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Starting Wegovy this week

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Gogodonu · 31/10/2023 14:12

Brand new waiting for 0.25ml wegovy to be delivered today and will start it tomorrow.

i currently weigh 14’7 at 5’6 and would love to lose 4 stone!

anyone else brand new to wegovy and looking for a buddy/chat?

Thanks

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justsaxy · 07/12/2023 21:13

I did have three bouts of hiccups today which is very rare for me. I can't remember the last time they happened.

Is that just a coincidence or have other people had that too?

Tailfeather · 07/12/2023 22:24

I still have my diet coke addiction and prefer sparkling water to normal water.

Vassie · 08/12/2023 18:54

Starting tomorrow on 25 mg of Wegovy. Anybody’s else doing it too? Maybe compare how we get on?

Vassie · 08/12/2023 19:02

I’m starting tomorrow. Where’s the best place to inject? And don’t say …the bathroom.

Crazymadchickenlady · 08/12/2023 19:10

@Vassie i do it in my stomach. One week left and then one week right side. Might try a thigh next time.

Vassie · 08/12/2023 19:11

Hi. I’m starting on Wegovy tomorrow. Would be interested to see how you’re getting on as you’re a week ahead of me.

AhBiscuits · 08/12/2023 19:26

I do tummy too. Plenty of space to choose from there.

I've felt pretty ropey today, which is unusual as I injected Monday and normally fine by now. I'm having a pretty heavy period for the first time since taking it so I wonder if it's a combination of that too. I picked at my dinner but do feel a bit better since eating something.
Uping to 0.5 on Monday and definitely nervous about it.

Vassie · 08/12/2023 19:35

How long have you been on 0.25? Everything ok?

Lovesthebeach · 08/12/2023 19:42

AhBiscuits · 08/12/2023 19:26

I do tummy too. Plenty of space to choose from there.

I've felt pretty ropey today, which is unusual as I injected Monday and normally fine by now. I'm having a pretty heavy period for the first time since taking it so I wonder if it's a combination of that too. I picked at my dinner but do feel a bit better since eating something.
Uping to 0.5 on Monday and definitely nervous about it.

Hope you’re feeling a little better. I was nervous about increasing, but it’s been absolutely fine,. No side effects and defo better appetite control/reduced food noise!

Lovesthebeach · 08/12/2023 19:43

I also inject into my tummy alternating sides each week.
i still have my Diet Coke addiction unfortunately… and i also find I get hiccups more frequently.. assume this is due to food moving slower through my tummy?

Lovesthebeach · 08/12/2023 19:45

Gingerlygreen · 07/12/2023 14:03

It's really resonated with me what some people have said about feeling like a failure because of not being able to resist food, it's an addiction and it's made me realise how easy it is to lose weight by eating less when my body isn't constantly screaming for the next food fix.

Before this I'd nearly given up and accepted that I was going to be trapped inside a fat body and bloody miserable because I just couldn't stop snacking.
I do hope it eventually becomes affordable, I feel guilty spending this money on myself and have decided to do it for 6 months and hope I can maintain my weight afterwards.

I feel similar and have given myself ‘permission’ to invest in myself for six months then hopefully be able to wean myself off as I really can’t afford to be on this long term…

I totally agree on how much easier it is to lose weight and make better choices when you’re not constantly thinking about food!

MorphandMindy · 08/12/2023 21:25

AhBiscuits · 08/12/2023 19:26

I do tummy too. Plenty of space to choose from there.

I've felt pretty ropey today, which is unusual as I injected Monday and normally fine by now. I'm having a pretty heavy period for the first time since taking it so I wonder if it's a combination of that too. I picked at my dinner but do feel a bit better since eating something.
Uping to 0.5 on Monday and definitely nervous about it.

Me too! I don't get periods on the Mirena but I've been really crampy and bloated today and yesterday and it's distracted me so much I forgot to eat, so I'm sure that's been making me feel weaker and woozier than I should really be.

DH has ordered pizza for his games night visitors tonight and I added one for myself, I've only eaten half but I think probably needed it to be honest.

