April 2025 Mounjaro Starters - Thread 4!

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I have the worst mental block with the spelling of this medication!! Almost did it wrong again but THINK it's correct now. Obviously 3rd time's the charm!!

Great work / losses / NSVs so far everyone!

Just for info - I’ve ordered my next 5mg pen today from Pillsorted (got my last one from them and decided to stick). I’ve had an email tonight saying there will be a delay in dispatch (no idea how long). I’m not bothered as I won’t need it for a couple of weeks but maybe best to get requests in early if using them.

I am using BUPA and both times the pen was delivered the day after paying for it. Third one due to arrive tomorrow (paid today) and I've had tracking info.

Thanks, I am going to swap for next one I think. Looking into it after posting it seems like Pillsorted quite often do this although my first delivery from them was approved and sent really quickly so they’d made a decent first impression on me. Since they’d been OK initially I just didn’t want the faff of changing suppliers every month so went with them again this time. Mostly posted in case anyone else was also using them - try to leave yourself a bit of contingency!

Wk 9 Day one - jab day!!

3.75mg

SW 13st 7
CW 12 st 2
GW 9st 13

wk1 - wk 3 - 8
wk4 - 4
wk5 - 1
wk6 - 3
wk 7 - 1
wk 8 - 2

Total lost 19 lb

I do not understand my body. Scales have been static all week. I ate what felt like a massive portion of curry last night and felt bloated this morning and am definitely constipated… stood on the scales… down 2lb!! Very excited as I’m hoping I might see a 11 on the scales in the next week or so!!

slightly worried as pre weigh in I drew up 3.75mg and injected it. I had a bit of an urge to binge yesterday which I managed to avoid but it’s the first time I’ve had it since starting the jabs. That combined with what I thought was going to be lack of movement on the scales convinced me to go up… Hopefully the suppression won’t be too bad. I don’t think I’ll have enough left in my pen for a bonus dose next week so will be opening my 5mg pen… will wait and see whether I do 3.75 or 2.5 from it - can’t see myself going up to 5 but you never know!!

How’s everyone else doing?

Wk 9 Day 1 for me too 😊

Also going up to 3.75 today!
Im still losing well but felt hungrier this week at times and had some cravings for something sweet.
So hoping going up a bit cuts that out again!

Wk 1, 2.5mg, pen 1 -10lbs
Wk 2, 2.5mg, pen 1 -4lbs
Wk 3, 2.5mg, pen 1 -2lbs
Wk 4, 2.5mg, pen 1 -3lbs
Wk 5, 3mg (0.7ml bonus dose) pen 1 -4lbs
Wk 6, 3mg (35 clicks) pen 2 - 3lbs
Wk 7, 2.5mg (30 clicks) pen 2 -2lbs
Wk8, 3mg (35 clicks) pen 2 -3lbs
Wk9, 3.75mg (45 clicks) pen 2

SW 15.11
CW 13.07
1st TW 12

Hope everyone has had a good week!

That's strange - I ordered my next 5mg pen from them on Tuesday this week, and it was delivered on Wednesday! I really rate them, all my deliveries/approvals have been really prompt so far, and they do discounts for repeat orders which is a winner.

FYI in terms of maintenance, I asked and they continue to prescribe until BMI of 22, which is a bit higher than some others, but will be fine for me.

Also the start of week 9 for me!

3.4lbs lost this week, taking me to 31.6lbs lost overall. Still planning on taking 3.75mg later, my losses are still good so no need to move up. Have definitely felt the supression wear off a bit these last couple of days though, was definitely in a snacky mood yesterday and was craving sweet things. Had a strawberry protein shake and that seemed to curb my cravings somewhat 😅Less than a stone to go until I hit my goal weight! I'l technically still be 'overweight' at my goal, so may need to reassess once I get there, although historically that was always a comfortable weight for me.

SW: 15st 8.6lbs
CW: 13st 5lbs
GW: 12st 7lbs

1 week out from our family holiday to Spain - planning on jabbing as usual next Friday (we fly Saturday) and then jabbing again the next Saturday when we're back home.

