Mounjaro -10 stone or more to lose - Thread 4

[TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne]

Come and join us as we carry on with our journeys.
All welcome.

Afternoon everyone. Thank you for the new thread!

Had fish and chips yesterday (previously one of my favourite meals). Ate less than half and to be honest didn't enjoy it. DD ate the rest. It's my first week on 15mg so maybe that's it.

I had that yesterday and it usually doesn't hurt at all. Apparently it can sting more of its straight out of the fridge and very cold.

Just checking into the new thread and it's already 3 pages!

My stats -
SW 21st 11
CW 18 stone.
Next goal - 4 stone loss and under 40bmi... It's tantalisingly close!

Ive had some blood tests back from my GP yesterday (initially they started these in Jan due to fatigue - then fatty liver) and my AST is now normal! It's come down 16 points since March to 30. I am pleased. ALT is still raised and similar to January... But hey ho. (and I don't have hepatitis, or diabetes or thyroid...)

My FBC is still all over the place but dr chat gpt suggests this could mostly be due to inflammation due to liver disease and just being huge. I guess I am still 18stone so it will take time. But I'm sopleased the weight loss and walking is doing something. Frustratingly they didn't test cholesterol this time so I can't compare.

@Blondeshavemorefun I've printed the chart off and coloured in the sections I've passed now 😁

@pearl Re side effects I fee like I've been collecting the bingo card full of them over time but honestly it's still been SO worth it. To be just over 5months in, 4 stone down and my life so immeasurably different - honestly it's been lifechanging. Each side effect I've come online, googled, dealt with. And yes early on I lost a day a week to either extreme fatigue or diarrhea BUT it's not been that bad forever, it passed. And now it's mainly burps I am finding hard to manage with a bit of fatigue on day 2, and sometimes a bit "loose" day 3 but not the chronic watery nightmare. I think though it's a case of weighing it up and for me the side effects of being morbidly obese are clear and literally life threatening. Managing the side effects has just been part of the journey for me. And even having said that loads of people don't get side effects or get them less than I did. I've seen a few go to hospital with gallstones but percentage wise very few - and that can happen to anyone with fast weight loss whatever the method. I've not wanted to loose too fast as I have been worried about some of the more severe side effects - whereas I know on the pharmacy group I'm on lots are praising people for fast weight loss (I need to come off that group) and chasing it in unhealthy ways. I guess if there's only a few stone to lose its tempting but we all know on this thread we're on it for the long haul.

@SilenceInside I love watching your progress! You inspired me so much early on and I started at a v similar start weight to yours... Just 5/6 monthis later so it's very exciting to think at the end of this year I could be where you are now! And yes being "just overweight" will be amazing won't it!

I've had people notice my weight loss now and weighing up how much I tell people. I don't want to keep it a dark secret and am seeing some friends this Thursday that I know will ask but it's all wrapped up in so much social stigma isn't it. Or the "you look so much better" comments make me feel sad for the me of the last 15years. I usually try to brush it off "oh you know sex, drugs, good food and exercise" unless they really want to know. But also I'm still 18stonw. I'm still morbidly obese. I know I don't look "great" now and I'm still higher than most people starting so there's a lot of mixed feelings about these discussions!

Oh and re the monthly groups. I ignore them usually but went back to mine out of curiosity and it's a lot of talk of maintenance. Such a different world. No less valid at all - but I'm so glad to have this thread of long termers and that we're a mix of different stages. You're all amazing 😍.

(Oh and I'm so hooked on walking everyday now I just about managed a 30min walk (my now "minimum") before the heavyrain started. I took my coat expecting it to start on the walk but wanted to "get it in" so it was done. It's honestly done so much for me - the routine, the being in nature, being with my husband, the marvel of actually being able to walk and the physical and mental benefits of it!)

@FatsiaJaponicaInTheGarden that’s fab - print colour and enjoy !!

I like seeing where I was bmi - the only chart I have showing me how far I have come

losing the weight was hard but that’s also the easy bit. The hard bit now is to maintain and not gain

last time I lost 4s. Kept it off maybe few years. Then gained 4s. And another 2 so don’t want to gain my 6s back and then gain another 2 on top of that

signs

* sorry ignore this post (I don’t know how to delete) I’ve just realised it’s a group for 10 stone or more to lose. I think my goal is about 7 stone. I will keep quietly following though as your posts really are inspiring **

Please may I join! I’m inspired by the posts I’ve read! After months of deliberation I have my first pen sat in the fridge. I’m going to do my first injection tonight. I feel unexpectedly nervous.
when did you first start feeling a difference in your appetite?

my stats:
age 46
CW 18st 10lb
size 22
BMI 42.3

thanks all 😊

Wahooo for starting Mounjaro - it's been truly amazing for me. Absolutely go for it and take the plunge! For me the appetite changed gradually but I felt effects the first week.. Many don't on the first pen and it takes a while to settle into it. Some don't "feel" effects but then realise they're stopping when full so naturally eating less.

Its not my thread but just checking you've seen it's for those with 10stone + to lose. Im not sure if losing 10stone is a good idea for you if it leaves you under 9 stone? There's another lovely thread for those with 5+ to lose as well if you hadn't seen it. But that's just me wondering out loud so ignore me if irrelevant!

