October '25 Starter - Thread 2

[jaelato1]

@cheekysausage123I have created another thread (hope you dont mind) as first thread has been closed.

Weighing today but decided not to as its time of the month and I feel very bloated.

I saw that earlier but didn’t get time to do anything…. I’m also on the app so couldn’t see a way to link to the old one. Thanks for creating the new thread.

jab #4 done and in under 3 weeks (I’ve moved my jab day gradually) I’ve lost 8.4 lbs… most of it in week 1 but I’m happy it’s going the right way and slowly too as I am trying to not ban any food or drink, just to be mindful of healthier habits and small portions, oh and a lot less booze….

Thanks @jaelato1! Sounds sensible re. The weighing, especially if you know that seeing a falsely high number could throw you off track (it can for me!)

That’s great @putthehamsterbackinitscage well done!

I’m sticking on 5mg for another month as getting good suppression and losing consistently. Hoping I don’t regret my decision!

Thanks @jaelato1😊

Uuurgh. I can’t remember who said my side effects might get worse before they get better, but last night was awful. Hardly any sleep due to dodgy tummy.

On the upside, it seems to have kick started the suppression and weight loss. I will give it another try next week but if the effects are the same I might go back to 2.5mg. 😞

@putthehamsterbackinitscage Amazing, well done. I am also trying not ban all the food I normally eat so it can be easy to maintain the loss later.

@cheekysausage123 I literally feel like meh today. Why would you regret staying on 5mg?

@Clumsykitten I think dodgy tummy is the side effect i dont want the most, i read someone saying she 💩herself today because she couldnt get to the toilet quick enough 😅

Incase weight loss plateaus/suppression comes back big time and I’ve spent £100+ on a jab when could have gone up to 7.5mg, that’s all!

I know what you mean - that’s why I ordered 5mg as 2nd one and will order 7.5 next - if I find I don’t need the full dose, then maybe count clicks to eke it out….

I’m currently finding that suppression wears off a lot on day 5 so might also count clicks and does on day 5 or 6 to get more jabs within the 30 days….

but still got golden dose to do from 2.5 pen yet.

Letting you know about the new thread incase you are looking for it. Apologies if I miss anyone

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Ah I see what you mean. This is why I also ordered 5mg even though I want to remain on 2.5 but just in case...

@putthehamsterbackinitscage It's jab day tonight for me so today has been sheer determination not to stuff my face with food lol

Touch wood I’ve had good supression the last 2 weeks on 5mg, let’s see how I do tomorrow x

Fingers tightly crossed for you @Elliebearblues!

ive heard people do that don’t they jab every 5/6 days or so x

Does anyone find if they jab in a particular area they get better supression/less side effects or is there no difference?
I’ve done stomach twice when first started and then have done alternating thighs. I did find after the last jab (Fri last week) my thigh got itchy and a raised area from where I jabbed appeared, it’s gone down now after putting antiseptic cream on it daily but is still a bit itchy. Wonder why it went like that x

@Elliebearblues apparently there's no difference - I've done 4 jabs on my thighs now and I think I'll keep jabbing there - I did try my stomach once but it went wrong and I jabbed it in my thigh instead! I get good suppression so am nervous to try it in my stomach in case it changes at all.

@putthehamsterbackinitscage same for me, the suppression lessens a bit on day 5, but I quite like that as I have to show a little self restraint for a day or two. Because the first 5 day's suppression is so good and I feel I don't eat as much as I should on those days, the last 2 days evens itself out, if that makes sense.

Feeling a bit better today. Will give 5mg another try next week but otherwise I’m dialing the dose back I think.

How are you @Elliebearblues?

@SexyFrenchDepressioni’m also with medexpress and thinking ahead to long term so may switch before too long. I’ve seen the info on monj.co.uk about maintenance and it suggests they don’t cut off till below 24 but if anyone can confirm that, thatwould be useful.

Medexpress aren’t the cheapest but so far no issues and they allow a re-order after 2 weeks so it’s possible to build a bit of stock….

On their information it actually says you have to stay 21 or above for maintenance but obviously I'm not sure. I may email them about it at some point, or just stock pile them every 2 weeks 😂

Tbh I plan on stockpiling at least a bit as I’m retiring next year and affordability may be an issue eventually do the more I can buy whilst still earning a salary the better and if that sees me well into maintenance, even better as I probably won’t get to target till May next year

@jaelato1thanks for starting a new thread, I couldn’t find one so panicked and started a new one (need to get it deleted but not sure how to).

jabbed 5 today, stayed the same weight this week, bit disappointed but I’ve lost 22lb so far so need to remember that. Also noticed my neck looking a bit saggy which I’m not thrilled about!
my 7.5 pen arrived not I’m sticking with 5 for the moment as suppression has been good.

@narcASD 22lb in 5 weeks is loads! Please don’t be disappointed, your body is probably just thinking ‘cripes, don’t want to waste away!’ I’m sure you’ll have a loss next week and your skin will be grateful for a bit of time to try and catch up. I bet it doesn’t look as saggy as you think!

Have reported your duplicate thread but only to try and help get it deleted.

Thanks for letting me know about the new thread!

Weighed today and I lost a measly 0.8lbs I’m gutted as I’ve had good supression and my portions have been a lot less than normal too. Taken 9 weeks to lose 12lbs so far, I know it’s a loss but I thought it would be at least 2lbs. Just did my 3rd jab of 5mg this evening.

@cheekysausage123aw thank you, I guess as I’m so overweight I thought I’d lose every week, but your right maybe my body needs time to catch up. Thanks for reporting my thread, I’ve done the same 😀

@Elliebearblues I get the disappointment! I lost nothing this week, it’s frustrating as I’ve been within my calorie allowance and yesterday went for a 45 minute power walk in the rain, also did 3 30 minute workouts during the week.

Remember what you said to me - slow and steady it will stay off!