Anybody just starting Wegovy?

[blondebombsite13]

Hi all, been reading some threads with interest but wondering if there’s anybody on Wegovy that would like to share progress? Or any stories / tips etc from people further along.

About me, I am 44 and just not losing the excess weight like I used to and so have finally taken the plunge and started on Wegovy.

I guess I chose Wegovy due to the proposed price increases of Mounjaro, also, I thought Wegovy might be a bit more slow and steady as I only want to lose a few stone. Although I could be wrong about that, but we’ll see.

I have ordered through Juniper and they sent me a set of scales which pair to the app so I don’t need to manually record my weight, it does it for me.

I’m not sure how accurate the scales are though so I will also probably keep an eye on my own scales.

I had thought my starting weight was 12 stone 7 but I weighed on Juniper scales just now and it says 12 stone 10. I think for the purposes of tracking and discussion here I’ll just use 12 stone 10.

This is almost the biggest I have ever been. Following the birth of my third child I was 13 stone and I managed to get down to 11 and a half, but despite my efforts, I’m now back up at 12 stone 10.

I took first jab this evening, seemed straightforward. Don’t feel any different yet. I could eat, but not starving, going to try not to have anything this evening although I think that will probably require sheer will power as probably too soon for the jab to have any effect.

So,
Starting weight: 12 stone 10
Current weight: 12 stone 10
Waist: 30.5 inches
Target weight: 10 stone 9

Also, just as an FYI, although I’m guessing a lot of you already know this….

You don’t need to put your pens in the sharps bin when finished. It’s just the needles that go in there.

I’ve been putting the full pen in when it’s finished and my sharps bin was getting quite full.

I found out just the other day that the pens can go in the household waste OR you can send them off to be recycled.

So I have managed to (safely) get my pens out my sharps bin and am waiting on a bag coming through the post which I will put them in and send off to be recycled.

Sharps bin much emptier now as just the needles in it.

if anybody wants the link to the recycling place let me know and I’ll try and find it

I've now lost 9lb since 1st Jan which I'm so pleased about. I've done dry January but am thinking of having a gin on Saturday night just to see how I react to alcohol before I go away for my long weekend the following week.

So pleased. I will probably dip into the next stone bracket next week now fingers crossed 🤞

Today is the day! I feel really nervous.

Just started Wegovy moving from MJ, I was curious if there is a golden dose in the Wegovy pens?

No golden dose with WG.

Did my 0.5mg dose last night and the suppression and feeling full when I woke up was full on. It feels much stronger now.

I can't see me needing to go to 1mg yet if this is how it will be.

That link would be super-helpful thanks.

@blondebombsite13what have you decided about continuing? Have you got an withdrawal plan in mind?

Im feeling quite nauseous and lethargic today. I just hate how it makes me feel.

We have an all inclusive holiday booked for the end of April, so I really don't want to be on them then. That's 12 weeks away.

Hey @BG2015

Unfortunately no extra strayegy.

I’ve fallen off the wagon a bit.

Somebody bought a multipack of crisps and I’ve had 3 packets today very much back to my old ways and feeling awful about it.

The past wee while I’ve been bumping around the scales at 10 stone 8 and I just know that tomorrow I’m going to see 10 stone 9.

i think going up to 1mg pen was a bad idea, as it meant that I’ve struggled when back down on the 0.5 pen.

I feel I need willpower now. The food noise isn’t blocked out nearly as much as before.

I feel im back to eating bigger quantities, so I need to make sure that what I’m eating is healthy, whereas before, the quantity was much less so it didn’t matter so much what it actually was.

I’m going out this evening (designated driver so not drinking) and will make sure I choose something light from the menu and try and get back to good choices tomorrow.

It’s just terrifying how quickly it can all pile back on.

Obviously everybody is different, but based on my experiences, I’d say you’ll be fine in 12 weeks. I don’t feel any side effects from the Wegovy at all (apart from digestion slowing right down). I felt a bit tired and grotty at the start but from what I remember it passed quite quickly.

I think I need to remind myself though that this is in my control.

It would be one thing looking at my chart below and feeling frustrated because I was trying so hard and it was going up.

But it’s not that. I know I haven’t been trying hard. I haven’t been making good choices and there’s the proof.

Long story short, I’ve got complacent. And ultimately it still comes down to calories in vs calories out.

Tomorrow is another day….onwards and upwards xxx

I've had another small loss this morning. Bit constipated today so hoping that doesn't continue as I HATE the feeling of being bunged up 😂. Don't feel as queasy today either so that's a positive.

I think I'm going to stick at 0.5mg for the time being.

@blondebombsite13why don't you try tracking your food. I find that so easy to do and keeps me accountable. I use Nutracheck, I did the free month trial last March and then ended up paying for it - I'm sure I used someone's discount code and got it cheaper, but it's one of those apps I would pay for again when it renews in March. My Fitness pal is a free alternative. Once you get into the swing of logging your food you do it everyday easily.

This is what I'm eating today and my chart so far.
I do have a discount code if anyone needs one, just DM me .

Morning @BG2015

yes I would definitely recommend staying on 0.5mg. I was being impatient moving up to 1 and should have stayed on 0.5.

I am the same regarding the constipation. Kiwis seem to help a little bit.

well done on the loss 👏

I don’t really want to go down the food / calorie tracking route. It’s not me and too difficult to fit in around my job / lifestyle.

I do have an app that does it, and you can just scan barcodes of prepackaged food, so it is handy. I use it occasionally to find out what’s in something and it can be surprisingly just how good or bad something is, and I then either eat more of it or never eat it again if it’s full of crap!