Good luck tonight!

Hello @shedroof and welcome.

I started to feel that my appetite was suppressed the day after my first injection.

You may feel that you don't need to lose as much as ten stone, once you see some progress, but this thread is certainly for people with a great deal to lose. There's another thread for five stoners, but do stay here with us if you'd like to.

Have you got any plans for what you're going to be eating? How long have you been morbidly obese? I have been for thirty years, on and off. Mind you, I'm only at a BMI of 31 now ((it was 50 when I started, 17 months ago).

@FatsiaJaponicaInTheGarden glad to hear that your blood test results are improving, I am sure that all your weight loss and exercise will continue to improve them. Do you have another check in a few months?

@SecretSquirrel703 thanks! It really is just a matter of time. I can’t believe it’s been 11 months for me, it only seems like yesterday that I was nervously doing my first injection.

@shedroof I flit between the > 5 stone thread and this thread, both are great for discussing the challenges that come with a longer journey than many people on the monthly threads.

Oooh sorry @shedroof didnt at all mean you shouldn't stay!! I just was checking you'd seen - I've only just seen you updated your post. This is such a lovely group come and share the love 😍. Or post on both and see where fits!

I'm so glad we're all making such good progress, even if it's not always as fast as we would like.

I saw friend for the first time in a long time. She mentioned I'd be the same size as her soon, I told her I am still obese and she argued that I wasn't. It was a bit weird really!

I need to take some new progress photos, I haven't done any for a while.

Hope you're all having a good weekend 😁 I remembered to pack my pen and needles

And just reread my post and realise it compeltely comes across like that 😳😳😳. I'm so sorry it didn't in my head - I was just thinking aloud

I was thinking about how I need to not measure myself against others who started the same-ish weight as me, or started at the same time etc. So I’m kicking my own arse, because I am genuinely so happy to see you all making such amazing progress! You’re great and inspiring, all of you and it’s not a competition!

This week I’ve noticed that my double chin is shrinking and that makes me really happy!

Also, my doubts/questions about 7.5mg seem to have sorted themselves out. I’ve got no food noise at all. Not a flicker! It’s just quiet in there. Even the favourites aren’t hitting me up as they normally would!

Next week there will be no bullying at work and I can relax. That will do wonders for my cortisol and stress…

Onwards lovely losers!

Hey would it be ok if I joined? I started this week at 21 stone 9lbs. It feels really daunting to have so much to lose, your losses are very inspiring though

Hi there and welcome to you, too.
How are you getting on so far?

@TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne thank you. I only started Thursday but managing ok, definitely have reduced appetite. Slight constipation but trying to increase my fluid intake to help

I take senna tablets before it gets too troublesome.

Hi lovely people!

I've been lurking these threads for a while now and plucking up the courage to say hi :)

I started MJ on the 16th May at 22 stone 13lbs (eek). Just taken my 4th jab yesterday and so far down to 21 stone 10 lbs. Pleased with the progress so far though the vast majority was water weight in the first few days. Going to take my 5th dose next Friday and then move up to 5mg.

Tentative goal of somewhere around 12 stone 6lbs but I will see how I feel when I get closer; currently sub 20 would be fabulous. It does all feel very daunting, and it's been great to read your stories and successes as people in a similar boat.

It's been an absolute revelation to not be constantly snacky, thinking about food, getting myself a "little treat" every time I go to a shop. And having the motivation and energy to exercise! Have had some mild constipation and feeling bloated and sluggish this week but not much to complain about!

And welcome to @TidyWasp too!

@Tidywasp my first goal is to get below 20 stone too, it will be such an achievement

Welcome everyone. @TidyWasp the 'little treat' mentality was mine too, I never realised how much until this past 2 weeks when I've not been hungry or fancied anything. Post office, treat. Corner shop, treat. etc etc. Feels great to break the cycle. I've also saved a lot of money!

Had a strange food day. We were out at a convention where there was unexpectedly no food. I was so so so hungry by the time we made it to a restaurant for lunch. Ordered sushi roll. Then could only eat half of it. Felt a bit frustrated as I'd been starving but had to stop eating. Knowing it wouldn't be enough. I was hungry again 2 hours later, wish I'd taken the other half of the sushi home with me!

Mine too. I never thought I would get anywhere close, yet only 9 weeks in, I'm just 4lb away from the teens. It's truly miraculous

Hi everyone,

I hope you won’t be grossed out by my asking, but how are everyone’s bowel movements?

I understand that food remains longer in the stomach to make you feel fuller for longer get, but I am really struggling to “go” more than once a week, and that is with the help of 2 days worth of laxatives.

I probably drink 3 cups of coffee a day, a large flask of squash and maybe a can of cola in evening.

I have been losing between 1-3lbs per week, with a couple of weeks maintaining.

Is anyone else experiencing this or am I in the minority and need to get myself checked out?

I’m the same 😕

It's quite normal @GrannyDooun I look at it that there is very little waste and congratulate my body on being so efficient. If it's painful or anything of course talk to your supplier, and they'll advise you. I use a dulcolax, maybe once a quarter if I feel the need.

How do I get started on MJ?