Mounjaro DECEMBER Starters Thread 2

[OnTheMJ]

Welcome all December 2024 starters, and November and January starters too😊. As we're almost at the end of the first thread, I thought to start a new one before it finishes.

Thread 1 here:
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5220172-mounjaro-december-starters-support-thread-1?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=share

W9 D1

SW 90.1kg (14.18 stone)
CW 85.3kg (13.4 stone)
GW <70 kg (11 stone)

Losses are still slow but steady, I'm staying on 3.75 as suppression is at a good level. I still eat, but don't have any desire to overeat.

@CrystalDeCanter sending you positive vibes, and well done for getting it checked out.

@Luxecalmeetvolupte hoping your side effects ease off soon.

@MerryChristmasYaFilthyAnimals I'm in the (just slightly over) 1lb a week loss camp too. But all those lbs add up week on week, and I've just worked out that if i continue losing at this rate I'll potentially be out of the obese and into the overweight section of the bmi chart by the end of Feb.

Fingers crossed all is well @CrystalDeCanter and you get a reassuring outcome soon!

Height: 167cm (5’6")
SW (9th Dec): 89 kg (196.2 lbs), BMI 31.9
CW: 82.5 kg (181.9 lbs), BMI 29.6
Total Loss: 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs), 7.3% weight loss

Week by Week:
W1 (16th Dec): 2.5mg, 87kg, -2 kg
W2 (23rd Dec): 2.5mg, 86kg, -1 kg
W3 (30th Dec): 2.5mg, 85.1kg, -0.9 kg
W4 (6th Jan): 5mg, 84.8kg, -0.3kg
W5 (13th Jan): 5mg, 84.3kg, -0.5kg
W6 (20th Jan): 5mg, 83.8kg, +0.5kg
W7 (27th Jan): 5mg, 82.7kg, -1.3kg
W8 (3rd Feb): 5mg, 82.5kg, -0.2kg

Have just done 7.5mg this evening but I really need to drink more water - Richard Osman's kidney stone has worried me, I don't want one 😉. Interesting that @MerryChristmasYaFilthyAnimals has noticed better weight loss with increased protein, that's a massive issue for me trying to get enough protein in. @CrystalDeCanter - hope things are all okay for you.

I've also plateaued slightly, after rapid loss in the early weeks so I've also felt a bit flat when the scales have moved, or gone slightly in the wrong direction (I know I shouldn't but I'm weighing daily to see how loss tracks with intake and exercise).
My BMI was over 35, so have a long way to go, but I've lost 6.8% bodyweight and I am feeling sooo much better for it.
Am currently on 5mg and suppression still good so planning to stick on that for next four weeks.

Thank you for your kind thoughts and good wishes. Getting scan results tomoz, am feeling a bit less hysterical.

Going to yoga tonight to stretch my less fat body.

My doc recommended I go a couple of kg under target weight, as there's a bit of a bounce up in weight post finishing mounjaro. She also recommended getting a script every few months to keep at target weight if it creeps on again - which it always does for me 🙄. So I'm aiming for 9st / 57 ish kg. Which would give me a bmi of 22.5 ish.

I've only lost 0.4 lb this week but 7.5mg has been great, the right amount of suppression against the mild side effects (specifically constipation which is still mild but slightly increased) so I plan to stay on this dose for a while, at least all of Feb+Mar.

I've eaten more this week, although still averaged within my limit across the week, due to seeing family and not wanting to offend anyone saying no to their puddings etc! I was still very restrained compared to the old me.

SW 263.4
CW 231.8
TL 31.6

@CandidAzureBee I've gone for the protein heavy yoghurts that Aldi have. They have 22g -30g of protein in them. I have one every morning for breakfast and it's made a massive difference. I then have another later on in the day. Then have something with chicken or salmon for a main meal. I'm having a good week of losses so far too.

SW 107kg
CW 91.5kg
GW 75kg

Lost 1kg this week, making 15.5kg in total.

Hi Everyone just checking in.

Sw 13.7 32.4bmi
Cw 12.0
Gw 9.7 23 bmi

Some really good losses here and its been good to hear all your experiences.

Weigh and jab day here.

Stayed the same this week which I was expecting. Just done 4 weeks of 3.75mg on my 2nd pen. For the last week (Wk4) suppression has definately waned and portion sizes have been bigger! Ive lost 6lb over 4 weeks on my 2nd pen so much slower but still pretty good! Stone and half off in 9 weeks!

