Starting Wegovy pill and looking for others to join a support thread Sept 2026

[Autumnfun1]

Day 1 on wegovy pill would you like to join a support thread to support each other on this journey

Today’s my first day of 4mg. I’ve just accidentally had two days off as I finished my 1.5mg supply earlier than expected so I’m hoping not to have a resurgence of side effects, although it was mostly headache. I am a bit excited for the suppression to go back up again, I had really noticed it drop off in the last week after a good start where I felt like weight was definitely coming off.

Day 5 of 1.5mg.. weighed my self and am 5 pounds down.. I understand it is water weight but is this normal?? I am eating less definitely but not dangerously low amount by any means.
for reference I am 5’6 and starting weight 12 st 12

I'm on day 4 and have lost about 4.5lbs so pretty similar. I'm assuming most of it is water weight too. I'm eating a lot less but not enough to lose that amount in reality).
Yesterday was a rough day. My stomach felt awful but today I feel much better. How do you feel?

I’ve had headaches on and off and stomach pain/ trapped gas feeling but otherwise ok! Yes I am the same no way would I have lost that amount just calorie counting.. so wondered if it is the drug itself doing something 🤨

I was the same, now day 24 and 10lbs off overall so it definitely levels off. No snacking at all and am trying to make good habits which I can keep up once i get to my target. I'm not weighing so often now, hopefully some more steady loss and will be upping to next dose this time next week. Good luck (and to everyone!)

Great weight loss. Well done!

Weighed myself this morning and am now 93.4kg, which is 6kg in 25 days. Can’t quite believe it. I’m thinking this rate of weight loss can’t be sustainable and must slow down at some point? Moving to 4mg next week.

I'm 6 weeks in at 14lb lost with 1.2lb in the last week. I stuck with 1.5mg when I got my second prescription. At this point I am not sure why I would go up to 4mg, but also not sure why not. I don't think I want lots of side effects or to be having to force food down if I completely lose my appetite. But equally I am counting calories along with the pills and would happily snaffle a massive slice of cake.

Any thoughts on going up to 4mg please?

@Autumnfun1 how have your first few days on the 4mg been? Hope you’re doing good! I’m due to start my 4mg tomorrow so nervous about that

Hi hope everyone is well. I started 4mg yesterday and not had any side effects yet. Not noticed increased suppression yet but it took a while when started 1.5mg so maybe the same. Trying my best to stick to good habits. @Haalan hope all goes well tomorrow. Let us know how you get on

Hi all.
ive been following this thread since I started the pill early September but first time posting.
I lost 10lbs in my first month which I’m really happy with. I didn’t really feel any suppression but I’ve gone at it with a ‘lifestyle change’ mindset which has really helped. I also don’t want to be throwing so much money away if I’m not going to put the effort in!
I’ve had my first 4mg pill today and didn’t even think about food until lunch time and then had to force myself to have tea this evening!
it could just be that I’ve been really busy today but usually I’d still be counting down to my next meal.

Fingers crossed the suppression has finally kicked in x

Hi
Im on my 8th day of 1.5mg Wegovy pill.
I a. 5ft 5" and 17stone. I have always been overweight, however earlier this year i was diagnosed with Polymaylgia Rhmatica the only medication is steroids which increases the appitite and weight gainer in a very unpleasant way. I also have to take Gabapentin which also increases the appetite. So this year I have increased over 2 and half stone and rising..I have started to reduced the steroids but as I'm on 15mg and can only reduce by 1mg per month and then its another 6 months before before your body adapts and returns to per steroids..
That's long winded I know. I'm hoping the Wegovy will at least stop my weight gain..I am still hungery on 1 5mg and not sure what diet I should be following..any suggestions food wise or books that are useful. Good luck to all of you..

Just finished my first 3 weeks on 4mg and have lost 8 pounds . In total Iv lost 17lbs since mid August .

continuing on the 4mg as my appetite suppression isn’t as strong , and I’m able to eat . I also had constipation and didn’t feel great . Now I have bit of appetite suppression and no sugar cravings but able to eat , and no constipation .

