Anyone starting / or currently with a BMI over 50

[Cakesandcookiesnomore]

I'm just looking to chat with others who have a lot to loose .
It feels daunting,and it's going to be expensive.
I'm currently week 3 on monjroro

Thanks will bare in mind ..always comes on when the clocks change in autumn.the getting dark seems to trigger it

Week one weigh in: - 1 stone or 6.35kgs
Had first bout of diarrhoea last night but wondering if this was linked to me having a spring roll which was greasier than other food I’ve had this week.

In your first week?? Crikey! And there you were worrying it wouldn’t work for you, 1 stone is extreme, I expect a lot must be fluid, but not knocking it at all. I imagine you are over the moon with that!

I took my first 5mg this morning, had some left over cold ham omelette for breakfast. I definitely don’t drink enough over the weekend so am going to try and work on that, weekdays I’m sat at my desk all day so I drink constantly.

Wow that's amazing Olivia ,a whole stone in a week ..well done.

I am still worried it will now stop working. I think because this is such a big deal and I’ve pinned all weight loss hopes on it, I’m nervous.

I expect a lot will be fluid. Whenever I restart slimming world (as I have a billion times) I always lose between 9 and 11 lbs the first week and 4 the next. The difference is this time I’m not having to battle and use as much will power as the mounjaro is doing the heavy lifting.

I got my period yesterday so think that may account for some of the nausea and last night’s diarrhoea. Hoping to feel more suppression over the course of today as have definitely had the good noise creep back in over the last 24 hours…

I've been watching the Christmas food adverts, usually I'd be thinking that looks good ,must buy that ,an that ...but nothing, no interest in any of it ..
Even shopping for food ,I just wander aimlessly,with no enthusiasm for anything,it's taken 6 and a half weeks to get to this point tho .

I’m the opposite and spending ages looking through each supermarket’s Christmas brochure thinking about food.

I think it will come with time @OliviaFlaversham because I was just saying to dh that Ive gone off a lot of food - anything I think Id like to eat, I also know I wouldnt manage and it would sit too heavily in my tummy, even after a few mouthfuls, so I wouldnt enjoy it in the end.
Well done on your loss! You've lost almost as much as I have in 5 months!

Anyone suffering from constipation with it?

I take two senna every night ,and lactose intolerant the day .
You can get 4 packs of senna of Amazon for about £6.

When I first started on it ,I completely went of a coffee out ,I just lost interest.thankfully I'm back enjoying my coffee in coffee shops again.
Now if it could also give me an aversion to clothes shopping,I'd be grateful

Just had the biggest meal since starting a week ago and feel so full. Had 2 carrots, cucumber, celery and humous. Came in at 400 calories because I like humour with loads of tahini and evoo. Will be interesting to see how this affects my appetite tonight.

I’ve been shopping today and was so nice not to buy so much food and walk past the trigger food without forcing myself to.

This is my problem too, I’ve just spent the last week mixing chopped prunes and a teaspoon each of flax and chia seeds into my breakfast and I haven’t noticed any difference. I’ve tried a few days with having fibogel which didn’t seem to do anything either.
I don’t want to resort to taking laxatives. So far the only thing that has helped are glycerol suppositories once or twice a week. Sorry for the ‘tmi’, everything is rock hard. I eat beans, pulses, plenty of veg and salad, it’s driving me mad.

Does anyone know why some days suppression is high ,and other days none existent.
Or is it just me ..
It's odd tho

@Cakesandcookiesnomore I had this for a while when I was on 5mg, odd days where I felt like I had no suppression at all. I have no idea why it was happening. The good thing is that I haven't had it for a good long while now, probably at least a couple of months.

I'm on 5
I just want to eat everything in sight today , hopefully I will be like you and it will sort itself out soon .
Oh the tiredness as well
I could sleep for a week

When I exercise I have more of an appetite. I am fasting now too. Hopefully, this will help.

I fast two days a week as well, have done for years now. When I say fast, I mean a day when I eat no more than 500 calories. It’s usually all saved up for an evening meal. Prior to MJ, fasting was helping me to (frustratingly) maintain weight. When I first started I lost three stone, then plateaued forever. I could gain weight on holiday or over Christmas and lose it quickly by fasting again but only dropping to the plateau.
I quite enjoy doing it, can’t explain why though!

@Iwouldratherbesinging I am doing 16:8 to 18:6 not fasting as such. I agree with you it is strangely enjoyable and is giving me a sense of control.

The App I use has a countdown too.

Finally started and took my first injection last night. I don't know if it's psychological from reading here, or the English northern weather but I'm freezing today and can't warm up 🤣 no other symptoms apart from not feeling hungry at all until now 11.23am so having a late brunch of fruit, yoghurt and seeds.

I seem to be the only one who isn’t feeling the cold!
@pomegra were you nervous, then wondered what all the fuss was about? I found myself questioning everything on those first couple of days, and spent a lot of time asking myself if I was thinking about food, I wasn’t until I asked myself 🙈 glad you’re on the journey with us.

Weigh in day today and another 2lbs off, so 12 in total. I’m telling myself that slow and steady is good but secretly I’d love to have a couple of those big 5lb losses that a lot of people seem to have.

I was so nervous @Iwouldratherbesinging and I did the jab very easily last night, no pain or anything. But then was awake a lot in the night feeling anxious which I think is due to all the negative media reporting these last few days. I don't know if it's because I'm just in the zone immediately but I don't feel hungry like I'm sure I usually do. I'm feeling motivated though so maybe more likely that than.
My tongue has felt a little tingly which is weird.. not in a worrying or allergy way but like metallic or a bit different. But again I'm overthinking like mad every symptom which I'm sure will settle down like you said.

12lb loss is amazing! I know sometimes it feels disappointing with slow and steady and not the huge losses, I've been there myself.. but 12lb is great

Hi everyone! I have read through this thread while I wait for my 1st pen to arrive! Its now sat here and I can't bring myself to open the package I'm absolutely bricking it.

My BMI is 49 and I think that the injection is my best chance of having 'normal' thoughts and feelings about food. I have ADHD and I'm menopausal on HRT and feel like everything is against me when it comes to controlling my weight and food in take.

Hello @JaroSally if it helps I felt the same and waited from Thursday until Monday night to do the jab but w1 d2 I'm feeling a little bloated but no other symptoms. I'm feeling motivated with regards to food and not snacking but again not sure if that's the medication or the motivation but feeling ok. Obviously everyone reacts different to these meds but my experience is so far so good

Welcome @JaroSally
We have all felt scared once faced with actually injecting the first dose.
Take your time to read the leaflet through thoroughly and then when you feel ready follow each step one at a time and it'll go fine.

Is there anything in particular you are worried about?

If it's the injection itself I promise you won't feel any pain, it's such a tiny thin needle. Once you've done the first one you'll feel much better and positive that you're doing something amazing for your body and you.

My BMI was 44 when I started almost 6 months ago, it's now 33.
You can do it too.

Any questions do ask on here and I'm sure there will be someone who can help.