Decided to try Mounjaro

[Strawberry.]

So I decided recently that after years of trying to lose weight and failing, that I would try Mounjaro. I work in a medical field and everything I read about this drug it seems almost too good to be true, but at the moment I really can't see any downside (except price!). I'm a month in and for the first time making healthy choices is EASY. lost a stone in a month and haven't even felt like it was effort, food is not dominating my day, and I feel really optimistic.

I have previously done Cambridge diet (successfully, but over years put a lot of that back on), weight watchers (zero success) and exante (small success), but with this I feel like I might really just get to what I want without the misery.

If anyone is thinking about it, I'm happy to answer questions!

 

[AliGal]

Me too! I'm just starting week 2. So far so good. I've just started my diary.

Will you join us (all sorts of weight loss regimes) on the Christmas or Easter threads?

 

[Strawberry.]

Ah nice! Yes where are those? Realised I hadn't used this site for ages so not sure which threads are active

 

[AliGal]

The 2025 challenge is here - https://www.minimins.com/threads/2025-team-challenge-open-to-all.372866/post-8101442

and Easter: https://www.minimins.com/threads/easter-challange-2025.372863/post-8101463

You can find the new posts here: https://www.minimins.com/whats-new/

 

[mia_angel]

I started Mounjaro, had my second dose today. So far no side effects, it hasn't affect my appetite yet maybe after a few weeks? I am following Slimming World.

 

[mia_angel]

how did you both get on, did it work for you?

 

[AliGal]

I have had loose bowels sometimes and one day/night with uncomfortable stomach pain. I also used Gaviscon to settle gas. I was worried about injecting - but it's become routine now.

It's worked like magic. I no longer think of food all the time. The compulsion is gone. I've shed 3 stone since late January. At first it also helped with my arthritis - not now. I ache again.

If it suits you, and you have the budget, I recommend it. I also have saved money on the food and eating out budget.

I think I may have to stay on Mounjaro or whatever succeeds it for life - as I understand the compulsion starts again when you stop. Whatever the downsides, it's probably healthier than being extremely fat.