I am at the end of month 2 and 4mg, moving yo 9mg next week, i have had few side effects but also not ad much suppresiom as i would have liked but it has solved my IBs!!!

Sw 11st 2
Cw 10st 4
TW 9 st 13

Interesting you say that @katedan . I'm still on 1.5mg, but it has definitely helped my ibs. I usually (tmi alert) have to get up by 5:30 am to 'go' urgently, and needed to go at least a couple of times during the day. I'm now sleeping until 6am, and no urgency then or later.

Yes i think i will stay on 1.5 once i am at goal as it has improved things so much for me, no more needing to be near a loo!

Day 8. Still no suppression but I'm managing to stay on top of my cravings through sheer grit and have eaten pretty well for the 8 days. 6.5lbs down but 99% sure majority of that is just water loss due to less carbs. Trying to eat more protein than I usually do which is proving tricky as always.

Hi @Gottodosomething2026 that is a good loss well done. I am feeling not much suppression just now and really trying my best to eat healthy. Been a busy few weeks hopefully can get some more exercise in the next few weeks

I’ve had a bit of a plateau since the weekend and not lost anything these past few days (still on 93kg, starting weight 99.4kg). Definitely feel less suppression as I come to the end of 30 days on 1.5mg. Starting 4mg today; wish me luck!

I’m starting 4mg today. Did my 30 days on 1.5mg and only lost around 4lb. Which I know is better than nothing but quite disappointing to me. I had no appetite suppression at all the last two weeks and gritted my teeth with no eating very much.
Hopefully the 4mg should give me a little boost or I will just stop taking it I think. I don’t want to do injections.

4 weeks done. I lost 1 pound this week which I'm OK about. Starting weight 16stone 12, current 15 stone 13. So almost at the 1 stone loss mark!
Ive decided to stay on 1.5 for second month. I still have suppressed appetite and I still dont crave sweet stuff. I have been a bit relaxed about food this week and probably not eating thd right foods due to being on my period and it being a very painful one this month with lots of back ache. I am kind of planning on sticking on 1.5 and will assess each month as it is working for me and I worry about increase in side effects. I have been feeling very tired this week which could be to do with the back ache and not being able to do my usual exercise because of it.

I had similar on the 1.5mg, changed to the 4mg and had immediate appetite suppression .

I found 4mg to be so much more effective , although I did have constipation , and the appetite suppression did wear of slightly but only enough for me to be actually feel like eating and the constipation disappeared. I’m carrying on the 4mg as I’m losing weight and I’m still able to eat .

Captainflash I went through this too. While these threads have been good for me, there's a lot of people having good losses on the 1.5mg. I have lost 10lb in 11 weeks and I'm currently taking 9mg. I was really disappointed and, given the cost, thought about stopping but what would I do next?? I've spent YEARS trying every diet ever invented and I'm still very overweight. My progress might be glacier slow but the weight is coming off without much effort from me so I've reminded myself that I'm 'running my own race' and I'm sticking with it 1lb at a time

Thanks all. It’s just frustrating I suppose seeing people have huge loses on 1.5mg. I wish everyone well on their journeys and know it’s different for all.

I guess (in my head) I have been reading the hype around WLI and medication for so long that I did think this would be more magical and I’d lose quicker. In reality, I lost more than 4lb on my first month of weight watchers a few years back and then I wasn’t so hungry all the time!
Will see what 4mg brings

I decided to stay on 1mg for the second month, mainly due to my auto immune conditions, and I have lost a grand total of 3lbs in 6 weeks 😬

Plus points are I cannot eat a big portion in one go so my dinner is half the usual size. My IBS is calmer. My feral need for crisps has gone where I only eat one packet a week instead of three/four a day. Still no need for chocolate unless it's Boost shaped.

Negative points. No real weight loss. Absolutely feral for chewy sweets such as drumsticks or wine gums. And I mean feral, to the point I'll cry if there aren't any 😦 What's that about??

I'm ordering 4mg for my next batch as I need to get my inner feral under control, did it help anyone else with the sweets cravings that came with going on the pills?