@MJafterWLSthat’s good to know, thanks. I’ll see how long they actually take to get it to me - I’m not panicking as I’ve got a good few weeks before I need it!

I had a pretty horrible day yesterday. Appetite suppression so strong that all I could manage for lunch was a boiled egg. At about 3pm I was out in town and started feeling a bit dizzy so ordered a coffee and a slice of cake at a cafe thinking I need to get my blood sugar up. Well that was a mistake. Could barely have half and felt even worse immediately. Had to go home and lie down and the evening was a write off. That will teach me not to have sugar on an empty stomach! I’ve now made a list of high protein snacks to keep on hand when I can’t eat much. It’s hard when all I can manage is a few mouthfuls at a time. I have to just eat very small snacks little and often I think.

Think I made a mistake ordering the 7.5mg as my next pen and will count the clicks to stick to 5mg or maybe even go a bit lower.

Quick question. When some of you talk about 'doing weights' what exactly do you mean? I have a very small dumbbell (just one 😁) but really have no idea what to do with it!

Forgot to mention side effects. Lots of flatulence and sulphur burps. Had part of a garlic bread slice and could taste it for the next 2 days. 🤢

Peptobismol tastes like germolene, but it’s really helping.

@SweetChilliGirl Sometimes (not often) I go to the gym and lift free weights. To do that you need a trainer or a partner to spot you.

At home, I have kettlebells around the house. I have a 16kg one downstairs and I do kettlebell squats with it whenever I go past. I have 8kg ones upstairs and I do kettlebell rows while I'm brushing my teeth or whatever. Sometimes I do workouts and go through all the Turkish getups and clean and press and so on, but I like to build in healthy movement to my whole life over doing exercise workouts because I seem to get weird and rebellious about being told what to do by enthusiastic people in lycra.

If I do any routines at home it's more likely to be yoga or Pilates, because I really enjoy the sensation of stretching my body in those ways. I sometimes go up in the hills and do yoga in the early morning if it's nice weather.

Kettlebell rows and kettlebell squats are very common weight exercises: you can google these phrases and there will be videos detailing the exact mechanics of the exercise, separate from any workout. Those work for me and my body. The most important thing is to put load on your bones and muscles with almost any kind of resistance training. Anything is better than nothing. Starting with bodyweight exercises is great and you can start right now. Doing a few standing pressups against your kitchen counter, or planking once a day is an improvement over nothing!

Another W9D1 here!

SW:12.12 (BMI 30.3)
TW: 10.5 (-2.5 stone - BMI 24.2)
CW: 11.4 (BMI 26.5)

W1: - 6lb
W2: - 3lb
W3: - 2lb
W4: - 3lb (total 1 stone 💪)
W5: -3lb
W6: -0lb
W7: -3lb
Wk 8 -2lb (total 1 1/2 stones 🙌)

Still on 2.5mg here and managed to do the bonus dose. I have a 5mg pen for next week but will count clicks and stay on this unless suppression wanes.

On holiday next week so will see how that goes with weight loss 😣

Regardless, I’m very happy with 1.5 stones off in 2 months and 1 stone to go to achieve ‘normal’ BMI which hopefully I could achieve over the next couple of months before my next holiday 🤞🤞

@wordywitch I carry a banana round with me for those times and no one bats an eyelid in a cafe if you eat one with a coffee -

Well done everyone on some amazing losses - trying not to be jealous of all my week 9 buddies who are losing faster than me!!

I think I might be in trouble. I always have a small porridge with chia seeds on Friday morning because I tend to get constipated through the week… this morning I couldn’t face it. Have forced down half but really don’t want any more… hopefully it’s enough to unstick me… I think 3.75 might be a step too far… can’t believe how quickly it works either - I only jabbed at 6am….

@Incognitoburrito88I’m on serious iron tablets so have to watch the constipation 😫. Along with lots of leafy greens I have 4-5 soft dried apricots a day and that seems to be working!

