Ozempic - For those of us a few months in

[Lndnmummy]

Hi all, thought I would create a designated space outside of the newbie zone for those of us who are in it for the long haul and are a few doses, stone, months down the road.

Hi, I'm week 9, hope it's OK to join here. Have read the whole thread and found it really helpful, thank you everyone
I'm about 15lbs down from week 1, BMI approaching 31 (was 38+ just before lockdown).
I'm taking this v seriously and didn't know what to expect but so far very pleased, my worst side effect is constipation but DulcoEase is helping.
The biggest positive for me is I've completely gone off wine, it was my weak spot to the point of dependency. So that's a massive win.
Had 1/2 a mini Magnum today and it was bloody amazing. Didn't fancy any more. Who have I become?

3 months to the day today since my first injection and I'm 3 stone 1 lb down. Very happy with this and working harder as the weeks go by to keep it up as it's getting harder to lose. Im not quite half way to my target yet.

That’s amazing! What, about 3.5 lbs a week on average? Glad it’s worked so well for you, must also feel like you’re living in a different body.

good luck with the rest of it!

wow that is absolutely amazing!!! A stone a month!! Well done you must be working really hard so impressive

That's amazing @tregunamekoidestrecorumsatisdee well done!

Hi all, wondering if anyone can give me some support or encouragement as I'm feeling a bit low. I've been on ozempic for 8 weeks now, haven't really felt any significant effects - maybe a bit less hungry, but eating less is still a huge struggle, and as with all other diets, it feels like I won't be able to keep up the willpower for much longer. (Luckily no side effects either though, so that's something I guess!)

I've lost about 5kg in total, though a couple were before I started the jabs, and I've lost nothing for the last 3 weeks. I was looking forward to going up to the 1mg dose this week as I thought it might really kick in then, but Manual have been in contact to say they have no supply, so I'm staying on .5mg.

Honestly I feel devastated.

I know it's ridiculous to be relying so much on something like this, but I really thought this was going to be it, you know? A lifetime of being fat and constantly starving hungry and not understanding how other people manage to lose weight, I thought this could be my answer. I'm sitting here like a stupid idiot in floods of tears because I'd been so excited and I'm now realising that this isn't going to work either.

I'm sorry, I just feel like a massive fat failure, I couldn't even make this work.

I'm a (fairly) long term poster who has been on Ozempic since beginning of February. I recently name changed.

I have lost a total of 1.5 stone but still have alot to lose.

Over the past month my weight loss has stalled as I have either been on holiday eating more than I should, or have been ill and not moving as much as I should. Back fully at it from today.

However, I only have 1 weeks supply left. If anyone can help me with a code or a supplier where I can get a 1mg pen I would be very grateful. It would be shame to come off it now, I was doing so well.

I can see what you're saying about the symptoms not being too bad, but at the same time I would find what you did experience massively off putting too!

I struggled on 0.5 for a while. Things improved when I went up to 1mg. How much do you have? Can you take a double 0.5ml dose?

You're doing great so far, so don't give up just yet.

I've had a tricky month with holidays and sickness but luckily not really gained anything.

It's such a bummer that it's so difficult to get hold of right now. Hang on in there.

@tregunamekoidestrecorumsatisdee that’s an amazing result. I’ve lost that ina year!

@cordiality - I’m sorry you are feeling so low. But you have lost five kilos! That’s brilliant. When I started (and I will say I started on 0.5 as that was what was recommended to me at the time by the supplier I used) I too lost 5 kg in my first two months. I have now lost approx 20kg. It’s been slower than some people but I am thrilled. Some people react to the medication a bit slower than others. Some people are super responders. Have you listened to the Zoe podcast on Ozempic? They cover that.

Dont let your self feel hungry. Make sure you are eating high protein and fibre and low carbs. Cut out ultra processed foods as much as you can. Drink lots of water. what kind of things are you eating? We might be able to suggest what has helped some of us.

you could try shopping around for a 1mg pen rather than stick with Manual. But there are shortages at the moment.

stick with it. You are losing.

@cordiality try to change how you talk to yourself- you aren’t a failure. Wegovy is prescribed up to 2.9mg for weight loss and you’re on 0.5mg so you aren’t at full strength or even close. If you pick up 5kg bags of sugar in the supermarket you’d be chuffed that you have lost that.

