October ‘25 starters

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Bit premature but planning on starting with Mounjaro in next week or so.

I’ve struggled with my weight for the majority of my life and despite having periods of being within the realms of ‘healthy’ weights, these have been difficult to get to and v hard to maintain. I’m now keen to sort things out, once and for all before I’m 40. (Given myself a buffer as currently 36…) 😅

SW: 14st 7lb
1st GW: 13st

Here for support, tips and anything else helpful along the way. 🫣

I use the comparison site and order from the cheapest site. ☺️

Sorry, this is my ignorance… you check and do this each time you order? Thank you!

That’s what I’m planning to do.
I just took jab number 3 - is it time to order me next pen?
I think it’s important to check the reviews of the pharmacy @Clumsykitten
Also…
To know if a UK pharmacy selling Mounjaro is legitimate, check if they are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have their registration number listed on their website. You should also ensure you have a valid prescription from a doctor and be wary of prices that seem too good to be true, as this can indicate a counterfeit product from an unregulated source.

Ok so I am only 2 days into Wegovy and what the hell is this wonder-drug. My head is so. Quiet. I've got a hankering for cucumber. I'm full after about 1/5 of what I'd normally eat. Had absolutely mental dreams on the night I jabbed but other than that and some mild nausea I seem to be getting off lightly. Genuinely looking forward to weigh-in #1 - have 5 stone to lose so it'll be a long road but I actually feel like it's achievable

Omg I had a horrible nightmare last week. Hadn’t associated it with WLIs!

I had to look it up, apparently it is A Thing for some people on Wegovy! I've never had manic, unsettling dreams like it!

Thanks @RachSt12and @StrongLikeMamma

I had the heart palpitations it was so scary twice it woke me at night and I felt dizzy and sick with them, I even did a thread to see if anyone else had experienced them and they had. Think it’s a side effect of the jab x

I don’t know if I can carry on these jabs 😩.
I been on weight loss jabs now since the start of September did Wegovy for 4 weeks and I just feel rough so swapped to Mounjaro

When I did the jabs first I was dizzy, felt sick, then I’d get a pounding heart rate. A few weeks passed sometimes got nausea and then I got a bug approx 3 weeks ago Diorrhea and sickness, sulfer burbs for 4 days, got over that. I moved up to 5mg last Fri and my body didn’t like it and I had stomach cramps all night and into the next day, also diarrhoea and sulfer burps again.

I’m left feeling so drained and worn out and can’t carry on feeling so unwell. I’ve lost 9lbs in total so it’s not like the weight loss is even great to be honest. I’m fed up of feeling poorly , I’m normally a well ish person and just feel so run down and can’t be bothered to do anything. I can’t even go to the gym and weight train like I used to as I feel so weak.

i thought the jabs would be my best chance at losing weight as I’ve tried so many other diets in the past but never seemed to help long term. I don’t want to carry on putting on weight but also can’t live like this feeling so rubbish, I know the side effects were moving up the jab to 5mg but I haven't felt myself since I’ve been on them. I’m just torn what to do xx

Normally about 6ish so it dosnt start my acid reflux in the night x

@Elliebearblues You have honestly been through it! I just think you have not found your sweet spot in the dose yet, do you think maybe you can try 4.25mg for your next jab or maybe just give your body a 1-2 week break then start with 4mg?

@ElliebearbluesIf I were you I’d go down to 2.5 and stick on that.

1lb a week is a healthy way to lose weight. less loose skin/ muscle loss.
Make sure you’re getting your protein for the gym.
In 3 months you will have lost a stone.
That’s 3 stone by summer.

At 2.5mg and 3.75mg I just wasn’t getting supression and they obviously I upped it and my body didn’t like it. I think it’s just the whole run down feeling that’s makes rethink. I’m sure I’ve got a cold coming on too which dosnt help. My prescriber has said I shouldn’t go off the dosage plan as intended 😩 x

Thanks my lovely , I’m wondering now that I’ve done the 5mg dose last week should I get stick it out?

Thanks my lovely , I’m wondering now that I’ve done the 5mg dose last week should I get stick it out? Think I’m feeling rubbish and achy as I feel a cold coming on, apart from that I’m ok x

Thanks my lovely , I’m wondering now that I’ve done the 5mg dose last week should I get stick it out? Think I’m feeling rubbish and achy as I feel a cold coming on, apart from that I’m ok x

Thanks my lovely , I’m wondering now that I’ve done the 5mg dose last week should I get stick it out? Think I’m feeling rubbish and achy as I feel a cold coming on, apart from that I’m ok x

Thanks my lovely , I’m wondering now that I’ve done the 5mg dose last week should I get stick it out? Think I’m feeling rubbish and achy as I feel a cold coming on, apart from that I’m ok x

Thanks my lovely , I’m wondering now that I’ve done the 5mg dose last week should I get stick it out? Think I’m feeling rubbish and achy as I feel a cold coming on, apart from that I’m ok x

Sorry you are feeling rubbish @Elliebearblues, I hope you are feeling better soon

I would talk to your provider but aim to go back to a dose where the side effects weren’t so awful - even small losses are ok, and you want to feel happy as you do this - you sound as though you are utterly miserable atm.

for me, key things to think about::
-are you managing to eat small ish portions of normal meals?
-would 2.5 see small losses whilst eating healthily?
-can you cope with side effects at 2.5?

if the answer to those is yes then that might be the way forward?

That’s so true it could also be a cold! Could also just be that you feel crappy on week 1 of the 5mgs and then the rest are fine as you adjust. That’s what happened to me with 2.5.
Get well soon 🍇

@Elliebearblues sorry you are having a rough time. I would stay on the lower dose and see how you feel in a month. Good luck.

I just soaked my chia seeds in my clear whey protein water and wow it’s the easiest way to take them for me! I plan to do it every morning now.

Not losing much at all, have been 166lbs all week despite doing 1200 calories or slightly less each day. I am not lifting weights this week as too busy with full time, walking Mum’s dog, and uni work (doing an MSc) so just trying to keep getting my protein and fibre in and plan to do weights when I can!

@Calyx72 Maintained in week 5 too so I drastically reduced carbs intake in week 6 have lost 2lb already, hoping to lose a bit more before end of week 6.

Personally in your situation I’d see if it’s a cold which improves, and also see if the next dose does the same thing. If it does, I’d go back to 2.5, but you may find it’s the cold or a “week 1 of new dose” thing? 😊 take care - lots of paracetamol and tea for you!