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Day 1 on Saxenda

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Hiccups1 · 24/05/2022 12:52

I’m starting my Saxenda journey today! Anybody else on Saxenda with tips or success stories? I have about 10 stone to loose so a long way to go.

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troppibambini6 · 07/06/2022 21:02

Hi can I join you? I've ordered mine today so I'm expecting it within the next day or so.
I'm excited. I really hopes this helps beat my snacking and sugar cravings.
I've just done a weeks AI holiday as well which won't have helped!

Akite · 08/06/2022 09:21

Have done 2 jabs now but not really noticing any difference in appetite yet. Hope it'll hve more effect when the dose increases.

Chattycatty · 08/06/2022 22:51

Can I join you all. I'm on day 2 I've found its massively decreased my appetite and I've been able to stick to less than 1000 calories for 2days. I had a headache this morning that took a while to shift but besides that I'm feeling fine.

isntitapip · 09/06/2022 09:41

I'm on day 3 and felt sick yesterday but nothing I couldn't cope with, no appetite which was a very new feeling! I want to lose 2 stone and self funding.
I find the need to eat is gone, but the wanting to is still there. I eat out of boredom, stress, tiredness etc. but I'm working on willpower and breaking habits while not being hungry all the time makes it much easier.

SharpLily · 09/06/2022 09:54

How does taking Saxenda affect medication for Type 2 diabetes? Would you continue taking it as normal?

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Hiccups1 · 09/06/2022 13:09

Hi all! Seems like there is s couple of us now on this journey. Keep us all updated with your progress and any tips you find along the way. I’m now on week three two days into 1.8mg. Had no real side affects up to this point but since increasing to this dose I’ve started with the sulphur burps 😳. I’ve noticed my appetite has returned but in return I’m starting to get fuller quicker. Haven’t been able to finish my meals. I’m just taking it week by week. I have a lot of weight to loose so I’m optimistic but realistic too.

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Chattycatty · 09/06/2022 19:15

I've got 3 weekends of social activities. It's just such bad timing but they've been planned for ages. Not sure what to do about the jab on those days.

BackT · 09/06/2022 20:26

@Chattycatty me too. I am out fir a boozy lunch on Saturday and I'm worried about what it might do to my stomach 😬

Chattycatty · 09/06/2022 21:22

I think I'm going to not do mine on those days. I dont want to be ill and I know I'll drink some.

Akite · 10/06/2022 07:05

I've done 4 jabs now and not really noticed any effect at all yet which s disappointing. Still hoping it will do more when I increase the dose. Thinking about it, the dosing must surely be affected by your size (height as well as weight) and I'm tall and broad (as well as fat!).
ive been trying to stick to intermittent fasting this week anyway but am definitely still hungry!

isntitapip · 10/06/2022 07:34

How's everyone getting on?
Day 4 today and 2lbs off already! I'm eating significantly less, it's quite a novelty not being preoccupied by food all the time.
Side effects I've noticed are feeling lethargic, and I've got a bit of an upset stomach and headache. The feeling sick has past. I also get a horrid taste in my mouth and my burps stink! Hoping that'll pass.
I've got a night out tomorrow so I'm planning to not take my dose so I can enjoy it. Hoping that works. Then back on it Sunday. I'm not planning to increase the dose unless I feel it's not working anymore as I'm getting good results already

BackT · 10/06/2022 12:25

Day 4 for me and I haven't weighed but I did try a dress on for the weekend which seems to be fitting better.

I think the motivation to eat well is coming from the cost of it and the fear of being sick if I overdo it!

Have been less hungry but my greed hasn't diminished 🤣

I have 2 stone (at least to lose).

TallTrees78 · 10/06/2022 13:41

I'm on day 10.

1st week - bloated, gassy and constipated.

Since increasing to 1.2, I've had the opposite problem... but still with the bloating and gassiness. My stomach is constantly gurgling.

I also projectile vomited earlier today and missed half the toilet....

I'll decide tonight whether to inject at 1.2 again or go back to 0.6 for another week.

There's no doubt I'm eating a lot less my stomach is so bloated that it doesn't feel like I've lost anything.

isntitapip · 10/06/2022 14:41

@TallTrees78 it's good to know what's to come in a way so thanks.
I've not injected today as my stomach has been upset and I don't want it to ruin my night tomorrow. I've decided to start again Sunday,
@BackT I'm also aiming for 2x tone do it sounds like we're on the same path. Agree the greed hasn't gone, but working in that while but feeling hungry is a lot easier. That's what prompted my decision to do this

TallTrees78 · 10/06/2022 15:26

I've just read on the other thread injecting into thigh rather than stomach can reduce sickness - especially when going up a dose so will try that instead.

Chattycatty · 10/06/2022 15:40

Sorry you are feeling so horrid @TallTrees78. I'm finding things pretty easy I'm on day 4 I do my jabs about 3pm i am fatigued but besides a headache on day 2 I'm feeling OK. Its the strangest thing I work in a supermarket and the the constant want for food has gone. I've lost 5lbs so far. I'm going to carry on on .6 as long as I can I can't really afford to do this (credit card) but I have got so much weight to lose.

TallTrees78 · 11/06/2022 20:36

Ok so I injected into the thigh in the evening, and I forced myself to eat breakfast this morning. Much better today - no nausea or sickness.

I'm not sure if it's that which has made the difference, or if it's that I've adjusted to the increase in dosage.

Akite · 12/06/2022 12:03

I'm a bit nonplussed with mine, it doesn't seem to have had the slightest effect on my appetite so far but has made me constipated. 😭
due to increase dose tomorrow so hope that might start to have an effect.

isntitapip · 12/06/2022 13:20

I've had a day off as I was out last night and didn't want to feel rubbish. I've injected today's dose in my thigh, I'll let you know in a few hours if it makes a difference to the sick feeling

isntitapip · 12/06/2022 13:22

Sorry to hear it's not working for you yet @Akite hopefully an increased dose will help.

troppibambini6 · 12/06/2022 16:22

Hi my saxanda came on Friday. I haven't started yet as dh is away and I'm home alone with 4 dc and didn't want to feel rough (if I'm going to).
I'm doing my first jab tonight. I'm nervous, does it hurt?

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 12/06/2022 16:40

Started on Wednesday so only on the 0.6 dose, I am finding it easier to eat less already which is good. Haven't got that gnawing hunger I usually have in the first week of a diet. Sticking to 1500 calories or less quiet easily. My TDEE is 2186 so should be looking at about 2lb loss a week if I can keep to that.

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 12/06/2022 16:42

troppibambini6 · 12/06/2022 16:22

Hi my saxanda came on Friday. I haven't started yet as dh is away and I'm home alone with 4 dc and didn't want to feel rough (if I'm going to).
I'm doing my first jab tonight. I'm nervous, does it hurt?

Doesn't hurt at all, barely even feel it. In terms of side effects I've had a couple of moments of very mild nausea but literally lasted a minute or 2.

troppibambini6 · 12/06/2022 17:06

@FatAgainItsLettuceTime thanks I'm not usually such a wuss Smile

troppibambini6 · 13/06/2022 11:51

Morning, you were right barely felt it!
I feel full this morning like I've just eaten a big meal. So I've not eaten anything yet, what does everyone do? Just force something small and healthy down? Will I eventually feel like eating something...