5kgs in 8 weeks is great. Slow and steady blah blah!!
Also i have found that i can be stuck for a few weeks despite low calorie and exercise and then suddenly a few pounds will come off.
I think sometimes when you see how well some people have done it can be a bit discouraging but it seems as though most of us plod along in fits and starts.
Things like your starting weight and age will be contributing factors as well.
When i started with juniper the pharmacist said they wouldn't really expect to see losses until you are on the 1mgs dose as that is the therapeutic dose. the slow start is to enable your body to get used to the drug.
If you are not getting any side effects at all maybe you are someone who isn't super sensitive and will do better on the higher dose.
Honestly last year was my daughters wedding and seeing me in the photos was a wake up up call and if i could have been 5kgs lighter in them i'd have been delighted!!
Treat yourself to a nice walk or bath or call with a friend and feel good that you are taking action !!!
Thanks to someone on here i got a 1mg pen from Bury pharmacy this week . No codes was about £160

@Teddypops thank you for replying, I really appreciate it. I reckon I've got at least 1mg left in my pen, and then I would have the next pen so at least 2 1mg does after that, but I'm worried so but increasing the dose without being sure I could get the supply carry on at that level? I don't want to run out early and have nothing. I suppose I could buy from 2 different places but I feel like I'm just burning money here for nothing. Ugh. And I've eaten a loaf of crap today cos I feel miserable. Definitely do not have this shit under control :(

Thank you @Peridot1 it's so nice of you to reply. I'll check out the podcast. Definitely not a super responder! I guess that's why I've taken the lack of increased dose so hard.

Really encouraging to hear that you had a similar rate of loss as me at first... 20kg is amazing, you must be over the moon! I can only dream.

I do need to look more at increasing protein, reducing carb... I am the queen of self sabotage, but I know this is not a magic bullet and I need to take control.

Will keep trying to shop around, so far no luck but hopefully soon. I know we're not really a priority, I don't need this medication to save my life. (It just feels like it lol)

Hello,
Hope you don't mind me jumping on and asking a question but was after some experienced ozempic-ers opinions.

I started on Ozempic 1st March and have now lost a stone. Am thrilled with the progress and have loved it for its ability to get my sticking to 1500ish calories a day.

I unwittingly had a two week break thanks to my complete stupidity and not taking the cap off the needle (yes, seriously) and didn't inject two weeks in a row and as such the last two weeks have found the side effects from 0.5 a lot.

Constipation one week followed by almost constant diarrhoea, nausea and complete inability to eat.

Due to inject again tomorrow and unsure whether to try another full 0.5 dose and hope the side effects have calmed down or to try and split the 0.5 dose across two 0.25's half way through the week (will get more needles) - I seem to remember a poster doing the second option when I joined one of the Ozempic threads.

For those of you that had gastric symptoms, how long did they take to settle? Need to make a decision on what I'm doing by the morning!

Thanks!

Bury are out of stock now. I haven’t found 1mg anywhere. Very frustrating!

Sorry to hear you are feeling low.

As others have said, you could buy from another supplier if you find one with stock availability, I can't see any particular advantage in loyalty so might be better to shop around for stock/the cheapest price. Or you could inject the 0.5 dose twice - I've heard of other people doing that when they can't get the 1mg pen.

You've lost 5kg - you should be proud of yourself! I agree with others - sort out something nice to do and give yourself a little luxury treat to cheer yourself up.

Goodness you guys are so lovely, I really appreciate it. @Twilightstarbright I know you're right, and I need to be patient, I am in it for the long haul, just need to keep remembering that.
@orangelotus yes, blah blah, you're right! And yeah, I was told too to not expect to see much before 1mg... hence being so gutted that I can't get it. Oh well. Time to pull up these (very)big girl pants and keep plodding on.
Thank you lovely people

quick meds did say they are releasing slots at 1pm each day. I didn't have any luck but hopefully one of you will
Very frustrating

@cordiality 5kg in 8 weeks is 32kg in a year. That's serious, life changing weightloss. You're a winner!

Has anyone been able to buy spare needles to get the extra doses out of the 0.25 pen please? It would be good to take the first two 0.5 doses from there rather than wasting it.

@cordiality You realize that weight loss is nearly a 39 000 calorie deficit in a mere 8 weeks? Nearly 5000 kcal deficit per week.
That is a huge accomplishment, and a great pace to lose weight.
Well done!

I'm no bloody expert and it's certainly not easy for me (my average loss has been 2lbs/week but I have a lot to lose and am trying to have 700-1000 kcal /day which may sound too little, but I gain if I have anything over 1200 kcal/day) but if you feel deprived/hungry I can whole heartedly recommend upping the protein intake and maybe also looking into volume eating.

My protein intake was far, far to low and I'm learning so much now.
My new 'best friends' are Lindahls Kvarg pots with toasted seeds and berries for a sweet hit, and I've stocked up on warburtons protein bagels, roast chicken slices, turkey slices, prawns, lightest mayo and babybel light.
My to-go lunch (or even dinner) is a toasted bagel stuffed full of good protein.

HolidayHappy123
I got a box of 100 CarePoint pen needles 4mm from Chemist4You (couldn't find less anywhere), they came to just under £7 and work fine.

You can use the same needle for more than one injection, so I have been on the 1 dose pen but due to shortages have got the 0.5 pen and just do two injections with the same needle.

I have a type one child and he is a monkey for not changing the needle each time with his insulin. Two injections with the same needle is fine - it is just a tiny bit blunter the second time.