Page 37 | November starters thread 4 - the one where we navigate 🎄and stick or twist on 5mg for the New year

Mounjaropen · 2024-12-13T09:26:15+00:00

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 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!

Dreamqueen · 29/12/2024 16:38

murraymcgill · 29/12/2024 16:28

@Dreamqueen so thats 90 clicks for 7.5? I'm scared incase I do too much 😅

yes but I might do 75 clicks first to see how i get on.

Dreamqueen · 29/12/2024 16:38

MissMarvelMum · 29/12/2024 16:37

Yes but you won’t be able to do 90 clicks with one go. 60 clicks will take you to the number 1 on the pen. Then you will do an additional 30 clicks. Good luck x

Thank you

murraymcgill · 29/12/2024 16:40

@MissMarvelMum do I keep the needle in my stomach ?

MissMarvelMum · 29/12/2024 17:20

I would change the needle after the first jab and use a new die for the second but I guess if you can twist and plunge with the needle still in you there wouldn’t be any cross contamination?

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Mounjaropen · 29/12/2024 18:06

PinkArt · 29/12/2024 13:17

It's so interesting/ depressing how much head space we all use with weight related issue, isn't it? I don't think it's guilt for me but deep embarrassment. It's such a visible way of displaying my shitty MH.
As I've hit my heaviest weight ever this year I think I've been hiding myself away from the world. I'd be mortified to see anyone I haven't seen for a couple of years, trying to find outfits that minimise my presence, avoiding activities that I know will leave me swearing or short of breath.
The help of MJ feels like an oxygen mask when you're gasping for breath.

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I hear you. Today I went to a baby shower at 12 st 6 and felt a million dollars in comparison to how I’d have felt at the start of October. I’m a long way off my goal weight but even this modest loss feels wonderful. Even my DH mentioned how much better I looked in the dress I chose. 🥰

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Mounjaropen · 29/12/2024 18:07

LimeLace · 29/12/2024 13:25

Hi all, well done to everyone on your losses over this Christmas period, as well as the minimal gains. I know for a fact every single Christmas I would gain weight (usually around 5-7 pounds) from all the extra food I used to gorge on, from the pre-Christmas weeks up to the New Year, then feel absolutely crap and ashamed of myself.

Not this year though - for the first time ever I have lost another 2 pounds this week. I haven’t restricted myself - if I fancied a few maltesers, I would have some. But it felt nice not eating the entire box! Had a couple of drinks. Made sensible choices and controlled my portion sizes (for example I had two Yorkshire puddings, instead of my usual 4 or 5 🫣)

Final week of my 5mg jab too.
SW: 19 st 8 lbs
CW: 17 st 11 lbs
GW: my mind keeps changing on this! Will see when I get there.
Total weight loss 25 pounds. Hope to make it 2 stone next weekend 🤞

I also want to wish everyone a Happy New Year - and what a year 2025 will be when we are all feeling healthier in mind and body with our weight losses 🙂

well done! 👏

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Mounjaropen · 29/12/2024 18:08

Pumpkinforever · 29/12/2024 13:38

Know how you feel @LimeLace I feel that I am going into 2025 in a much happier and healthier headspace (even though I am still obese). I targeting Easter to be just overweight which means I will not have the summer obese heat dread with the inevitable t-shirt fat wobble and being too scared to wear shorts

Ooh a Summer with shorts and no thoughts of chub rub? I haven’t had one of those since my age had a 1 at the start of it!

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Mounjaropen · 29/12/2024 18:10

namechangedyetagain · 29/12/2024 13:47

Failed miserably to get the bonus dose. Managed to turn the pen but the plunger wouldn't push all the way down. Never mind.

