Starting May 26 Group (MJ)

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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??

I’ve felt exactly the same! Forced breakfast (just some Greek yog and fruit) but was hungry ish for lunch and hungry again now but then I haven’t managed very much when eating so maybe just little and often?

@RhannionKPSS it’s tricky to get going. Where are you up to? Have you got your jabs or still thinking about it?

True, I only had a small lunch so will be interesting to see what I manage at dinner time

Ive forced myself to eat some cheese as a snack as I dont have time to make dinner before evening class and suspect I may 'forget' to eat a proper meal this evening or just eat leftovers from yesterday. I dont really feel hungry. I do feel a bit farty and burpy though,. which is fun

I’m having my first injection tonight. A wee bit apprehensive about side effects 😬

I started in the April group but only took my first does last Saturday 25 so I'm going to move in here if that's okay
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I've had very bad acid reflux but that has got a bit better, Rennies have helped with that. I have a hiatus hernia so it was somewhat expected. Not had the constipation which is also expected.

I have gone to a local pharmacy, probably paid more but the pharmacist was absolutely wonderful. Can call if I have issues and go back in 4 weeks to see how I've got on, very thorough explanation of everything

I wasn't hungry to start off with but I am a little now but that could be because I've reduced my portion size.

Not able to do too much exercise as I'm so overweight, old and rolled my ankle but I'm doing chair yoga

Just really need this to work for me as my BMI is 40.

Thank you for responding.
I am thinking about which product to try. I put on 3 stone in the last 3 years and at 5ft 2 it’s literally weighing on my mind and body.

@RhannionKPSS it’s a big decision. I mulled it over for a month or so before taking the plunge and then did a lot of research and asked questions on here etc.

I actually used chat gpt at the very beginning to help me decide between wegovy and mounjaro and then I used monj.co.uk to pick a provider

do you have any specific questions?

Day three for me…my main side effects are a feeling a bit nauseous (especially if I haven’t eaten) plus thirsty and just very cold! Went to bed with a hot water bottle tonight LOL.

Definitely agree on not feeling hungry at breakfast, I’ve been having a protein shake which seems to do the trick! For lunch yesterday I had a protein bagel, scrambled egg with spinach and some leftover salmon, plus some seeds for extra protein. Then had a banana at about 3pm. Salmon again for supper (would ideally have had chicken but we’d run out) with green veg and some rice. I didn’t finish it all but prioritised the protein. Then got a bit hungry later so had a Greek yoghurt. Chat GPT has also given me some helpful tips and made some food / meal suggestions! Please share meal inspo though as I’m so uncreative.

@RhannionKPSSits so hard to get going isn’t it. I also spent a good couple of months debating it but now I’ve started I’m feeling really optimistic. What’s playing on your mind?

Im on day 5 and I feel OK. Had a moment feeling a bit sick this morning but I think its because I downed a beaker of water too quickly. Food suppression probably OK, although I can eat. I dont want to eat processed food, really dont do it, so am not using protein shakes, so upping that is the problem, without it costing a fortune!

Hi everyone, good to hear everyone’s updates for week one! I am on day 3 now and I have felt hungry but not majorly and it comes in waves. When I eat I start feeling like I should stop but it’s not because I feel uncomfortably full it’s just a feeling, it’s strange - might not make sense?! I have only been serving myself small portions which helps. I think I’m over analysing everything but I think there’s a definite difference!
I only had 1000kcal yesterday but half of that was because I was scared of eating too much / certain foods and I need to do a shop!
Next stop is to try and get my protein up like you @pinkballoons90i find that if I have a high protein breakfast it sets me off well for the day, so like ham and eggs, smoked salmon and cottage cheese etc because this morning I just had shreddies with banana so reaching 120g protein is a challenge when breakfast was minimal!!

How is everyone getting on? Start of day 5 for me today and I’m hungry but I haven’t had enough calories the last few days. I’ve still felt hunger but haven’t wanted to run for crap foods and for various reasons haven’t managed to get a food shop. Got a delivery coming this afternoon so hoping I can get started with more regular eating and hitting protein goals!