@Lundier Thank you very much! I will Google those exercises.

I’ve just taken my Week 8 dose. Week 7 has been my best week in a while - total loss is 1st 5.5lbs but losses have been very up and down since the first week. This was my first week on 5mg and I have felt mild but consistent suppression with reduced side effects compared to previous weeks. I happily turned down some day-out treats when the children were having them. Had to eat in a couple of fast food places due to travelling around but just had a kids meal. I’m drinking more water and thinking more about food planning.

I’m glad I increased more slowly (2 weeks on 3.75) and hopeful that the losses will continue.

Now to think about braving the golden dose next week…

Hi all, week 9 day 1 for me about to do my jab in a min. Here is my run down (although it’s confusing me)

SW 99.3kg
CW 91.4kg
average weight this week 91.1kg (the lowest I’ve seen in the scale this week was 90.6kg)
total loss ?? 7.9kg

i ordered my next pen off of ZAVA yesterday I’ve re ordered a 5mg but last week after 2 weeks off I dropped back down to 2.5mg but I’m considering doing 3.75mg as 2.5mg was ok but had quite a bit of breakthrough hunger earlier than usual and a few cravings for full fat coke. I’ve not had consecutive weeks of 5mg yet and I feel like 3.75mg may be enough so going to try that today and if all good il stick with that for my next pen (hopefully it will arrive in time)

im confused about my loss amounts can anyone enlighten me?? (Il add a picture) so im logging my daily weight on my Fitbit app I started at 99.3kg (ended my first week with an average weight of 98.3kg), today I am 91.4kg (with an average weight of 91.1kg) in my calculations 99.3 - 91.4 = 7.9
or using my average weight 98.3 - 91.1 = 7.2
or even using my very first weight and now my average weight 99.3 - 91.1 = 8.2

but my Fitbit app says my total loss is 6.6kg - what am I missing, I’m sure it’s something obvious. Is it to do with fluctuations?? Heeeeellllppppppp

I’ve taken 4mg this week in the thigh instead of 5mg in the stomach. I do feel slightly better - no sulphur burps thank God, and I’m a bit less sickly. It’s still whooping my ass though. Very strong suppression, I’m managing one small meal a day with a protein snack nibbled on during the day. I’m losing weight which is great but thinking about my holiday with friends next week, I might drop back to 3.75 so I’ve got a bit more energy.
I feel that Mounjaro definitely builds up in your system. I’m getting the same results now on a lower dose.

Yeah I think so too. Do you notice much difference between stomach and thigh? I really don’t think I do. But maybe I just don’t pay enough attention! I managed a small lunch and dinner today so I think I’ll survive! Really keen never to experience the sulphur burps though.

Week 9 day 1 for me too, did my jab about an hour ago. Will weigh myself in the morning and decide whether to move up to 5mg or not, but at the moment I'm thinking I'll order a third 2.5mg pen.

I have noticed a difference between stomach and thigh, better suppression with stomach but more side effects 😬.

I think I've buggered up my counting ..thought I'd done 2x 5ml and 1x 3.75 from my current pen but went to do a 3.75 tonight and got to 19 clicks before it stopped. I maybe need to track more carefully! There's a bonus dose left but I'm waiting on some new needles..the ones I ordered before seem really thick compared to the pens and I've still got a mark from where I used it so will wait..they're due tomorrow. If not I'll open the new pen.

Honestly @MsJJones the bonus dose is easy peasy. You can get syringes with a fine tipped needle already built in, from Amazon.

• Open your empty syringe to 0.6ish.

• Put the needle through the red seal on your pen.

• Inject the air from your empty syringe, into your MJ pen.

• The medicine will happily flow into your new syringe, as you pull the plunger back.

• Empty your new syringe, now filled with medicine of air.

• Inject in the usual way.

A bit like injecting from the pen the first time, it feels more daunting, than it actually is, iykwim x

Well done on your weight losses and NSVs too!