June 2025 Starters - Mounjaro (thread 3)

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Roll up, roll up June Jabbers!

Let's become true losers!!

I’ve got the my protein clear whey protein powder which makes a juice rather than a shake. The orange and mango flavour is delicious and refreshing, not keen on the vimto one and I’ve got peach tea flavour to try.

I am a June starter, I’m in my second week now and I inject in Monday. Before this I did the Counterweight plan to try and reverse my T2 diabetes. It was too hard. I started at 11st 7 and lost 9 lbs with the meal replacement. I’ve now done two weeks on MJ and today I am 10st 1. I am pleased and won’t know for a couple of months if my glucose has improved. That was important to me since I don’t want to take diabetes meds all the time.
when I reorder, should I have another month at 2.5? I’m losing so do I need to up the dose? I’ve had no advice and the call to my doctor was a waste of time. Twice she said “I don’t really know” when I asked a question and in fact said why was I taking MJ as my BMI was only 28.

I have myprotein ones, but that’s what I used when training for marathon.

Most artificial protein things like puddings etc don’t have as much protein as they say as the body doesn’t process it as well as natural protein.

I'm day 1 too! Had my first jab last night. I also have lipedema and IBS so hoping MJ will help with both of those.

Definitely feeling food suppression today- it was 4pm before I realised that I hadn't had lunch which never happens! But I am also feeling quite sick now- nauseous, headache and felt very weak by this evening like I was coming down with the flu. Hope it passes soon. Am trying to drink loads of water and I have eaten healthy food but just way less than I would normally.

I exercise quite a bit and am wondering if I will need to ease off a bit while I'm getting used to the jab? Did 20 mins strength training today because I felt fine but I feel really wiped out now!

It’s a hard decision tbh. I’ve ordered early (after dose 3) because I wasn’t sure how long it would take (Asda- may change, not sure) and ordered the 5mg pen with the thoughts of doing 4x 3.75mg (45clicks) doses the 1 x 5mg, but I may use it as a 2.5mg dispenser depending on how much weight I loose in the next week or so. Still debating on the “golden” dose 5, I have the sterile syringes but not sure if I have the fortitude to go through with it- petrified of injections!

It's not the cheapest but I quite like Freesoul protein powder. I always use mine in a smoothie though, not sure how it tastes with just water.

I honestly don’t know if I can carry on with this. The awful diarrhoea last week, taken 2nd jab at 4.00pm feel exhausted but can’t sleep, been sick and unable to eat anything. I can’t be dealing with this every weekend 😢

But you don't have to carry on with it?

You can stop any medication if it doesn't agree with you.

My mother stopped taking mounjaro as it made her very sick.

I've done another Methreesixty body scan. Can't tell the difference although it claims various bits of me are 1cm smaller. Most disappointing is that I bought a new fancy uplift bra this week and thought it made a difference to my chest but Me360 says not!

@Boliviabaei know I don’t have to. It’s just so disappointing as the suppression side of things have been great.

Hello has anyone else taken their fourth jab of 2.5mg? I’m supposed to be going up to 5mg but am tempted to stay on 2.5 or else do 3.75 of the 5mg. Thoughts appreciated. I’m off on holiday after my first 5 jab and just don’t want to get ill while away 😬

@waitingforlifeonmarsIm in the same boat as you. I am not planning on taking the golden dose. I find the whole thing petrifying and don’t want to tamper with the pen. I’d be concerned about it being safe to take it from the pen to a syringe. I am however seriously thinking of doing 45 clicks of the 5mg. Does that make it last another week? Can’t do the maths!🙃

Oh brilliant might give that a try I would prefer a juice consistency over the shake consistency thanks .

I don’t know if it helps, but I was really exhausted the first few weeks but this then disappeared. I’ve been told it’s because your body is adjusting. HTH!

@Tinybirdie- have you tried Kefir for the constipation ? That always does the trick for me. That’s and lots and lots of water.

Oh I didn't realise this I have been eating the muller ones which are supposed to have between 20/22 g if protein in each so it's disappointing to find they don't , I'm going to order they protein clear whey instead thanks for the info .

Yes, last Saturday. My 2nd 2.5 pen is waiting for jab 5 tomorrow. I decided not to go to 5 as I was feeling fine on 2.5, and losing slowly and consistently.

That must be so horrible. Do you have a supplier that you could talk to? I’ve read of a few people on here who have dropped their dose to 1.25 for a couple of weeks until their body gets used to it. But obviously that’s not official advice.

I have weighed and jabbed this evening instead of tomorrow as trying to move the day slightly forward for going on holidays soon.
SW 16st 4lb
CW 15st 4lb
Just started pen 2 and have ordered a 5mg and have done a 3.75 dose.
I'm so pleased it is working and hope to lose another 7lb before my holiday. I can't believe I am close to the 14st mark.

well yes as it would be 4 x 15 clicks. But would take you over the 30 day expiry for the pen.

I think start of pen 2 is a good idea as the scales may slow down a bit (without that big first week drop) so the measurements might be a better indicator than the scales from now on. I find it really helps when I can't see it in the mirror but I can see it in the stats!

I’m on week 5 after using the golden dose. I’m going to go up to 5mg on Monday. I’m a bit nervous of the side effects.
this last week I’ve had much less suppression, so I’m hoping that comes back with the increase in dose.

I'm the same. Taken my 1st dose of the 2nd pen this evening. I've stayed with a 2.5mg pen.

Those of you with constipation… are you taking magnesium supplements? I used to have verrrrry sluggish bowels (pre mounjaro) but started taking a 3-in-1 magnesium supplement and it completely sorted it out. I am now very regular, even down to time of day.

I didn’t start taking them to resolve this but of all the supplements I take, magnesium is the one that’s made the biggest difference to my life - mood, energy levels and bowels! It’s the magnesium citrate - it draws water into the intestines to get everything moving.

It would be within 30 days as the fifth dose would be on day 28.