Mounjaro - Late September Starters, Round 2

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Following on from https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5168998-mounjaro-late-september-starters?page=20&reply=139052946

@ChubbyMcChubfest thanks so much, I’ll search for those.
Ah typical! At least you have a good supply of needles just in case. Good luck with the step up to 5mg.

Week 5 update

SW: 196.6lb / 14st / 89.2kg
CW: 181.4lb / 12st 13.4lb / 82.3kg
GW: probably 147lbs / 10.5st / 66kg

Total loss: 15.2lbs / 6.9kg
Wk1: -6.4lbs / 2.9kg (2.5mg)
Wk2: -2lb / 0.9kg (2.5mg)
Wk3: -1.4lb / 0.6kg (1.25mg)
Wk4: -2.8lb / 1.3kg (2mg)
Wk5: -2.6lb / 1.2kg (2.5mg)

BMI start: 32.2
BMI current: 29.9

Really happy to have got into the overweight BMI category this week, and into the 12 stone bracket.
I'm staying on 2.5lb this week as I’m losing well and no side effects - I have a couple of days where I feel very full and it’s harder to eat - definitely made worse by eating pasta or bread I think, but on average hitting 1100-1200 calories per day and 80g protein.
I’ve started to pick up my exercise now as I’m feeling less tired.
Hoping to lose another stone /hit the 11s by Christmas

Graph for the stats nerds

@Cocoaone our stats are very similar😊. How are your clothes fitting? I haven’t noticed a huge difference. Bras are definitely too big. And trousers not so tight. One pair of jeans that didn’t fit are now out of retirement after about five years (straight style so hopefully still acceptable).

I do still notice I am tired though. In bed before 10am most nights - sometimes it’s a struggle to stay up to 9pm. Hoping this lifts by Christmas!

@Bellyblueboy - my bra is half empty! Someone at work asked if I'd lost weight, he knew that I was trying again but hadn't seen me for 3 weeks. I think I can tell in my face, and I can do my coat up now, but I wear a lot of stretchy clothes so nothing too obvious yet.

I'll have to get the tape measure out later, but I always end up measuring in different places!

I wonder if the tiredness is because I'm having practically no sugar - I used to snack on sweets or chocolate every evening so imagine that kept me up later?

Mostly I am so pleased that I have lost a stone - but then I get really impatient and think I should be skinny by now!! I remember I still have two stone to lose and I still catch glances of myself (especially side on) and think my god I’m huge!

so impatient - it’s only been five weeks!

@Bellyblueboy I have the same issue. Similar weight loss. Feel really impatient but a stone in 5 weeks is really good! 🤦🏻‍♀️

Fabulous weight loss. Well done! I'm on about half that, and trying not to be put out that I'm not achieving bigger numbers.

Thanks for the well wishes but honestly I'd be happy with about half my own loss. On one hand it's nice to see numbers go down so quickly but I am starting to wonder if they are not going down a bit TOO quickly. I want this to be for life so I want it to be sustainable.

That said, my BMI is still around 37 so I have plenty to go.

My nerves got the better of me on jab day yesterday and I went for 3.75mg this week. I'm glad I did because the suppression today is more than enough for now.

@Bellyblueboy - I am also noticing the fatigued more and more. I'm tired pretty much all the time now.

As of today the end of week 6 I have lost 21lb. My jeans are hanging off me and they were skin tight when I bought them.

I have just had my second week of 3.75mg. Apart from occasionally feeling sick I feel great I have lots of energy. I am a bit reluctant to try 5mg but I have ordered a 2nd 5mg pen.

I am still sticking to 1700-1900 calories a day. I even ate out 3 times last week within my calories and I feel so free.

I don't really have any supression as I want to eat at mealtimes and I feel hungry but I am fuller and satisfied with far less than usual.

I would be happy with 2lb a week now.

There are some great losses on here well done all!

Well, having thought I was going to gain on my official weigh in today, as my last 2 days have fluctuated upwards, I've actually lost 1lb and I'm very pleased.

I took my 6th injection today with my new pen. I ordered the 5mg but I only took a 2.5mg (30 click) dose as it's working for me - slow but steady. I have felt more hungry in the last couple of days though, so if necessary I may increase my dose.

So week 6, total loss of 11.25lb:

SW: 15st 3lb, BMI 36.6
CW: 14st 5.75lb, BMI 34.7
GW: 9st 7lb 10st 7lb I think

Hi just gone to start my 5 mg pen but realised the needles aren't there...probably got thrown away with the packaging.... anyway, I have some syringes as used them for the bonus dose, so how much do I need to extract to make it a standard dose please?

