BMI under 27 - Off Label/less to lose

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I am mid 40’s and just can’t lose the weight like I used to. I’m fed up of losing and gaming the same two pounds. I’m about a stone and a half more than my happy weight (where I would be approx bmi 23).

I have tried to find a thread for people who have been approved ‘off label’ Wegovy or Mounjaro with less to lose but couldn’t find one, so thought I’d start here. I have a BMI higher than 25 but less than 27 with a couple extra health conditions. Hoping to start after Easter. I’d like to stay with a very low dose if possible. Half a pound a week loss would be good for me. I really want to avoided side effects.

Anyone who is in a similar boat and wants to share experiences or ask questions, please join! X

Thanks @NinthBestOption yes I couldn't quite work out the mechanics (perhaps slowing down stomach emptying is good, but we don't want it slowing down in the rest of the system, as it were?)
I usually try and eat a good amount of fruit and veg and top up a little with psyllium husk too, so I think I'll keep doing so when I start the jabs and will see how I go.

@ProteinpuddingI’ve had zero issues with constipation. I just make sure I’m eating fibre rich foods like ground flaxseed and chia seeds most days.

It’s my 4th jab tomorrow. The week has been fine. Very little to report in terms of side effects. Just a touch of nausea if I’m getting hungry, so I try to eat something small every few hours.

I’m 2kg down over 3 weeks, which I’m pleased with.

Wk 1 day 5, no SE no suppression. But 1lb off.

4th jab today. No weight loss this week. Had one day of bad suppression but then been really hungry the last couple of days. Thinking of dosing twice a week to make it more even.

Wk3 day 5. nothing much going on. No SE, no noticeable suppression but sure it's there, no weightloss all week.

Pleased with my shape though, my clothes fit much more nicely.

Has anyone else noticed changes in their skin since being on the jabs? My complexion is more even and less red. Maybe the inflammation effects??

@RubyTraybakewhat dose are you on?

I’m on 3.33mg of MJ at the moment. I’m click counting from a higher pen.

I will be on jab 9 tomorrow. Weight loss has slowed, and hunger pangs creeping in on day 6 this time, but still very happy with the effectiveness of 2.5ml on mounjaro. Have now lost 1 stone 6lb - really happy with it all and motivation for exercise alongside it all is still high.
i am 10lb off my target weight (but that was quite low to give me a buffer for when I come off).
I am slightly concerned about all the reports that tell me I will just put it all back on again and am desperate for this not to happen. Any tips from anyone who has successfully come off and maintained would be very welcome!

Day 6. Just scoffed a mini pork pie! Feel a bit sick now, serves me right!

Going away tomorrow morning, 2nd jab due Tuesday afternoon. Am contemplating doing it about 9am tomorrow to save me taking it with me. From what I've read it should be ok. Or I could do it before bed tonight?

I want to get onto a Monday or Sunday jab day as holiday on 26th (Tue) for 2 weeks and not jabbing while away.

Hi all
weight loss has slowed and def having more food noise. Will consider upping dose.
I am currently with Med Express, but know there are cheaper pharmacies. Has anyone any experience in changing, esp when your BMI is just under 27?

My pen is in the fridge at the minute. I wanted to jab yesterday and didn’t now I’m worried as I have a big work conference on Wednesday so don’t want to be poorly. I go on holiday on 24th, is it worth me doing one week or do I just keep in the fridge and start when I get home (don’t want to take it with me on holiday)

How long are you away for?

Just a week

well done to you all. Can I ask a few questions as it’s only recently clicked with me that my food cycling and ‘noise’ might be connected to my autism.

where are you getting your WLI from if private? I just checked out boots online but it’s asking for fully length photos which I can’t do as I can’t take them as selfies and don’t want to ask people to take for me.

also how often do you have to inject?

Hi @OneBusyFinch. Mine are from Voy which is one of the few that do BMI 25-27. Just FYI you can take pictures of yourself in a full length mirror if you have one. Injection is one a week.

I'm using Superdrug as you can collect. It was a bit fiddly but I took the pictures using a round mirror at an angle propped at waist height. Also take one of feet showing weight on scales.

Thank you!

I'm no expert (on week 1) but if you havent started yet I'd probably wait till after your holiday. I will get 4 in before my holiday and am hoping for a few pounds off.

Agree. I’d say for the sake of a week, wait until after your holiday @JT1987

Made a cock up with jab this morning so wasted a dose! Also seem to have lost a needle, how do you order extra?

Have a good week everyone!

Weighed in this morning at 71.5kg which tips me just into the normal BMI zone for the first time in years!

I’m down 3kg in a month - started injections 3 weeks ago but had started trying to eat healthy a week before that.

6kg more to go to my goal weight.

Just been catching up with everyone’s posts. Hope it’s a good week for you all.

Little update from me. Started MJ 2.5mg 4 weeks today & 8lbs down happy with the progress, another 10lbs to go but also think this is massively helping my Peri hormones just feel a lot more balanced in general. Getting lots more sleep & going to ramp up the exercise this week!

Well done everybody! I weighed this morning and I'm down about 12lbs after 4 weeks. I'd like to lose another 9 so I'm thrilled to be more than halfway there after a month. Haven't gone up a dose as I don't feel the need.

@JT1987 I also agree with waiting. I went to a wedding this weekend and ate and drank a lot more than I have at any other time since starting, and I have paid for it with the GI effects I have to say!