Late April starters - thread 2

[wlinewbie0425]

I didn’t expect to need a new thread in under 2 weeks but here we go!

Thanks for all the support everyone. I skimmed the old thread last night and we have over 80 posters (not a typo) starting in the last 2 weeks! I will work out if I can tag regular posters later but the old thread is close to full so wanted to get this up and running for Friday updates.

W3D2 here....not feeling masses of suppression, but perhaps a subtle amount? Shotsy says there's plenty in my system 🤔

Morning all,

Well done everyone on the losses. A loss is a loss regardless of whether it's 1 pounds or 7, this is a marathon not a sprint! May need to remind myself of that when I weigh later as this week has been nowhere near as good as week 1 😂

So w2d7 for me. Next jab due tonight. I'm starting a new job today and am worried about getting side effects tomorrow, been lucky so far so hopefully will continue. This week suppression not been as good as w1. Mostly stuck to healthy food but have drunk 2 bottles of wine which isn't great. Like others I've been feeling very cold and my mood has also been pretty low last few days. Hoping that isn't a side effect for me.

Well done @wlinewbie0425 🥳

Well done @wlinewbie0425.

@Chunkysewist we are on the same days and I’ve woken up feeling hungry for the first time ! I’m wondering if this is the start of my suppression wearing off and I’m ready for 5ml ….

@SkibidiSigma good luck on your new job today 🙂

congrats and good luck for the new job today @SkibidiSigma!

Good luck at the new job @SkibidiSigma

Well I've had some toast and a protein shake this morning and I do feel full so maybe all is not lost this week?

@Sallycinnamum hope you’re feeling better today

@wlinewbie0425 well done and how lovely to be able to see a difference in yourself physically!

@SkibidiSigma Congrats on the new job, I hope you have a fab first day!

@Chunkysewist ooh fingers crossed!!

@MsRicoletti I hope you’re ok and feeling brighter and stronger today 💐

@SkibidiSigma Good luck in the new job x

W2D5 for me, suppression is ok, woke a bit hungry this morning but very little to eat yesterday. I'd imagine the next few days will be will power til next injection.

2nd injection this morning, and lost 5.8lb the first week so pleased with that. Found it fairly easy to stay off the nibbles and no side effects so let's hope this week goes as well.

Fantastic and well done @wlinewbie0425. 5mg just ordered ready as MedExpress are having delays again.

Im going to use this time to try to quit vaping and continue to reduce the alcohol. Has anyone had any success with the Alen Carr books?

Well done @LordJohnGrey that's an awesome loss!

@ymemanresu I don't smoke or drink but I've heard some fantastic things about his books. Some reviews say it's life changing. Can't hurt to read them. Knowledge is power 😊

Morning everyone.

Feeling better today. Monday night's episode has really worried me about taking dose number 3 on Sunday night. A - it was horrific, I've never been so violently ill in my life.
B- I can't afford to take any more time off work.
Not sure what to do.

Today i made myself a light breakfast but only managed a mouthful. Suppression is strong. ( pic in case anyone is interested)

I bought this meal shake as a filler. I asked the pharmacist in tesco and she said it would be ok. I was worried it might be too milky after a tummy upset.

It's 500cals and 30g protein so even if I don't eat much else today at least I've managed something.

Well done to everyone's losses.

I'm wk2 day3 today.

Hi everyone, sorry for the lack of replies. I work in a hospital and don't get to check my phone and by the time I do there are loads of messages 🙃 so I tend to just read.

2nd injection tonight, weighed myself today somehow lost 4kg (8lb)!!

Hi Guys,
Just after some advice!
On my second jab, and having horrendous diarrhoea 😬 Was absolutely fine last week with first dose and lost 7lb, but this stomach is flooring me. Luckily I have a few days off as am condensing work hours at the end of the week but is this normal and how long does it last?! Was feeling rather smug last week with lack of side effects....not feeling so great now 🤣

@Brunocatmon sorry to hear you've been so sick. Sounds horrific. I can understand why you're feeling worried about jab number 3. Perhaps you could go for a smaller dose by counting the clicks? For example, 30 clicks would give you a half dose (1.25mg). Here's a helpful table for calculating dosage according to clicks

My wife packed in smoking after reading his easy way book after a few failed attempts with patches etc.

Hi everyone

W2D5

Ive not posted in a few days just been so busy! Has anyone experienced the dry mouth yet? I had it on day 1 of my 2nd injection it was awful! I drank so much water and it wouldn’t go even my throat felt dry and I struggled to eat, but an electrolyte drink sorted it out and I’ve been fine ever since no other symptoms.

Suppression and food noise are there a little I feel hungry at meal times but I’ve not stuffed my face with rubbish! Still had no chocolate and it’s been time of the month!

Ive just ordered my next pen of 5mg. I really debated with ordering a 2.5 or 5 but Ive gone for 5 and I’ll see how I get on.

@Vixs13i had dry mouth on my first day, I don’t know if it was nerves though as I’ve not really had it since!! I’ve also just ordered my second pen, 5mg. I think I’m going to do a 3.75mg dose because I’m too scared to go up to the full 5! I’ve not really had any SEs, so I don’t really want to bring them on, but I’ve not had any suppression either. Weight loss is 4.5lb in 2 weeks; slightly disappointed it’s not more but at least it’s something and it’s steady!

@Catherhino but that’s about correct - you probably had very little excess water weight - some people don’t. Also to be honest some are literally starving themselves and I personally don’t think long term that will be sustainable . I’ve lost at that rate too 9.5llbs in 5 weeks including Easter and a bank holiday and I am still having 2 glasses of wine on Friday and Saturday evenings only

I know - you’re right - on any other weight loss programme I’d be over the moon with this! I’ll see how I get on over the next couple of weeks - if I’m still losing steadily I may just use the 5mg pen to administer 2.5mg doses. It gives me options (and better value for money 🤣)
I don’t think I do have a lot of water weight, and I’m definitely eating “better” so it’s all good progress. Well done on your weight loss too!

Hi all, another lurker on the thread as I’m struggling to keep up! But it’s really interesting to see everyone’s experiences and see how they compare. W2D5 here, luckily hardly any side effects, I’m feeling much more motivated to eat healthily at meals but food noise is definitely quieter in between!

I do find myself not hungry in between meals, but when I do eat, I feel slightly hungry afterwards - anyone else find this? It calms down after about an hour but it’s weird. I’m eating decent sized meals, around 1600-ish cals a day, so not restricting myself too far.

Catherhino

Sorry I don’t know how to tag you lol. Oh the dry mouth was awful! I never had it the first week I think it made it worse that I was at work all day. Hope I don’t get it again!

I think I’m going to do the 3.75mg with the golden dose if I can get that much out lol.

I’ve not lost as much as others have the first week either but I never do when trying to lose it on my own. But slow and steady is better for keeping it off! I lost 2.3lbs the first week but I did come on my period so we shall see if this week is better. But don’t get discouraged as I’ve been weighing everyday since starting and my weight has fluctuated so much through out the week. Yesterday I lost 1.8lbs and today I was up 0.8lbs.

Finally jumped today and ordered my first pen. I'm scared, especially as I haven't and I don't plan on telling anyone... I know family would judge.

I’m also going to get a 5 pen and decide if I use it for 5 or a bit less… remember you can only do 4 doses from each pen though, regardless of how much used per dose, as it apparently locks after 4 times 🤷🏻‍♀️