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Just ordered saxenda

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Diorinthecountry · 26/05/2023 19:55

Just that really. Ordered one pen from Asda today. Had to send in pictures of myself so they could see me and me on my scales. Its not arriving until next Wed due to the bank holiday. I am 13st 7 pounds and utterly fed up of being fat. My height is 5ft 2

Has anyone else been around my weight and had good results with it?

I have been seeing a personal trainer for a few weeks now and really enjoying it. I also have a appointment with a private dietitian in June.

How have you guys found saxenda?

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coolcahuna · 06/06/2023 13:43

Diorinthecountry · 06/06/2023 11:22

How's everyone doing?

I jumped on the scales this morning as I've no patience to wait until Thursday. I've lost 7 pounds WTF!!!!! My mind is actually blown.

That's amazing, how many days was that over? I've lost 4 pounds in 8 days which I am amazed by.

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Diorinthecountry · 06/06/2023 13:55

@coolcahuna I just started on Thursday evening.

4 pounds in 8 days is good going.

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DedicatedFolllowerofFashion · 06/06/2023 15:17

I started this over a week ago but got so nauseous and explosive diarrhoea with it followed by a few days of OK. Same again when I upped the dose which in retrospect I shouldn't have done. Feeling vile so going to stop for a while as going on holiday next week and currently can't get off the toilet.

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Diorinthecountry · 06/06/2023 15:30

@DedicatedFolllowerofFashion sorry to read you are experiencing bad side effects. Think you are doing the right thing taking a break from it especially if you are going on holiday. You don't want to spend your holiday feeling sick and on the toilet.

Do you think it's maybe the foods you are eating or just side effects?

On Saturday night I got a 10 inch kebab pizza from the take away and half a bag of chips. I didn't manage to eat it all but on the Sunday morning, I felt sick for a good half an hour. Think the pizza was to heavy for my stomach.

Hope you feel better soon 💐

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DedicatedFolllowerofFashion · 08/06/2023 21:08

Thank you. I also have another gastro condition and have been subsequently told that I need to come off the meds for that in the trials they have done and to start at lower than 0.6. Fingers crossed as it certainly stops you being hungry. I lost 2.2 kilos in 11 days.

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Diorinthecountry · 09/06/2023 13:14

Sounds like you have a lot going on. 2.2k is in the right direction.

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coolcahuna · 09/06/2023 13:38

Diorinthecountry · 06/06/2023 11:22

How's everyone doing?

I jumped on the scales this morning as I've no patience to wait until Thursday. I've lost 7 pounds WTF!!!!! My mind is actually blown.

That's Brill. Im still on the same 4lb loss so thats over 12 days. Not upped the dose from 0.6 yet as feel OK and still waiting for next pens to arrive so trying to eek them out as long as possible!

Hoping to drop another 2lb by next weekend. Warmer weather helps, less hungry !

Inspirationperspiration · 09/06/2023 16:25

I’ve just moved onto the higher dose as there was a clear feeling of ‘back to normal’. Upped it and all good, no side effects

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Diorinthecountry · 09/06/2023 21:13

@Inspirationperspiration glad to read you have no side effects and all is well. I went up to 1.2 last night as this is my second week. I've been feeling a little bit sickly today. Might go back to 0.6 tonight. Plus I need to make my pen last before my next batch is delivered. I've not ordered them yet, keep forgetting.

@coolcahuna warm weather definitely helps to eat less. Will keep my fingers crossed for you that you get that 2 pounds.

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coolcahuna · 10/06/2023 10:01

Inspirationperspiration · 09/06/2023 16:25

I’ve just moved onto the higher dose as there was a clear feeling of ‘back to normal’. Upped it and all good, no side effects

My next pens are due to arrive today so don't need to eek this one out. So also decided to go to 1.2 today, done 0.6 for 2 weeks. Like you, I feel normal in that I'm getting hungry and want chocolate!!!!

Inspirationperspiration · 10/06/2023 12:52

Oh my. I upped my dose as I already said and now I don’t feel like eating at all which is a bit🤔am going to have to force myself to have dinner as can’t go 5 meals plus not eating anything. Hope this balances out😳

MarvelGal · 10/06/2023 21:45

Hello everyone.

I have placed an order for 5 pens. It says it needs to be reviewed by a doctor so I'm hoping it all goes fine and gets dispatched.

