April 2025 Starts - Thread 2

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Following on from thread 1 - !

Glad to hear everyone’s progress - small or large steps, it sounds like we are all heading in the same direction.

Following my last question re bruising, I injected into my thigh instead - and whilst there was a small bruise it was much less prominent.

I’ve been absolutely exhausted the last few days. They have been busy (15k+ steps but that’s not unusual). I’m wiped by 9pm and just a dead weight in my limbs feeling.

i think it also may be due to the impact on my period - the first jab kick started it and it’s been sooooo heavy since (10 days now 😫). My periods can be erratic and heavy (peri) but this is unreal. I must have lost a pound of my insides 🤨 😄.

Ive ordered some iron supplements in case this is the source of the tiredness. Has anyone else had any major impacts on their menstrual cycle?

@Pinkapron personally I'd suggest waiting until after the weekend. A) I found suppression kicked in really quickly (like, within an hour) which might not be great when you're cooking and tasting etc and B) you don't want any side effects whilst you're trying to host. I was really worried about side-effects when I started last week, although luckily haven't had any. But you never know.

I'm also thinking about collagen to help with saggy skin. Does anyone have any experience with brands and types? Does it do anything?

Anyone who has taken 3 jabs re-ordered yet? Worried about doing this week as away Fri to Monday, should be ok if I order next week do you think?

I'm week 2 day 3 and pleased to report no sickness this week! I did have an upset tummy this evening but I took senna last night so I think it might have been related to that! I suffer from constipation anyway and really struggle to drink enough, can't seem to force myself! I have noticed my IBS symptoms (namely flatulence!) which rules my life normally is not an issue, so obviously cutting something out has helped!

Can I please join? I started Mounjaro 2 weeks and 2 days ago. Just used 3rd dose and wondering whether it is too soon to reorder? Started the other day but they were saying I would get it tomorrow - considering I still need to use my last dose this seems too soon?

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SW 240lbs
current 230lbs
5ft 8

Hi all, I took my first dose on Saturday so I guess I am W1D3. I was actually away from home so couldn’t weigh myself on D1 but have weighed today at 17st3.5lbs/109.5kg so am counting that as my starting weight.

I have T2 diabetes but have self funded the WLI - hoping for BG improvements as well as weight loss.

No side effects the first couple of days. We were out yesterday and I bought a chicken roll which I could only eat half of.

Today I’ve had nasty sulphur burps which has made me want to eat more to take the awful taste away 🤦‍♀️ we stopped at a services / fast food place on the way home and I did eat my normal amount (ie too much) but then felt very full the rest of the day. Read up on side effects and it said to avoid fried food and do some exercise to get things moving in the other direction so I went for a walk which certainly did the trick a little too efficiently 😩 hoping it will all calm down again. I’ve just had a small plain supper and will stick to lower fat options for now. Usually I low carb and fats can be quite high so will have to investigate what I can tolerate.

My provider suggests weighing every day which seems unusual but I guess it will show the fluctuation day by day. Feeling quite positive despite the tummy issues - let’s hope this really is the one.

I’d crack on. The first couple of days I had zero interest in food but that has settled so I’m w hoping what I have but no cravings, no nibbling as im cooking. If you are doing a roast then you can be sensible too - ie limit the number of potatoes etc.

I took mine in the morning. I knew I wouldn’t sleep if I took it at night as I’d be thinking about it. Taking it in the morning meant I just got busy and couldn’t overthink it.

I ordered mine today and it was approved quickly, to be delivered tomorrow. I'm away all next week so wanted to get it sorted early. 5mg here I come!

Ok so after posting earlier that I was going to go swimming ‘at some point’ this week, I went this evening! First time in the pool in about 2.5 years and my god I’m slow!! At least there is room for improvement I guess! Managed 30 lengths which I’m pleased with

I'm going to order my next pen when I've done my 3rd dose too, although I've not decided whether to do the "extra" dose yet or not. Seems mad if there's enough medication in the pen not too use it. Acquired some syringes from work earlier just in case.
I'm only on Wk2D3 today so still got time to decide x x x

Can you order but specify a later delivery date?

Sorry @Doidontimmm I didn't answer your question. When is your fourth dose? Cos you've still got a week after that technically to receive your next pen.
So if you've just taken dose 3 I would maybe order day before I come back maybe? X x

Well done you! 30 lengths is impressive

Am I right in thinking that there is a website that has a list of all the reputable pharmacies that are doing Mounjaro??

Monj.co.uk hun x x x

Ahh that’s it I couldn’t remember it quite right thank you

It’s a bad day. It’s okay for us to have them. It’ll be okay 💐

Might be best to wait until Monday or at least Sunday after your guests have gone in case you feel unwell after the jab. Lots of people are fine but if you are having a big event on Sunday I should think you would want to be sure you feel well? I am still enjoying my food, just eating less of it and ensuring I eat only healthy things.

I’ve just ordered my next pen, I’ve moved to 5mg but a bit anxious about doing so but I feel like I might need that little extra boost

I feel a bit miserable tonight. It’s only day 5 of week one and the appetite suppression has completely gone, I’ve been so hungry today 🙁
And I don’t think I will have lost any weight by day 7 either , I can normally tell when a couple of pounds come off- knees a bit less hurty, tummy a bit wobblier, less like a tight drum but don’t feel anything.
I know it’s ‘only’ week one but I’m afraid now that I’ve got 3 weeks to go on a dose that probably isn’t doing anything for me yet. I know I’ve probably set my expectations too high, but so many people report good losses on 2.5mg at the start and I just thought the suppression I was feeling would last a bit longer.
Sorry for the moan. Just wanted to get it off my chest and nobody in real life knows I’m doing WLI so I can only moan here!

It's always a shock doing excersize after a break. 30 lengths is great though! I'd be pleased with that! And ime, when I actually bother to excersize, I improve quite quickly, which is nice because the effort feels "worth it" and encourages me.

Thank you all for your valuable insight and advice 💐

I injected a day early on day 6 as I was about to chew my arm off. I had an amazing first week 9lb off .... but nothing last week. Just done jab 3 and already 2lbs down overnight. Seems likeits not a straight line.

Also you need to CC and be in deficit from your TDEE as its not a fat burner. I am aiming for 1200, high protein....I will increase the steps next week - making lots of excuses to ease in sloooowly.

Thank you for that. Sorry, what is TDEE? I’m very new to all this!