Mounjaro, 10st or more to lose, thread two

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Starting a new friendly and supportive thread, we’re almost full on the last one.
original thread is here https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5226758-mounjaro-10st-or-more-to-lose

Thankyou I actually meant the senna there as I'd assumed it was short term - but I didn't say it in my post! I do that when I'm texting sometimes assuming people know what's on my head 😂.

MJ yes I'm coming to realise I might need to be on longterm and really hoping price comes down.

Will a huge section of the population end up on them???

I'm losing 1lb a week now. It seems slow but at least I know that it's definitely coming off, and I won't have to worry about going back up again.

Movicol has been the only thing that has ever worked for me re constipation and it took months of trying different things. I started off with 3 sachets a day for four days then dropped to two, now one at night, sometimes I have to go back to three.
it might also be worth mentioning that taking an ‘overnight’ laxative may not work as quickly as it did before MJ. I’ve definitely noticed that their effects take a lot longer and that could be due to delayed absorption? I found that out by taking dulcolax x2 three nights on the trot, on the 4th day I think the first dose finally took effect then continued for 3 days solid! Be warned 🤣

Oh, and I don’t ‘go’ daily anymore, usually every other day now…

Oh I'd not thought about the delayed absorption!!

Ive had 2 movicol sachets the last 2 days and one this morning. I hadn't realised I could take more. I might do 3 today the.. And once I have a normal poop cut down a bit. I've just eaten dried apricots and dates and sourdough crackers for lunch!!!

I did "go" today (I can't believe I'm talking about this online 😂) so not so blocked I need to see a GP but not convinced it was much!

We are having some delightful conversations aren’t we 😂. Suppositories are a life saver!

I eat one weetabix every morning which seems to have prevented any constipation issues so far.

Anyone found some good meals to cook that are MJ friendly? (don't make you feel sick, not too rich?)

I’m wearing some old jeans which were quite uncomfortable. Now they’re loose and I can put them on without undoing them!

I looked in the bag of trousers I hope to be wearing later in the WL journey and have 12 pairs of jeans and cords in descending sizes all in reserve! Which is ridiculous, of course. But is going to save me money this year!!

Re the constipation, I’ve always had a tendency that way so movicol is my friend! It swings from one extreme to the other tbh. But I haven’t needed more than 3 to get things on the move. I absolutely loathe lactulose, it makes me want to throw up. So I avoid that.

Brown rice is making an appearance. I’m ok with limited spice so making curries with pulses (husband is vegetarian) and really cutting down on the amounts of oil I use to cook with. Eg, tonight is a paneer and chickpea curry. I’m adding a pepper and some frozen spinach.

I made a chilli with tempeh the other night. The recipe said 4 large portions. I think it was more like 6-8 normal portions! But that went down well and was good for protein.

Quorn meatballs in a tomato sauce with some spaghetti is good. I don’t put onions in a tomato pasta sauce, it’s just a tin of tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, olive oil. And a splash of water to rinse the tomato tin. Simple but really good for tired days.

I still cook pasta but I have less. So some of our old favourites are on the list.

And I’m using the recipes on Nutracheck for ideas.

But the thing I’m really relying on for flavour is MSG - a pinch of that will lift any dish! It just adds a bit of interest and oomph to all savouries. It’s great!

I'm not sure if this is a non scale victory or a loss. I got my Summer clothes from the loft yesterday which were all new in June last year as I had lost about three stone by then. Most of them are absolutely huge and went on Vinted last night ( and have sold yippee) since then I have lost about another two and a half stone, so probably another dress size or two in looser styles. . I remember how happy I was being able to wear a size 16 on holiday, I can't afford a holiday this year. There were some more tailored clothes that were too snug but I wore them anyway that will be ok for in the garden and knocking around town. Feels like a lot of money wasted, but also felt good to let them go. I bought a lot of size 12s from whatnot this week so fingers crossed some of them fit. Worse thing? My expensive shoes are all far too big. I guess my feet stretched them out.,

Well done @Doggymummar whatever it is, it’s definitely a success!

I don’t think it’s money wasted necessarily - the person you were on holiday needed clothes and wanted to look nice. They made you happy and you enjoyed wearing them at the time. There’s nothing wrong with that. And not every item we buy has to be an ‘investment piece’. It’s ok to clothe your body at all stages and sizes, even transitional ones.

And now they’ve served their purpose you’ve sold them on and got a bit back for them. So it’s not like you’ve chucked them…

Well done on a great NSV!

Thankyou, that all makes sense. I've also just found a box of size 12 things I haven't seen for maybe a decade, just some polo necks and bikinis which are going to be washed and set aside for this Autumn or winter when they might fit. Oh and some white Doc Martin sandals that need wearing in so I have them on with thick wool socks to try and get comfy.

@TragicMuse I second msg! And it’s so cheap it lasts forever, definitely adds to a meal.

@madroid my go to is always salmon, a veg tagine is tasty, there’s a lovely Jamie Oliver recipe that I use a lot, prawn and/or chicken stir fry with lots of veg and rice or noodles.

@Doggymummar what’s a size 12? 😆 seriously that’s brilliant, I’m using Vinted like a ‘swap shop’ at the moment, but have made the mistake of buying something for later, later comes and it’s too big!

Wow size 12!!! I'm going to be very excited when I wear something that doesn't start 2-something. Currently that may well be Christmas this year but I am believing its a possibility!

