May 25 mounjaro starters

[Leveluplou]

Couldn't see a thread for may but hoping I can find fellow starters to chat with. I've opted to go with SheMed and have just received my blood test kit through so should be starting within the next week or 2!

I'm glad I'm not the only one without a Gallbladder. I switched to decaf a few years back so I still get my morning coffee.
My side effects have settled a bit today but about 10 minutes suddenly felt nauseous. I hope it will pass. I'm going to try a little jacket potato with some salad. 🤞

I’m struggling with my protein intake and the fact that I haven’t had a poo since Saturday 😩
Taking docusate for the constipation but only managed 69g of protein even after tuna for lunch and chicken planned for dinner.
I thought protein shakes were for body builders not for people wanting to loose weight? 🤔

Week 2 update!

SW 13.6
weight last week 12.13
weight today 12.12

slightly disappointed with my weight loss this week but have lost 8 lbs in two weeks!

Still no side effects.

Happy days!

W1d5 for me and I'm actually struggling to eat food. I just don't fancy anything, I literally forget to eat and have to force food down. I can't believe the appetite suppression, it's more than just feeling full or not hungry. The thoughts about food have completely changed. No side effects I don't think, I've had a cold this week but just a cold I think.

Welcome to all the newer starters! Hope you're having good weeks 💐

Nearly week 3 for me and feeling so, well, positive!? And calmer and more confident. A nice and surprising NSW.

Would definitely recommend reading the older threads from other months if you're after advice as we're all new starters this month - their advice, tips and experiences have been so helpful.

Bit queasy tonight so jammy boiled eggs, a little chilli jam and a slice of gammon with salad and I'm stuffed. Never thought I'd see the day!

I'm starting tomorrow. Feel a bit 😬. I'd planned a quiet weekend at home in case of side effects , but not sure that's going to be possible now.

First jab done 💉😬 will report back 😅

Hi all, W1D6 here and I have been soooo hungry today. I thought I didn’t have any appetite suppression earlier in the week but it seems I was mistaken given how I have felt today! Next jab due Sat am but I’m going to take it tomorrow eve as I want to move my day back to thur eve eventually so will do in stages.

I am with Voy as I wanted some handholding initially and I had my first 1-2-1 with my coach today which was good, she had some good tips to help with the protein. I need so much (112g) even at the 0.8 ratio as I have a lot to lose and was finding even with my 3 meals and a protein drink and bar I wasn’t anywhere near. Will try some swaps.

@Col28 how are you today? I had to take today off sick, I feel really rough, had bad diarrhoea last night, I did take Imodium. I’ve eaten an apple and 2 slices of toast. I know I need to eat more but I have to go work tomorrow and really don’t want runs again.
Im Thinking about stopping, but then I’ve had a 2kg loss already, I know it’s water.

Hi

I’m at 2 weeks today, but did my third jab yesterday as I wanted to make sure I wasn’t at work if any side effects kicked in - last week I felt very nauseous on day 2.

This morning I had a coffee and a tea (same as usual) and about half an hour after I had the WORST cramp in my stomach. It was like normal stomach cramps but one continuous one and I felt so bloated. It lasted about 30 minutes, I had a peppermint tea and I’ve been fine ever since! Is there a chance this is from the caffeine? Or maybe because I took it a day early… I just want to avoid it happening again next week! No other symptoms apart from im so so cold and slightly nauseated. Very high suppression, I do think about food a lot but only in a “I don’t fancy anything at all, let me try and think of something appealing” way!!

sw 16stone
cw 15st 5lb

Well done!! @Elle771 glad you took the plunge & crossing my fingers for you for positive impact!!

Same here!!! So excited!

@Phat2fin Good to hear that the diarrhoea gets better 👍

Advice about caffeine...xx

I'll get my next one in my thigh, thank you for that advice.
The diarrhoea makes me drained so I hope it doesn't happen again. I haven't really felt any difference in my appetite tbh. I've just got to persevere I guess.
Good luck to you, I hope things improve for you. xxx

Oh God you poor thing, that sounds awful. I don't think I would continue if I had to work, I'm retired now but I sometimes think why am I doing this to myself at 71.
It's purely to lose enough weight to have knee surgery.
I was thinking of giving up too early this week. I'm so sorry you're facing so much, it really is a rotten thing to deal with. xxx

@Col28 I’m 51 and a teacher and really don’t want to take time off. I’ve managed to eat a teeny amount of salad, chicken and a small bit of pasta. I’ve had half a banana too. This nausea reminds me of morning sickness, I know I’m hungry but literally smells and taste make me feel sick.
I might leave the next jab till end of next wk, so any side effects happen in the half term.
I how you feel better soon and can have your surgery soon x

That's a good idea tbh, you'll have half term to deal with it.
I'm 22 stone now & need to be 18 stone to have knee replacement on NHS. I have Osteoarthritis in both knees now so exercising is very slow & difficult even the sitting down ones. I was a size 12 all my life, even after all 3 children. Then the menopause hit & bit by bit the weight went on just as it did with both my older sisters. I'd still be working now if not for my knees. I was an Medical Secretary & loved it.
I hope things get better for you, you do a very demanding job I can't imagine having to run a class feeling so unwell. Sending you a big hug.
God bless xxx

Feeling a bit daunted by the road ahead tonight. Can't go back, to go back is to continue drinking heavily every day and feeling miserable and ashamed of my body, nothing fits, I'm exhausted from minor tasks, avoid going out because of shame over size.

To go forward is to lose at least 100lbs, or at least 7 stone and more. I'm exhausted and ashamed but I need to get out of the house. I would like to join a gym. I'd be woefully inept and knackered but I want to.

I want to move forward. There is no way back.

How are you getting on? Hope the SE have improved. I think we started about the same time x

Didn't want to read and run...have you started on MJ yet. Some of the older threads , where people have been on the jabs for a while have been really helpful and inspiring...really makes you think "I can do this!" ❤️

W2 day 5 and pretty much zero suppression since yesterday. Anyone else finding it’s wearing off around day 4? My first week was great. No food noise or hunger pangs but I seem to have quickly got used to the jab. I was hoping I’d perhaps stay on 2.5mg for my second month but I don’t think so

Well done, you should be proud of 8lbs in 2 weeks!