Tried to use syringe to extract bonus dose as there was loads left in my 5mg pen but totally messed it up and wasted the lot! It felt really flimsy and I couldnt see any liquid going in, then the back came off the syringe and it all spilled out! What a waste 😪

Nevermind, I had abother 5mg pen waiting so onwards and upwards. And at least I know I have definately taken 5mg. Hoping to move into the 11s next week 🙏

Just waiting for it to kick in. Wish me luck!

@Goinghome20 I'm also moving up to 5mg, although in increments over the next couple of weeks.

3.75mg was really not working this week. I don't mind using a bit of willpower, but being hangry and irritable for the last 2-3 hours before every meal is not sustainable for me.

Yes I was feeling hungry too and that coupled with no weight loss decided it!
Glad I stayed low though. For me, the rapid weight loss at the start was a bit scary!

Good luck with the 5mg. Hopefully having had a stepping stone up from 2.5mg it wont be such a shock to the body

Its so interesting how everyone is so different on this drug.

Some people can stay on lower doses for longer while others need to go up more quickly.

Some have side effects others have none. Ever!
This forum is so fantastic for showing us how individal it all is whilst being a great support when needed 🙂

6.12.24 SW 15st 3lbs
6.02.25 CW 13st 11lbs
Loss 1st 6lbs.
TW 12st anything!

Started the 5mg pen on Sunday. Just the usual sick feeling, low energy but ok apart from that.

I have 3 more doses in the pen and the bonus dose, so am hoping to get into the 12st area and see how I feel.

@LC4life I am your jab twin in that wk 10 day 1 for me today also!

I also had slightly raised liver enzymes and am getting it retested next week - I didnt realise that weight loss could cause this!

SW 19.05
CW 17.85
GW 13 ish (I think!)

8 weeks on 2.5mg and 2nd 5mg this morning - weight was up and down last few weeks of 2.5mg but 2lbs off this week which I am happy about - i hope it continues slow and steady like this - I am eating around 2000 cals a day so definitely not too low!

@LC4life Thanks for the shout out! Definitely better on 5mg this week with the cravings situation. I lost a pound even with the snacking last week 😬. I’m at 200lbs now and desperate to get under that for the next weigh in 🤞🏻🍀🙏🏻

Thanks @LC4life I'm having a better week, and I've crossed the 2 stone barrier now. I've opted to delay my jab due to being away with work but still have good suppression. I think I'll stay on 3.75 for another week at least

How's it going for you?

I’m on my second 5mg pen but really plateaued. Only losing 1 or 2 lbs over the last 2 weeks. Thinking of moving up to next dose of 7.5mg in 2 weeks if this carries on. Any thoughts Hive Mind on here ?

Sounds like lots are doing really well, I've stayed with 5mg as find I don't eat a huge amount anyway and don't want any side effects.

Lots about 1 kg over the last 2 weeks but happy with that as been on holiday so was eating more. Took half a dose for holiday as had felt a bit of upset tummy the week before and it worked well though the last 3 days I def felt much more hungry!

Back to 5mg again this week. Really noticed the change in how my clothes fit now, almost at 10kg weight loss. Have decided to try a size 12 pair of jeans, though they may be too small still. Will report back!

Been very ill wifh flu this week so exercise has not happened but hoping to get back to running next week and hoping to notice the difference that being 10kg lighter should bring!

SW 89.9kg
CW 80.1kg last Monday
GW 75kg

Hoping to do this with just 2 more pens, just about to start my next 5mg one then will buy 1 more.

Good morning everyone, Friday at last! 😊
W10D1. Had a really good week this week, it was 2nd week of 5mg and the nausea wasn't nearly as bad as that first week on 5, still there a bit but much more tolerable, and suppression has been great again, I've managed to eat 1000-1200 calories each day and not felt sick after eating, which I'm really happy about. I've weighed and done my jab this morning. I've lost 2.6lbs again this week, so I'm very happy!

Well done everyone on all your losses, we are all doing so well! Who knew this could be so life changing!!

I've managed to fit into some jeans that I haven't been able to wear for 2 years, and all my clothes are starting to feel too big, I'm really excited as I have a huge suitcase of clothes under my bed that I haven't been able to fit into in over 4 years, can't wait to be able to wear those again!

Height 5'4
SW 14.11.7
CW 13.5.5
GW 11.7
Total loss - 20.2lbs