Mounjaro starters Nov ‘24 Thread 15 - the one where we wear ALL of the party dresses and are happily in ALL of the festive photos 🎄🥳

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Welcome to thread 15!
Link to our last thread here:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5415910-mounjaro-starters-nov-24-thread-14-the-one-where-for-the-first-time-all-of-our-winter-coats-do-up?page=40

Feel free to lurk or post, absolutely no judgement here, just support and encouragement as we hurtle towards Christmas proudly wearing Crimbo jumpers without fear of looking enormous, look for slinky party dresses on vinted and for the first time, willingly take part in ALL of the festive photos🥰

Join us here to celebrate NSV’s, weight loss milestones, maintenance and new stone brackets!
I’m on W55 D2 and on w6 (and final dose) of 3.75mg before moving onto 2.5mg.
F in my early 50’s
H 5’ 5.5”
SW 13st 11lb
CW 9st 6.8lbs
GW 9st 0lb
Total loss so far 61.0 lbs (at 9st 6.0)
We recommend the Shotsy app to monitor the amount of MJ in the system and pleasing graphs to look at…plus the MeThreeSixty body scan app to monitor inch loss for the weeks where weight loss is slow but you might have lost body fat etc. Both are free.
Feel free to swap recipes that might inspire anyone in a food rut, tips for managing side effects, exercise tips, tips for maintenance, titrating up or down and we love a wellness/supplements/beauty/ style chat too 🤗

Outfit sounds fabulous! I think we need a pic of the dramatic earrings!

Fingers crossed we each have a whoosh next week! 🤞🏻

This is just fabulous news! Well done! 👏

My boobs are starting to re-inflate after starting taking creatine regularly- same for my bum. Most welcome - although the scales are saying a bigger number than I’d like…

I'd return if it doesn't fit. I say that as someone who's just fitting a mid length leopard print coat that literally hasn't fitted for years since I bought it - I'm very do as I say, not as I do!
Keep an eye on Vinted as well as waiting for a restock email. Scamp and Dude sells really well on there so there's always stuff being listed.

Thank you this is very good advice. It would be perfect if I could find one on Vinted.

I do know what you mean, some of the clothes I’m only just wearing now I bought a few years ago - yesterday’s panto outing top was one I bought in Desigual Prague in December 2019 🤦‍♀️😅

I checked Vinted for you earlier 😉 only a size L available 😩

DH has presented me this morning with a 6 Month Married anniversary card and present (beautiful Victoria Secret silk PJ’s - perfect for a Sunday at home and they were a size S!) I am so grateful. I am usually the thoughtful one in every relationship/friendship etc so I feel blessed to be treated for a change. I’ve had champagne at lunch so I am possibly overly emotional but on reflection, MJ has changed my life in so many ways…i think i project positivity more and as a result get the same back. 🥰

Ah I think I’ve seen that one. It’s almost identical but doesn’t have the pink on the front and at the top of the sleeves (I’m guessing potentially last year’s version?). I’m frustrated with myself for not getting it when there were more sizes available, but we live and learn!

Ah that’s so lovely! 🥰

I meant to say thank you for looking, that’s really kind and thoughtful. I would say this is a realistic image of meeting wearing it 😅

How has it been 6 months already? You were just buying the shoes. This year is running by so fast.

Just had fancy dumplings for late lunch as a nod to lunar new year approaching. Delicious but barely made a dent. I really need to re-learn ordering for my new stomach.

lol. Literally THE worst cameo on a show ever.

IKR?

looking forward to Jeremy Pang’s lunar NY dumplings tomorrow!

Quite a few things I've been wearing recently I don't even remember ever owning 😬

Coat update

Because I am a sad being, despite signing up for updates, I’ve been regularly checking the website to see if anything comes into stock (only 18, 20 and 22). Over the past few days a 10 (no good, the size I have), 12, 14 and 16 have briefly appeared in stock (likely returns). No size 6 or 8. Nada. Nothing. Zilch. I think it must be a sign to get a life and move on. However, the trench coat I loved last year (which I ordered in a 10/12, and was also laughably voluminous) (had to send that back too, and no smaller sizes left then either) has suddenly appeared in a new colour way (new season). Gasp! But do I love it? I’m not sure yet. I seem to take a while to warm up to something. No doubt in the next week every man , dog and guinea pig will buy it.

I’m sure when I was bigger the problem was the other way around - only the teeny sizes left! That said, their coats are crazily oversized. Even when you read the descriptions on vinted most sellers are very honest about the sizing .

I need to find a new obsession 😅

(I must add this is an incredibly first world problem. I have much bigger and more important things to be worrying about in real life, instead I am merrily spending my time hunting down coats / jackets).

I’m still comfortably under 10 stone despite a bit of a foodie / wine weekend.

Loving the coat obsession 😂Good luck!