In contrast to others, I don't think I've ever felt more down since being on MJ. I have lost 23lbs now which I'm pleased about but I'm not seeing a huge difference in the mirror. I'm apprehensive about the couple of mini breaks I have this year. Already on ADs so it's not that. I just feel meh and that the joy ha been sucked out of life. I realise now that a lot of my fun things involved nights out with meals and drinks which is partly how I got so big to begin with.
Have no targets but if I could get to a size 18 I'd be chuffed. Blood pressure is down but again I'm on meds for that. And HRT. No wonder I'm such a mess!

23 lbs is wonderful! You are not a mess just because you are taking meds to correct a hormonal imbalance. You’ve got this 💪🏻

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Mounjaropen · 29/12/2024 18:11

murraymcgill · 29/12/2024 14:57

@DDreamqueen I've lost 3lbs this week so I'm happy 13st 1 I've not been that since I was 21

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LilyRose88 · 29/12/2024 20:24

I've taken my final jab from my 5mg pen today. Lost a total of 13lbs over the last 7 weeks which I am really happy with. I have an under active thyroid and really struggle to lose weight so this is a massive achievement for me. I didn't overeat at Christmas as I didn't feel like it but I did have a couple of Lindor chocolates which felt frankly underwhelming. That was a revelation as I would normally quite happily demolish the tin 😂
I ordered another 5mg pen before Christmas as I am happy with the 5mg. Zero food noise and minimal side effects. Constipation is still a nuisance but I am eating two dates a day which are helping. I also get a bit of acid reflux sometimes and if I eat too much I get the burps. I would like to lose another 10 lbs and am happy to do it slowly. Unless the food noise returns this month I will stick on 5mg for a while.

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Mounjaropen · 29/12/2024 22:16

LilyRose88 · 29/12/2024 20:24

I've taken my final jab from my 5mg pen today. Lost a total of 13lbs over the last 7 weeks which I am really happy with. I have an under active thyroid and really struggle to lose weight so this is a massive achievement for me. I didn't overeat at Christmas as I didn't feel like it but I did have a couple of Lindor chocolates which felt frankly underwhelming. That was a revelation as I would normally quite happily demolish the tin 😂
I ordered another 5mg pen before Christmas as I am happy with the 5mg. Zero food noise and minimal side effects. Constipation is still a nuisance but I am eating two dates a day which are helping. I also get a bit of acid reflux sometimes and if I eat too much I get the burps. I would like to lose another 10 lbs and am happy to do it slowly. Unless the food noise returns this month I will stick on 5mg for a while.

Fab losses. Well done!

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PandasMum · 29/12/2024 23:05

Ordering through Asda is extremely expensive is it awkward to change provider?

Coffeeandcinnamonbun · 30/12/2024 00:11

I was back on calorie counting today and it was quite the relief. The indigestion has gone.

IHateMozzies · 30/12/2024 01:46

PandasMum · 29/12/2024 23:05

Ordering through Asda is extremely expensive is it awkward to change provider?

No I swapped to MedExpress for my 2nd pen and it was approved 3 hours after uploading my photos. Very easy to do.

My code is on the referral thread if you would like £40 off your first order 😜

DarkForces · 30/12/2024 06:40

I think I'm going to switch to the cheapest provider without discount codes for my next pen. There's a list at https://monj.co.uk/mounjaro-price-list-non-discounted/ . I can't be bothered with faffing around hoping people will take my referral code and price match. I prefer straightforward pricing.

Monj - Pharmacy Info | Retail Costs Index

Monj - Unbiased Pharmacy Info (Retail Cost) Info

https://monj.co.uk/mounjaro-price-list-non-discounted

lovealongbath · 30/12/2024 08:43

Celebrating the small goals,Starting BMI was 43.9 , this morning 41, yay! 💃

MsRumpole · 30/12/2024 08:53

For those interested in skin firming creams for the body, I am very impressed with the Aveeno skin renewing lotion that I grabbed on impulse in Tesco last week. Have used it daily post shower and whilst miraculous would be a stretch, my skin is definitely much improved in tone.

DarkForces · 30/12/2024 08:56

lovealongbath · 30/12/2024 08:43

Celebrating the small goals,Starting BMI was 43.9 , this morning 41, yay! 💃

Not a small goal. Well done!

