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JustKeepsBreathing · 05/03/2025 00:24

Finally caught up! Lots of great news and NSVs 👏🏼

update from me
On Monday I took 6.375 mg from my 7.5 pen (21st dose)
Lost 1 lb this week. I think it’s going to be slower now as I’m close to a ‘normal’ bmi.

Total weight loss is now 3 stone and 3 lbs.
SW 15 stone 1 lb
CW 11 stone 12 lbs
GW 10 stone 3 lbs (that would be a BMI of 21.8 which feels about right to give me some leeway)

I am 2lb off bmi of 24.9 🤞🏼 hopefully I can do that this week or next.

EVK · 05/03/2025 07:32

@JustKeepsBreathing thats brilliant- you must feel fantastic 🙌 @lapuf I hope you’re feeling better now ! All those carbs obviously were too much for your new finely tuned digestive system. Just goes to show what an impact the right food balance can have! Everyone’s allowed a little slip off the rails but hopefully not one that makes us feel ill !! Thank goodness for salad !! 😅

lapuf · 05/03/2025 07:58

EVK · 05/03/2025 07:32

@JustKeepsBreathing thats brilliant- you must feel fantastic 🙌 @lapuf I hope you’re feeling better now ! All those carbs obviously were too much for your new finely tuned digestive system. Just goes to show what an impact the right food balance can have! Everyone’s allowed a little slip off the rails but hopefully not one that makes us feel ill !! Thank goodness for salad !! 😅

Indeed! I didn't even crave the pasta which is something, was lovely though . Weirdly another pound down this morning, weds is definitely my lowest day of the week

Fizzleawayyy1 · 05/03/2025 08:38

Took my first 10mg yesterday. Didn't feel any different yesterday and I did wake up thinking about food but Iv just got the kids off to school and now i feel a bit sicky! going to have a cup of tea and I then have a meeting at 9.30am so will see how the day goes! I will need to have some will power today too to get going.

I know loads of people on MJ now, a close male friend is (hes lost an insane amount of weight since xmas!) , 5 female friends, my mother.. most started just around xmas time.

Fizzleawayyy1 · 05/03/2025 08:41

Ordered from Medicine marketplace yesterday about 1PM... Sham contacted me about 3.30pm via whats app....

I opted to just send all the pics and videos and answer some questions instead of a voice call... It was £145 for the 15mg. Seems to be the cheapest I think (as already did an order with pharmacy 2 U for 12.5 so couldn't use the code.

RunSlowTalkFast · 05/03/2025 15:18

Anyone ordered from WePrescribe?

They seem a bit slack! Their website said I would be asked for a full body pic, a pic of my weight on the scales with my name and the date on a piece of paper, proof of my previous pen and ID.

When I submitted my order I was first asked to upload ID and a pic of my last pen with the date on it showing. The only date on the pen is the expiry date so I took a photo and they have already approved and dispatched. No photo of me or my weight at all. 🤷🏻‍♀️

UtterlyQuackers · 05/03/2025 20:14

4 stone off! Absolutely madness. Thank you Monjouro! 1 more stone and I will be a healthy weight!

Crazy to think I was obese just over 4 months ago!

flowerlady2 · 06/03/2025 06:49

Morning all, Just wondering how the 10mg’ers are getting on? Apart from the starting dose, I’ve stayed on each increment for 8 weeks. Now starting 10mg today and feeling a bit nervous! I have 2st 7lbs to go to my goal weight and whilst 7.5 is definitely waning I have managed to excercise on it after initially feeling wiped out energy wise for the first few weeks. I do struggle to consistently hit a 100g + protein each day. Any pointers? 🙏

femininomenon · 06/03/2025 07:43

flowerlady2 · 06/03/2025 06:49

Morning all, Just wondering how the 10mg’ers are getting on? Apart from the starting dose, I’ve stayed on each increment for 8 weeks. Now starting 10mg today and feeling a bit nervous! I have 2st 7lbs to go to my goal weight and whilst 7.5 is definitely waning I have managed to excercise on it after initially feeling wiped out energy wise for the first few weeks. I do struggle to consistently hit a 100g + protein each day. Any pointers? 🙏

I've done 9 jabs of 10mg now and had no difference in side effects compared to lower doses, I generally just feel wiped out for the first 48 hours after jabbing and that is all. It's the first time I've stayed on the same dose for more than one pen as it's working so perfectly.

AnneinEdinburgh · 06/03/2025 07:46

I'm on my 3rd dose from first 10mg pen. Werk1 was ok, last week I was so windy and unwell that I have put my next order for 10mg on hold till I see how this week goes. Day 3 and not bad so far. Hope I stay that way!