Glad you are comfortably under 10 stone - I'm too near the stone barrier for my own comfort so I've gone back to basics... Protein, low carb, no snacks, no booze during the week..but I do think that somewhere along the line the MJ is absolutely key for my insulin balancing because getting rid of the extra 6 or so pounds since August (when I was on my highest dose) I am finding really, really tough despite the amount of exercise/activity I am doing. And I want to rebuild my muscle mass with a lower MJ dose plus my creatine intake has meant I look less deflated... But it is also clear that MJ is the protagonist to my hair loss as I have reduced significantly my testosterone intake... So what do I want..luscious locks, lower weight or a less saggy body. oh and less farts. Creatine is just not great for that 😂

Possible NSV, I had an eye checkup and my prescription has lessened. Which I assumed was a step on the way from being short sighted to being long sighted, but the optician said weight loss can actually improve/change eyesight, so it may be that!

I also used to have IIH which is increased cranial pressure, just caused tinnitus for me but can have a range of unpleasant impacts for some people and even result in loss of sight. Optician was also able to confirm my optic disc now looks normal, which together with the tinnitus disappearing means I don't have IIH anymore. :)

3st loss here to just over BMI 25, seeing the health impact is awesome.

such great positive news! And to think, according to the Daily Fail, we’re all soon to be blind on the death jabs…🙄

Glad you’ve got rid of a significant health condition- brilliant!

I do agree about the insulin balancing too - I feel like I may have to stay on it for life to maintain - time will tell when the time actually comes. I’m wondering if the tablets will be a more affordable (and lower / micro dose style) option in the future.

You’ve done so well, I love hearing about your updates and fabulous events! I’ve not really noticed the farty issue with creatine but I am still on the higher doses of MJ so it may be counteracting!

I know it’s not for everyone but I do think starting minoxidil has saved my hair. If you want a referral code etc let me know. I’m about to brave moving from 0.5 to 1.25 so can keep you all updated. All good so far.

This is incredible! Honestly despite the Evil Eye Willy stuff this stuff is magic.

My DS is at risk of increased cranial pressure (craniosynostosis, greatly reduced now because of the surgery last year). So so pleased for you.

I’m on the maintenance dose, that’s my issue (2.5mg) so we’ll have to see. I don’t think I’m brave enough to go for minoxidil right now but if I need a referral code I’ll be PM’ing you, thank you. I’m trying to reduce meds in favour of nutrition, but I’m prepared to consider it….good luck on the higher doses.! Obviously I had a boozy weekend and then a boozy lunar new year fancy dinner so it might just be that working its way out of my system. I don’t feel fat, my clothes aren’t tight so that’s good.

In other news after reading IK’s column in the times on Sunday I bought the Murad Retinal resculpt body treatment. It was £60 on QVC (£29 less than the RRP) It is very spendy and I’m deffo not a fan of hers due to her DH situation but she was right about the snail mucin and has obviously gets sent free shit which she can write about if she chooses.. plus she’s obviously been on the pen so probably has the same saggy skin we all have so having given everything else a go to no avail, I’m in. will keep you all posted.

@Oceangreythose are wonderful NSVs. Really great to hear.

Im having another burpy week. I’d hoped it would have calmed down by now.

Hope everyone is doing well, surviving the ruddy rain.

monthly weigh in on 5mg dose
week 65
SW 18st 4.3lbs
CW 13 stone 7lbs
Loss this month is 3lb
Total loss so far, 4 stone 11.3 lb or 30kg
I have lost 26% of my starting weight
SBMI 43
CBMI 32

NSV - 2 years ago when I was at the optician for eye check , because of the amount of fat/bust in the way, I really struggled to get my chin on the resting plate for optician to examine my eyes.
This time, so much easier and much more comfortable. 🤓

Last week, I had 4 examples at work where clients didn’t recognise me. Let’s say I’m called Gill.

client 1 said to colleague that I was working next to, “Where is Gill? I can hear her but I can’t see her.”
client 2 said to colleague “Is that a new girl you have got working today”
client 3 said to colleague “ Is Gill not in today” when I was in clear view of her.
I said good morning to client 4 and she said to me “OMG Gill, I didn’t recognise you, it was only when you spoke , I recognised your voice.”

It’s really bizarre as I don’t actually think I have changed that much.
My brain needs to catch up, as well as my skin. 🤣

Morning all!

@lovealongbath, that happened to me just before Christmas. I went out to a different office to meet a colleague I hadn’t seen in person for a couple of years. I walked up to her and said hello, and she gave me a really weird look and sort of blanked me. I started talking about the meeting we were supposed to be having and she suddenly went oh goodness, it’s you! I didn’t recognise you! I confessed I was on the jabs.

@Oceangrey, fantastic NSV! That’s great news.

@PinkArt wooohoo for 4lbs in a week! And 11 inches off your waist is incredible.

I took my last jab on 27 Jan, and can report that my weight is staying steady so far, with normal fluctuations up and down after big/salty meals. I probably haven’t cleared all the MJ from my system yet though - I’ve read it takes 2-3 weeks. No excessive hunger yet, and I’ve stuck to my 2 meals a day without mishap (plus wine and the odd yoghurt/biscuit after dinner). Have been doing Caroline Girvan videos to build muscle. Fingers crossed it all stays manageable. I’m hoping for hair-based benefits of coming off!

Ohhh! Interesting! Thank you! I never managed to get the golden dose out. I have always assumed the pen had 4 turns. How does it work to get more out? I struggle to stay on MJ because it makes me so lightheaded (and I lose tons of hair), but I would like to get myself back down to me happy place, and a cheaper way of doing it would be amazing!