Mounjaro February to April 24 starters - Thread 4

[ObsidianTree]

4th thread!

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5207564-mounjaro-february-to-april-24-starters-thread-3?page=40&reply=141722167

How about something a bit less extreme? I've been using zumba.com at home (a cardio tone programme) and it has definitely raised my bum up where it used to be pre-MJ. The music is also very uplifting, so it's perfect for this time of year 😁

Hi all. Been reading through these and some of your past threads from september onwards last year. There's come fascinating info included and some good advice / tips. I started on mounjaro 4 weeks ago (2.5ml starter dose, this is my 4th week), I have close to 6 stone to lose but I think I did surprisingly well in the first 3 weeks on this injectable. I lost 9lbs (I am aware a significant % of this might be fluid), and saw a marked reduction in my appetite often finding I had to 'persuade' myself to eat. In my current 4th week, I have found that whilst my appetite is no-where near what it was pre-Mounjaro, I can tell that my body has become used to the drug. I have my next, higher dose, waiting for next Monday. I am trying to stick to protein with veg meals, drinking more fluids and ensuring I get my fruit in. For me the biggest challenge was reducing my bread intake, most days I could eat a good 3rd of a sliced loaf! Since reducing this to 2 slices per day (if I actually use them), I've found my joints feel much better and I feel less 'stodged', so I am really looking forward to reducing my weight sensibly and seeing the benefits to my arthritis. Enjoying reading the comments here. 😀but I've been particularly interested in the comments on the 'bonus' dose and what people are saying about them. I have at least a further dose on my 2.5mg pen which seems wasteful, so am considering the purchase of some needles to drain the correct amount and use it as a 5th dose, so any comments on this would be interesting.

Gently @Mithrydene you might be better off asking these questions on one of the many new starter threads. https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5259859-january-starters-thread-3-come-lose-with-me Good luck with your journey sounds like you are doing great.

Thanks for the suggestion @Thebaldprimadonna I'll look into that. Never done Zumba before and have no sense of rhythm, but might be good for a laugh!

Zumba is very fun (I did in person classes for years) and they have short vids that teach the basics. I think I pay £15 a month for unlimited classes.

Well done @YouAreEffluentKim! Brilliant to be at goal.

I'm like you, need to somehow find time and desire for toning/muscle building. Lots of people I know swear by doing weights so I think I need to find a routine that works for me (at home - too much money wasted on gym memberships over the years)

And I must have a Shred video somewhere, how many years is CW that was all the rage?

CW = it

Stricter controls incoming!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yeklrer39o.amp

Yeah I’m fucked
there is nothing for maintainers is there?

I don't think it's going to be an issue for maintenance or even potentially for those of us who are currently on it and staying with the same prescriber. It's people starting out who will be impacted by changes.

I have a video call booked with Hira tomorrow and will be honest about my stockpile (4 boxes) - and hope she will take me on as she's done for some of you. I think once we are on a maintenance plan, there may be extra checks when you order - photo on scales with name and date , video consult every x months, full body photos and mandatory to inform gp. I hope it won't be a problem for us and will put off those who have lied to get it.

Quick question, my friend started at same time as me. She is struggle to afford and doesn't have a credit card. Does any supplier do PayPal so she can do the installment thing. Not ideal but she is so close and doesn't want to stop just yet.

has anybody used Medicine Market Place....... 15mg at £135.

I am sure I've had PayPal pay in 3 as an option with either IQ Doctor or Bolt, I can't remember which and can't easily check. IQ Doctor just cost me £160 for 15mg including postage. Have a look at the monj website for discount codes for them.

@KeepingUndercover Mmust be IQ. I have defo done a PayPal and have never used Bolt.
Unfortunately we both fell out with IQ for poor customer service.

She has found something called Medicine Market on the Monj Web page which shows all the prices and discounts. Haven't heard of them. They are pretty cheap so we will see how she gets on.

I think maintenance will be okay. We'll just have to have more contact with our prescribers.

Can probably get around the check ins by moving around though. There's always a way people will be able to fudge it!

I'm guessing they will all have to go towards a shemed type model!

I haven't but I was eyeing them up 😆

I just risked an order on my credit card. If they are dodgy I can get a refund!

Keep us updated! Fingers crossed all goes well!

I've had a good few deals thanks to monj!

Jeez, staff room chat today got onto jabs. They were rabid.
One woman in particular was spouting literally everything on the MJ Bad Bingo card and how unhealthy it is. Utterly uninformed ranting.
And frankly, from a health pespective, she should be on to medex immediately and getting herself started!

It was horrible. I am quite shaken. I must have looked well shifty sitting there all skinny😂
Was desperate to tell her that most of the GPs in our local. practice are on it, but thst would be breaking a confidence!

I have been using up my stockpile and haven't started maintenance yet with Oushk. Think I will put my first order in soon to get on the maintenance plan. Don't want to risk getting cut off. Just incase!

I ordered another, and hopefully, final 7.5 pen from ME this morning and have had the dispatch email with no further queries considering I’ve not ordered a pen for 3 months!

I'm sorry that happened. Next time ask her what she is doing about her weight that is sooooo much better 😂 (maybe a bit mean?)

I am static currently and it's really annoying me.

Any tips for getting back on track?

With alcohol now being my nemesis that should help. I've eaten better the past few days. But struggling to get back on the water/protein parade and I'm just feeling crap all the time! And had salmon last night, as I'd forgotten that mj put me off it!

I am currently trying to maintain. Still taking 15mg but eating a bit more.
It would be cheaper to maintain on a lower dose I guess but I am petrified of getting hungry and eating everything in sight! Constant hunger was how I got fat.

I have all these new skinny clothes for a start😂. I can't afford to put it back on!