New to mounjaro…. Wow

[Cece92]

Hi all I took my first shot of mounjaro last night and wow…. Maybe I’m really unlucky 😂 but I’ve had so many side effects. I woke up at 8 for the loo, went back and forth a couple times then fell back asleep. Woke up to a sore stomach cramps and feeling light headed. Had some nausea so had toast, had a protein shake and I’m drinking water and electrolytes. I took myself back to bed to relax for a few hours and crashed out for ages as felt really nauseous. I’ve sat munching on crackers and drinking water. Still feeling nauseous, light headed and stomach pains….. definitely not for the weak. I’m really hoping a good sleep and I’ll feel better tomorrow. I did expect the stomach issues but not the light headed.

This is me I had toast one slice yesterday half a protein bar and some dry crackers. Today I’ve had an apple which is weird cause I don’t usually eat them. The thought of eating is like nahhh! I’m hoping it really does pass by tomorrow. Thankfully I’m working from home tomorrow. I can work from home Tuesday if I’m still the same way. Xx

Thank you would I be better taking it Saturday night then? And then die all day Sunday 😂😂

You could always take a smaller dose on the Saturday night. I definitely wouldn't take it early if you have these side effects. On an app like Shotsy you can see how much you still have in your system.

Nothing terrible will happen if you fast for a day. Drink lots of water.

Fasting will give your digestion time to rest and reset.

Thank you. I’m definitely keeping up with my water and electrolytes. I don’t want to give up after 1 shot I’m determined to stick the month out xx

Just downloaded it thank you. I still have 2.02mg currently xx

I wasn't suggesting giving up.

Many people who use Mounjaro also do periodic fast days. Fasting has lots of benefits.

I mention this because you're talking like you need to make yourself eat while on WLI. You don't. You can fast.

That in itself will cause nausea.

@CelticSilver thanks, interesting advice and something I will think about. I’m a bit odd because my weight gain was due to taking steroids which I’m still on 30 years later! A much lower dose though. Other things have happened too which have affected my eating. DH died two years ago and his eating was quite disordered and excessive AND I’ve got teeth problems due partly to autoimmune disease and that stops me eating certain things

I wouldn’t take it early, and I would take a half dose next time

@Cece92 come find us in the may starters thread!

You are on week 1, the whole point of weeks 1-4 is to get your body used to this medication. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and amount. Speak to your prescriber if you are struggling and get official advice based on your circumstances.

Eat well and enough, drink plenty of water, do moderate exercise and get plenty of sleep.

Can you send me the link please ☺️☺️

Oh no sorry I never said you suggested giving up I’m telling myself not to give up lol! I told myself give it a go for atleast one month and see how I get on. I know it’s a huge adjustment on the body and I’m sure it will take a few doses to get used to it. I appreciate any advice given please don’t take my comment the wrong way xxx

Click on the Weight loss injections / treatments title at the top of this section and you will be able to scroll down and see there are groups for starters of each month, plus threads with loads of other advice. I'm on the March 26 one and it's been great for picking up tips.

www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5521760-starting-may-26-group-mj?reply=152633427