First holiday on Mounjaro and I lost weight

[Bigbus]

I just wanted to share this good news and reassure anyone worried about taking the medication abroad. I have just been away for a week to Europe and I was debating whether to take the pen with me. I was worried it would be queried at security. Also I was worried that I would spoil the holiday by not being able to eat and drink as much as usual and somehow that wouldn’t be as much fun! But then I thought of how annoyed I’d be if I gained loads of weight so I decided to take it with me.

I took the pen and the needles in the box providers by my provider. I also took the cardboard box with me as that has a label with my name on it, in case they asked for a prescription. I took it in my hand luggage. My bag passed through the scanner with no issues. I was able to enjoy my holiday just as much as before and did not miss the constant eating that used to be my idea of a treat. Also I was able to have a few drinks but not too many, so I enjoyed the experience of not feeling a bit shit every morning. I do sort of miss feeling a bit tipsy sometimes but I don’t miss the hangovers!

Best of all, when I came back home I found that I had lost 1lb while I was away which is a great result and it really didn’t feel like an effort to make the right choices. I can’t believe what a difference this medication has made to my life.

I just thought I’d post this because I was worried about taking it with me and got some help and reassurance by reading advice on here so I hope this helps someone else.

(hoping that this time next year I’ll be able to change my name to LittleBus!)

I did the same thing on holiday too OP and it was great. I came back and had stayed the same (which was fine by me) but normally after a 2 week holiday I’d have returned at least 7lbs heavier. It’s so freeing isn’t it?!

That’s amazing, and just takes away all that dread about holidays and events. I’ve always put at least 10lb on!
What was your eating like, did you eat lots of fresh food?

@youdoyoudear its amazing! I don’t feel hard done by at all. I used to be able to put on 5lbs in a weekend! I wish I’d done it sooner instead of worrying so much about the side effects.

@Disturbia81 exactly that - I find myself making healthier choices without even realising it. And weekends without hangovers are so much better. I always struggled to moderate and this has been a revelation.

I had the same experience - didn’t bother taking the pen as we only went for a week so jabbed before I left and when we got back (so went 9 days instead of 7).
Didn’t track my food for that week and defo had more alcohol than usual but instead of 3 plates at the AI buffet I only wanted one and was still drawn to the fish, salad, fruit etc rather than heavy carbs. I only had chips once in 7 days whereas previously I’d have them with every meal on an AI!
Weighed in when I got home and was up on the scales but 3 days after getting home and back into routine I was 0.5kg down from where I was before we went and my weight loss is continuing gradually. So happy!

This fills me with hope as I'm about to take the plunge and start a WLD, I've ben saving up for ages & I'm so sick of feeling ashamed and uncomfortable in my skin - may I ask where you get yours, or is it an NHS prescription?

@PatheticDistraction i don’t get mine from the NHS - although I have a BMI of 31 (down from 33!) I luckily don’t have any other obesity-related health conditions so I would not qualify. I use Voy - a friend recommended it to me. It’s more expensive than some others but you get a lot of support and advice. I have a link for you to get £50 off your first order if you want it let me know but others will be able to recommend much cheaper options too. Good luck!

Thank you so much & yes please to your discount code - I'm currently breastfeeding, but hope to start next month x

@PatheticDistraction I’ve sent you a PM with the link. I think there’s also a thread somewhere with other people’s codes for other providers too. You should definitely be able to get some money off your first order wherever you decide to get it from.

Well done on your holiday weight loss, @Bigbus!

I'm just back from an all-inclusive week in Europe, and I'm delighted because I stayed the same weight.

I decided not to take my pen, so I jabbed the morning we left (a day early) and then again on my usual day, so I had eight days between jabs. I was a bit over-enthusiastic about the all-you-can-eat buffet for the first day or two, then I gave myself a stern talking to and started listening to my off switch. After that I just ate like I do at home, sensibly and only when I need to. I did enjoy wine and the odd cocktail, so very pleased not to have gained.

Well done @SusanSometimes - your holiday sounds lovely!

I’ve just come back from a four week holiday, and initially thought I’d take MJ with me, but at the last minute decided not to, as it would have been a faff trying to keep it below 33°C. I ate and drank a lot while I was away and was so worried about how much weight I was piling on. Got back and weighed myself and I’d only put on 4lbs! Happy I didn’t take it with me now.