JANUARY 2025 Starters - Thread 2!!!

[FatGirlDosing]

The first thread is almost full so here’s a new one ready for the exciting journeys ahead!

@QueenBarbs I had similar, but without the diarrhoea. I tried again on a lower dose, so I did

Jab1:2,5mg - bad side effects 4 days
Jab 2: 2mg - bad side effects 1 day
Did Jab 3 nine days later as I was feeling run down Jab 3: 1.6mg

I've had no side-effects on Jab 3 (I'm 3 days into it) apart from feeling slightly dizzy as I hadn't eaten quite enough. Was very thirsty Day 2.

I'm continuing on 1.6mg and maybe creep up slowly. I get moderate appetite suppression on it.

It's not 'official' to take a lower dose but for me it was either that or give it up.

Thank you, thats interesting as ^I didn't realise it would be possible to do a lower dose. Pleased that lowering it has helped for you and still giving some appetite suppression. I'll maybe have a look at doing that, rather than completely giving up. But I definitely can't continue as I am.

@QueenBarbs rehydration sachets help a lot if you're not taking them at the moment.

Gosh that sounds awful - I don't know if I'm quite so excited now 😂

Have you been eating at all? I've heard talk of electrolytes etc helping with side effects, but I get the reluctance to continue - nausea and throwing up is the absolute worst.

My first weigh day today (have decided to only weigh once a week, on my injection day, which is Thursdays). At the end of one week of MJ I am down 1kg (2.2lb). Given that I have had no side effects I am happy with that although I didn't notice any suppression and just counted calories carefully on Nutracheck, and did feel pretty hungry on several occasions. I have no idea of the MJ really made any difference to the weight loss (I've lost 1kg a week for a number of weeks before just on calorie counting, but always stalled after a few weeks), but it's early days yet after just 1 week on 2.5mg.

Great results @Pandora71 ! Today is my second shot and I’m wonderimg if i should go up to 2.5 mg or stay on 1.25 mg. I m definitely eating less, smaller portions but I am still hungry between meals just no food noise and I can finish when I am full.
it occurred to me that this is how “normal” people feel.

This thread is great because for the people who have experienced bad side effects on 2.5mg, you also can see the option to lower and people who are having great results on a lower dose, too. I hope you find a way through!

It is less than 24 hours since my first ever dose at 2.5mg; I did manage to do a number 2, and only noticed a little bit of burpiness, otherwise completely fine.

I have no appetite whatsoever. I am going to force myself to eat a steamed Bao bun and drink some kombucha, then have a protein shake later with a tuna steak, tomato and feta salad for dinner.

I could probably eat nothing at all and feel absolutely fine, it is that effective so far.

Still, I am not interested in starving my way to GW, just need to find the right foods I can eat even if I don't feel like it!

I'm 6 days in from my first injection of 2.5mg, and 2.2kg down. Quite significant appetite suppression, felt a little nauseous the first couple of days, now I just feel tired but my youngest has had me up most of the past few nights

Oh don't be put off by my experience, many seem to great on it. I just have to be dramatic and get the bad side effects 😂

Managed to keep toast down yesterday but that's the only thing I've kept down since Monday. I have had electrolytes but that's all coming back up too 😕

week 2 day 1.
Lost 2.8kg in week one. No major side effects although I’ve only been to the loo once and it was extreme but that’s actually normal
for me as I have IBS. Quite a lot of suppression here but I still get hungry, just fill up a lot quicker!
today I’ve had a pack of watermelon, 2 bits of french bread with butter and a protein bar. I’m stuffed but I’m going to get some dates to eat later.
I’ve also lost an inch from waist and hips which is great as they’re my nemesis areas!
SW 107.8
CW 105
GW 75

I’m about to do my second jab, I’ve just weighed myself and have lost 13lbs in week one! It’ll mostly be water I’m sure, and I do always have a big loss in the first week of any diet I’ve been on so I’m not counting my chickens! But very happy anyway, and I’ve not really had any side effects other than a slight feeling of nausea here and there.