Fizzleawayyy1 · 06/03/2025 08:53

flowerlady2 · 06/03/2025 06:49

Morning all, Just wondering how the 10mg’ers are getting on? Apart from the starting dose, I’ve stayed on each increment for 8 weeks. Now starting 10mg today and feeling a bit nervous! I have 2st 7lbs to go to my goal weight and whilst 7.5 is definitely waning I have managed to excercise on it after initially feeling wiped out energy wise for the first few weeks. I do struggle to consistently hit a 100g + protein each day. Any pointers? 🙏

I took 10mg a couple of days ago for the first time.... I'm knackered! I keep thinking I should go to the gym but I have 0 motivation.

Fizzleawayyy1 · 06/03/2025 08:54

RunSlowTalkFast · 05/03/2025 15:18

Anyone ordered from WePrescribe?

They seem a bit slack! Their website said I would be asked for a full body pic, a pic of my weight on the scales with my name and the date on a piece of paper, proof of my previous pen and ID.

When I submitted my order I was first asked to upload ID and a pic of my last pen with the date on it showing. The only date on the pen is the expiry date so I took a photo and they have already approved and dispatched. No photo of me or my weight at all. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Haven't ordered from them. They seem a bit slack from what you say then... maybe they meant a pic of the prescription label on the MJ box though?

Fizzleawayyy1 · 06/03/2025 09:02

10MG seems to be kicking in, back to looking in the cupboards and not fancying anything.

I did weigh this morning though since last weekend where I STS, iv gained 2.5lbs... DESERVED! so I need to get that off and carry on..

I'm over my wobble now so no point dwelling on it... previous wobbles have gone on for much much longer!! so that's a very small win.

Also Medicine market place have been super! ordered Tuesday and it was dispatched yesterday, arriving today.

lapuf · 06/03/2025 09:29

I just did school drop off with no coat on and had a lovely crowd of mum pals notice the weight loss and say I looked great, am still floating
I have noticed a bit of a flat bum though despite reasonable squat levels so going to up those!
SW 11st 11
CW 9st 8

Fizzleawayyy1 · 06/03/2025 15:10

lapuf · 06/03/2025 09:29

I just did school drop off with no coat on and had a lovely crowd of mum pals notice the weight loss and say I looked great, am still floating
I have noticed a bit of a flat bum though despite reasonable squat levels so going to up those!
SW 11st 11
CW 9st 8

awww that's lovely!

I am freezing all the time so I wont be going anywhere without a coat any time soon! ha

Bluenose1966 · 06/03/2025 19:01

That’s nice to get compliments from the mum pals@lapuf
I too have a flat bum, doing squats and hip thrusts to try and make it more shapely.
Might have got a bit carried away ordering a bikini, not sure I will ever have the confidence to wear it.

@flowerlady2 Re protein, I really have to work at it to get my 120g a day as not that hungry and it is so filling.
I normally get it from a combination of the following
Large Eggs x 3 - 21g
Steak 35g
Medium Chicken thighs 20g
Salmon - 23g
cottage cheese tub -20g.
Chocolate Protein bar -17/20g
NXT lemonade protein drink- one scoop 27g.
I have Hunter Gather collagen in my morning coffee which is 11g protein and Creatine from Home Bargains which is 4g.

If I don’t feel like eating I can normally eat a few slices of beef rolled up with salt and a bit of horseradish which is about 6g a slice.

lapuf · 06/03/2025 19:17

I'm used to having quite a substantial, shelf-like bum, so it's disconcerting that it's not round now! A small price to pay and I will get it back!

flowerlady2 · 06/03/2025 23:28

femininomenon · 06/03/2025 07:43

I've done 9 jabs of 10mg now and had no difference in side effects compared to lower doses, I generally just feel wiped out for the first 48 hours after jabbing and that is all. It's the first time I've stayed on the same dose for more than one pen as it's working so perfectly.

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@femininomenon Thank you for your reply :) that’s reassuring, I went ahead this morning, it’ll be interesting to monitor any tiredness I get.

flowerlady2 · 06/03/2025 23:30

Fizzleawayyy1 · 06/03/2025 08:53

I took 10mg a couple of days ago for the first time.... I'm knackered! I keep thinking I should go to the gym but I have 0 motivation.

