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Discuss weight-loss injections and treatments, including personal experiences. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any treatments.

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ladyvimes · 26/12/2024 12:27

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!

Amelanchier · 26/12/2024 13:41

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.

murraymcgill · 26/12/2024 16:58

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

namechangedyetagain · 26/12/2024 18:24

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 😞

Goldleafcat · 26/12/2024 19:02

namechangedyetagain · 26/12/2024 18:24

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.

TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 26/12/2024 19:56

namechangedyetagain · 26/12/2024 18:24

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 😞

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.

AllstarFacilier · 26/12/2024 20:21

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

namechangedyetagain · 26/12/2024 20:22

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

TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 26/12/2024 21:36

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!

Pepperama · 26/12/2024 21:59

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.

JasonTindallsTan · 26/12/2024 23:04

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

MsRumpole · 27/12/2024 00:15

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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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:04

TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 26/12/2024 21:36

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!

🤞

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:08

TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 26/12/2024 19:56

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.

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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!

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:09

Amelanchier · 26/12/2024 13:41

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.

Ahh the Xmas brekkie of just chocolate 😂

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:10

ladyvimes · 26/12/2024 12:27

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!

Great losses! 👏👏

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:11

Invisablepanic · 25/12/2024 20:20

I had my usual size Xmas dinner with about half a bottle of champagne, ended up snoring on the couch for half an hour. We got the cheese board out earlier this evening and I just had two crackers with cheese and I'm done for the day, so all in all, I've enjoyed my food but definitely less than usual. No snacks, but I didn't buy anything in I would be particularly tempted by.

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

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:12

N27 · 26/12/2024 07:09

Well i had a fabulous Christmas gift of hitting my 2 stone milestone 🥳🥳 I was disappointed though that after all the effort of cooking I couldn’t eat very much of it :(

Today will consist of packing for a week away so it will be interesting to see how I get with a week of unlimited food and no daily weighing!

🥳🥳🥳

Happy holidays!

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:14

DarkForces · 26/12/2024 08:21

Santa's smart scales have arrived and it's not good news. My old ones showed me as about 2.7-13stone, new ones have confirmed I'm 12st 13 lb. At least I know now though and can stop guessing. Plus I've definitely broken into the 12s! God knows where I started!

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

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:15

PandasMum · 26/12/2024 08:28

Jabbed and 7.5! Equally nervous & optimistic at once. I’m one of the early birds here as I started November 1! Ending the 1st 8 weeks bang on 2 stone loss which I know is amazing but it’s been barely anything for 3 weeks so I’m hoping for some movement with the 7.5.

2stones is just brilliant! 🥳

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:18

Goldleafcat · 26/12/2024 08:53

Let us know how you get on with 7.5! I’ve just done the ‘bonus’ dose from my 5mg - got just under 0.7ml out of it so that’ll be maybe like a 5.5mg? 6mg?

I just weighed myself (admittedly after breakfast) and it was not good. My period is due which may not be helping either, but I’m glad to have jabbed again!

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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.

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:19

Bisognodelsole · 26/12/2024 09:08

Hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas. After sailing through the first 8 weeks with no issues and good losses, the side effects have really kicked in here😥
Terrible heartburn and nausea all day on Christmas Eve so I probably should’ve held off on the jab did that evening, which was my first 7.5mg, After that, had to retire to bed early but up half the night with awful vomiting and diarrhoea. Felt okay afterwards but didn’t eat much of my Christmas dinner and definitely no alcohol 🤢
Then more sickness during the night. Feel gutted as it’s been going so well and now worried in case I have to stop. Anyone else had issues like this which passed?

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

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:20

AllstarFacilier · 26/12/2024 10:34

I jab on a Sunday but one random Friday I woke up with diarrhoea and a painful stomach. My stomach kept feeling worse until I actually passed out. I can’t think of anything that I ate around the time, or if it was definitely MJ related as it was day 5 of that week, but I’m scared of it happening again. I have been fine since though, so hopefully just a one off.

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Gosh that sounds awful!

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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:22

lovealongbath · 26/12/2024 10:45

Today is weigh and jab day. I have stayed the same weight as last week.

Interesting observation…

First Pen no real side effects although had some hair issues.
Second pen , which is still 2.5 dose, I started last Thursday….

  • I have had horrific constipation, not 💩 for a week.
  • absolutely shattered by 9pm, sleeping by 10pm but wide awake by 1am, feeling awful, not nauseous as such, but heavy and full due to constipation. Drinking peppermint tea during the night to ease symptoms. and not getting back to sleep until approx 4am.

I don’t know whether to delay tonight’s jab until I 💩.

IndigoHexagon might have a couple of baileys tonight, see if your theory works 🤔

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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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Mounjaropen · 27/12/2024 05:23

IHateMozzies · 25/12/2024 11:05

Week 7 weigh in day and I got my Christmas wish - a stone off for Christmas!

No doubt some will go back on for next week but it certainly won’t be as bad as previous years.

Hope everyone has a lovely day x

🥳👏

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