November starters thread 4 - the one where we navigate 🎄and stick or twist on 5mg for the New year

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Previous thread here

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5220778-november-starters-thread-3-the-one-where-we-get-eggy-burbs?page=40&reply=140510880

All welcome!

I’m on 5mg and lost around 1.5 stone so far! Managed some smoked salmon and eggs for breakfast, a small plate of a bit of everything for lunch two glasses of booze and some snacks. Loads less than I’d normally eat and really enjoyed it all! Buffet with family today so not eaten anything yet so I can enjoy it!

I jabbed 5mg just now, so 1 day late w7D1. Yesterday there was little suppression but I didn't gorge and no issues other than 1.8 lb up this morning (slight constipation and too much salt?). After a breakfast of malteasers (!) and a long walk we had a smoked salmon salad lunch so thought I had better jab before I relax too much. We'll have turkey leftovers with lots of veg and pudding later. So many treats around but my self control has been much better than normal in that I don't feel the need to have some of everything in one go. I am drinking wine but alternating with water and I don't feel I am missing out.

I'm on 5mg my last jab tomorrow I have another 5mg pen ready to go was scared to face 7.5 although I haven't had much side affects stall constipation just now and bloating that's it

In a bit of pain again today. I think it might be kidneys. It's kind of on my back on both sides below bra strap level. At first o thought it was where I had been coughing through covid though that was weeks ago now. Now I'm wondering if MJ affects kidneys? Really hope not as I'm finally losing a little bit of tummy and not quite ready to give up just yet.
Also feeling incredibly down, cold and tired. Just not feeling very me at the minute.
Sorry to bring down the festive cheer 😞

Oh I’m so sorry. Hope you feel chirpier and better soon - wrap up warm, hot water bottle etc if that helps at all. Hot bath, cosy nice films on tv. Hope you feel better asap.

It could be a kidney infection - have you got a temperature? If it’s not better tomorrow I think you should consider going to the doctor, just in case.

Does anyone constantly feel like they’ve drank something creamy?

No, no temperature. Have had it a few weeks now. Like I say, at first I thought it was pain from where I had been coughing.
It's making me feel miserable. That coupled with teens that I've barely seen and not being able to eat lovely food it has not been a great Christmas.
Need to pick myself up and have a better day tomorrow

Just taken jab number 7. Total loss to date 13.8 lbs. Very thirsty today - probably Christmas salty food, so have drunk loads. Fingers crossed for the last 0.2lbs to get me to a stone tomorrow!

I’m really struggling with keeping to sensible amounts - visiting our family abroad and because we manage to see everyone so rarely, it’s a constant flow of relatives and friends popping in or inviting us round. And culturally, it’s just not acceptable to refuse food when offered so you have to have some every time. I’ve stuck with 5mg because it’s what I thought would happen and so have limited side effects apart from burps and feeling too full, but god knows what the scales will show when I get back after more than two weeks of this. Should have started after the holidays…or maybe accept that I won’t lose but probably would have gained loads otherwise. Anyway, just a little MJ/weight related grumble - otherwise seeing friends and family and enjoying food together is of course lovely.

😳 I forgot to jab tonight. Just remembered after opening MN in bed and seeing this thread. Best get back up!

The burps have arrived. I think it's connected to being overfull and having eaten sprouts two days in a row. When will this end?!

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I have a pain both sides but in my lower back if I’ve been drinking alcohol. I’ve noticed it’s worse on MJ 😩 As I can no longer go through the night without needing to pee I do think it affects how the waterworks regulate themselves (anecdotal - no medical evidence for this by the way )

Hope you feel better soon!

Ahh the Xmas brekkie of just chocolate 😂

Great losses! 👏👏

I ate some cheese on Xmas day. It definitely took its revenge in the middle of the night. Lesson learned!

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Happy holidays!

Well done you! I’m in the 12’s. Goal for me is to get to the 11’s by the end of January.

2stones is just brilliant! 🥳

Don’t be too hard on yourself. I’ve definitely overeaten and drunk (not as much as I would’ve done before MJ) but I am more aware of my consumption.

You sure it is the MJ and not just the bug going around? Hope you feel better soon 💐

Gosh that sounds awful!

I’ve experienced insomnia on jab day definitely. Try googling pressure points and exercises to ease constipation. Worked for me when I was the same week 1 of 5mg.

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