I’ve been on Mounjaro for a year and thought I’d share my experience.
I started because I was sick of being constantly sweaty. I had back problems. I was tired. I couldn’t participate as much as I wanted to with family life.
I researched and talked about it with DH. He said he’d support me if I wanted to do this.
I chose Zava for no other reason than they looked professional and seemed to have a good reputation. I saw recommendations on MN.
The first injection was easy. I took it Friday night so that I could suffer the worst of any side effects on non working days. I was cold the day after and exhausted for a few days. But that was it. And I’ll be honest, I’ve not had any other side effects other than sometimes feeling cold and tired the next day.
I inject into my stomach and rotate the site.
I lost food noise almost immediately. And I lost the ability to eat a full meal. I struggled to eat a plateful and that’s what I miss the most - not being able to enjoy a full meal when eating out as a treat. But I still prefer sugary food over savoury. My taste buds haven’t changed, just my capacity.
I use nutracheck to track what I eat. It’s become second nature. I generally have around 1200 cals per day.
I can’t tolerate alcohol as much as I used to. I’ve never been a big drinker, but one glass of wine or a g&t is my limit now.
Weight dropped steadily. I’ve averaged 1-2 lb per week. I’m almost at 5 stone down. I’ve eased off a few times such as Christmas and a fortnight holiday. But injected faithfully other than that.
I used to kid myself I was size 20. I was probably at least 22. I’m now a very comfortable 16 bordering on 14.
ive lost soooo many inches. 10 off my hips. 6 off my waist. 6 off my bust. 6 off each thigh. 3.5 off each upper arm.
BUT. I’m 61 and have been overweight my whole life. So I’m now left with an awful lot of saggy skin which I think I’m going to have to live with. So I’m never going to get down to a size 10. I’m never going to be happy with how my body looked undressed. I’m unlikely to reach a BMI of less than 25. That all makes me sad and self conscious. And full of regret at getting so fat.
my back feels so much better. I love being able to dress better. I love being complimented on my achievement. I can’t honestly say I have more energy, but I’m trying to drink more water in the hope that will help.
I’ve only told my DH and my sister. I’m too embarrassed to tell anyone else in case they think I’m a fat cow who shouldn’t have been so greedy all those years and I’m now cheating at weight loss.
I’ve yo-you’d all my life so lots of friends, family and acquaintances haven’t commented because they’ve seen me lose weight before.
I’ve gradually gone from 2.5ml to 12.5ml. My plan is to lose another 6lb to get me under 30BMI. Then I’ll gradually reduce the dose until I get to the point I’m maintaining. I suspect I’ll need to continue with injections long term.
I’m hugely grateful that these injections are available and that I’m able to afford them.
This post isn’t anything other than a lot of self indulgence. But feel free to ask me anything and I’ll try to reply with honesty.