Well done everyone on fabulous losses and thanks to everyone for the great help and support on here.
@FatsiaJaponicaInTheGarden and @Doggymummar - was in the size 2- and actually almost fainted when I tried on and bought a pair of size 12 trousers last week and bought them ! Started MJ in May and down 8stone 4lbs now. Crazy 🤪
According to the naff BMI charts I am still obese….really !!! Hoping to be just overweight in a few weeks or so.

Wow!!! It's so exciting to hear of people's successes as it makes it much more "real" in my mind I might get there!

I've been wearing baggy seasalt tunics/dresses which I think covered a multitude of sins around my middle so I probably got 24/26 before putting on even more weight.... If anything they're not tight now... So maybe I'm fitting them! I suspect they'll still be okay even if I got to a mcuh lower weight but realistically even though I've lost 12cm on my stomach it is an actual mahusive round ball and will be probably end of the year before I need different clothes.

But... When I do it will be amazing and the differences between 12/14/16 are more marked and I'll want clothes that aren't leggings and stretchy tunics!!

I was a 24-26. I think I’m around a 22ish at the moment. But I can see I look more different than a one size change might suggest. And things feel a bit easier and looser. Less strained I suppose…

I am so looking forward to getting my waist back. When I was 17/18 I had a tiny waist it was either 19 or 21 inches, I can’t remember exactly. Everyone perceived me as being extremely overweight. I had a black satin circle skirt I got in a charity shop and which no one believed fitted me. It needed a bit of repair and so I went to the sewing room at school and the teacher said something like “why bother, that will never fit you” then I literally put it on in front of her. And she conceded that yes, it did fit me and I did actually have a small waist.

Looking back, I don’t think I was fat at all really. A bit chubby maybe.

Damn weird.

@FatsiaJaponicaInTheGarden Honestly I never thought I would ever get back into a size 18 let alone the 12/14s. I am struggling to come to terms with me being back to a weight from my 20s. I look in the mirror and barely recognise my shape.

The Mounjaro gave me a way to lose the food noise and desire to overeat which is literally what I was missing all these years. It is the tool that lets me know I can and will lose the weight and hope it does for you too. I am terrified of maintenance and hoping I can keep the weight off. Plan on taking time and going down doses slowly once I reach goal.

Ok, first weight in.
Week 1 Lost 7lbs.

Am delighted, I know as someone with lots to lose that the first week would be bigger but am still pleased. After the concern over constipation I have got some Fybogel sachets so hoping they work gently to keep things moving rather than having to resort to a quick fix.

My main concern is whether I’m eating enough and consuming enough calories. I am trying to eat healthier and have been aiming for 1200 to 1400 calories daily but am struggling to manage 1000 some days but figured I should go with what my body wants. I’m trying to keep my protein above 80g but this is a struggle as well at times. I’m drinking lots of water/sugar free squash and have completely lost the taste for my beloved Diet Coke.

Wow, @TheZingyFish you're off to a flying start, that's a great result.

I've had a battle with the calories a bit too this week. I've bought some protein drinks, and just have one in the evening if I'm low on calories. It also obviously boosts the protein intake, so win win in my mind 🙂

It is hard to get the calories in, but important to avoid feeling/being unwell. I aim for 1200 too, but generally land somewhere around 800. My metabolism is screwed from years of VLCD and yo yo diets so this only equates to about half a pound a week weightloss. Make sure you are using high quality supplements or getting enough nutrients from what you eat. Protein is important, but so are vitamins and minerals.

@TragicMuse That is really sad for the young you. I used to go to an eating disorders group and most people seemed to have a story of something being said to them that stuck in their head.

Re calories - I'm not counting as such but I am being careful to try and get enough - I think with a lot to lose I don't want to loose too fast and mess with metabolism/muscle loss/ upset my liver more than I have. My hardest is breakfast which I need to take for another tablet - I have a small amount of geek yoghurt with chia seed and some berries and it does feel like I stare at it then slowly eat it while scrolling. I don't eat a lot for lunch but make sure I have something even if it's a banana and some sourdough crackers and try to eat a babybel. Then evening meal for me is okay - even if I don't fancy it when I'm sat down I eat it with the family. But magically don't want seconds/puddings etc.

We're all v different how we are approaching it though so im sure you'll find your stride.

For me the first week was the worst in terms of not wanting to eat though!

My good news is I've now lost 10% of my bodyweight!! 😁.

It was par for the course tbh @FatsiaJaponicaInTheGarden thank you 🙏

I’m getting quite bad nausea in the day or two after my jab. Yesterday I didn’t even hit 1000 calories and that included a cheese sandwich!!

Today I had to go to the post office, which is in a shop. The shop has LOADS of snacks. And it was lunchtime. I was completely unbothered. Completely. Which is unusual but most welcome!! It’s nice not caring or being urged to buy the snacks. I don’t think I could if I tried!!

What I do need is something to prevent the nausea though. It’s quite overwhelming.

I'm still here. Just very disheartened at the moment as MJ seems to crapping out on me :( Food noise is returning, hunger pangs and I am REALLY struggling to stick to 900 cals a day. It's heading back towards feeling miserable and hungry the whole time.

I've not gained, but only lost 2lb in the last month. I don't have an appointment with my consultant until September, and I don't want to come off it as my non weight loss symptoms are still being controlled really well with it. But, I had finally started looking forward to shopping in normal clothes stores!

Gosh Justean that sounds horrible and 900 calories a day is nothing - it's crazy you aren't losing on that low.

Can you go up a dose?