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Thanks for coming back, yeah I’ll watch for the tiredness a few days from now

flowerlady2 · 06/03/2025 23:35

Bluenose1966 · 06/03/2025 19:01

That’s nice to get compliments from the mum pals@lapuf
I too have a flat bum, doing squats and hip thrusts to try and make it more shapely.
Might have got a bit carried away ordering a bikini, not sure I will ever have the confidence to wear it.

@flowerlady2 Re protein, I really have to work at it to get my 120g a day as not that hungry and it is so filling.
I normally get it from a combination of the following
Large Eggs x 3 - 21g
Steak 35g
Medium Chicken thighs 20g
Salmon - 23g
cottage cheese tub -20g.
Chocolate Protein bar -17/20g
NXT lemonade protein drink- one scoop 27g.
I have Hunter Gather collagen in my morning coffee which is 11g protein and Creatine from Home Bargains which is 4g.

If I don’t feel like eating I can normally eat a few slices of beef rolled up with salt and a bit of horseradish which is about 6g a slice.

Thanks for the protein ideas, it’s a challenge to get it all in, isn’t it?

EVK · 07/03/2025 06:22

🤣on the substantial shelf like bum @lapuf me too but no longer so… flat bum here too! Must get some squats in! I have no idea how much protein I’m eating but it’s certainly no where near the 120gms mark! I have fish for main meal and Greek yogurt with fruit at breakfast. I don’t eat much lunch, but might have soups with lentils, tinned tuna with salad. I definitely need to eat more protein but not sure where from! I don’t eat meat just fish - if you put me in the sea right now I’d spring gills !!!

lapuf · 07/03/2025 08:22

@EVK you're having my share too then as I don't eat fish! I'm having a lot of cheese and prosciutto, nuts and chicken.
Going to see a PT this morning and will get her to check my squat technique

Autumnleaves4 · 07/03/2025 09:36

Hi everyone, I am contemplating trying a weight loss drug and I am interested to know how you decided on which one. Mounjaro seems popular on mumsnet, I had only heard of Ozempic before today but I’ve also read about Wegovy and Zepbound. How did you guys decide which one to try and did you all buy it online, there’s lots of talk about sending pictures and weights. I’m not sure I have a high enough bmi to go to my GP but have been overweight, up and down for years, desperately trying to exercise, coach to 5k, gym, tennis, netball and now it’s seems that I might need a knee replacement and can no longer walk or sleep without pain. It’s seems that all that impact whilst being overweight has damaged my knee and I’m desperate to lose weight for my knees sake. I need my exercise for my mental health and to curb my eating, without the ability to exercise I’m finding my weight going up already. Injections are completely new to me and it all seems a bit scary. Any advice appreciated.

femininomenon · 07/03/2025 09:53

Autumnleaves4 · 07/03/2025 09:36

Hi everyone, I am contemplating trying a weight loss drug and I am interested to know how you decided on which one. Mounjaro seems popular on mumsnet, I had only heard of Ozempic before today but I’ve also read about Wegovy and Zepbound. How did you guys decide which one to try and did you all buy it online, there’s lots of talk about sending pictures and weights. I’m not sure I have a high enough bmi to go to my GP but have been overweight, up and down for years, desperately trying to exercise, coach to 5k, gym, tennis, netball and now it’s seems that I might need a knee replacement and can no longer walk or sleep without pain. It’s seems that all that impact whilst being overweight has damaged my knee and I’m desperate to lose weight for my knees sake. I need my exercise for my mental health and to curb my eating, without the ability to exercise I’m finding my weight going up already. Injections are completely new to me and it all seems a bit scary. Any advice appreciated.

I think most people choose mounjaro as it's one of the cheaper options and generally has the least side effects (although as with anything they vary from person to person).
It is almost impossible to get prescribed from your doctor on the NHS so you need a private prescription/to buy online. Your BMI needs to be over 30 or 27 with certain other health conditions regardless of who prescribes it as they are the prescribing rules. If this applies to you then you can use monj.co.uk to look at the different online pharmacy prices and ratings to decide who to go with.

HappyNewt · 07/03/2025 14:07

Just a heads up...

So. I have ordered all but the first of my pens through IQ Doctor. I have always been happy. Speedy processing of my order, good delivery etc....

But my 10mg pen stopped working part way through giving the third dose last week. I changed needle (twice) to see if that was the problem. But, it was just 'locked' - would not depress to give the rest of the dose or turn.

I contacted IQ by online message, email and by raising a support ticket, (no answer on phone). I've chased up a response a few times......nothing.

If you like the thought of getting a response if you need something, then perhaps IQ are one to avoid.

I'll be looking elsewhere in future.

Thankfully, I knew from here about insulin needles....so I've sorted myself out, with your help!!!