First jab last night no obvious side effects, bit cold but they said the weather would change so maybe it's that.
Had shreddies and SS milk for breakfast but the espresso afterwards tasted horrible!

Hey! I had my first ever 2.5 dose last night, not feeling any different at the moment. Hopefully cuts out the food noise for me as I could eat constantly!

Hello! I took my first one 2.5 MJ on Wednesday morning and I'm finding it really interesting what is happening to me.

I've had no bad side effects, burping more, but I don't really care, and to be honest I've started burping more since I have put on weight anyway. I have also been very tired and have had to have early nights, but it could be unrelated.

I am 46 and definitely in perimenopause, and I also have ADHD. I have put on lots of weight in the 6 years, basically a combination of factors, pandemic, late baby at 41, stressful sitting down jobs when I have normally had more active jobs, my mum died, child doesnt sleep and all of a sudden here we are, nearly 95 kilos (nearly 15 stone) at 5 foot 4.

TBH I would consider that I eat well, focusing on plant diversity, plenty of legumes etc. and good protein, fermented foods etc. but that has never been the problem.... The problem is that when I have something that is not so good (biscuits, toast and honey, and much more) I have 500 of them, and perhaps do the same for many days in a row, and then really struggle to get back on track - I also sometimes eat those things / drink wine (and plenty of them) without even noticing that I am doing it somehow.

What I would say the medication has done for me, is make me more like a "normal person". I have been hungry, but I just eat my healthy meal, and then somehow don't want the bread and honey, which I clearly don't need, which i would so often have had afterwards. I even had 1 (just 1) glass of wine yesterday, this is totally unheard of for me! I would never be able to only have 1!! This is how I would like life to be!!

I know 2.5 is supposed to be just a starter dose etc. but I can definitely feel the psychological effects.

What is anyone else noticing?

I can relate to this. I would say that my eating was disordered and although what I ate for meals was home prepared, I didnt do it in a regular fashion, Id maybe eat a piece of toast for breakfast, or a cup of tea aand two coffess and no food, and then not eat until dinner time. keeping a track of how much I should be putting in since starting last Sunday seems like Im actually eating more to get the required calories in
But then I would have previously make up for that by drinking copious cups of coffee with two sugars and likely picking up bits and pieces which may have kept me at a level above what I should be eating.
However I have some medical complications to add in, and this is supposed to address that, so hopefully it will.
But what Im finding is that I can actually analyse if Im looking at, for example, a custard tart that my daughter has brought me, or a biox of flapjacks, and think 'do I want this' and invariable the answer is no. Im guessing thats the food noise thing. Its not stopping me being hungry. but it is stopping me saying 'hell yeah' for the extras.

On day 4 here. Have definitely noticed a disconnect between my body feeling hungry (stomach grumbling, feeling a bit weak/shakey) and my brain not registering it, if that makes sense. So trying to rely on routine to make sure I’m eating enough and am calorie counting/food logging. No adverse side effects, headaches but due to hormones that’s pretty normal for me anyway, cold in the evenings too, and a bit of reflux, taking omperazole daily which seems to help. Feel like if nothing else, it’s given me the will power, that I’ve previously lacked, to think more consciously about what I’m eating, and I’ve been more motivated with exercise too. May all be placebo but regardless, finally feeling a bit more in control. Long may it last 🤞🏻

Hi,
Can I join please?
Took my 1st Dose of MJ on Tues eve. Was so nervous but it was fine.
All ok, Tues eve eating / snacking as normal!! Slept ok.

Wed morn, strong suppression
Felt nauseous, like morning sickness, the thought of eating made me sick. 2 trips to loo, awful burps, reflux. Did manage to eat but no appetite.

Thurs, same as above but so tired and really cold. Actually went into bed for 1 hr in afternoon. Lucky I was off work.