0.6ml is a full dose of any pen.

@Snozzlemaid
That's great, thank you!

Partner wanted a takeaway curry tonight and I had no desire for one. Ordered the chicken tikka starter and I've managed 1 x piece of chicken with a bit of salad and raita. Only other thing I've eaten today is some homemade veg soup so I NEED to eat. But ultimately the Pinot Grigio is going down without ease. Fml!

Firstly congratulations to everyone for the losses and NSV's.

End of Week 5, first week of 5mg. Feeling pretty good, little to no side effects, only the occasional nausea but not enough to worry about. I can really notice the difference on my back, not bulging over my bra anymore! And definitely off my boobs....not as keen on that 😆.

Plan is to start getting more consistent with taking the dog for a walk and doing some load bearing exercises. At the moment I am shifting 3 cubic metres of dirt to top dress my lawn...I think that can count for exercise over the next few days!

SW 84.2kg (13.25 st)

End of week 5 - 77.1g (12.14st)

Loss 1.3kg (2.86pd)

Total Loss to Date 7.1kg (1.11st)

GW 62kg (9.76st)

Not only have I stalled, 10storeylovesong, but I've actually put a pound on this week (end of week 5). It's all a bit baffling, especially as a size 16 top which was slightly too tight at the end of last week is now a perfect fit. I actually feel and look slimmer. Go figure!

Anyway, I have lost 10lbs in 5 weeks, which is pretty slow compared to some, but I'm in it for the long game. I moved up to a 3.75 does and I'm not having any side effects. In fact, I feel fantastic. There are lots of benefits for me from Mounjaro, so onwards and downwards.

Congratulations to all the losers this week.

I also put on a pound last week but have been rewarded with a 3lb drop since Wednesday when I last weighed. I got a glance at my face in the incredibly unflattering work mirror yesterday and I swear it looked a bit slimmer, 9kg down

Checking in for weigh day
SW 22/09 17.8
Today 16.2

3lbs over the last 2 weeks, slow and steady.
Total loss 1st 6lbs.

I am yearning for the 15's now. Feel.much better on my 2nd 5mg than the first one..

Start of week 7 for me. (2nd injection of 5mg)
Weighed myself yesterday and I was 12.7 which means I hit the 1 x stone loss mark! But then weighed this morning and I'm 12.9 so I've put on 2lbs in a day! This is why I'm glad I weigh daily as I'd be so disheartened if I only weighed once a week.
I am constipated and have drank alcohol this weekend so think this will have contributed to my weight gain. Plan this week is to drink lots of water and eat lots of fibre!
Have a good week everyone xx

Hi everyone.
I've sorted of reached my goal weight today...I never fixed on one but have not been this weight for 30 yrs and think probably good time to work on maintaining not losing.
SW : 76.2 kg
CW : 65.5 kg

I'm just at end of week 8, I had four weeks on 2.5 mg and then moved to 3.75 for three weeks, then had last dose of 4.25 mg...that one has made me feel really unwell. Nausea constantly, exhausted ( tbh I have a very very busy life which has been worse this last week) , reflux has caused constant sore throat and dry cough all night...

Is it worth it....hell yes ! But definitely going back down to try to find balance.
I've barely wanted to eat on all the doses and the nausea now is putting off any eating.
So I think I will try 3 mg for a week and the down to 2.5 and see what happens.

Going on holiday for three weeks today so not doing anything until I get back...of I've gained lots back I might continue on higher dose and put up with side effects.

Anybody else having side effects?

Apart from constipation 😳 and the unpleasant burps I’ve also been feeling very cold and tired and listless. This is really weird for me as I’m renowned among my friends as being the one who never feels the cold.

I’m due my 3rd 5mg dose on Weds and so far have lost 13lbs in 6 weeks, which I’d expect on a calorie controlled diet really. I’ve not experienced a huge amount of food noise suppression but my appetite is definitely smaller - although overeating is still possible but not greatly enjoyable.

The coldness and tiredness has only been happening since going up to 5mg.

I usually get a big energy uplift when I lose weight but I feel drained … has anyone else felt like this and got past it? I’m off on holiday in 5 weeks and don’t want to feel like this!

I am tired and have had bouts of diarrhea now for two weeks🫣. Cold aswell.

would love an energy boost.