Late April - early May 2025 starters

[wlinewbie0425]

I will be starting Mounjaro at the end of this week. The current April thread are mostly discussing the move onto their second 4 weeks so thought I would start a thread for those of us right at the beginning.

Hello 😊 I have my first jab ready in the fridge, and thinking about taking it tonight. I’m a bit nervous of possible SE though. Day off tomorrow, but a long day at work on Wednesday. I think I need to bite the bullet though!

Hi @Pinkapronmy first pen is due for delivery tomorrow, but I am planning to hold off to Thursday as think the weekend suppression and wfh Friday to manage side effects is the best plan for my schedule.

SW 14st
GW 11st

I started Tuesday last week so on day 6. So far I’ve lost 5.5lb and the appetite suppression is incredible. This is an absolute miracle drug.

So great to hear this - really hoping I respond the same way. I totally understand what is meant by food noise even though I’ve never injected yet.

What exactly is food noise? I’ve read about it lots on here, but have never heard of it before!

SW 15st 10lbs
Height 5’ 9”
I think I’d be really happy at 14st, but 13 would be healthier. I’m late 50s, so concerned about flabby skin!

my understanding of it matches this description from Google - “Food noise is a mental desire to eat, distinct from physiological hunger signals”
for me that’s mainly comfort eating - eating as a reward when you don’t really feel hungry.

Hello… I’m going to start tonight. Been in my fridge a few weeks but been waiting for Easter hols to end. Currently at my heaviest
ever at 16 stone 6lbs. Would love to hit 12 stone 6lbs (a weight I was happy with before). 5ft 9inches. 47 years old. Can’t believe I’ve been putting on so much. Alcohol is my biggest downfall and the snacking that goes with it. Hoping the pen will also help take away alcohol cravings. I need to stop drinking for a while (if not indefinitely) for multiple reasons. I have rheumatoid arthritis and the weight gain is making things so much worse. Time to make some significant life changes because if I don’t, at this rate, my future mobility is in question and I think depression will take over. Bit nervous about the side effects and especially hair loss (RA meds also cause hair loss and ageing is also making it worse). But I really need to this in order to start enjoying life again. Writing this all down is also a bit of a wake up call! Good luck all.

Well I can so relate to that! Thank you

Hi @wheeliegoodit’s good to hear someone else highlight the things that also worry me most. I drink way too much, too regularly, no longer a weekend binge drinker just far too much wine at home, most evenings. I read a recent study about mounjaro also reducing alcohol cravings and really hope that will be true. I am also very worried about hair loss as mine is already very thin so this could be a huge issue.

Best of luck wheelie! Let’s compare notes!

Hi, I will be starting soon. I’ve ordered my first pen from SheMed so have to wait for the blood test first.
I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been at 108kg (BMI 40) I’m hoping to lose 50kg. I’ve been trying lose weight unsuccessfully for the last decade, I think having PCOS doesn’t help. I’m so embarrassed about my weight.

I’m super nervous about side effects, particularly nausea. How soon do the side effects kick in? I don’t work Mondays so I’m wondering if it would be best to start taking on a Friday evening.

I've just ordered my first pen. Feeling pretty nervous about side effects but also quite excited for results! I'm currently 95.5kg and would love to get down to 70kg. My worry is being able to maintain it.

Hi all, i took my first jab yesterday. I’m 45, started HRT last year which has increased my appetite. Also drink too much at the weekend. I have a lot of fat around my middle which is really unhealthy. Size 16, weight 12.8, looking to get to around 10.

So far, no side effects other than a loose stool. I woke up not feeling hungry for the first time in ages and my appetite has completely gone. Nothing whatsoever, the thought of eating makes me feel queasy.

Im just stunned as i wasn’t expecting this. Having to force myself to eat. All i’ve managed is some yoghurt, about 6 chips off my husband’s plate and 2 sprigs of broccoli. Im starting to get anxious about side effects coming though.

Hi all I have been doing this for 6 weeks lost 1st 4lbs. Wish I would have started sooner!

