Mounjaro - weight loss injections

DeeAitch56

Never heard of this drug until this thread today & lo & behold I’ve just being speaking to my diabetic nurse who has suggested that I trial it to treat my diabetes and weight gain. I’ve never had to inject myself or anyone else for that matter. For those who have taken this medication do you use a standard syringe or is it like an epipen ?

It’s in a pre-loaded pen and the needle is tiny. I can’t even feel it.

Yes, I can confirm you barely even feel the needle.

I hope it all goes well for you. Please let us know how you get on. Best of luck.

Mrs Happy, I have been reading about possible side effects, such as indigestion and feeling nauseous, compared to morning sickness, by one person.

It would be interesting to hear if you suffer from these symptoms.

Best of luck, Keep in touch.x

Good Luck, hope it works for you

If anyone is interested, I am now on day 2 and so far no side effects. I have been eating a Slimming World type diet and have felt no desire to overeat. I will report again next week. Feeling optimistic so fingers crossed.

Mrs Happy, that is wonderful news. Please keep us updated. Best wishes to you. x

I wish you the best. But honestly and truly, don't think this is the way forwards. And the cost to the NHS is humongous.

Great!!! Good for you~~

It's so very frustrating to have some intimate that those who are using Ozempic, Monjaro, etc have not seriously tried every other weight loss problem. There is no 'hard way' vs 'easy way' to get to a healthy weight! What works for some, no matter how hard they try does not work for others.

Every success to getting to a healthy weight for you!!

Dang!! I proof read my post a couple of times but still missed a word needing correction.

~~ every other weight loss PROGRAM

Fleurpepper

I wish you the best. But honestly and truly, don't think this is the way forwards. And the cost to the NHS is humongous.

Same here. My friend has battled with her weight all her adult life. She has taken every pill on the market, she has been hypnotised, she has tried WW, SW (countless times), she has had counselling, tried every diet going, she has had a gastric bypass on the NHS. Nothing has kept the weight off.

The GP refused to allow her the injections as he said if the gastric bypass didn’t work, neither would the jabs. She therefore bought them privately and didn’t lose anything.

Her problems are in her head the GP says and because she doesn’t like any fruit or veg or anything healthy she will never lose weight. Her favourite foods are sandwiches, fish and chips, steak and kidney puddings, fried scampi, cheese, sausages, meat pies etc. she also loves wine which she is not supposed to drink after they gave her the bypass.

Fleurpepper

I wish you the best. But honestly and truly, don't think this is the way forwards. And the cost to the NHS is humongous.

Agree

Fleurpepper

I wish you the best. But honestly and truly, don't think this is the way forwards. And the cost to the NHS is humongous.

The cost to the NHS from obesity and related conditions is also enormous. Surely anything which helps to combat that has to be welcomed?

Fleurpepper

I wish you the best. But honestly and truly, don't think this is the way forwards. And the cost to the NHS is humongous.

So what do you suggest as an alternative - for people who have already tried everything?
For a lot of people it really isn't as simple as "eat less, move more".

I’m on it and it’s brilliant. I don’t have any side effects but I’ve stayed on a low ish dose. I’ve lost 1.3 lbs in 2 months
Do you mean 1 st 3 lb PinkRinse ? Not 1.3 anything?
Well done but I have been doing calorie counted ready meals for the last 7 weeks and am 1 1/2lb off losing my (first) stone. I should pass it by the end of my second calendar month.
I wonder how much the injections are helping you or the awareness of what you are eating plus a bit of novelty value.
I am sceptical by nature and remember all too well the “magic” diet drugs of past years designed to boost metabolism - or speed as we now know them to be.

eddiecat78

Fleurpepper

I wish you the best. But honestly and truly, don't think this is the way forwards. And the cost to the NHS is humongous.

So what do you suggest as an alternative - for people who have already tried everything?
For a lot of people it really isn't as simple as "eat less, move more".

Oh I know- I am overweight, hypothyroid and type 2 diabetes.

