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Had to stop Mounjaro after emergency surgery procedure and no one now seems to be able to confirm when I can start again.

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ParbadosBeach · 02/05/2025 14:51

I know that no one on here can help me, but I just need to vent as I’m very frustrated and you’re the only ones who will understand.
I suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage 6 weeks ago when an aneurysm ruptured. I had endovascular surgery to insert coils into the aneurysm which was successful and have recovered really well, with no issues. I feel really well now, just as I did before the surgery thankfully.

I have been on MJ since June 2024 and lost 6 stone, but obviously stopped taking it when in hospital. Now I feel recovered, the food noise is back and I’m struggling to stop myself overeating. When in hospital I was encouraged to eat well as part of the recovery and then when home I struggled to restrict myself as I was concentrating on getting well again. Now I’m back in that awful place of overeating and I can tell it’s getting out of hand. I’ve put on 10lbs already since leaving hospital.

I contacted the pharmacy I order from and they will prescribe to me again, they confirmed there is no reason for me not to take it again but suggested I speak to my neurology team for advice on when it would be safe for me to restart. Well I’ve spoken to 2 members of the team and they don’t have a clue and don’t know what to suggest. I have a follow up appointment 3 months after my surgery and they’ve suggested I ask then, but that’s at least 6 weeks away and I know they’re not going to have any definitive answer at that time either.

It’s just so frustrating, I really want to restart it but don’t seem to be able to get an answer when it will be safe. So do I return to obesity and give up on MJ for good or take a risk and restart it at some point. I’m lost as to who can give me advice on this.
It’s so disappointing when it’s been so successful for me.

OP posts:
Time4changeagain · 02/05/2025 15:58

Have you thought about contacting Eli-Lilly Uk directly to see if they could give you advice or find out for you?

ParbadosBeach · 02/05/2025 16:03

I did consider that a few days ago but didn’t know if they would be able to help. I might well do so as you’ve suggested it also. Thank you.

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Time4changeagain · 02/05/2025 16:50

It’s definitely worth a try, you never know

Arglefraster · 02/05/2025 21:23

ParbadosBeach · 02/05/2025 16:03

I did consider that a few days ago but didn’t know if they would be able to help. I might well do so as you’ve suggested it also. Thank you.

You may find that they are limited in what they can say to you w.r.t. medical advice - ideally you'd want your neurologist to speak to them (medic to medic).

I'm so glad you've made such a good recovery it must have been a very frightening experience 💐

ParbadosBeach · 13/05/2025 11:49

Very happy to say the neurologist has checked it out and written to confirm I can start taking Mounjaro again now.
I’m ridiculously excited about that.
Will be ordering 2.5 as soon as I can. I really need to get back on it.

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ParbadosBeach · 13/05/2025 12:08

I already have had discussions with my prescriber and they are willing to prescribe again. They just wanted confirmation from my neurologist when I should restart, which I now have. 😃

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ParbadosBeach · 13/05/2025 12:27

Thanks.
No I’m with IQdoctor who have been very helpful with this.

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Time4changeagain · 13/05/2025 12:49

ParbadosBeach · 13/05/2025 11:49

Very happy to say the neurologist has checked it out and written to confirm I can start taking Mounjaro again now.
I’m ridiculously excited about that.
Will be ordering 2.5 as soon as I can. I really need to get back on it.

YEY! That’s great news 🥳

Arglefraster · 13/05/2025 14:20

ParbadosBeach · 13/05/2025 11:49

Very happy to say the neurologist has checked it out and written to confirm I can start taking Mounjaro again now.
I’m ridiculously excited about that.
Will be ordering 2.5 as soon as I can. I really need to get back on it.

Hurrah!
Hope it's smooth sailing from now on 💐

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