Started on Tuesday evening no side effects at the moment just not hungry.

Advice needed - i think I've messed up. Ordered my second pen too soon and kept to 2.5 but now I'm nearly up to the 4th jab and suppression is wearing off.
Do you think this will work - do a 2.5 with new pen but pull an additional 1.25 from the bonus dose in the old pen. Do that twice and then there'll still be enough left in the new pen for two 3.75??

Started on Sunday (2.5mg).

SW 99.3kg
CW 96.6kg
GW 75kg

Appetite is suppressed and keep having to remind myself to eat! Happy with the weight loss already, but wondering if this is water loss?

Had someone ask me today if I'd lost weight, made me very happy 😃

W1D4. My appetite has definitely come back this evening. I was pretty hungry when I got home. So far my only side effects so far have been a headache the day after I jabbed and fewer number 2s! I added some flaxseed to my yogurt this morning and that's got things moving.

When I took Wegovy last year I had terrible diarrhoea in my second month so I had to stop. I feel for you @QueenBarbs - it's not fun when you can't be too far from the loo.

Week 1 day 6 for me. Weighed today, was trying to wait a week but got impatient! Nearly 3kg down which I’m chuffed with but also aware it’s a first week thing. Had real suppression until yesterday, so was bit gutted to get appetite back. Think I’m going to do injection 2 tomorrow morning, a day early, to benefit from suppression over the weekend from now on, as I always find it a bit easier during the week when I’m busy at work. Only side effects have been a mild headache and a yuk taste in mouth, neither of which lasted long.
SW 99.8kg
CW 96.9kg
GW - not sure yet!

Hi, my order arrived today and to say I'm nervous is an understatement!

Don't know whether to jab tonight or tomorrow. What is the best time to jab, day or night?

I'm off work now until Monday but do have an 18 month old at home with me tomorrow, I'm terrified of having awful side effects

I usually weigh tomorrow but am flying out to visit family tomorrow at short notice as elderly relative has pneumonia so using today’s weight - 2.2lb off.

Due to inject tomorrow but am going to hold off and take it with me. I won’t have much control over what I eat so could be tricky. If I feel the food will work ok with it then I can take it but am not keen on fairly long drives to the hospital with a dodgy stomach.

Thanks @Josephi !

I think it all depends what your goals, how far you’ve got to go and what you are willing to sacrifice or put up with. For me, I’m starting at the lighter end of obese and not in a rush so I can afford to take it slow on a low dose. I’d rather it takes me twice as long with low side effects than fast with a dodgy tummy. For others they may want to see bigger losses quicker. I’m very grateful the mechanism of the pens allows you to tweak your own dosage.

Today I ate ~1350 calories

• breakfast - full fat milk small hot chocolate from coffee shop (estimate 300 calories)
• 3/4 of a chicken wrap from sandwich shop (estimate 300 calories)
• 3/4 of a salmon parcel thing with pastry, small amount of rice, brocolli and some mayonnaise (700)
• two tiny pieces of chocolate (approx 50)

this is more than I’ve eaten on most days. I do worry I’m not getting enough - total calories, micronutrients, protein. I probably need to be more mindful with what goes in. I’m on w2d5.

Exercise: I cycled for about 45 minutes.

@millenialmolly I’m not sure time of day makes much difference as the side effects tend to kick in a day or two later.

@MummyInTheNecropolis a stone in one week! That’s incredible but do make sure you are eating enough to function!

I should say, I’ve started taking a multivitamin and also creatine. Wondering what others are doing.

Anyone else have a very dry mouth?

Doesn't matter what or how much I drink, it’s bone dry!

@MummyInTheNecropolis that is an immense amount to loose in 1
Week!
So pleased for you!
Have you decided a total amount you are aiming for?
Presume this significant loss is a week has made a difference to how clothes feel?

I’ve lost 4lb In a day and a half that’s great but not surprised as I’ve not ate