So I know just how hard it is, thanks.

But I just don't think those drugs are the answer, long term.

We need a lot more research on the psychological/psychiatric links, and massive curb on the food/drinks industry and sugar. The issues with obesity are very very complex- and injections or pills will never solve them.

Out of interest- how much does 1 month supply cost, privately.

Forgot- booze. I know many who are overweight and diet, but continue to drink a bottle of wine a day, and wonder why the dieting does not work.

So, the booze industry, too.

Watching this thread with interest. I had major surgery 8 years ago, lost much too much weight and was advised by both my surgeon and GP to eat as much as I can ! Obviously I took their advice much too seriously and I’m now 5st overweight! I do eat healthily but portion sizes are my downfall and I’m constantly thinking about my next meal. I’m seriously thinking Mounjaro might just help me.

Fleurpepper

eddiecat78

Fleurpepper

I wish you the best. But honestly and truly, don't think this is the way forwards. And the cost to the NHS is humongous.

So what do you suggest as an alternative - for people who have already tried everything?
For a lot of people it really isn't as simple as "eat less, move more".

Oh I know- I am overweight, hypothyroid and type 2 diabetes.

So I know just how hard it is, thanks.

But I just don't think those drugs are the answer, long term.

We need a lot more research on the psychological/psychiatric links, and massive curb on the food/drinks industry and sugar. The issues with obesity are very very complex- and injections or pills will never solve them.

Out of interest- how much does 1 month supply cost, privately.

£100-150 a month

I think fleurpepper is correct. It is psychological.

None of these weight loss methods work unless you are prepared to change your eating habits as well. Not gastric bands, bypasses, sleeves, not pills and not jabs.

People who are virtually addicted to certain high calorie foods will always find a way round things. Remember some years ago when people were getting their jaws wired? They lost weight initially because only liquids could pass through but as soon as they realised they could liquidise chocolate bars and high calorie alcohol, they gained again.

In order to even get weight loss surgery you have to have “counselling” and promise the surgeon you will never eat fattening foods again. That’s the easy part. My friend promised all that but within weeks was back on chocolate and had worked out if she ate 2 bars a day she felt OK but if she ate 3 she was very poorly indeed. Any sparkling alcohol makes her ill so she is careful what she chooses.

Just to add I think the Govt are very foolish in pursuing this idea. Much more research is needed before wasting millions.
I guess they want to be seen to be doing something, but this is not the way.

If you are so fat you cannot work you will likely be on disability benefits, maybe entitled to a Motability vehicle, possibly even have a paid carer to help you. There will be some who would prefer to stay how they are.

I had ozempic for 3 months, and lost one and half stones. Unfortunately it gave me incredibly bad constipation. So bad I was prescribed medication to treat that,and sadly,nothing shifted!! I think,on reflection, I didn’t drink enough liquid and more importantly,I did NO excercise at all,even walking anywhere, sometimes only 100 steps a day! ( went downstairs,ate breakfast,sat and read,watched TV, went to bed……..) and of course, moving around keeps digestive system working… So, I would say to you,drink lots, move a lot. I couldn’t carry on with tummy ache, so stopped taking it. The needle is SO tiny, you literally can’t feel a thing, it’s like a mosquito bite,you don’t feel the proboscis, only the itching afterwards!! The needle is only ——- that long! I’m on 10 tablets a day for heart failure, high BP, blood thinners, diuretics,statin, beta blockers, and my heart specialist prescribed to me! He said ozempic is actually good for heart conditions, and has a positive impact. Good luck, keep us updated! 🤞

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Hello everyone. Thanks to all who have replied.
I am now on week 3, I am following Slimming World and have just had my weigh in. 7lbs off since I started on 10 October. I am very pleased as following the plan has not been the usual torment. Mounjaro really does take the food noise away. I had not heard this description until these jabs came out but that's just what it is. Normal people don't have this which is why slim people do not understand how hard it is to eat normally.
I have had no major side effects, slight constipation and feeling cold but easily remedied.
So, so far so good