left my exh of 23 years, started a dog walking business and met my now DH. The downside is I was left with chronic health conditions. I realised I wasn't invincible. Your post just resonated with me.

I've done a 💩 haha 😄 so much tmi, I often forget it's all here for anyone to see 😂
I'm jabbing this morning before I go out. I feel good physically and mentally and wondering whether to keep my regular weigh day of Friday in case it's a sts again. I don't want to lose my motivation.

Reading?😅

owlyboo · 22/10/2024 09:20

Well done @WitchDancer nice regular losses. They all add up!

Ah @Blondeshavemorefun glad you got out and are more happy now! Yes I think we all forget we're not invincible!! Jealous of the 💩... I took some pills last night and I'm now on a long walk so it's feeling risky if they kick in! With weigh day I would go with what feels best. You might have a big loss... depends how sad it will make you!

Wingingit11 · 22/10/2024 09:23

@NippyCrab thanks for sharing your story - really gives me food for thought!

owlyboo · 22/10/2024 09:23

Sorry meant @NippyCrab not @Blondeshavemorefun !! Also very sorry about your sister Flowers