Day one Ozempic...

[jojogoesbust]

Anyone want to join and share experiences?
Currently TD2 and obese. Size 18/20. Would ideally love to lose 6-7stone.
Injected at 8pm last night, started on 0.5 as there is a shortage of 0.25 pens. Done loads of research, and injected into my thigh rather than tummy.

So far i have been ok, was warned by GP about side effects being worse on 0.50. Felt mild nausea on and off, nothing major.
So far had i 200g protein yogurt and some melon. Normally by now would have grazed all morning.

Drank 1l water so far.

Will check in later :)

@jojogoesbust how are you getting on? I'm similar size to you and wondering if I should try it?

hello. I am just entering day 3.
a little nausea, it’s like being in the first trimester of pregnancy lol. I just am not hungry. Feel full really quickly. I struggled to get 1000 calories in on 1st day. I managed better yesterday with 1300.

What's the difference between injecting in your thigh or stomach?

Thanks @jojogoesbust sounds like you're doing well. I'd love to reduce my appetite and reset. Were you prescribed it or did you get through an online private Dr?

How are you getting on now? I'm considering this or Saxendo but I'm worried about the side affects. Be interested to see how you're feeling a week later and if its working for you.

Hey 👋
so week 1 done and I lost 9lbs
i just had no appetite. Worst day was Saturday, I vomited and I think either scrambled eggs or bacon were the cause. Learning what I can eat and not. Eat little and trying to eat more. Drinking at least 2l water a day.
went away for a few days and missed my dose Wednesday evening so I will inject tomorrow morning

I was prescribed

Wow that's amazing. I'm a similar size to you and to be honest would be happy enough just to get down to around a 14 - I've never been actually slim so have no sense of what it feels like but I know I'm happy at 14.

How easy / hard was it to get on prescription? I've tried SW and calorie counting and while I've lost a couple of pounds it's never made her difference

Well Im diabetic. Also BMI over 40 which are the conditions set by the NHS. I think you can buy it privately for around £130 a month

Thanks jojo, really helpful. Very best of luck with it

Were you prescribed by your gp or did you have to go to a tier 3 service?

Just as an alternative experience - I have been on it for 4 months, lost a stone and then it has stopped having any effect. Appetite returned to normal, no weight loss. Exactly as if I'm not taking it. It isn't a miracle weight loss tool for everyone! Mine is prescribed.

Side effects are not as bad :)

My GP prescribed it

Have you upped the dose?

Thank you 😊

I've been prescribed it for Type 2 diabetes, but my pharmacy has not been able to source it (they told me after waiting 4 weeks).
I've got to try a different pharmacy tomorrow.

I was put on it for diabetes. Since Feb I have lost just under 3 stone. I'm on 0.5 dose

Can I ask why you’re injecting into thigh rather than stomach?

If it’s better I’m going to swap!

Side effects are less

@jojogoesbust do you mind if I ask which pharmacy you're getting yours from ? (I dont mesn which area of the country, I mean Boots etc).

I've tried 3 different pharmacies now and I can't get it (I have been prescribed it for diabetes).

(Tried Boots, Lloyds, Tesco).

Hello! I got mine from Lloyds but I had to start on 0.5 as there is a supply issue with 0.25
I live in the West Midlands

I'm same size as you OP but no T2 so just bought it myself. I intended to use it to reset my bad habits (can't afford to use it long term) and lost a stone in the first month. Unfortunately as soon as I stopped it the ravenous hunger came back again and I put all the weight and more back on again.

Thanks @jojogoesbust yes it's the 0.25 that I'm prescribed.
I've tried 5 different pharmacies now and none have it.
I'll have to try to speak to the nurse on Monday.