Mounjaro for low BMI without video consultation

[MounjaroCurious]

Please can anyone recommend a supplier for 25ish BMI who doesn't do a video consultation? I'm trying to ascertain which supplier I have the best chance with so interested to hear any experiences from the initial prescribing/consultation process, including rejections. Thank you!

I didn’t do a video consultation with Voy but it seems to be really inconsistent as to when they do them. If your BMI is 25 it shouldn’t be an issue if they do need to do one? But I’ve managed to sign up with Voy and switch to SwiftDr all without consultation.

Thanks pinefalls. My BMI may be slightly under 25, hence the reluctance to do a video consultation.

I'm curious about what PunkecitoMum got deleted for. Was it some criticism of a relatively slim person wanting to use WLIs? Honestly, while I don't mind losing a few pounds, weight loss is not my goal. It's the other health benefits I want - both physical and mental. It's a shame that slim people who have a genuine case for wanting to use Mounjaro are prevented from doing so, leading some to go down the dangerous grey market route.

I think my post was deleted because I shared a referral code for lotus. I switched to them at bmi 25 after medexpress stopped selling me because of my bmi. I only wanted to share my experience because I thought it was going to be helpful for you, but if you want to see ghosts everywhere and feel attacked for nothing that's you having a bigger problem than a few extra pounds.

voy

if you are eg 24.9 I’m sure it’s fine - just need to send a photo

I have a bmi of 22, if you can show evidence of a treatment plan from a starting bmi of 28 (in my case because of a Pcos diagnosis) or 30 you should be able to get continuation of treatment.

are you trying to start WLJ at BMI 25-ish? They

It's a shame that slim people who have a genuine case for wanting to use Mounjaro are prevented from doing so, leading some to go down the dangerous grey market route.

Because the majority of slim people who are willing to use the unlicensed, unregulated route are usually suffering from disorderd eating and they’re the last people who should be given access to these drugs!

Thanks for sharing the code. I didn't know they deleted for things like that; the posts I've seen that end up being deleted are generally "personal attacks."

The codes can't be posted because it's technically promoting a prescription drug.

To my knowledge it's only Voy and Medexpress that prescribe to anyone starting at BMI 25-27, as opposed to those who are switching from another provider, and it seems to be pot luck as to whether they ask you for a video call or photos. I thought I might be a bit borderline, but I hadn't realised how much difference my weight was mid afternoon with clothes compared to first thing in the morning, it put me solidly at BMI 26 which was both reassuring and a little disappointing!

Also just to add if you do mean that you're starting out rather than switching, there's a couple of threads for BMI 25-27 that you might find helpful for people sharing their experiences

I am now slim and trying to stay slim. I will only stay slim with the help of jabs. I do not have an eating disorder. I just want to stay slim.
I also want to retain the lack of inflammation which sees me off of the dangerous immunosupressants I have needed for years due to an autoimmune condition. All symptoms gone from first injection.
As was high blood pressure. Gone from first injection.

Many slim people are desperate to stay on and do not have eating disorders. I would do just about anything as its changed my life , and not just due to weight loss.

Really glad to hear of all the benefits you've reaped. It really does sound as though weight loss might be just one of many indications for these drugs. Hopefully the ongoing clinical trials will be decisive and many more people will be able to benefit - including slim people.

May I ask what autoimmune condition you have? I have MS which is currently well managed but obviously your post piqued my interest! Thanks 🙏

I'd try not to read "criticism" into the replies on your thread. Most of them will be people (perhaps badly) raising concerns rather than attacking your decision, although I can completely understand the defensiveness. If you've looked into any concerns raised using reliable sources beyond social media, then you can weigh up the evidence and decide whether it's something you want to discuss with a provider.

The current position with these medications is that there's a growing evidence suggesting they may have benefits beyond weight loss, they have already been approved for some further conditions, with research underway into a range of other conditions. That's encouraging, but promising early evidence isn't the same as established clinical evidence needed for patient safety. Be careful of being sucked into the miracle medication cures all illnesses with no risk or downsides hype.

It isn't about preventing "slim" people from accessing treatment. It's about recognising that deciding you need a prescription only medication based on your own assessment, rather than a clinical evaluation, is never the safest approach. However "genuine" you believe your reasons may be, that's exactly why these medications require a prescription in the first place.

I did with voy and just had to send a photo, no video.

I was just over 25 and got it with Voy - I had a video consultation but it was fine. I did it for a month and I lost 10lb and now I’m off it, it’s changed my eating habits for the better: I don’t shove as many chocolate biscuits and slices of toast down my chops as I did. I mention this as ok, my BMI wasn’t worryingly high but my blood sugar wasn’t great and so I’m very pleased. I’ve lost a couple of lbs since I stopped it.