I think I just need to use willpower. I have become complacent relying on the jabs and it’s not enough.

Hoping for a better day today

….10 stone 7.9 this morning so hopefully heading back in right direction.

1 month ago (end December) I was 10 stone 11.

so I’ve lost 3 pounds in a month.

it’s slow, but it’s progress, and I’m happy with that and need to not lose sight of that.

Yeah 3lb in a month isn't bad considering you're coming to the end of your weight loss. You could maybe keep going I suppose but the costs would mount up.

Hi all. Im half way through my last dose of .25 wegovy, will take my first .5 dose on Wednesday evening. Ive been feeling pretty good generally, excersing regularly (3-5 6am circuits classes, 2 x 5-6 km jogs). I was super thirsty the first week or so and have just gotten in the habit of at least 3l of water a day now. Generally sticking to 1,000-1,200 cals. Id usually be a pretty big drinker, I happened to be doing dry January when I started (7th jan), but I have tried alcohol this weekend and was sick for the first time since starting wegovy. I think im just going to avoid it for the foreseeable.
Im not delighted with my losses when I look at the others on the January starters threads, but in real life im doing great. In fact, my best mates husband told her he thought I was looking well this weekend!
My husband is the only one ive told. He was surprised I felt i needed it, more surprised the doctor agreed (i think I dont look as heavy as I am) but is great, super supportive and encouraging.

Sw: 81.5kg
End of Wk 1: 77.8kg (-3.7kg)
End of Wk 2: 76.8kg (-1kg)
End of wk 3: 76.2kg (-0.6kg)
Total weight loss: (5.3kg)
Tw: 55-60kg

I've not felt brilliant over the weekend, I've eaten and drank ok but I've felt quite nauseous at times, very bloated, feelings of fullness and a bit of constipation. The 0.5 injection definitely is to blame.

Im going to Amsterdam on Thursday until Sunday so I'm holding off taking my second 0.5 jab until Sunday when I get back as don't want to feel off over the weekend away.

This definitely isn't a long term thing for me.

I did my second wegovy jab on Friday and I feel awful. Not sure if I can keep this up. Any tips?

@Newstartplease24 , in what way do you feel awful ? What are your symptoms. I kept a note of my symptoms/ side effects from the start ( mid October 25 )
My week 2 was pretty awful to be honest ! Nausea , dreadful heartburn and constipation .I felt muggy and tired ( like a hangover although I’d not drank alcohol) .I bought Gaviscon for the heartburn which did help and had sips of water which helped with the nausea.
I found it hard to work out if I was hungry / suppressed etc …. Most times as soon as I ate small amounts and sipped water I felt a bit better .
I lost more weight in those first few weeks so I kidded myself that the side effects must mean the meds are working well and then could tolerate the side effects. ( although don’t ignore upper abdominal pain which I haven’t experienced).
I am now week 17 , and haven’t really experienced anything in the last 5 weeks .
I hope you feel better soon .

@bec81 .
I think you’re being hard on yourself.5.3 kg is an amazing amount of weight to lose in a month ! Well done you .

@Mummatash , I feel very very nauseous and weak, like early pregnancy. I won’t carry on if it stays like this. I really want it to work though 😭

I feel like if I had time to take time off work and nap through this I’d have had time not to get this fat in the first place. I don’t know what to do

@Newstartplease24ive said to my DP many times it feels like the early part of pregnancy, that sort of icky feeling where you don't know if you feel hungry or not but once you eat something it goes away. I nibbled on dry crackers or a ginger biscuit.

Im back to normal today.

Yea, youre totally right of course. Comparison is definitely the thief of joy. In my head i also know that losing slowly and not feeling too strong suppression is good for the long game as I am sticking to it even when its hard. I say that, but in reality would really love to see the stone gone in a month by losing another 1kg by Saturday. Ill weigh in on Wednesday as usual and if im anywhere near it ill weigh in again on the 7th

I have stalled a bit on 2.5 (Started 7th Nov 25) so have just ordered the 5.0 pen. Feeling quite anxious about possible side effects so any positive stories welcomed! I’ve been pretty good on the 2.5, just a bit of heartburn in the evenings…

@BG2015and @Newstartplease24i would say, stick with it if you can.

I can relate to the pregnancy feeling, not really sure if hungry or not.

But that’s how I lost the weight.

I started last September, I’m now 2 stone down (near goal weight and realising it’s not just diet - I need go tone up). I’m on 0.5 and I have pretty much no side effects (just constipation).

The flip side to that is I don’t think I’m feeling much suppression. A few months ago I was turning down my favourite foods…now I am very tempted and having to use will power.

my weightloss has stalled for this reason, I got complacent, but hoping to get back on it.

So if you can put up with the side effects a bit longer, they do pass

Not sure if this is the right thread to ask in but it seems pretty active!

I switched to wegovy a few weeks ago and am on my last dose of 1mg - it's not really been strong enough for me but I have another 1mg pen and have got a 1.7on the way.

Is there any reason why I shouldn't start the 1.7 next and then once that's done double up on the 1mg for 2 weeks and then either stay on 1.7 or move on to 2.4 depending on how I feel?

For context I was on 10mg of MJ and losing very slowly on that (I'm around a stone from goal and understand it's going to take a while). The 1mg of Wegovy is suppressing very slightly but I am getting more and more hungry on it the longer I stay on it and I am definitely snacking more often now.

Thanks @blondebombsite13 . I feel a lot better today and more positive. If it’s th odd bad day surely I can hack it! I think I need to eat really strategically whether hungry or not an especially if exercising.

thanks everyone do all the support. Appreciate it.