Starting May 26 Group (MJ)

[madeinthe80z]

My first jabs arrived today. Thinking of starting Wednesday which is technically end of April but wanted to start a new group for anyone starting soon!

Nervous but kind of excited for good results. Watched a YouTube video instruction for the pen before, I might get my husband to do it for me!!

Anyone want to join me and share / support each other??

Hi everyone, after months of umming and aahing I have ordered my first pen today. I am so scared of side effects. I hate feeling sick and I won't be able to cope at work (nursery teacher) if I'm feeling sick. However, I am so fed up of not being able to stop eating and seeing the scales go up every time I get on them. Ordered with medexpress. Said it could be 1-3 days before dispatch. Is this normal?

I can see your 16g for 200 calories and raise it to 20g for 87 calories.

www.myprotein.com/p/sports-nutrition/clear-protein-variety-pack-10-servings/14915129/?variation=14915129

Welcome @QueenStevie I think they always over-egg it, I’d say most people report receiving the next day or day after that.

I did my 5th jab tonight. Forced the pen and used the 5th dose, really easy! I’m really hoping my usual symptom of being freeeeezing for the whole morning after materialises tomorrow to help me in this weather!!

@madeinthe80z Forced the pen and used the 5th dose
May I ask what you mean? Break the crank part somehow or used an insulin pen to extract it?

@PuppyKeep I went with Asda. Questionnaire, made payment then got an email asking me for photos. All this was done on the Saturday and pen arrived on Sunday. I would definitely contact them. Especially if you’ve paid and not yet been asked for photos.

thanks for the protein tips. I’ve found a pack of 3 small high protein shots in M&S. 10g protein and 63cals each. Have been easy and useful if I need a protein boost but don’t want to faff with powders or buy a full size shake.

Hi all
Did my 5th jab today, went onto new pen as I m not storing in fridge. Don't want my family to see it as I ve not told anyone.
Just 1 lb off this wk.
But continuing on 2.5 as have lost 12lbs on pen one and delighted with that.
Definitely suppression not as good the last few days but we ll see how it goes. Afraid of side effects if I move to 5mg

Hi guys, can I join? I appreciate there are only 5 days left this month! I am 5ft 7 and 88kg and i want to lose 18kg. Peri has piled on the weight these last 5 years. I'm 50 this year and want to get rid of the weight before it gets even harder.

@QueenStevie I ordered my pen from Med Express on Sunday afternoon and it arrived this morning! I was told it would arrive by Thursday. Packaging was bigger than a shoe box wrapped in wool and ice packs. Left on my doorstep, no signature needed.

It is now sat in the fridge 🙈. I don't know whether I'm allowing the heatwave to be an excuse or whether I'm being sensible by waiting for cooler weather! I have mild CFS which is irritated by the heat anyway and the kids are on half term so side effects are somewhat on my mind.

Hi! Your stats are nearly the same as mine. I am 5'8 and 89kg and looking to lose a similar amount. I was like you, not sure whether I am going to be a June starter more realistically. I am off this week for half term so I was hoping to start it and get any side effects out of the way 🤞

@QueenStevie you could genuinely get your pen tomorrow. I couldn't believe it when mine arrived today given that it was a BH yesterday. Also, whilst I applied for mine on Sunday, it wasn't approved until yesterday, as i had to answer some questions around other medical issues.

Tricky to know what to do for the best. I can imagine as a nursery teacher, you would be better to start in the holidays if the pen arrives pronto.

Asda sent emails asking for photos but they went into my junk email. Damn.

Ive now submitted the photos. Hopefully my first pen will arrive tomorrow 🤞

I wonder why they don’t ask for photos at the point you submit your order? 🤔

@PuppyKeep Med Express were exactly the same and i thought it was bizarre they accepted the order and payment upfront. Once I had submitted my photos, they were then passed on for clinical review and approval. Then the order was dispatched and I received it in a 24 hour window.

@7238SM I forced and ‘broke’ the pen. Some people mentioned having to use pliers but my husband did it by hand and it didn’t look like he used any pressure at all really! There was loads left. Well more than another full dose because I re-wound it and pressed again to check it was actually coming out and I’d got a proper dose.

4th jab in and finally the side effects are manageable. I do it on a Sunday and before now I’ve been feeling terrible from Sunday night to Thursday morning. Felt ok on Monday, bit sick in the evening and over night, slightly sick today but nothing compared to last week. Going to stay on 2.5 for another month to see if I can get used to it. I lost 8lb in 3 weeks so that also feels great! I’m going for a slow and steady approach.

Hello,

Joining please took my first jab on Sunday. So far side effects have been some constipation, but I think I had that when I started and nausea with seems to improve when I eat.....

5,2
SW 77kg
GW 65kg

Hoping to stay on 2.5, improve my eating habits and stop using mounjaro after 3 months. Let's see what happens.

Welcome new guys.

Welcome to new folks from over here too 👋

Week 2 here, next jab Wed night, weigh in Thursday morning.

Not much suppression, no symptoms either. Started on 2.5mg. No stomach rumblings and feel like I could eat normally if I wanted to.

I have stuck to between 1000 and 1300 calories per day. 🤞🏻 For my next weigh in.

Thanks for the protein tips everyone. I weigh 93kg, so need to keep on it. I bought a protein shake for my lunch at the co-op today and it was okay, quite enjoyed it, then read the label - 30g of proten but 500cals! Flippin' Nora. I don't think I'll be doing that again!

In other news, I had a normal sized dinner and thought I'd got away with it. I was really hungry and it was delicious but three hours later I now feel really grim - horrible refux. I think this is something you need to learn for yourself I guess?

How do know what sized meals to eat? Is it trial and error?

Glad to hear side effects are improving.
I’ve only done one jab and am late to do the second because I my side effects were so bad and lasted as long as you’re describing.
can I ask if your second jab made you feel worse than the first, or less, or same?

Try the powdered juice I linked above, I’m waiting on mine still but my sister swears by them

First jab was the worst for me. I’m just about to do number 4 now then up to the next pen for next week

Feeling hot and queasy today. Was hungry when I woke up and have had a big bowl of yogurt, fruit, dried edamame and protein powder. Yay me for getting 40g protein in so early. Not yay me for the churning feeling in my tummy…

Hope everyone is doing ok?

Hi all. I just jabbed. Was surprisingly easy and painless. I let the pen rest at room temp for an hour or so before injecting as ive seen this helps.

I only did 30 clicks of the 2.5mg pen as I want to start this first week slow. I do sometimes react to meds with chronic fatigue and its hot. If this goes OK, I will continue to stay as low as possible.

Ive ordered some field doctor small portion meals for the freezer if i cant think what to eat, the decision is made. I still need to buy some rennie as well just in case...

I'm waiting for my appetite to be suppressed. Sitting in the office fantasizing about biscuits.