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

Re the discussion about when to come off WLI - my main concern is retaining access to the meds - that if I do regain some weight, I won’t be able to find a provider again!

@IDontKnowWhatYouMean yeah I know what you mean, I think some providers let you go back on if you can demonstrate you were on it within a certain window, although it would be the lowest dose.

Probably been answered already on here… but where is the easiest place to get the jabs( or pill) as someone with a bmi of 25?? I’d like to lose about a stone and a half and am finding it impossible to do it on my own. I want the food noise gone! I can lose half a pound- one pound in a good week on 1200 calories a day but it all goes to shit at the weekend when I want to have treats and I’m constantly thinking about food!

I'm BMI 25.9 and have gone with Voy. They wanted full length photos in close fitting clothing but no video call etc. I filled in the questionnaire on Friday, did my ID check and photos, the order was approved straightaway and my pen arrived the next day!

And may I ask what did you go for? Mj or wegovy? Thanks x

I’ve gone for Wegovy injections purely as they are a little cheaper than MJ

I’ve just applied for the wegovy pills just waiting for the approval now so fingers crossed

Almost the same here but they wanted video call, tbf it wasn't a problem.
I wonder why it differs?

Good luck!

At this point I’m willing to eat my way up to a high bmi if I don’t get approved now! Watching a friend dropping weight so quickly on the jabs without any effort, while I’m counting calories and messing up when I get my cravings and binge eat everything!

Like you I need to stay around 1200 calories to shift any weight at all which is really hard to maintain. I’m hoping the medication will help me be consistent enough to get rid of my post menopause extra stone!

Morning All
Ive weighed in after my first week on wegovy 0.25mg. I’ve lost 1kg which I’m pleased with. My only side effect was constipation on day 4/5 & I micro dosed dulcolax syrup. I had strong appetite suppression straight away last week that eventually wore off day 5/6 so we shall see what this week brings.

I’ve been approved this morning for the wegovy pills! I’m excited and nervous! X

@tomorrowchild and @NellieTheElephant1. I’m the same, struggling to lose my last half stone to a healthy BMI and stick to the lower calories required. Since then tablets I’ve lost 3.5lbs and am cautiously optimistic I’ve broken my plateau. Will be weighing again Saturday when the heat breaks and see where I am but so far eating 1400 has been easy on these tablets

Good luck @tomorrowchild , and congrats @Offredismysister

I mentioned earlier that I had decided to delay my next jab as my supression was still really high on day 6. It's now day 10 and my appetite has started to come back a little - tbh not in a way that I've noticed, I don't feel hungry, but if I count up my tracking at the end of the day I'm around 300 calories higher than I had been. Decided I'm going to miss this week and wait till Monday. I'd barely lost anything in the last two weeks (despite my calories being lower than ever) and I think my body needs a bit of a reset. I'm hoping a few extra calories and some good gym (weights) sessions will help in the long run. I've been in a calorie deficit for just under three months which is longer than I ever have been before!

Another 1/2lb off in a few days, really feeling the suppression this week. 1lb to target. Might let myself lose a couple more lbs to give a cushion for maintenance, that would still give me a BMI of over 20.

Folks don’t let your pens sit for too long, the efficacy is definitely affected, I feel like I spent July injecting water 🤣

Hey everyone, just thought I’d update!

I have been on MJ for 6 weeks today and have lost 18lb, bringing me down to 10st 7lb and a BMI of 23.9. I am so pleased.

I did 4 x 2.5mg injections, 1 x 3.75mg (the golden dose) and 1 x 5mg. I have 3 more doses of 5mg and then I will reassess - hoping I can get to 10st.

How long did you have your pen open for? I’m currently injecting 5mg from a 10 pen so have been using it for 3 months but it’s in the fridge and the liquid is clear

They were labelled my March and April pens, I can’t remember when I opened them exactly. The March one came up to room temp for 2 weeks while I was on holiday before going back in the fridge.

My suppression hasn’t been the same this week. I’ve not been hungry but have felt the need to eat. Last week I had to force myself to eat, I felt so full. I know I’ve injected properly as I’ve got the same metallic taste. Maybe I’ll feel fuller as the days go on.

@Offredismysister honestly my journey has been so up and down, there seems to be no rhyme nor reason as to how I react one week to the next. Some weeks the suppression is so strong, other weeks I don’t feel like I’m on anything. I seem to go gradually down eventually though!

I’ve weighed myself this morning and I’ve lost 1 pound in 4 weeks. This is the lowest I’ve been for years so maybe it’s a plateau. I’m on holiday for 10 days from Sunday so won’t go up a dose until I get back but probably need to for September or this is expensive for the results!

My week off on holiday has incurred a gain of just under 1kg which is less than usual.

I'm back in action again, so hopefully it shouldn't be loitering around for too long.

It's been nice to have the break and relax a bit, but it's also nice having a much smaller gain, and knowing I can lose it in the near future.

I hope you had a nice holiday @AnotherPidgey. I agree that it’s refreshing to come back and not feel bloated or out of control around food.

I’m continuing my maintenance on 0.13 Wegovy. Trying to find the balance. Still losing a bit and my shorts are very loose! But I’m away for the weekend so I’m hoping it’ll all balance out.

Have a good weekend everyone.

I lost 4lbs my first week.
I know it's probably water but still, wow.
Jabbed again today and have soup for dinner just incase as last week I was quite nauseous for three days.