January 2025 Starters - Thread 3 Come lose with me!

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Losers unite!

Following on from here

Filled last thread without linking to new one so hope everyone finds this one

Roger that, thank you x

Hi everybody

Well done on the amazing losses and hope those of you with side effects feel better soon.
People were asking for high protein recipes. I’ve just cooked this for dinner and it was amazing! I’d probably add in some mushrooms and maybe spinach next time, will def make it again, a hit with the whole family and 47g of protein! https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spiced-chicken-balti

I’m going up to 5mg this week, am not doing the bonus dose as not sure I could manage!!!

Hey all

Checking in- I have finised the first pen 2.5mg (took 5 doses) iv lost 10lbs in total. 8 of those 10 were in the first 10 days! Iv lost a couple inches off thigh/arms/waist etc. I weight train so don't go solely off scale number

I defo felt way less suppression now, but I'm not sure I want to go up to 5mg yet as I'm still eating a lot less and when I do eat I don't have loads. So I'm assuming this is fine and still working for me. I'm happy to lose 1/2lb a week, don't want anything too drastic.

I'm so bloated today though, as I used to get before MJ so wondering if the anti-inflammatory effects of it are wearing off. Iv reordered the 2.5mg again and will jab again on Tuesday

Forgot to mention, my hair isnt falling out more than usual. But it feels really brittle! I'm taking iron anyway and magnesium. What else can I take that would be good for my hair?

I have found that whenever I feel rubbish a glass of water helps. My skin is drier, I am prone to headaches so my advice is drink all the water you can. It helps w appetite too. Embarrassing question, has anyone noticed much lower sensitivity down below? I am someone who despite being 51 has really intense sensitivity and quite easily obtained satisfaction but have felt vastly reduced sensitivity of feelings down below since on this.

@TwinklyUmberTurtle I went from 4 weeks on 2.5mg straight to 5mg with no side effects. I did 2nd injection of 5mg on Thursday and all good still 😊

Interesting there are some posts about alcohol on this thread. I'm on W4 D3. I jab on a Friday morning and have good suppression and no food noise for 3 days then it starts to taper off (I'm going up to 5 this week and hoping ill get more days of suppression). So I haven't fancied drinking at the weekends since I started. Last Thursday I had a few wines at a planned night out for my birthday (it was the day before I jab and i had a day off work Friday) and I the worst anxiety on Friday it was bloody awful. I've had this a bit in the past but this was 10x worse than I've ever experienced. Lesson learned!

Come to think of it, yes my libido has definitely dipped (so don’t actually know yet if ‘sensitivity’ has also dipped too). That’s interesting, if there’s any correlation.

What I am experiencing right now is one of the most painful periods I’ve had in years so very much hoping this is a one off and not a longer term side effect of MJ. I’m currently week 3, day 6.

i wonder if anyone else has noted changes in their cycle/libido/ sensations..

Yes, I think have a little. Will keep on monitoring to see if there is any correlation.

Took my first jab of pen 2 today. Did 45 clicks and it's already made a difference - more how I felt at the start of pen 1. Interesting to see how that changes over the coming days.

Love the look of the chicken balti recipe.

www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle/a63441972/weightloss-jab-took-away-my-orgasms/

I spoke too soon about having no real negative side effects. My stomach is sore, I’m burping eggy disgusting burps frequently and have had waaaay too many visits to the toilet tonight 🤢 not sure if it’s what I’ve eaten but I can’t sleep cause of it 😥

Ahhhhh @TwinklyUmberTurtle sympathies. Exactly the same thing is happening to me. Started last night, all day yesterday into today.

If it helps it seems to be somewhat easing. I had something plain to eat at about 5 last night as was feeling quite faint which I think was a mistake tbh. But I managed to get a chunk of sleep

Hopefully this will pass for us both soon

Good morning poorly people 🌸. I hope you feel better soon.

I’m on the verge of going to the doctor, I’ve had a dull ache under my ribs for a couple of days, left side, worse after eating. Fingers crossed it’s not a serious side effect. My heart rate is fine. Temperature a bit raised. Feel very nauseous. I think it started after a M&S salmon fillet fish cake, I only ate half because it felt greasy. I’ll see how I feel later on.

