August 25 Starters - Thread 2

[MrJollyLivesNextDoor]

Hi everyone, I couldn’t see a new thread so I’ve started this one.

Here’s the link to the old thread:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5378761-august-25-starters?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=app_share

Ive just taken dose 9 out of 5mg pen, as long as the liquid stays clear I’m going to keep doing this for my next 5mg pens (2 waiting in the fridge).

I also have a 2.5 pen of which I might take 10 doses of 1.25 then stopping completely. Prepared to play by ear for now…

I can’t imagine the liquid turns into poison or becomes less effective that quickly, probably Eli Lilly covering themselves and/or trying to make more money <cynical>

I have a similar approach, have used pens over 8 weeks etc and so far so good.

3 lbs lost today and edging closer to 3.5 stone.

SW 100.6 KG
CW 79.2 KG
GW 65 KG

Hi all!

Weigh in today, down to 13 stone 0.4lbs so just a whisker off the 12 stone bracket!

Although only about 1.5 stone off in total, definitely feeling much 'thinner' - delighted to be wearing two favourite winter coats I last wore four years ago.

I'm stretching pens out to 6 - 7 weeks, seems fine.

Those that are using pens over a longer period than the recommended 30 days are you storing them in the fridge or at room temperature?

No one knows I'm using monjouro so I'm keeping my pen hidden in the car boot at the moment. I've been thinking about stretching it out past the 30days but wasn't sure if it would be OK as not in the fridge.

I store mine in the fridge. 1 get 8 weekly doses per pen.

You're meant to store the pens below a certain temperature at all times, especially once opened (sorry can't remember the exact temp, it will be on the instructions). So you may be ok using the car in the winter but as soon as the weather gets a bit warmer you'd be taking a chance. You could maybe use a lunchbox-style ice pack to store somewhere discreet indoors?

Just had a look, if you put 'insulin pens travel cooler' into Amazon there are some very small neat devices. You'd have to keep swapping out the ice packs, but they should keep cool for a while at the back of a cupboard or something.

Snap! My weight was the same last Tuesday. The 12 stone bracket is tantalisingly close! My goal weight is 12 stone (I'm tall), so it will be great to see that number emerge on the scales, albeit still with nearly a stone to lose.

I'm losing at a rate of about 1 lb a week now. I'm very happy with that, particularly because I'm still on 2.5mg, and don't feel appetite suppression any longer, and haven't for months.

I'm wearing size 12 jeans currently which feels great, although I'm still a 14 in some brands (on the bottom half). I think losing another stone will get me to a reliable size 12.

Well done everyone!

Latest weigh in for me. 1lb off this week bringing me to 11stone 6.5lbs
Nearly lost 3 stone and now a healthy bmi.
Stomach is still huge though which is really freaking me out as my legs are like sticks and bum and hips non existent! Hopefully 1 more stone will do it 🤞🏼 but who knows?!
Tried some size 12 jeans on in m and s to see how far off I am and they fit! But I’m pretty sure the sizes are way more generous than 20 years ago, has anyone else had this?

Advice needed please...
As I've managed to lose about 3 stone now, I have what can only be described as a 'crinkly bottom' 🤣 its mainly on the side / top of legs, but has anyone else had this or taken collagen and had positive results? Hasten to add, im useless at self care and my body often cries out for moisturiser which I treat it to on the odd occasion, dont know if just doing this more often would help?
Any advise very welcome... ☺️

That's a good idea thanks, I've just ordered an insulin pen travel holder and cool packs from amazon.

3lb off this week which i am gobsmacked at as I didn't think I was drinking enough.

SW 18st 8lb
CW 14st 13lb
7.5mg

I finally made it to the 14st bracket. Last time I was here was 26yrs ago!

Bought some trousers for work in 2 sizes down. Lots of people noticing but I haven't told anyone that I'm on MJ, only my daughter knows. I just say that I've got reflux which is true and that I'm not eating full meals at the mo.

Also had to put my rings away as they feel too loose and I don't want to risk them falling off.

Suppression is not as strong but I need to learn to say no so am using this to do that. Constipation is back again.

