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Day 1 on saxenda

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Soloparenthelp · 15/02/2023 12:27

I thought I’d start a new thread to follow my journey, the other one doesn’t seem very active. During lockdown, I lost 2 stone but since life has regained pace again, it’s gone up by 3 and a half stone. I just have no control over my eating habits anymore.

I binge, I fast, I feel incredibly unhappy and I use food as my crutch. I do exercise four times a week but the weight just doesn’t shift because I’m eating too much

In the next 12 months, I am hoping to be able to have a child as a solo parent by choice and I know the only way to do that is to lose some weight and keep it off.

Today is the day. I injected this morning after much apprehension and it was fine ! I didn’t even feel it. So far so good, no side effects but im sure they’ll come after a few days.

I’ll keep this thread updated with the good, the bad and the ugly ! Feel free to join with your own experiences.

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peachgreen · 07/03/2023 16:52

@AntiStuff There's sort of two parts to the hunger reduction. Some people find they're very nauseous at the start which makes them not want to eat. But the main effect is to make you feel fuller for longer. So that helps to reduce hunger. That's definitely what it does for me. I don't get any nausea but I last ate at 7pm last night – I had grilled chicken, mushrooms and spring onions in a garlic and creme fraiche sauce – and I still feel satiated, even though all I've had since is a milky coffee.

AngryAngel · 07/03/2023 19:42

This is one of the things I'm worried about. I LIKE my food. I LIKE my drink. I like the social bit of it, the occasion of it, and I also like the solo version. I like looking forward to the mundane mid morning brunch. I like the "oh, I'm having that crap but tasty Sainsbury's sandwich laters" at work. I like planning, buying, cooking, serving as well as the eating. I like it all. The thing that is making me procrastinate though is the nausea. I have a week of hols coming up and have decided to put things off until after then, and the sax is sitting in the fridge judging me until then. This is going to be a difficult relationship from the get go.

AngryAngel · 07/03/2023 19:45

frostyfeb · 03/03/2023 23:25

@MorrisZapp i miss eating. I love my food and I actually miss it. Especially in the morning when I wasn't used to sit and have breakfast with a coffee. I'm trying to not eat until at least mid day

I think I'm going to be like this. I love my brunch on a weekend. But actually a reduced appetite would be such a strange feeling, never had that!

frostyfeb · 07/03/2023 19:46

I take mine before bed, although I woke up so worried as I realised I had forgotten last night. So had to take it this morning.

I read if it's within 12 hrs you can just take the dose and carry on as normal. I hope this is ok

frostyfeb · 08/03/2023 09:32

So week 2 weigh in and despite my mood being up and down, I have lost exactly 1 stone !!!

I have eaten a lot less and not felt 100% and still realise I have a long way to go but am now 16 stone not 17 so it feels like a good start

walkies123 · 08/03/2023 10:20

frostyfeb · 08/03/2023 09:32

So week 2 weigh in and despite my mood being up and down, I have lost exactly 1 stone !!!

I have eaten a lot less and not felt 100% and still realise I have a long way to go but am now 16 stone not 17 so it feels like a good start

A stone!!!! Fantastic!!!

Doihavetowait · 08/03/2023 10:24

Is it only injectable? I couldn’t do that.

Ashwater · 08/03/2023 13:21

@frostyfeb thats amazing!! Well done!!

Ashwater · 08/03/2023 13:23

Another 2lbs for me this week, so that’s 9lbs in 3 weeks. Quite happy with that

TurnipSurprise · 09/03/2023 07:36

Great results @frostyfeb that's amazing!!

Well done @Ashwater - steady stays off.

TurnipSurprise · 09/03/2023 07:36

Doihavetowait · 08/03/2023 10:24

Is it only injectable? I couldn’t do that.

It's injectable but with a tiny needle like an insulin pen. 99 times out of 100 I don't even feel it go in.

usernother · 09/03/2023 15:05

AngryAngel · 07/03/2023 19:42

This is one of the things I'm worried about. I LIKE my food. I LIKE my drink. I like the social bit of it, the occasion of it, and I also like the solo version. I like looking forward to the mundane mid morning brunch. I like the "oh, I'm having that crap but tasty Sainsbury's sandwich laters" at work. I like planning, buying, cooking, serving as well as the eating. I like it all. The thing that is making me procrastinate though is the nausea. I have a week of hols coming up and have decided to put things off until after then, and the sax is sitting in the fridge judging me until then. This is going to be a difficult relationship from the get go.

