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Weight loss injections/treatments

Discuss weight-loss injections and treatments, including personal experiences. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any treatments.

Late April starters - thread 2

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wlinewbie0425 · 02/05/2025 07:30

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.

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TeatimeForTheSoul · 09/05/2025 21:16

Thank you @PoisonIvy89 I hadn’t heard of Shotsy, downloading it now 👍

Scousebloke · 10/05/2025 05:49

End of week 3 for me so been on the scales. 1 lb off this week giving a total of 8 lb in 3 weeks. Im ok with that. Jab 4 tonight.

Sheldon4k · 10/05/2025 07:39

PoisonIvy89 · 09/05/2025 20:51

@Sheldon4k the one I bought says 1 or 2 too so I'll start off with 1, I have a quiet weekend so should be fine but I appreciate the warning, thank you! do you find it helpful for sleep? I bought the 3in1 to hopefully fix all the things.

@TeatimeForTheSoul Hello! Mine sat in the fridge for a couple of weeks too, I did my second jab today and it was much less nerve-wracking. How are you feeling so far? I had a weird woozy spaced out floaty feeling for a few hours after the first one.

@PoisonIvy89mine is a 3in1 too (nutrition geeks) and 100% find it helps with sleep. I have struggled for over a year with falling to sleep and staying asleep, plus for sleep I do only need 1 so they last a long time. I take their ashwaganda too alongside ( as it helps calm my overactive mind).

Sunshineandpool · 10/05/2025 07:40

Scousebloke · 10/05/2025 05:49

End of week 3 for me so been on the scales. 1 lb off this week giving a total of 8 lb in 3 weeks. Im ok with that. Jab 4 tonight.

Brilliant - well done!

Sunshineandpool · 10/05/2025 07:47

Morning!

I took my 3rd jab last night and so far so good. I'm going to spend some time today planning out some high protein meals and hopefully get to the gym later too.

Happy Saturday! ☀️

catchingzzzeds · 10/05/2025 07:54

Scousebloke · 10/05/2025 05:49

End of week 3 for me so been on the scales. 1 lb off this week giving a total of 8 lb in 3 weeks. Im ok with that. Jab 4 tonight.

Fantastic!

catchingzzzeds · 10/05/2025 07:56

Morning all 🌞Hope it’s sunny wherever you are.
I started the day with my first strength training workout 💪🏼 I’m conscious of losing muscle strength and I really want to do a bit of damage control over the inevitable loose skin 🤞🏼

violetmondays · 10/05/2025 07:56

Morning and happy weekend! Week 3 day 2 here and have been feeling nauseous since dinner last night.

@Scouseblokecongrats on your 8lbs!

So it must be time for some of us to start thinking about ordering our next pens. I had my first one sat in the fridge for a few weeks before I started so I’m worried in might have problems when I come to ordering the next one so thinking about doing it sooner rather than later. What are people thinking…going up to 5 or staying on 2.5? I’d like to stay on 2.5 if possible as it seems to be working well for me so far but also worried that it might not be as effective over the next weeks. Wondering if I should leave it another week before ordering?

BeachBodyAim · 10/05/2025 08:01

SW 17.7
CW 16.8

weigh in today and I’ve lost 2lb - happy with that!! Total loss 13lb in 3 weeks which is fantastic for me - best results I’ve ever had!!!

The suppression has been very strong this week again so I’ve decided to stick with the 2.5mg pen next month!!

I went food shopping yesterday and honestly it made me feel really queasy looking at all the crap food I used to buy for ‘the kids’ I’ve discovered it wasn’t the kids eating it all though - it was me!!!!!!!! We still have crisps/chocolate/biscuits/icecreams left from 3 weeks ago which was unheard of before MJ!!!

So in my head, MJ is paying for itself!!!!!!!

Good luck everyone for the week ahead!!! We’ve got this!!!!

Hawkmoth · 10/05/2025 08:20

I'm getting my pens via a local pharmacy so I don't have to decide on 2.5/5 until I'll be W4D3. I'm going to talk it through with him then. He did say that almost everyone moves up though.

Caddycat · 10/05/2025 08:39

PoisonIvy89 · 09/05/2025 18:47

W2D1 did my second jab this morning

@catchingzzzeds fantastic loss, well done for staying on track without the suppression!