Next goal is 14st 8lb then I will have lost 4st in total.

i completely forgot to keep updating in here!!

I'm 40.5lb down in 24 weeks, which I'm super happy about

Going to go read through everyone's updates now 😃

Second week in a row that I've lost NOTHING 😕 So frustrating. I feel like a whale though. Just bloated and sluggish. Hoping for a better result next week.

SW: 14st 10lbs
CW: 11st 5lbs
GW: 10st

Hi everyone 👋

Another 1lb off this week so that’s 43lbs down so far

Ive started rooting through holiday clothes ready for May (bit early but I’m excited 😂 and fed up of all this rain) and have started looking at bikinis first the 1st time in a very long time.

I still can’t quite believe it tbh.

CW 14:12
CW 11:11
GW 10:06

Another 1lb off, slow going this, considering the work you have to put in 😂

Hi everyone,

so last week was supposed to be my last week. Took my locked sharps box into the chemist and explained id only a few lbs to go until target. Pharmacist gave me another 5mg pen for £99. So I’ve got another 5 weeks, so you all have me for 5 more weeks yet. Hopefully get to around 9st7lb then here’s hoping.

just did injection there just now.
update you all through the week x

SW - 12st3lb
CW - 9st13lb
GW - 9st11lb

Fingers crossed for you @TheArtfulCrow.

1lb at a time is great ladies, we are seeing them add up with so many of us at 40lbs plus off already. I lost 2lbs this week and I am 1lb off 50lbs and hoping to get there by the end of February, with over 80lbs to lose in total that feels like another milestone to overcome.

Only 0.5lb off this week. Not quite at a 3 stone loss yet and still got over a stone to go to reach my final target.
Ive been on MJ exactly 6 months now and it is weirdly starting to feel a bit more of a slog now. I’m still doing all my exercise and logging calories etc but it’s definitely slowed down a bit.
Still on 7.5 and can’t go up a dose so will have to keep plugging away I guess!

No loss for me this week. Suppression hasn't been there as much.

SW 18st 8lb
CW 14st 13lb
7.5mg

Was hoping to come down to 5mg for my holiday in May with missing a dose for the 2nd week. Now thinking I need to go up to 10mg and taking it with me.

Will I need a letter to get through airport security?

I have terrible constipation so my weight is all over the place, didn't loose anything for one week and then 1 1/2 lb but feeling totally bloated again.

Grr, nothing is really helping.

Went out for a work lunch with customers yesterday and even with a small starter and small main I was so stuffed, I didn't need any dinner.

I am going on holiday in 2 weeks to Cyprus and will need new summer clothes and hope to loose enough to be comfortable in the next size end of March.

@reluctantbrithow is the natural fibre in your diet? Drinking enough? I am having to keep such a close eye on hitting 30g of fibre a day minimum to help.

I agree, 1 lb a week (or anything at all really) is great! My loss has slowed right down in the last couple of months. It's been dripping along with a pound or half pound here and there. It feels a bit like stalling. But looking back at my diary, I realised I'd lost half a stone since Christmas. And some trousers that I'd bought that I could just about squeeze into, are suddenly fitting very comfortably. It all adds up!

I've finally broken the 12 stone barrier by a quarter pound, so... 12 stone 13 and three quarter lbs! 12 stone is my final target (I'm tall) , so I'm very pleased. Still on 2.5 mg.

@SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePlease hydration is fine, I drink around 2-3l easily per day.

I think I may have slipped the fibre a bit, need to ensure that‘s increased. But the last couple of weeks were stressful and stress and my digestive system aren‘t great together.

Hi hi all,

Well done everyone, such amazing progress!!

I'm still here bobbing along, I've stuck to 3.5 from 5mg pens and often going 10 days-2weeks between pens due to side effects.

I keep feeling like I'm not making progress but then get another jump down. Really hoping to see 86 this weekend, that will be 15kg since August just eating normally but without the constant thinking around restriction making me more likely to overeat.

Slow and steady and not dying of acid reflux or burps, that's my aim😎

When I'm done I wonder if I'll ever be able to look another Graham's protein yoghurt in the eye again....