Thread 2 - BMI under 27 - Off Label/less to lose

[Beachforever]

New thread from:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5509897-bmi-under-27-off-labelless-to-lose

Very quick check in from me. Jab 15.
I’m maintaining now. Did a half dose today - 0.125 Wev - a day early as off on holiday later.

could I ask how you did this? I have been with healand 2 months but it is quite pricey and I would rather use another provider. BMI is 24 - I am only on 1mg weekly which is enough for me. Bolt said they could not accept a healand prescription

That doesn’t surprise me, there are only a few private clinics that support microdosing and they are all expensive, I don’t think that any online pharmacies do.

But you’re not far off a BMI of 25 so are you sure that at the end of the day, after a heavy meal, with clothes on you couldn’t be BMI 25?

You could then maybe get approved for one of the online pharmacies that prescribe at BMI 25+ such as Voy or Med Express.

Have a lovely holiday!

Oh and just a tip from me, don’t do what I did went I went away in June and weigh yourself as soon as you get back! Flying increases your weight through water retention and bloating, so wait 2 days before weighing yourself. I was mortified when I came back, immediately weighed myself and had put on 2kg! But it all flushed out of my system 2 days later and I was back down to same weight as before I left, phew!

but you cant just start at boy on 25 can you? hmm if there is anyone who started using healand but swapped, plse shout!

Yes you can. Both Voy and Med Express advertise that they prescribe at BMI 25 to 27 off label.

voy will offer at 25 - they will do a video call but they are advertising that they offer it!

Voy will prescribe for BMI 25. A few people have shared that Medexpress require medical conditions as well for BMI 25-27 though I'm not sure exactly what. Voy seem to be happy 'just' with BMI 25 though

oh thank you every one :)

It's very individual, but when I had strong appetite supression I was just trying to eat small amounts little and often, trying for protein but also fibre. So fruit and yogurt, things like that. I would try and eat a bit more, or more carbs, if I was active, but otherwise I reminded myself that I had eaten plenty and a missing the old meal wouldn't do me any harm!

For those on Mounjaro with Voy - have they automatically raised your dose every month? I assumed I’d be sent another 2.5mg pen until I said otherwise, but I received a 5mg pen and when I logged in today they had me down for a 7.5mg pen next.

I’m doing fine on 2.5mg - I don’t want complete suppression just a bit of help with not snacking etc.

Cheekily I’ve realised that if I do stay on 2.5mg then it is far cheaper to get at least a 5mg pen and click count, so that’s helpful.

Yes they will but it’s easy in the app to reduce the dosage. I click count on a 5mg pen also, saves so much!

Well, seems this was worth it, after stalling or minimal losses in June/July I've lost 1.5kg this week!

Starting weight- (mid May) 63.5kg ish
Current weight 58.8kg

Always a bit unsure with the tape measure but think I've lost around 2inches from my waist, 1inch from my hips and 0.5inch under bust.

Hope everyone else is having a good time of things

I took my first tablet this morning! I’ve battled with this decision but it was easy after seeing a gain this week after sticking at 1450 calories all week.
looking fwd to seeing how the week goes and hoping for a start of losses again after a five month plateau

@socks1107 is there a certain number of tablets before it’s built up to work?

I believe so yes but people respond quicker than others I’ve read. I’m going to give it go, I’ve tried everything else the last six months after a successful 3.5 stone loss with calorie counting. My body now has just adapted I think and needs a bit of help

Will be interesting to see how you find it, good luck!

Just checking in, I'm at the end of week 2, jab 3 tomorrow.
I've lost 1.1kg this week

I'm going on holiday in 3 weeks - I know the pen doesn't need to be refrigerated once used for the first time, but it's not supposed to be stored above 30C and I'm a bit concerned that where we're going could occasionally go above that. Does anyone have any recommendations of travel containers to put travel with the pen in? And what did you travel with in the way of 'prescription' to take it in your hand luggage? Thanks

It’s 5 weeks since my first order with SwiftDoctor. I’ve had a couple of emails with general discount codes, but no actual reminders that I need to re-order.

When I go onto the website, it’s asking me to input my weight again. Has anyone here re-ordered from Swiftdoctor? Do you need to do the whole thing from scratch each time you re-order - upload a video etc? I haven’t gone any further than the ‘what’s your weight?’ screen yet.
Thanks

You don’t have to do the video etc again, but yes you’ll need to put in your current measurements.

I re-ordered via email as I had a few questions and they didn’t ask for any of my stats, they just processed the order. I’m on the lowest dose though so not sure if that makes a difference.

I haven’t bought one as I’ve decided to not take my one on holiday but I did research and there are specific holders on Amazon with cool packs inside. Just search Kwikpen case on Amazon.

I just got approved with Voy after I sent in my photo. I should get it tomorrow. Excited!

Thank you to everyone so far, so many tips and hints. I told one friend and she said I shouldn't as am not fat enough....so not telling anyone else!!!!

Good luck! I’ve told absolutely no one. It’s all hidden from everyone so I’m with you on keeping it quiet

Has anyone had a video call with MedExpress lately? I’m 5ft 4 and 11 stone so BMI over 25. Just sent photo but now scheduled a call for tomorrow morning - are they likely to reject me?