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Weight loss injections/treatments

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Frightened to start - help

11 replies

Confusedandhormonal · 08/01/2025 12:42

I've "struggled with my weight' for a very long time and whilst my self esteem isn't totally wrapped up in it, I do find my belly revolting and I am physically uncomfortable at around 15 stone 5ft6. I am however permanently on the precipice of ordering mounjaro. I feel like it might not work for me, I might be the one who has side effects, and the biggest thing is feeling like I've failed as a human to moderate myself. I would of course never think this about anyone else in the same position. Please tell me your success stories, your positive experiences. Help me make the leap of faith.

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SilenceInside · 08/01/2025 12:56

Hi @Confusedandhormonal I think it's useful to remember that you can stop taking it if you don't get on with it, after one dose if you want to. So it's not a decision you can't change your mind on, once you've got some more information and experience of what it is like.

It doesn't work for a small percentage of people. It's unlikely that will be the case for you. If it is, you could try Wegovy which is similar, and can work for people where they don't get on with Mounjaro. If neither work, well, you are now armed with more information about what works for you and what doesn't. You could then look at trying other weight loss approaches instead. Which is the same position as you are now in, so you won't be in any kind of worse position other than having spent some money. But I think spending money in an effort to improve your health is worth the try even if you don't get the results you want.

If you genuinely think you have failed as a human being, then it makes the argument to try weight loss injections stronger, not weaker imo. Why would you not want to try an option that will help you moderate yourself, that's designed to do that and is proven to be effective at it?

For context, I've been on Mounjaro for 6 months, starting at 22 stone. I'm now about the same weight as you and continuing to lose weight. I am so very very glad I made the decision to start back in July. Yes, I've had a few side effects here and there, but they were not for very long and totally manageable. Not something that would deter me from continuing to lose weight.

The mental benefits of no longer having the daily, minute-by-minute constant negative internal self talk about my apparent lack of willpower cannot be underestimated. I don't berate myself or even care about what I've eaten or not eaten. I don't obsess over food, I just eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full. Lots of spare mental energy to use on other things! Plus all the other physical benefits of having lost so much weight too.

Takemeawayy · 08/01/2025 13:03

I think how you are feeling is completely normal. I have been really lucky compared to some but I have had 0 side effects. I did feel a bit sick over Christmas where I ate too much fatty food but other than that nothing. Just injected for week 9 and I’m 1st 3lbs down. Not as quick as some but I’m happy to get that loss without any side effects. It’s also cured my Diet Coke addition. I am so glad I took the plunge

FerretChops · 08/01/2025 13:09

Just get on with it woman! (Said with love)

Every day that you mull it over is a day you lose

I was also 15 stone in April 2024. Apart from the fact I'm only 5 ft 3 and a half. I'm now 9 stone 8 without much in the way of a side effect. Never felt sick, didn't die

So honestly just get it ordered and you'll be 11 stone ish by summer guaranteed. Be positive

9ToGoal · 08/01/2025 13:17

It's normal to be anxious, it's not a decision to take lightly. It's also not a failure if it doesn't work for you. It doesn't work for everyone.

Good pharmacies also tell you if you aren't losing weight after 3 months to stop taking it. Proves to me that they are responsible and don't just encourage people to keep paying for something that doesn't work for them.

Have you started tracking your calorie intake? Fully and completely, weigh everything and log it. You will need to be very aware of what you are eating if you start WLIs as you need to be sure your fibre and protein intakes are maximised and less than 30% of your daily intake comes from fat.

Personally I lost weight on calorie tracking over the course of a few months before trying WLI. They didn't work for me in terms of weightloss and haven't stopped food noise or suppressed appetite but they have helped my blood sugar to regulate so well I'm now normal rather than diabetic range. My region won't prescribe them for Diabetes never mind weightloss even though they are approved and effective for diabetics.

I am still losing weight steadily but Christmas did upset the balance a bit as I had stopped wanting sugary food even before I started WLI in October but eating them again has triggered the craving again.

Work on the habits you will need to develop while on WLI first if you are still unsure so it's not such a dramatic change.

WeAllHaveWings · 08/01/2025 13:20

Weigh up the risks of using MJ

  • you get some of the common side effects - possible but for most they are very manageable; of course you might be unlucky but you won't know until you try
  • you get some of the serious side effects - uncommon but a possibility as with any medication
  • you buy and it doesn't work for you - you waste some money, but at least you now know and can think of others ways to tackle your obesity instead of procrastinating over MJ

Weigh up the risks of obesity

  • I'll leave you to google them, but they are not nice and lot more serious than the risks of MJ, especially as you get older.

My story in short - 56 yo, 6 months on MJ, terrifying first injection as needle phobic but no problems now, manageable side effects, 5st lost so far, feeling hope for my future health for the first time in decades.

IHateMozzies · 08/01/2025 13:44

Just go for it! You won’t look back once you’ve started! 💐

crumbsonmyface · 08/01/2025 14:13

As someone else said - just do it!
My personal experience - yes I was freaking out, yes I got some side effects, yes I had a panic attack. But also, I got through it, have lost 19lb now, and feeling SO much better in myself. I felt so stuck before and spent so much time and energy feeling miserable and trying (failing) to lose weight. It was worth putting up with some discomfort to get to this point. Still got another 20lb to go, but I don't regret starting this journey :)

Girlfolk · 08/01/2025 14:29

I started in June having thought about it for 6 months before that. I am so so glad I went for it. I started almost 16 stone and now I'm 11 stone. The physical benefits to my health and activity levels have been so noticeable and I am so much happier now. I've started going to the gym and I'm not embarrassed of the way I look being there, which I totally would have been a few months ago.
I really encourage you to go for it, don't let the 'what ifs' hold you back. You will thank yourself by the summer. You can always stop if you don't get on with it, but you'll never know if you don't try.

Confusedandhormonal · 08/01/2025 15:05

FerretChops · 08/01/2025 13:09

Just get on with it woman! (Said with love)

Every day that you mull it over is a day you lose

I was also 15 stone in April 2024. Apart from the fact I'm only 5 ft 3 and a half. I'm now 9 stone 8 without much in the way of a side effect. Never felt sick, didn't die

So honestly just get it ordered and you'll be 11 stone ish by summer guaranteed. Be positive

I love this friendly bossiness- exactly what need 😍

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Redlightbulb · 08/01/2025 15:49

I somewhat regret not starting sooner.
I started in August but had a couple of months of dithering thinking I could get my eating under control but couldn't.
Do it!

FerretChops · 08/01/2025 16:40

@Confusedandhormonal keep us posted! You're going to be so glad you jumped in and ordered Flowers

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