MamaorBruh · 30/12/2024 09:19

Just checking in
I did my 8th injection on Saturday. It was a few days later than usual just due to Christmas etc.
I'll probably do my next one on Fri then back to the Thurs the week after.
I've weighed this morning and am exactly
1st 7lb off!
Which I'm more than happy with. Total disclaimers - have averaged 3000 steps each day and barely drunk any water so I really need to get back on it. However I've also not eaten much so I'm actually looking forward to being more active next week when back in a proper routine
*edit to add
SW 12.9
CW 11.2
GW 10.2

One thing though - I've got a raised red rash around injection site - around size of 10p.
Will keep an eye on it.
Hope everyone doing OK

WellyBootsandPuddleSuits · 30/12/2024 09:22

W8D1 - 4th 5mg jab done this morning and I was sort of looking forward to it when I woke up!

S/W 16st 7
C/W 14st 5
G/W 11st ish

So there’s been no movement on the scales this week, but I’m still happy with that - I have enjoyed a meal out, Christmas dinner, drinks with friends, and some biscuits and chocolates here and there. A week’s worth of ‘indulgence’ and I’m getting right back on that wagon to ride in to 2025.

Congratulations to everyone for their achievements in 2024!

TeenLifeMum · 30/12/2024 10:13

I did it, I got on the scales. No huge surprise… I have gained this week, but only 1lb which feels amazing. I was worried I’d blown it and the damage would be far more. I guess I must be eating less than I thought but it just felt more as I wasn’t calorie counting.

New pen ordered for 7.5 as 5 is already wearing off. I had hoped to stay at 5mg for a couple of months. I’m not that far off target (still 21lbs to go so not super close either) so feels like a big January push is needed.

SW - 12st 9
CW - 11st 5
GW - 10st 4 … or 9st 10 (but that feels impossible right now)

AllstarFacilier · 30/12/2024 10:22

I put on .2 of a pound over Xmas, which I’m taking as a win as it could have been a lot worse. I was wanting to get right back to it, but I’ve still got some meals booked in for this week and I’m going away at the weekend. So I’m going to be good where I can around all that, and then properly be back on it next week. Will also be a new pen for me next week.

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Mounjaropen · 30/12/2024 11:10

lovealongbath · 30/12/2024 08:43

Celebrating the small goals,Starting BMI was 43.9 , this morning 41, yay! 💃

Fantastic! Well done!

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Mounjaropen · 30/12/2024 11:11

MamaorBruh · 30/12/2024 09:19

Just checking in
I did my 8th injection on Saturday. It was a few days later than usual just due to Christmas etc.
I'll probably do my next one on Fri then back to the Thurs the week after.
I've weighed this morning and am exactly
1st 7lb off!
Which I'm more than happy with. Total disclaimers - have averaged 3000 steps each day and barely drunk any water so I really need to get back on it. However I've also not eaten much so I'm actually looking forward to being more active next week when back in a proper routine
*edit to add
SW 12.9
CW 11.2
GW 10.2

One thing though - I've got a raised red rash around injection site - around size of 10p.
Will keep an eye on it.
Hope everyone doing OK

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Fabulous loss! Congratulations!

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Mounjaropen · 30/12/2024 11:11

TeenLifeMum · 30/12/2024 10:13

I did it, I got on the scales. No huge surprise… I have gained this week, but only 1lb which feels amazing. I was worried I’d blown it and the damage would be far more. I guess I must be eating less than I thought but it just felt more as I wasn’t calorie counting.

New pen ordered for 7.5 as 5 is already wearing off. I had hoped to stay at 5mg for a couple of months. I’m not that far off target (still 21lbs to go so not super close either) so feels like a big January push is needed.

SW - 12st 9
CW - 11st 5
GW - 10st 4 … or 9st 10 (but that feels impossible right now)

Keep going! 18lbs off is wonderful!

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