Can I join?

I did my first injection this evening. No side effects as yet.

SW: 12'7
GW: 10'4

I'm 5'2 and just turned 41 today (🥳)

I started the month at 13 stone, and have manage to lose half a stone by calorie counting and drinking protein shakes. I'm hoping the pen will help keep up the momentum.

I'm setting small goals to start with, and my hope is by the time I finish this pen I will be below 12 stone.

Looking for a friendly support group, as last time I lost 1.5 stone I did it with the help of a MN group and their help and support were invaluable!

I ordered for the first time today - waiting for my delivery. I'm really hoping this will help me lose the weight that has crept on over the years to the stage I don't want to look at myself in a mirror. Really worried about SE

Are people following a restricted diet too ie calorie counting/ww/sw etc?

SW 15st 13
TW 11st (will then review if I get there)

Emotional I have been calorie counting and plan to continue.

If anyone is nervous about the needle, by the way, don't be. It's absolutely tiny, you can't even feel it go in. I hate needles, even watching people getting injections makes me feel sick, but this didn't bother me at all. I managed to do it myself (without watching too closely!).

Hi all just wanted to pop past with a bit of a support- I’m just 4 weeks in.
I left my pen in the fridge for a week also and wish I had started sooner.
My main tips are to not be disheartened if 2.5 does not give you a miracle. Make sure you drink loads of water. Also remember to eat even when you don’t feel like it. Protein is your friend as is meal planning!
I did reduce my alcohol intake but I’ve really let myself down after having both a celebration last week and then some disappointing news.
Just done my final 2.5 jab and starting 5 next week. Think I’ve lost 3/4lb which if I carry on like this, would be amazing.

Hi, I'm not sure I belong here as I haven't even ordered yet. I got very close to it, filled the forms and uploaded pics, all the way to the ordering page and chickened out. I have a big work event the first week of May and I am scared of side effects, so not sure when is best to start... also worried about telling people, I think DH will disapprove and not sure how to approach it. He thinks people can just stop eating and be whatever weight they want to be...
5ft1
SW: 11st7
GW: 8st7

I’d love to join you all please, I ordered my first pen today.
I'm 5’2” and weigh 14st 8lbs 😩
I want to lose weight for my health but also for my self esteem, I avoid all social situations and dread events that I can’t get out of. Enough is enough.

I’ve just opened my email to say my order has been prescribed 🥳
Very excited but apprehensive too. When’s the best time/day to start?
SW 13 4
GW 11

@wlinewbie0425 Thank you for starting the thread

@CosmicCuppa that’s incredible!

@PinkapronI'm concerned about flabby skin too, I have ordered some collagen powder and I’ve looked up some strengthening exercises I can do at home

@wheeliegoodIm worried about hair loss too, the menopause hasn’t been kind to my hairline, I’ve ordered some collagen powder which I’m hoping will help

@CosmicRed I too am worried about side effects, I plan to start on a Friday so that I have the weekend to adjust

@FieldsandfirefliesI worry about maintaining too although my friend says Mounjaro has completely changed her approach to food

@ymemanresuit must feel very strange, my friend says eating little and often help a lot with side effects

@MrsCob888thats amazing!

@YippeeAbsentmindedlyHappy birthday!

@EmotionalfuckwitI plan to eat lots of meat/fish, veg and a small amount of carbs. With yoghurts, nuts and fruit for snacks. I’m going to try not to calorie count because I feel like I’ve done all that before and then put it all back on. This time I want to try and just eat clean. Whether it’ll work on not is another matter!

@watchuswreckthemic good tips!

@CaddycatI am telling my sisters but no one else in the family as I know I’d get a few lectures

@Undecided2025 Woohoo! Hope it arrives soon. I’m starting on a Friday so I have the weekend to adjust. That’s the plan but knowing my luck I’ll be the one to get side effects on days 3/4!

I did my first injection last Wednesday

SW 15.1
GW 12.0

But first GW is 13.0