Mounjaro DECEMBER Starters Support Thread 1

[OnTheMJ]

I've seen many suggestions to start a December started thread. As it's almost December, I decided to kick it off. This is a support thread for anyone who's just started or about to start their Mounjaro journey. It's always nice to chat with others at the same stage and encourage each other. I'm not very chatty myself due to disability but feel free to have a party here everyone!

What's everyone doing? Have you started? Mine is arriving today. I'll be starting on 1st december as I want my injection day to be sunday and have about 8 stones to lose. BMI is 41. I went with Boots first because of name but I'll likely be switching to a cheaper provider for my next order.

Amazing @MaybeMrs !!

I'm quite annoyed at myself. Ate way too much last night - including most of a block of halloumi, not because I was hungry, but because I am greedy. Doing my next jab tomorrow. Shouldn't be due until Monday, but don't want to feel awful on the 25th!

Thank you everyone. Just had a Saturday night treat of an Indian. Me and my partner ordered half of what we normally would and didn’t finish it all. I love MJ!

We are bound to have setbacks along the way. Don’t beat yourself up too much xx

I’m on day 2 of my period, and it’s quite heavy,I’ve not had one in 5 months heading into menopause at 48) so the scale went up 300gr for me.

Hello everyone, do you mind if I join? Estimated delivery date of my first mounjaro pen is on Dec 24th but guessing might arrive tomorrow (23rd)? My question is when to start… I don’t want to risk side effects ruining Christmas but am also very keen to get going as I’m a sugar addict and find this time of year very difficult. My BMI is 28, but have very high cholesterol. Should I get going or wait… we are at my sisters for Xmas day, hosting Boxing Day, then have a fairly hectic week of family parties around the country. I know the answer is probably wait but am really desperate to get going… Thankyou!

Hi @sazzle1970 Im in a similar boat, bmi28 and high cholesterol, and also have several other chronic health issues that would be much improved if I was at the lighter end of the healthy range. I took my first dose last Monday evening. I took a half dose as I was worried about side effects but all I felt was a bit hungover the day after the injection, with tiredness and a mild headache.

even half a dose has kicked my sugar habit - I haven’t had anything sweet except fruit this week. Very unusual for me!

Hi @MJDecember24 thanks for replying! This sounds very manageable. How do you do half a dose is it easy? I have gallstones too so I’m not looking to lose weight quickly…

I think a full dose is sixty clicks of the pen. I counted thirty and injected that. I haven’t really felt any different but I’m definitely eating less and better and I have lost some weight. I’d rather go in gently and only move up when it’s no longer working. I have persistent piles which I’m hoping a no sugar diet will help with. Sick of being in continual pain. But also very afraid of getting constipated so not rushing into things.

Great! Thankyou. Sorry to hear about the piles but yes this WILL help and agree with not rushing. So Maybe I will try a 1.75 low dose when pen arrives 23rd/24th, also 1.75 low dose 30th/31st then 2.5 for next two weeks?

Week 1 finished and I am very happy with my results!

SW 13st2.6
CW 12st11.4
GW I haven't decided that yet so I'm taking one stone at a time!

I debated whether to start last week or not but decided to go ahead. This week, I've had multiple Christmas events where I was able to eat (less) and drink (less) so considering I haven't felt like I am on a diet this week the above result is amazing for me. This week I shall hopefully do the same and then once Christmas is over really knuckle down with sensible choices.

I had one bad morning with a bout of the runs after having a heavy dinner the night previous. Lesson learned and better choices will be made!

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in almost 2 weeks. Life is very busy with caring duties, I'm usually overwhelmed with stuff and trying to breathe whenever I get the chance.

Lovely to see all the losses, including the slower losses. Don't be disheartened with a slower loss - as long as it's moving, we'll get there. I'm hoping those with side effects feel better soon.💛

I've been hanging in there and it's going well. I've had diarrhoea again last week but luckily no vomiting. Some vivid dreams too and I've seen a few people talking about it. It's so weird. No other side effects. I already ordered and received my 5mg last week. Has everyone got theirs or did some stay on 2.5mg?

Weigh day and 4th jab day today. I can't believe it's already the 4th week - it feels like I only started yesterday! It goes to show that you only need to start and the days start flying past!