Friday ( yesterday). Felt much better.

On Day 5 today and I m ok. Getting full very quickly so suppression still good.

One thing I noticed was reflux especially during the night, I d wake up coughing. 2 Rennies before bed seems to do the trick.

I have about 3 stone to loose. High blood pressure & cholesterol.
Hoping this thread will keep me accountable

I'm new here and am in awe of everyone's stories . I started my journey mid February and was 170 pounds . Had wegovy 0:25 for the first 4 weeks and been on 0:5 since then . I've been lucky and not had any side effects . Occasional headaches and slight indigestion but that's it . I'm now down to 145 pounds and feel fab. Not sure how long I'm going to remain on the injection...maybe one more month after this pen. I am daunted to go alone I think but I've upped my exercise and have got into better eating habits and not deprived myself if I've fancied some chocolate or vodka or two .

I'm with numan and have a referral code if anyone wants to pm me for £80 off their order . I get £100 off . You'll then get a code to pass on .💪🏻
Good luck everyone.

I will join too ! Have just done my second jab on Wednesday .am on 2.5 MJ . I started at 12 stone ( I am 5ft 4 1/2 ) and am 11 51/5 now . Good suppression for the first 5 days , am trying to keep up my exercise ( I play tennis and padel 5 days a week ) and bought a walking pad and vibronplate. I was approved due to being on BP meds , statins and have asthma and am 52 so in Peri .
I am the Ireland , couldn’t get my GP to prescribe it at BMI 29 , but an online GP service did . I collected the prescription from my local pharmacy . I am v v active , but the weight has just v v gradually gone on over the last 20 years . I literally have to starve myself to lose a few pounds and just coukd not get a handle on it , so just said well fuck it anyway , I am investing some money in myself before any more time passes ! I’m looking forward to chatting to you all , it would be great to have people at the same stage . I have been SCOURINg MN and TikTok for MJ reviews !!

Definitely relating to everyone’s experiences so far. I am feeling hunger and grumbles but can sit easy with that until mealtime. Im making better choices and generally feeling more in control! Interested to see how the next few days go as the effect may start to wear off up to next jab on Tuesday night

So I have had two jabs and due another tomorrow as I’m taking advice from someone and going for every 6 days and using the golden dose at the end. Today, finally, I have suppression. I literally realised about an hour ago that I have not eaten a thing today which obviously is not ideal so I’m going to make myself some food when I get out of the bath
But if this is how it works then fantastic because I can plan in eating regularly and help from now on I was really worried that I was one of those weird people that it was never gonna work for!!

Amazing loss week 1. Well done !! 😊

Love reading everyone’s progress on here! I’m day five and have felt pretty rubbish today, quite sick / fluey. Think I need to make sure I’m properly fuelling myself (not easy with a young baby and toddler to look after!)

totally resonate with the feeling of “disconnect” around food…after years of overthinking everything I eat and disordered thinking / emotions towards food it’s so liberating to have the “food noise” quietened. Weight loss is my ultimate goal but from a psychological pov I can see how this medication is life changing for so many!

Very constipated sorry tmi , have senokot and lactulose on the go ….i think I will have to have a look at getting more fibre in . It’s been hard to eat at times . Sometimes it’s fine but last night for example I had half a slice of toast and it literally felt wedges in my gullet . Terrible acid reflux too … . The first week I wa mega thirsty , it’s not so bad this week . My provider ( that I have to pay 50 euro to a month to prescribe it for me ) offer one free dietician consult and I might do it . TBH I KNOW what I’m supposed to eat , it’s the cooking and prepping it consistently that’s the issue and also giving up the snacks !! I hope to embed the no snacks so that I can get off the MJ at some stage … 2.5 is 220 euro per month and I know it goes up rapidly when the dose ago up !!

Yea the lack of interest in food is just amazing , such a weird feeling . It’s like I’m kind of hungry but can’t be bothered to eat ( but I do make myself )