Mounjaro if gallbladder removed

[ButterfliesnWaterfalls]

Hi,

Anyone on Mounjaro who has previously had gall bladder removed?

any issues?

Me.
Removal in 2021.
Been on it 5 weeks and no issues.

Me as well.

Gallbladder removed 2018.

Been on Mounjaro 10 weeks. Have had a few stomach aches but nothing more than lots of other peoples' symptoms

I got mine out 15 years ago - no issues using Mounjaro, been on it since July & 3 stone down.

Me too.
Gallbladder out in 2016, been on Mounjaro since the end of May with no bad side effects and good weight loss.

That’s great. I’ve ordered it and heard it causes issues if you have had gallbladder removed.

Thank you for the reassurance 🥰

Yes, 2015 removal, suffered badly with dumping syndrome. mounjaro has for the most part, made me ‘normal’!

Gall bladder out here in 2012 and been on Moujaro at the end of May, apart from some issues with constipation (which has also happened if I don’t drink enough or add fibre) I’ve been fine and now 3.5 stones lighter and feeling the best I have in about 20 years

I had my gallbladder out 30 years ago. Med express declined me so I spoke to my GP who was very helpful and said it was fine for me to use Mounjaro - been using it for 7 weeks on 2.5mg and have lost 16lbs so very happy. Bit of constipation otherwise it’s been fine.

Please could I ask who prescribed Mounjaro to you. I was going to order from Medexpress but I have also had my gallbladder removed.

@Boohoo76 Asda for me. I don’t have a gallbladder.

Thank you!

I used The Online Clinic - they did all the usual checks and it was prescribed after 24 hours. Similar price to med express

Hi all can I ask did you have any issues getting the prescription? If not what pharmacy did you go with?

I ask as after chatting to my mum over Christmas she is considering it but had her gallbladder removed 35 years ago.

@Caffeineneedednow if I recall correctly my questionnaire asked if I had gallbladder issues. And I don't as it was removed several years before. So I was able to answer no. This was with Zava.

I too have answered I don't have gallbladder issues as I don't have one.
I've ordered with Zava and IQdoctor no problem.

Hi med express rejected me after the 3rd dose which is very frustrating as I told them at the start that I had my gallbladder removed over 15 years ago. ZAVA approved my order and I am 20Ibs down

Same situation as me but was 5th pen.

Is anyone from Ireland? Where can you get it from? Thank you xx

It’s so frustrating as they should have declined at the beginning. I have so much credit as well which I can’t use now. 😔😔

It's not yet approved for use in the Republic of Ireland. They are expecting approval to come through at some point early this year

https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/mounjaro-the-king-kong-of-weight-loss-jabs-will-be-available-in-ireland-early-next-year/a717291206.html#:~:text=Irish%20News-,Mounjaro%2C%20the%20'King%20Kong'%20of%20weight%20loss%20jabs%2C,in%20Ireland%20early%20next%20year&text=A%20new%20drug%20dubbed%20the,obesity%20or%20type%202%20diabetes.

I've not had a gallbladder for longer than I had one. Been on MJ for 8 weeks with no issues. I answered no to the question about gallbladder issues as I don't have one. I did some research first.

Reloved 2013, on Wegovy from October 2023, changed to Mounjaro feb 2024 or similar and lost three stone, no issues except tiredness and increased hair shedding

In case anyone is still struggling to get MJ prescribed with no gallbladder, I've had the following advice emailed today from IQ Doctor, after they approved my third order with them.
(I've been on MJ for 8 months with none of the digestive issues they mention).

Thank you for completing a consultation with IQ Doctor.

Upon reviewing your answers, I can see you have mentioned that you've
had your gallbladder removed. I would like to take this opportunity to
provide some information on the use of Mounjaro after gallbladder
removal.

Patients who have had their gallbladders removed can often use
Mounjaro, though there are some important factors to keep in mind to
ensure safe and effective treatment:

Digestive Changes : Without a gallbladder, bile flows continuously
from the liver directly into the small intestine, rather than being
stored and released as needed. This can sometimes alter the way fats
are digested and may increase the likelihood of gastrointestinal
symptoms. Mounjaro may also cause digestive side effects, so it may be
beneficial to start on a lower strength and continue on this strength
for as long as possible before needing to increase.

Risk of Pancreatitis : While removing the gallbladder may reduce the
risk of gallstone-related pancreatitis, Mounjaro itself has a rare but
potential association with pancreatitis. It’s important to be aware of
symptoms like persistent abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting and to
seek medical attention if they occur.

Dietary Considerations: After gallbladder removal, many people find
that a balanced, lower-fat diet helps manage digestive comfort. This
approach can also support weight management, which complements the
benefits of Mounjaro.

Hydration: Mounjaro can reduce appetite, which sometimes affects
thirst as well. Staying hydrated is especially important to support
healthy digestion and to avoid any risk of dehydration.

We recommend starting with a lower dose of Mounjaro and seeing how
your body adjusts. It may be wise to continue with the lower strength
while ever you are making progress.

I've been using M for months and now med express are refusing it because I had my gall bladder out years ago 🙄