I've lost 3lbs this week. Lost 2.5lbs last week. Making it a total of 12.3lbs loss in 3 weeks. I'm so happy to see the scales moving honestly, it's the best thing ever and brings some comfort my way!

Hi everyone 👋

My pen is in the fridge ready but I am feeling a little anxious & very confused at when best to start.

I am the biggest I’ve been in years at 13st 11 this morning & I know I need to do something. I used to be super active & social but now after putting on 3 stone after a pretty serious accident, I don’t want to leave the house. I have been emotional binging all year & need to stop!

Im confused at when to start with Christmas being so close. I’m worried about side effects over a time when I need to cook for a lot of people & be social as I’ve seen a lot of comments about fatigue & nausea. I’m assuming the starting dose is minimal so it’s not a major shock to the system?

Im 50/ 50 on whether to just do it now or wait until Boxing Day night & have a clear run at it with zero distractions 🤔

Hi all

Another slow loss for me this week but that's OK
Upwards and onwards and I definitely need to drink more water

Hi! My pen is arriving Christmas Eve and I’m confused too… but @MJDecember24 started with a half dose and I think I’m going to try that - hoping to feel some of the benefits without some of the side effects. 🤷‍♀️ worth a go? Then in the new year we’ll be full steam ahead

@OnTheMJ your loss is the same as mine in 3 weeks. It's so nice to have lost some weight before Xmas isn't it.

I'm glad your side effects are minimal. I've not eaten anything too fatty so haven't had any side effects.

I'm due to take my bonus dose on Xmas day....then I'll go up to 5 the week after. I didn't want to stay on the 2.5 as the 5 is meant to be the proper dose so I'll see how that goes.

I love that I still feel hungry without the urge to do anything about it!

I'm not calorie counting but am being so careful with what I consume. I don't eat bread etc.

I have bran flakes every morning and it's stopped me having any bowel issues. I'm finding it hard to eat protein so am having a lot of sweet potato and cottage cheese meals!

Well done on making a start and getting your pen. Personally I would take it Boxing Day night then you have a few days for it to settle. Im delaying my next dose to Boxing Day instead of Xmas day too.

Congratulations to all with losses....it is great to the scales going down!

Sorry to those experiencing side effects.....I hope they pass soon

5mg pen in the fridge, although I did manage to leave it sitting on the kitchen counter all night....menopause has a lot to answer for....but my house is freezing, so I don't imagine any harm was done 😀

I think I am going to try to extract what is left in my current pen this weekend, starting the new year on 5mg. Hopefully, insulin needles arrive on time

Hang in there folks....this time next year, we'll be super models 😁

Oh another MJ twin! Well done on your loss, it's indeed a great feeling! Equally glad you don't have side effects and agree with what you said about the 5mg. I'm so eager to get into the 'main dose' that I can't stay on 2.5mg. I'm hoping 5mg works just as well if not better for all of us!

Luckily I'm sorted for xmas with jabbing today. Let's just hope I have no d&v Xmas day🤨.

I agree about the suppression too - it's been amazing finally eating normally instead of constantly struggling with food thoughts and not wanting to pig out out of boredom or stress or dieting. Now it's just quiet and no fighting in my head! Love your bran flakes idea - I might try it if it helps with the bout of diarrhoea. Love sweet potatoes so will get some after Xmas. Thanks for the idea.

Love it, supermodels! 🤞

Hope your needles arrive on time too and your 5mg works incredibly well for you on losses! I'm sure it's fine with the temp we have going.

I'll be starting 5mg in the new year too, whoop whoop for us all!!💛🎅💃

Thank you, @ontheMJ. You are very kind.

Are you going for the bonus dose or straight to 5?

@50somethingHRTaddict Yes I'll be going for the bonus dose, thankful to all those who've been talking about it. If it's there I'll use it; can't be wasting any medicine for this amount of money 😅 Bonus dose next week, then 5 afterwards. It seems we're both roughly on the same schedule but different days, aren't we?

@50somethingHRTaddict

I'm doing the bonus dose too, looks like there is definitely another dose left in the pen. Hopefully this will happen every time as it's cheaper haha.

I have told a few friends - they are all gutted they didn't start when I did. Feeling so positive for January!

I am drinking too much at the minute - glass of wine every night - that's needs to stop so looking forward to a dry January.

What are you all eating for protein? I'm finding that the hardest thing to get down me.