My first Mounjaro arrives tomorrow - please give a newbie advice!

[firstdayworries]

Finally taken the plunge to start the jabs tomorrow, I have a 2.5mg coming with Simple online pharmacy.

could someone kindly explain to me an idiots guide?
I plan to do the first jab tomorrow night.
how will I know how to use the jab? Is there instruction's?
does it go straight in the fridge upon delivery?
I’ve already started on protein / fruit veg meal planning this week - it’s going well so far.
I feel like I have enough information on foods to choose and avoid, but what about drinks?

Thanks in advance!

In the fridge on delivery. Once you start using it you can choose to keep it in the fridge or at room temp, as long as it doesn’t get over 30 degrees c.

Inside the cardboard box that the injection pen is in will be two folded paper leaflets. One is a step by step pictorial guide to how to inject. The other is the patient information leaflet that contains important information about the medication. You should read both carefully.

There will also be separate pen needles in the delivery package, not in the box with the pen itself. They are small and often easily missed. You’d be surprised the number of people who have posted here about not being sent any needles who then find them in the packaging.

In terms of drink, the general advice is to drink plenty of water, but other than that it’s up to you, You may find you go off some drinks - initially I went off coffee but that’s worn off now thankfully. I don’t drink alcohol but many people report that they are less interested in alcoholic drinks.

@SilenceInsideThank you. I’m tee-total so not worried about alcohol but I do like a fizzy mocktail if we’re out for dinner or with friends. With the needles, are they to put in the end of the pen?

Yes, part of the process of setting up the pen ready to inject is attaching a new needle to the end. They’re single use, and sort of push and then screw on.

if you’re a bit nervous ( which is totally normal), you could watch some TikTok or Instagram videos, there’s plenty showing how to use it. Seeing someone do it in person combined with the instructions on the leaflet should help you!

Join the June 2025 starters thread or the July 2025 starters thread. You will find lots of support and discussion with people at a similar stage to you.

Watch this pen tutorial

As well as the excellent practical advice you've been given, take Photos Of Doom and measurements. The first set will be hideous but they're so satisfying to look back on month by month.

The instruction leaflet is really detailed and easy to follow.

And if you do like protein drinks, they can be a good idea (i know some people don't like them, I love them).

Which drinks do you like @AmythestBangle? I’ve found the ones I’ve tried grim but hoping there are some palatable ones out there to complement my vege diet

@LakeFlyPie I buy the clear protein powders from MyProtein. I like the raspberry lemonade the most, tastes like squash. 80 calories and 20g of protein.

I second the clear protein from my protein. I like the peach tea. It’s a touch over-sweet but very much just like drinking squash. I might try the mojito flavour when I’ve finished this one. It is vegetarian, but not vegan.