April 26 Mounjaro Weight Loss Starters. (title edited by MNHQ at request of the OP)

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Hi starting mounjaro this week is there a thread already set up I can join?

@didldidi more the side effects!! How are you feeling now? What time did you take it yesterday? X

Fair enough! that was my biggest concern too. I took it about 7pm. Had lunch out and managed half a baked potato with cheese and beans. Breakfast was a poached egg on sourdough. No desire to snack which is rare!

I took my first one on Sunday - no side effects yet!

How are you finding it? How much have you lost or have you not weighed yet?

It's really good so far - no side effects and I am definitely less interested in food. Waiting to weigh myself on Sunday!

I’ve felt sick today like my stomach is in a washing machine not really wanted to eat much but have managed small amounts

I've weighed today after just taking third dose of 2.5mg and managed to lose 1 1/2 lb this week. Better than last weeks measly 1/2 a pound. I'm hoping it has a build up effect in the body so I might lose a bit more next week. Tbh I can't wait to get up to 5mg. To person asking about protein I don't use supplements but I make sure I am eating either a bit of steak, chicken or salmon each day to keep up protein. It's filling too so I can eat less carbs with it. I'm also adding more veg than I normally eat because I'm a bit worried about Mounjaro constipation I've heard about.

I’m due to start my journey tomorrow, however I am due on, on Monday. Would you wait until I’ve started my period or start tomorrow as planned? I struggle with my periods headaches, tiredness etc so I’m debating whether to wait until after?

Yes personally I would

How are we all doing today? I've had a worse headache today, so kept up with water and paracetamol and it's manageable again now. Although a bit nervous I haven't been to the loo today and I'm usually regular every morning 🤔

Horrendous headache yesterday but absolutely fine today, made sure I drank plenty during day.
I'm normally pretty regular and just realised I didn't go this morning either!
No snacks at all for 2 days now, most unlike me! Been making sure I'm having plenty of protein at meal times and fibre too!

Very sensible! I've just ben to Tesco to buy some pre-emptive Dulcolax as the shops are shut tomorrow.

Hi everyone! I'm planning on starting next Thursday once I find a good place to buy it - been wanting to do this for so long but have just stopped breastfeeding so can finally start! I'm scared but have 3 stone to lose and really need the help. Hope you're all getting on well with it so far!

Welcome NeedSleepNowPls and good luck!

Really please with my first week (I did my first jab last Sunday). Minimal side effects, I haven't snacked all week and I've lost 5lb! Hope it's going well for all of you.

Hi all.
Can I join you please?
I am slightly different as I started Mounjaro in September for medical reasons, but became very ill on 1st December. Constantly ill with hospital visits through to end of February, when I was diagnosed with Smoldering Diverticulitis. The symptoms for a flare up are stomach pains and diarrhoea, so I stopped Mounjaro in December.
Last week I saw a Bowel Specialist and asked him about restarting. He said it was a good idea as Mounjaro is an anti-inflammitory(?)
I took 2.5mg on 2.4.26 and within 24hours the severe diarrhoea has started again. I am taking Loperimide, but it's quite miserable.
I know some people experience diarrhoea and others don't. I didn't the first time around. Was fine for three months and lost almost 10Kg.
My husband has been on Wegovy for medical reasons since May and has lost about 15Kg with no side effects.
Any help appreciated.

I find with the dizziness and tiredness it's low blood sugar so treat myself to a little something sweet or some fruit. I've taken my second jab today, have lost 4lb so far but the biggest thing I've noticed is I don't have the bloated belly and clothes fit nicer. Wish I had taken measurements and before photos.
Good luck everyone

Fantastic! Good result

I didn't take any measurements either which probably would have been useful!

Morning, how's everyone doing?
Are you feeling better @didldidi ?
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Morning, Yes thanks as of yesterday afternoon I think all the side effects have worn off (I won't go in to details but the pre-emptive dulcolax was probably overkill) how are you doing?

This just popped back up in my ‘I’m on’ threads and saw you were discussing taking measurements. One of the best tips I got from a 2024 starters thread when I started last April was to download the methreesixty app. It’s really easy to use - it does a body scan and estimates your measurements as well as giving you a 3D representation of yourself. You can repeat periodically and really see the changes. Even if you’ve already started do it today as the changes over the coming months will be dramatic. they are also a great way to share your progress ‘pics’ anonymously! This is me just after first jab and when I hit goal (4 stone loss). I only have the free version - when you run out of scans you can delete the intermediate ones to make space for more - just always save the first one. good luck to you all 🙂

What a great idea.
A slimming group I once joined suggested using ribbons marked with bust waist and hips as a visual but this is even better.
Is the app easy to use @Stasis26 ?

Starting tomorrow can I join! This is my second time. First time was a year ago and I made a huge error with clicks and accidentally injected 10mg as my FIRST EVER DOSE! I was ill for 4 days! I’ll be much more careful this time!

Another one wanting to join please! I took my first dose on Saturday and can already feel some benefits - much less desire to snack today so happy with that.

Am a bit burpy but hoping that will subside (and no other side effects arrive…).

I am 82.8kg and 5ft 5 so have lots of kg to shift. Will do a weigh in on Saturday.