@toobusytoclean yay for NSVs!! they are just as important as the scale numbers

@GoGoGovy I'm literally always trying to lose weight, some attempts are more successful than others, I don't feel like I need to tell people which specific method I'm trying each time. At the end of the day we are eating less calories and moving more and therefore losing weight. It's irrelevant that we are using a prescribed medication to help. So just like I don't tell people I'm trying a new antidepressant to try to help me get out of bed in the morning, I won't be telling people I'm trying a weight loss medication to help me stay on track this time.

@wlinewbie0425 yes exactly this but my comment would probably be less "breezy" and more "is my choice to take medication or eat some chocolate or do some exercise in any way affecting your life?" yours is far more polite

@Crunchymum that is excellent, well done!

@MsRicoletti another NSV! yay for hair bobbles being in their intended place!

@wlinewbie0425 loving all these loose trousers!

@Chunkysewist excellent loss and into the next stone!!

@Sunshineandpool awesome loss and great work increasing your water intake! Does your scale measure water weight? I've always wondered if they are accurate. Would you recommend yours?

@TheSilentSister Oh that's always disappointing to see but don't let it throw you off track, it's probably hormones or constipation or fluid retention. You know you haven't eaten enough to gain 3lbs of fat.

@Sallycinnamum That;s awesome!

@ymemanresu wow, 2inches off your thighs already?!!!

@MsRicoletti no personal experience but I know someone on adhd meds and they say it's a huge appetite suppressant, they started off very slim but are now underweight and been told if they can't gain weight they have to stop the meds. I wonder how it would work taking both?

@Beachbabes fingers crossed for tomorrow, well done on avoiding the snacks! Eat a vegetable or two today!!

@dozywelshbird I saw some concerning stuff about locking pens today. Some people who are doing the counting clicks to move up doses slower are finding the pens are jamming if the dial is not turned all the way to 1. I really hope that was just a faulty pen or something coz I was hoping to do 3.75 and not jump from 2.5 straight up to 5.

@RubyJuno Yay for hitting 16!! 1lb is a great loss, we are all a bit impatient and want big numbers. Garlicy winey lentils sounds yum, do you have a recipe?

@Caddycat give it time, day 2 and 3 it significantly increased for me. How long do you plan to do the half dose for?

@BonnieClydeSW15 are you not monitoring weight at all? or do you just not have a scales at home?

@Hawkmoth tingly fingers is a new one! I've just ordered some vidrate too, I did the trial previously they are pretty good though I was disappointed that the bedtime one didn't magically give me a solid eight hours sleep

@Vixs13 great loss!! I had the same pattern on week1, felt a little bit snacky on day5 and then back to nothing for 6 and 7

@Cravingpotatoes fingers crossed for a good one next week!

I'm not sure @PoisonIvy89 initially I thought I'd do 1.25mg for 2 weeks and then increase to 2.5mg, but having read about half life of the medicine, I'm wondering whether it would be better to increase to (1.875mg) 45 clicks for the next one, then 2.5 for the next 2 weeks. Maybe i need to see how i feel by the end of this week. I feel super aware of cramps and dull aches in my stomach, but it's probably all in my head 🤣
What do you think?

Sallycinnamum · 10/05/2025 08:42

@BeachBodyAim I'm planning on staying on 2.5 for my next pen and seeing how I go. I really don't want to go up to 5 unless it's absolutely necessary but I don't have as much weight to lose as some of the other posters on here so completely understand the need to move up a dose.

I jabbed in my thigh last night (week 3) just to see if there's any difference in side effects. I doubt it though!

I started to feel nauseous last week on Sunday when according to Shotsy I have the highest concentration of meds in my system so I'll see how I go tomorrow.

I am determined to eat better and rehydrate over the next few days.

StartingApril2025 · 10/05/2025 08:51

Morning! Well done to all the results over last few days!
Weigh and jab day for me this morning , started at - starting week 3 with a loss of 7 lbs in total over last two weeks - delighted with that and anticipate that will slow down from here.
had some Chinese food last night and no ill effects which was great. Have a bit of a stressful week coming up with work so going to be prioritising protein but trying to get in as many walks as possible- haven't done many steps this week as felt glued to my desk!