Does it come in obvious packaging? I don't want colleagues to know but have had to use work as my delivery address as I'm there week days. They do have a fridge, but I was hoping I could hide it in a carrier bag maybe?

I've spent weeks researching this and it seems perfect for a mind reset and to help with cravings and to learn healthier ways of eating.

I see a PT once a week and will be going to the gym in-between. I also have a kettle bell at home and a weighed hoopla hoop which I'm hoping to get into a routine with.

Unfortunately my weight has made me very depressed lately and I'm just not enjoying things like I used to. So I'm really hoping this will help alongside calorie counting and exercise.

Please cross your fingers and toes that my order goes through and I can join you very soon.

coolcahuna · 10/06/2023 22:04

@Inspirationperspiration oh wow what dose are you on? I'm finding I feel nauseous instead of hunger so use that as my cue to eat now.
But happily eating 2 small meals a day.

coolcahuna · 10/06/2023 22:06

@MarvelGal did you order from asda? Mine came today and no mention on the packaging. Good idea to put it in a bag in the fridge though just to keep it separate.

It's working really well for me. I'm still calorie counting but no hunger really which makes it alot easier. Got a couple of stone to go!

MarvelGal · 10/06/2023 22:28

No everywhere seems to be out of stock. I ordered from chemist4u. Mybmi also had stock but the reviews were shocking so avoided that one.
Bit worried about how ill be able to afford it once the dose goes up.

Has anyone stayed on the lowest dose for a longer amount of time?

My main reason for gaining the weight in the first place is all I ever do is think about food. I over eat and I crave all things sweet. So I'm really hoping this will help with this.

Inspirationperspiration · 11/06/2023 06:29

My packaging was plain, with an ice pack in so no need to put it in a fridge. Not obvious from suza as it comes with a sharps box which makes the package look bigger (size you’d get a camera bag in).

I moved from .06 to 1.2. Had some dinner yesterday and ate it ok but half way through my shift today and still not hungry.

finding it hard to eat the 5 a day though.

Inspirationperspiration · 11/06/2023 06:43

Has anyone stayed on the lowest dose for a longer amount of time?

i stayed at the lower dose for longer until it stopped working and plan to do the same for the other dose increases too

MarvelGal · 11/06/2023 07:39

How long does the ice pack last?

saxendafirsttime · 11/06/2023 07:44

Can I join your thread? Been on Saxenda for 35 days and I'm 1/2 away from losing a stone. Stayed on 0.6 the whole time no side effects other than a little heartburn occasionally 😊

saxendafirsttime · 11/06/2023 07:44

*1/2lbs

Azandme · 11/06/2023 08:33

saxendafirsttime · 11/06/2023 07:44

Can I join your thread? Been on Saxenda for 35 days and I'm 1/2 away from losing a stone. Stayed on 0.6 the whole time no side effects other than a little heartburn occasionally 😊

That's fantastic! Well done!

saxendafirsttime · 11/06/2023 08:35

@Azandme thank you so much 😊 x

Azandme · 11/06/2023 08:36

Week 3 weigh in for me this morning. I have lost a stone in three weeks!

8lbs week 1
3.5lbs week 2
2.5lbs week 3

I upped to 1.8 two days ago because I started feeling hungrier. I'm going to stay at that until I feel it needs increasing.

Inspirationperspiration · 11/06/2023 12:43

Well done everyone
ice pack was wrapped in sheep wool wrap and was still frozen 30hrs later - wasn’t as hot as this though but the wool is v good as insulation

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Diorinthecountry · 11/06/2023 13:31

@MarvelGal welcome glad you got your pens OK. I binned the wool but felt guilty not sure what I could have used it for.

@saxendafirsttime welcome and well done sounds like you are doing fab.

@Azandme well done that's amazing.

Does anyone keep the wool?

We went out for lunch yesterday and I ordered quiche with salad. I thought it would be a slice of quiche with a side salad. Honestly it was a massive massive salad with a whole quiche and a huge portion of chips 🤣 didn't have my phone with me gutted I didn't get a picture of it. Dh and dd helped eat the chips and I brought half the quiche and salad back home for dinner last night.

Still on 0.6 as it's still working well. I've decided to move my weight day to a Tuesday morning. Fingers crossed for a pound of this week.

I've been gardening this week and out on a few walks plus YouTube exercise videos. Don't notice any difference in my shape though. Am I right in thinking it takes a few weeks for your body shape to change?

What's everyone's plans for this week?

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