Mounjaro - weight loss injections

My Step-son has just started it as he is verging on being morbidly-obese. He has lost about 12 pounds so far but I am not sure it will work for him long term as he has no concept of eating healthily.
A recent trip out to a coffee shop as an example, his order a large latte (with cream and a flavoured syrup), a cheese toastie and a cookie.
They do not cook at home except for ready meals or stuff you can shove on a tray in the oven.
For someone like him some lessons on nutrition and cooking would be more helpful as they don't teach it schools anymore.
I think the jab is more beneficial for those that have tried to do it by healthy eating and exercise but for whatever reason are struggling.
I myself am struggling a lot more with weight control since menopause so I know its tough. Be interested to hear how you get on - best of luck !

I’ve been on it for 6 months and lost 2.5 stone. For me it stops the mindless eating and enables me to focus on healthy high fibre food. No side effects, I buy it privately from Superdrug so no cost to the NHS although my GP is aware and is not concerned.
For those saying you can’t be on it long term, you can. There is a maintenance dose which you can get when you’re a healthy weight. I don’t think I’ll need it as I have used it to reset my eating habits.

So what is the injection and what is it doing is it a mental health drug to suppress your desires to eat I’m afraid I would be very cautious of daily injections Just as I was incredibly cautious to see people using vapes as a smoking cessation tool now look at how they are finding the vapes are not as safe as they believed but everyone is already hooked on them
I don’t think there are short cuts that are safe
If some of you are using Slimming world or other plans etc how do you know it’s not that doing the work and if the jabs are wonderful why would you need to follow a diet plan ?

Hello, Mrs Happy. I'm following your thread with interest as I would dearly love to lose weight, mainly for health reasons as I have osteoarthritis in both knees.

However, I recently heard about a local nurse who sadly died after starting to use Mountjaro. Sorry I can't do links but I'll try to attach a screenshot of the BBC page with the story. Perhaps people might wish to read it before deciding whether to use the Mountjaro treatment.

Sp, Mounjaro.

Mounjaro is not yet available as a medication for weight loss within the NHS

This would seem to be advertising.

No, I don’t think it’s advertising as Mounjaro is available from lots of different places and I don’t think anyone has stated who their supplier is or offered discount code. It’s just a really hot topic atm.

There are lots of different suppliers ( mostly private companies/doctors) and a simple google search will point you in the right direction.

You’re right that it’s not widely available on the NHS ( virtually impossible from what I’ve read) but very easy to buy from reputable pharmacies like Asda, Boots, Superdrug and many others.

My friend has been on it for 3 weeks and has lost 1½stones. She is very happy and is eating healthily which she says is easy since the drug takes away her appetite. She needs to lose several stones. I hope she will as she is a comfort eater and has had some difficulties recently; A bereavement, a divorce and a son with an illness. So if it works for her it will be a blessing.

there was a whole thread offering discount codes Altogetherness !!!
Grammaretto 1 1/2 atone in 3 weeks is a lot it’s not going to take away the bereavement divorce or illness though is it ? There are no quick fixes

I suppose you are right BlueBelle but if it makes her feel better about herself it is a bonus surely?
She was wearing a top I hadn't seen before which made her look attractive and I think if you look in the mirror and like what you see, it can make you feel good.

eddiecat78

My daughter takes Ozempic tablets on NHS as she had type 2 diabetes. She lost 2 stone and is now classed as only "pre-diabetic".

Do you mean Olistat?

BlueBelle

there was a whole thread offering discount codes Altogetherness !!!
Grammaretto 1 1/2 atone in 3 weeks is a lot it’s not going to take away the bereavement divorce or illness though is it ? There are no quick fixes

It's far too much.

Quite dangerous, I would have thought.

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There is no point in taking the pills if you do not change you eating pattern to one that enables you to keep the weight off once it has gone.

Loosing weight is the easy bit. Keeping it off is the really had part.

I really don’t think it’s right to be passing these discount codes on here What if three people try to use it ? What if someone NOT suitable uses it ?
With all the rules and regulations on here I feel this is very lax of HQ to let these offers happen

I have reported Thuvas post as spam.

M0nica

I have reported Thuvas post as spam.

Probably no point!

Allira

Mounjaro is not yet available as a medication for weight loss within the NHS

This would seem to be advertising.

Mounjaro was approve by the NHS for diabetic patients in June and it is likely to be approved for those with obesity and heart failure next month.

I am hoping it will be and that DH will get it. There is a genetic pre-disposition to obesity in his family going back to generations born in the 19th century and we have family photos to prove it. Not everyone but 2 or 3 in each generation. Unfortunately DH is one of the 2 in his generation. His cousin, like his uncle and grandmother all died relatively young from heart disease.

There is a whole section on Mumsnet dedicated to discount codes, not just weight loss injections. It really isn't a problem, people have to take personal responsibility for using anything recommended. There is currently a thread on here about eyedrops. If you have a bad reaction to those your eyesight is at risk. Any drugs or even supplements can engender a reaction which can prove fatal but we can't stop talking about any medication.

I’ve been reading these posts with interest. I started Mounjaro last month. I am 70 and have been dieting etc since I was 16. After one month I have lost 10 lbs and I am ecstatic. Usually, if I am lucky I lose 1lb every 2 weeks with strict calorie counting. It’s the noise and voices in your head ‘ There’s a piece of cake in the larder, have a small piece’ ‘ Cheese is protein, it’ll help you feel fuller’ and all such thoughts. It’s hard.

Mounjaro has turned this noise off. I have always eaten healthy meals, it’s the sneaky snacks in between. I’m not a drinker but happily share a bottle of wine at meal time.

Quite frankly Mounjaro is the best thing that’s happened to me in a long time. I lost 7 stone many years ago and keeping it off is so hard and harder as I get older. I’ve put 2 stone back on and that’s what I’m trying to get off.

Regarding discount codes. I used one to get my initial dose. When you use someone’s code you get money off and they get money off their next order. Some one else’s discount code is only available for a single use, it cannot be used multiple times.

I understand that the use of Mounjaro can be abused, so can every drug manufactured. We are responsible for our own decisions.

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Diabetic people who were put on these weight loss injections by their GP will have had various tests and questions about whether it is safe for them to take.

People who are buying it online for weight loss purposes are not going through this process. A few questions about weight and height and they get it.

Numbers of people getting very ill from taking the jabs are increasing daily.