PeachSnail · 10/05/2025 08:53

Morning all
This morning I have my first hangover since starting on MJ... Didn't over indulge too badly, but had several glasses of prosecco at a party. Wasn't sure how I would stomach the booze but it's been fine so far. Usually I would cure a hangover with lots of carbs... But am just sipping a protein smoothie - hopefully that'll do the trick!

Congrats on the losses @Scousebloke and @BeachBodyAim

@violetmondaysI'm getting good suppression on 2.5mg so was also wondering about what to do for my next pen... In the end I decided to get a 5mg as then at least I have the option to increase the dose if I feel I need to (plus it was the same price as 2.5)

PeachSnail · 10/05/2025 09:21

Great loss @StartingApril2025 - well done!

Also just wanted to share that I switched from MedExpress to Pillsorted as the price was significantly cheaper (with discount code featured on Monj.com). I had to submit 2 videos: 1 of me on the scales and 1 doing a twirl showing my full body. Obviously pretty embarrassing... But worth it to save about £45. Plus I had to share a photo of my ID and my previous prescription. They weren't the fastest... It took about a week for my pen to arrive, plus they weren't very communicative (ignored an email from me) but you can see the status of your order by logging into your account on their website. So make of that what you will... Cheap, but possibly not the best customer service.

Scousebloke · 10/05/2025 09:47

@BeachBodyAim nearly a stone in 3 weeks. Brilliant.

catchingzzzeds · 10/05/2025 10:08

@violetmondayshope the nausea passes soon. I’ve ordered 5mg for my next one, I had my wk 3 jab yesterday and I figured if I go for the 5 at least I have the choice

@BeachBodyAim fantastic!!

@StartingApril2025 well done!

catchingzzzeds · 10/05/2025 10:10

I ordered my next pen and went with Oushk, I went with a 5mg but plan to take 3.75mg to ease myself in.
I decided on Oushk because I could use a discount code and thinking long term they have a maintenance plan.

Sunshineandpool · 10/05/2025 10:22

catchingzzzeds · 10/05/2025 07:56

Morning all 🌞Hope it’s sunny wherever you are.
I started the day with my first strength training workout 💪🏼 I’m conscious of losing muscle strength and I really want to do a bit of damage control over the inevitable loose skin 🤞🏼

That's brilliant - go you!

Zebracat · 10/05/2025 10:24

Morning. 3rd jab due today. I’ve lost 4 kilos in 2 weeks. I know that’s really good, but I went out with my Dd for icecream yesterday, intending to just buy one for her, and failed. It was delicious though. Then we had a meal out at a Turkish barbecue. I was very disciplined , and had a small helping of grilled chicken and lamb, some couscous, hummus and tzatziki. I had to guess the calories for everything. The scales were then up from yesterday. I know it has to be possible to do those things, I’m just scared it will set me back to disordered eating. Beware of day 7.

Zebracat · 10/05/2025 10:26

But I did also go for a 7am swim, because of the ice cream!

Undecided2025 · 10/05/2025 10:59

Week 2 day 6

once last week and this week I’ve had 2 alcoholic drinks and noticed a gain the next day on the scales, which has then gone the next day. I’d this to do with dehydration/water retention? Such a small amount and it shows on the scales.

I’ve had emails reminding me to order my next pen and I’ve got a few Q if anyone can help me out.
I’m currently at 9 pounds down and happy to stay at 2.5, but can I order the 5 and it lasts double the time?
what’s the golden dose I’ve heard about?

Also, I’ve heard the pen can only allow a certain number of clicks and I’m now panicking a bit. Before my first injection I click click clicked, then thought I’d gone too far and clicked ALL the way back. Doh! So if the click thing is true I’ll not get a fourth dose never mind a 5th!

Beachbabes · 10/05/2025 13:07

W3 D1 jab and weigh day, 2.5lb down so half a stone in 2 weeks! I am delighted 🤩
I go on hols next weekend and I was hoping for the half stone for that so I’m happy.

NSV tried on some of my holiday clothes and I know it’s only 7lb but they fit better but more importantly I feel better, it seems to be coming off the midriff which is great. Haven’t lost 7lbs in years! I think I’m going to wait until next Sunday to do the next jab, a day late but I don’t want to take it before flying, plus the extra day might help with the food while I’m away!

Scousebloke · 10/05/2025 18:11

@Beachbabes well done. Hope it helps you enjoy your holiday

StartingApril2025 · 10/05/2025 19:32

@Beachbabes brilliant well done!

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