Went and got my 0.5 doses today from the pharmacy.

hellsbells99 · 08/12/2023 21:56

Is anyone else getting their pens from pharmacy2u?
I have done 3 injections from my first pen and can’t work out how to order another pen 0.5 dose this time. Do I have to go through the whole consultation process again? Thanks

Lovesthebeach · 08/12/2023 22:19

hellsbells99 · 08/12/2023 21:56

Is anyone else getting their pens from pharmacy2u?
I have done 3 injections from my first pen and can’t work out how to order another pen 0.5 dose this time. Do I have to go through the whole consultation process again? Thanks

Hi, I order through them. When I moved from 0.25 - 0.5 I had to log on and go through the questionnaire again then at the end it tells u what you can order and gave the option of the next pen.

Tailfeather · 08/12/2023 23:06

hellsbells99 · 08/12/2023 21:56

Is anyone else getting their pens from pharmacy2u?
I have done 3 injections from my first pen and can’t work out how to order another pen 0.5 dose this time. Do I have to go through the whole consultation process again? Thanks

Yes, you do have to go through the whole process again! I think the only difference is them asking about your side effects and weight loss.

I don't suppose you've found any discount codes for them? X

hellsbells99 · 08/12/2023 23:06

Thanks very much Lovesthebeach

hellsbells99 · 08/12/2023 23:09

Thanks Tailfeather. When I looked the other day, I copied this code down: 623QSD - so I am going to try it tomorrow

Vassie · 09/12/2023 07:52

I don’t know whether anybody is interested, but there is a fantastic app called freshwell. It’s written by a doctor and gives foods you can and shouldn’t eat. Also loads of recipes. Full fat yoghurt, milk, cheese is all recommended but did you know there are over 5 spoonfuls of sugar in a banana? Anyway, it’s worth a look.

Striving4Better · 09/12/2023 08:52

So, the pen is in the fridge and the plan is to start after Christmas. Would Boxing Day morning - the day after a large Xmas lunch - be a good time to inject do you think? I won't still have too much food working its way through?

I considered injecting in the evening, but I'm told empty stomach is best. Also was a bit concerned about disrupting sleep. Good idea/bad idea?

I would have started earlier, but with birthdays and Christmas, that's all a bit of a mine field. My usual routine of working over Christmas has been scuppered this year (much to my annoyance) and BF said he'd pay for a meal out, so I didn't want to not eat it or, as others here, to let on what I'm doing. Or, indeed, start and stop injection.

I know New Year is a hellovva time to start a diet, but something has to be done. And I have a few days off to deal with any side effects.

OhpoorMe · 09/12/2023 09:29

Week 3 weigh in for me and I've lost..... 0.1pound 😂😂😂

Not too worried as I was on my period this week do definitely more sugar consumed.

SW 219.8
CW 213.8

Loss 6 pounds in 3 weeks.

Going to use everything left in my 0.25 now then move up to 0.5 next week.

hellsbells99 · 09/12/2023 09:37

@Tailfeather the code 623QSD just got me 10% off at pharmacy2u this morning. I have just ordered my 2nd pen now 0.5 dose.

AhBiscuits · 09/12/2023 18:27

This week I learned that Wegovy and my period are a bad combo. Cramps and all day nausea. I've had a third of a tin of tomato soup and a slice of toast. I feel like I could sleep forever. Going to bed once the kids are asleep.

Hamsternautss · 09/12/2023 22:42

I've started today too on 0.25, almost the end of my period but I'm in the middle of a lovely bout of covid. I think today was a silly day to start really but I desperately need to lose weight as my bmi is scary high at the moment. So far I've got lots of wind/trapped wind and I'm burping a lot (but thanks to covid I have no smell or taste so if they are eggs i can't taste it).

Hopefully this passes soon so I can sleep, I only injected at 7pm!

EatingTillIDie · 10/12/2023 03:41

Well done everyone and welcome new starters! Will be taking 3rd 0.25 on Monday. Mon/Tues this week I was worried, as I felt so hungry! Then a busy few days at work and food noise went again. Leaving food on my plate. Work Xmas party with buffet of all my favourite food and I could only eat half of what I put on my plate! Very happy.
Period just arrived, 14 days late! Slightly scared of the cramping as I read bad things.
Had a cheeky weigh this morning and I was 3.5lb down from Monday. Let's see if it sticks.
19st5.4lb bmi 43

AhBiscuits · 10/12/2023 06:05

I've been up since 4am throwing up. I don't get it at all, 6 days after my last 0.25 shot, haven't been sick at all up to now. Why?
Very hesitant to inject tomorrow.

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