My SheMed journey

[Kebabo]

I gave signed up and am now waiting for the blood test to arrive. I'll post updates on here so you will know if it is reputable or not. Hope it will help others.

Hey everyone! I've made this little progress tracker 💉

This seems to have proved popular on the SheMed Support group on Facebook, so I thought I'd share it here for everyone to use! 😂

Here is also a blank copy that can be printed or edited in your pictures.

If anyone has Adobe Express (which is free!), here's the link to the editable template so you can edit as you go along your journey! Just need to download the Adobe Express app first.

Adobe Express

Happy tracking! Well done on everyone's progress so far ❤️

Hi @JazzM23 that looks great. Thank you, I have downloaded and will be using it x

So…first dose has arrived! Trying to work out when to do it. How fast do the side effects kick in?

I had a slight headache about an hour after taking the first dose but easily solved with painkillers and I've noticed this after subsequent doses. I only other side effects I have had is indigestion and only if I have overeaten. Reading the comments on this thread, hardly anyone reporting side effects so unless you have something planned for this evening, I would say don't delay and take the dose. Remember you need to check in too. Good luck

Hi there! I’m just starting my journey - I posted my bloods off on Thursday - I checked the post tracking so I know they arrived there on Friday morning. Now I’m desperate to get my results - I just wondered if anyone has had their blood test results sent to them over a weekend at all? Or whether it will be likely next week? Thanks :)

@KRen82 posted mine on a Friday got blood test results Sunday morning

Well since posting this - I’ve had my blood results through! 😁 so hoping that it will all be ok and I’ll get approved soon!

First jab this morning for me! I feel really thirsty but that might be my imagination 😊. Had 45g of protein granola with coconut milk for breakfast and half a tin of soup for lunch. So far so good 😊

in 2 weeks I have lost 4.1kg. I think that is ok for me, I have a lot to go and I havent deprived myself. I have noted what I eat/drink and am mindful of it. I am now on wk 3 and feel a little nauseous now and then and I cant eat a large portion or I feel awful and very bloated.

I hope you are all doing well on your journey

Well done 😊

Morning starting week 2 first week's loss 3 pounds 😊 no side effects except suppressed appetite and my fatigue i have had for a VERY long time which i blamed on my weight is soooooo much improved !!

Well done @Shazzabelleand @travelforthesoul They’re both good losses. I move up to 5mg this week which will be good as I have found that the suppression isn’t as good in the last week or so.

Afternoon everyone, so after 3 1/2 weeks from getting my blood results back and a few direct email exchanges I have finally recieved an email advising I have been accepted, money had been debited and an email advising pharmacy will be dispatching in 24 hours. Fingers crossed I should hopefully recieve medication Thursday or Friday.
Thank you all for you updates and keeping me motivated.

@Margo84 gr8 news you will be going soon !!x

That's such great news @Margo84

Mine has arrived today and now I'm a bit terrified!

Sending you positivity and best wishes for the start of your journey

I'm super keen to know what everyone's tips are about lifestyle changes. What have people tried and tested and what impact has that had with people's side effects?

I am more aware of what I choose to eat, Im not denying myself anything, but I am more careful and I have smaller portions as I am fuller for longer. I have always drank water, but I have increased my water intake and I walk more now. Once I lose more weight I will go back to the gym, but at the moment I am not.

I am making small changes and that will increase to bigger changes as time goes on. I know myself and how I work best, my way wont work for everyone but it works for me. Have a plan and stick to it.

@CountryShepherd I felt like that too did my 2nd jab yday , you will be fine 🙂

Hi all
5 weeks in and second week on 5mg. No side effects or food noise. Eating well.
SW 18 St 9 lbs
Wk 1 17 St 11lbs
Wk 2 17 St 5lbs
Wk 3 17st 1.8lbs
Wk 4 16 St 13
Wk 5 16st 7.4
Total loss in 5 weeks is 2 St 1.6lbs
Loving it!
Good luck everyone

@Kebabo wow what fantastic losses you are having !!! gr8 to hear your up to 5mg and still no side effects . We'll done you

This is amazing well done

Well done👍.
One question cos I've heard other people say it - what is food noise? Is it tummy rumblings and gurgles?

Food noise is basically that little voice in your head that is permanently chattering about food, telling you it would be sad to waste that leftover bit of toast and that grabbing a biscuit with your cuppa would be great.