Mounjaro

Think you have to pay private for these jabs- no funding on the NHS as far as I know.

Do be careful there have been a number of lives lost using these jabs
There are better ways to lose weight

I went to my heart specialist (in NHS)for echocardiogram. He asked me how I was managing ozempic he had prescribed last year,( privately,same Dr, different building!!)3 months worth. I told him the constipation was unbearable so I stopped injecting.
So he said “ let’s try Mounjaro, it’s much more effective, much less side effects, improved immensely.”
I weigh 16stones, am 5’ 8”,age 72, so quite overweight, but not diabetic. So he said sadly the NHS hasn’t caught up yet, so until it does, it has to be private prescription, which he then wrote out for me, amazing, so easy!
The deaths the media peddles are very questionable.
How many of those people would have died anyway, without the medication?
How many forensic pathologists have categorically stated ‘it was without doubt’ that medication?Dont believe ANTYHING you read, or anything people tell you, unless its backed by forensic pathology, and it is not!!
Unless, and until,they do, I’m all in!
So, if you have diabetes you can get it from NHS, if not, just a private prescription.
Please let me know how you get on, DM if you like ❤️ 👍

Oh well. If you're willing to take the risk rather than try to lose weight the usual, hard, way that's your choice.

Aveline

Oh well. If you're willing to take the risk rather than try to lose weight the usual, hard, way that's your choice.

And what of those who have tried every method under the sun and still can't lose the weight? If people are desperate enough, they will try these drugs.

An experienced consultant cardiologist in a famous heart hospital, verses journalists printing headline grabbers?
Know which I trust, all day long.

Mt61

Think you have to pay private for these jabs- no funding on the NHS as far as I know.

I have 2 friends on it. Both were prescribed by their Dr. They are both diabetic.

I know someone on Mounjaro. She needed to lose 3 stone for an operation. She’s nearly there, looks great and is fitter than she’s been for ages.

It’s taken her six months and her only concern is whether or not she’ll be able to keep it off after the op.

There are always those who so desperately want to lose weight that they will try anything.

My friend has done every slimming group, every pill and potion, every diet, gastric bypass, hypnotism, counselling and last year went on weight loss jabs. She claims nothing has worked because if she loses any weight it all goes back on again. She has now started on Mounjaro jabs which she has to pay for. £130 a month I believe. She has lost just 3 lbs in a month.

She won’t read anything about them, she won’t watch anything on TV about side effects or deaths from them because she says she doesn’t want to know.

There are hundreds like her as anyone who has ever been to a slimming group will tell you. There are hundreds and the vast majority are “returners”. Easy enough to lose but very hard to stick to and Mounjaro is the same.

Thank you for the replies, I too want to lose weight for an operation, I am on the borderline BMI and have been re-referred to a hospital miles away for my shoulder replacement, I only need to lose 7kg to get my BMI down (please don't say 7kg is nothing I'll lose it in no time because I have other issues).

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I spoke to my GP first who couldn’t prescribe but told me that I was a good candidate for it. It’s not cheap but to me it’s been priceless.

I weighted up being obese and pre diabetic and the risks of that and the MJ won.

Also I would don’t expect to lose a great deal in month one, your body is adjusting and the initial dose isn’t a therapeutic level.

I’ve had a few sniffy comments from people saying I should have just eaten less and moved more (!) but honestly after being overweight for 20 years I ignored that and am delighted with my results so far. I added a discount code here but it’s been reported so might get deleted. If it does there’s plenty online.

I hope you find something that works for you but agree that you should have a good look into it before starting.

I’ve gained two stone in 18 months. I need to lose weight. That said im too much of a worry wart to try Mounjaro. I’d even (happily) pay if only I were brave enough. But I’m not. I have health anxiety so it’d do me no goood. If I developed say a headache whilst injecting it I’d be worrying it might be something serious!

So for me… that good exercise - of turning my head from side to side ‘no’ to goodies!

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The benefits of being a healthy weight far outweigh the risks associated with these new drugs and potentially will save the NHS millions of pounds as well as giving people longer lives with good health. I honestly can't understand the judgemental attitudes that people have towards people who are prescribed it. My concern is for those in our community who go online to order them when they are not an unhealthy weight or are using them without proper medical support.

OldCodger and foxie you’re giving me food for thought.
I like the idea of a lower maintenance dose too. Otherwise, what’s the point if you stop and just put it all back on again?

Maybe I could discuss it with my GP this summer …
Or not ha!

foxie48

The benefits of being a healthy weight far outweigh the risks associated with these new drugs and potentially will save the NHS millions of pounds as well as giving people longer lives with good health. I honestly can't understand the judgemental attitudes that people have towards people who are prescribed it. My concern is for those in our community who go online to order them when they are not an unhealthy weight or are using them without proper medical support.

Good post foxie48

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But you could put an old photo up couldn’t you ??
Well I wouldn’t take the chance it’s no easy fix just like the tummy tucks aren’t either

Just got back from the doctor who says I would have to go through the weight management team but I don't know how long that would take and I'd like to get the ball rolling so I'm going to search online 😨

I’ve been on it since May last year and have lost 3 stones. It is not a quick fix, you still have to put work in choosing wisely and cutting calories. For me it has allowed me to eat smaller portions without feeling permanently hungry which leads to binging.
I have used the time to reset my eating habits and increase my fibre intake. It is not a new drug, it’s been around for 20 years or so and I’ve had no noticeable side effects. I get it from Superdrug where it is prescribed by a doctor who then informs my GP who is more than happy for me to take it.

FGT My daughter is an anaesthetist and one of her big concerns when she sees a patient is their weight. Unfortunately many people put weight around their neck which makes intubation for a GA much more difficult, when she gives epidurals (which are used for lots of ops these days instead of a GA) she says it can be really tricky to find the exact place to place the needle in the spine because it's done by feel. We all know how excess weight causes heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, fatty liver etc but it does so much more harm than that. Chew it over and if you think it's for you, go girl! And don't let others put you off with their judgemental attitudes

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Aveline

Oh well. If you're willing to take the risk rather than try to lose weight the usual, hard, way that's your choice.

And what of those who have tried every method under the sun and still can't lose the weight? If people are desperate enough, they will try these drugs.

I’m always a bit sceptical of people who say they’ve tried ‘every method under the sun’. Most methods DO work, but they take time and dedication. Surely if a person is ‘desperate’ they will be able to change their eating habits?