ETA haven’t posted this as I feel like I’m making a mountain out of a molehill.

Has anyone else felt like this?

Ah I hope you're OK, let us know how you get on! 🩷

I had a dull ache under my left rib for a while, a few months prior to starting MJ. No pain, just an intermittent ache. GP examined me and sent me for bloods and a scan, all showed clear so never really got to the bottom of it. It's been back the last few days (no worse than before), wondering whether it's inflammation after eating something which doesn't agree with me or trapped wind?! The body is a strange thing!

@MananaMananaPenelope could it be trapped wind at all? Have you been burpy my lovely? Does it shift if you move position?

If it persists then do go and in the meantime maybe try a couple of gentle yoga poses (Childs pose works for me) and maybe some otc treatments.

@myladyjane , no I don’t think I’ve burped once!

l have had a thought about constipation. I wonder if I might be a bit constipated and my left side is hurting because of that.

I’ll take something for constipation I think. What other otc stuff would you try?

Took my 4th 2.5mg last night. Weighed just now and I’ve lost another 1.8lbs, bringing my total loss to 5.8lbs in 3 weeks. And I’m now over 10% of my way to my goal weight. Small steps but they’ll all add up in the end.

I’m feeling a bit nauseous this morning, first time this has happened so far. I think I’m going to take the bonus dose next week, plus 1.25mg from my 5mg pen as I’m not sure I want to go straight up to 5mg. I had horrid side effects on Wegovy last year which made me stop taking it and I so want this to work this time.

We’ve also just booked a week away in 3 weeks so I’d love to lose another 5/6lbs by then so I look marginally better in my holiday clothes!

Collagen is needed for hair and nails. I've just started taking this one, comes as a powder. They recommend adding to drinks but I prefer it in my overnight oats. Website is nutrabytes.co.uk It's also high in protein so that helps with protein goals!

I am a big fan of gaviscon because a lot of my digestive bits and bobs are caused by acid reflux. Peppermint capsules maybe? Or Rennies. Massage your stomach from right to left.

I once got trapped wind so badly and was in so much pain my dh made me call the dr. Who sent an ambulance who took me to a&e as they had to rule out a heart attack. I felt like such an arse and a time waster but the dr said that sometimes it can be so painful that the only way they can check is to do a blood test and told me not to worry. Then I did the most tiny ladylike burp and it went. Bodies are indeed very weird.

Cat/coe could be another good yoga pose to try. But don't do it if it hurts and be very gentle.

Thank you @myladyjane 🙏 and @millenialmolly.

@millenialmolly, I find that reassuring 🙏, pre MJ I had that sort of pain at times too. Every part of my body has been scanned in the last twelve months lol. My stomach is rarely pain free if I press on it, that’s just how it is, it’s always a bit tender somewhere.

I already take omaprazole post chemo, I’ll swig some Gaviscon and take a laxative. 🤞

I’m wfh today so will try the odd yoga pose if/when I can.

In other news, my BMI has reduced by 1.5, from 36 to 34.5. That’s incredible given that I’ve not lost an ounce on a calorie restricted diet for a year.

I managed to eat yesterday!! At breakfast, lunch and supper!! Small portions but still. Also enjoyed four pieces of Galaxy :D I'm meeting a friend for breakfast this morning. So will walk or cycle down to see her and hopefully there will be something lovely on the menu.

Sorry to hear that @MananaMananaPenelope 😢 , sounds like you've really been through a lot. Hoping for your tummy troubles to ease 🤞

Happy to report feeling fine on 5mg. I haven't felt hungry and due to doing family stuff this weekend that revolved around food, I think I was over cautious and didn't eat enough. The scales haven't moved but I think it's almost like the body thinks it's being really starved and so clings on to everything iyswim? It's also because I always seem to stall when coming up to a half stone marker; think I'll try and fool my scales by changing them to kg and see if that works! 😂

Well after my cider and chips inspired whoosh of 1lb yesterday I’m pleased to report that it hasn’t gone back on and I’ve stayed the same. 4 days until my bonus dose. I’m plucking up the courage to order the 5mg pen. Not because I’m worried about side effects - because they’ve asked for another photo. I’m still allergic to being photographed

Why have they asked for another progress photo already? That seems a bit soon right?