I eat exactly the same food on saxenda as I used to eat. I still eat out in restaurants. But my portions are much, much smaller than they used to be. That's how I've lost the weight.

gobbleguts · 09/03/2023 15:19

@usernother it's been the same for me, I've been going out for meals and even had alcohol etc but I just eat and drink far less and feel satisfied than when I'm not on Saxenda. I've lost 10lbs up to now and don't feel like I am missing out, my portions are much smaller. I wish I could bottle this feeling forever Grin

WonderWoop · 09/03/2023 17:44

Following with interest.

I know this will have come up before but the main thing putting me off this/wegovy/etc is the worry of putting it all back on. I feel like if I'm going to lose to regain I should go down another, slower route instead as I can't face the regain! How do people reconcile that worry and should I just ignore it?

gobbleguts · 09/03/2023 19:01

@WonderWoop I suppose we don't have a choice really, it's either stay fat or at least lose it and try to keep it off?

frostyfeb · 09/03/2023 21:11

I'm so glad I've got this thread and you guys to talk to, it feels like we are battling the same challenges.

A friend messaged me earlier and asked if i wanted to go for dinner tomorrow and I am not sure I can cope with as she's usually one of my friends that actually does eat and drink , so I had to turn her down, I'm hoping when I feel a bit more comfortable with my eating I can go out for dinners again

I have booked a holiday for later in the year July and next feb, so I feel like I have lots to aim for. If I could lose a minimum of another 2 stone before July I would be so happy and aiming to lose 6 or 7 in total over the next 12 months. I just hope the injection keeps working

One thing that is hard is I don't feel like I have much energy probably because I'm eating less calories and so excercise feels really hard work, almost like I'm running on empty. I was shattered today and couldn't bring myself to go to my class today

usernother · 10/03/2023 16:00

@gobbleguts I imagine this is what thin people do? Feel satisfied with loads less food? Don't think about food all the time? I wish I could be like I am on saxenda forever.

frostyfeb · 11/03/2023 12:22

How is everyone getting on?

Really stupid question but how do I know when the pen has run out ? Does it stop turning around if there is not enough for a full dose?

walkies123 · 11/03/2023 21:06

I've been eating and craving starchy and sugary foods over the last few days, I realised today I was supposed to increase my dose a few days ago. I've upped it now so hopefully that's the munchies over Confused

WonderWoop · 12/03/2023 22:09

@gobbleguts get that. And don't disagree with you! Just weighing up my choices as I know how gutted I am every time I regain after trying something new.

sleepwouldbenice · 15/03/2023 15:13

frostyfeb · 11/03/2023 12:22

How is everyone getting on?

Really stupid question but how do I know when the pen has run out ? Does it stop turning around if there is not enough for a full dose?

It's gone quiet on this thread just as I was going to join! Got 2/3 stone to lose
Might feel brave enough to start tomorrow...
Was going to ask the same thing about timing of injections? Would a morning injection have the best impact to suppress appetite that day but also maybe worse side effects 🤔

frostyfeb · 15/03/2023 16:05

Im still here was going to update today.

My first 3 weeks and have lost 18lbs I absolutely can't believe it. It really has not been easy, I still need to moderate what I eat and how much, but OMG it's much easier.

Today is the first day I am really hungry but I am still on 1.2 and should of moved ro 1.8 last week so please as that's a money saving too!

HarpQuartet · 15/03/2023 16:26

Hi @frostyfeb did you find the answer you needed re the pen running out? I've just started today, but as I understand it, when the pen is running out, it physically won't twist beyond the amount that's in there.

frostyfeb · 15/03/2023 20:47

@HarpQuartet yes thanks 😊

sleepwouldbenice · 15/03/2023 21:47

frostyfeb · 15/03/2023 16:05

Im still here was going to update today.

My first 3 weeks and have lost 18lbs I absolutely can't believe it. It really has not been easy, I still need to moderate what I eat and how much, but OMG it's much easier.

Today is the first day I am really hungry but I am still on 1.2 and should of moved ro 1.8 last week so please as that's a money saving too!

Fabulous!