Started Jan ‘25, stayed on 2.5mg till Aug ‘25 then up to 3.75mg and back down to 2.5mg Dec ‘25 to maintain every fortnight. Have decided I want to drop another couple kgs so back up to 3.75mg 2 weeks ago and then I’ll go back on maintenance.
I thought I’d be the person it doesn’t do anything for. Can’t quite believe it’s helped so much. Changed my life
So I hit 50kg down today. I know the rate of loss is high, but I assure you it has reduced significantly to around .9kg week the last two months. It was very rapid for a long time because I started from a high weight and then was in hospital and unwell for about a month.
My blood test results are extremely positive. I went from being on the verge of T2D (pre-diabetic) to not showing any markers of it. My fatty liver has healed. Inflammation is way down. Overall I'm probably healthier than I've been for a very long long time. I know I've still got a long way to go and the next 50kg is going to be much harder but I'm here for the long haul for sure.
It's been a mental journey too. Ups and downs. My sleep is terrible. I still don't like who I see in the mirror. And I definitely have a distorted view of myself because 50kg is huge but I struggle to see it. I also ak very paranoid about loose skin. I say this not to be ungrateful, just how my brain works always looking for negatives instead of enjoying the positives for too long.
My mobility is the best improvement though. I couldn't even walk a few metres without extreme back pain and being out of breath just a few months ago. Now, today, I walked for almost two hours just around my neighbourhood. Walked my dog for the first 40 minutes of that but he got tired so I took him home and went for an even longer walk in a different direction. It was lovely.
Here's to the next 50. I'll report back in a year when I've hit that and maybe share some before and after photos then! Good luck everyone
Hi everyone :) I’m wanting to hear success stories from slow losers. I’ve been on Mounjaro for about 8 months. I’ve only officially lost about 10kg. I’m a 44 yr old female /type 2 diabetic with hypothyroidism. I’m on 7.5mg at the moment.
My doctor tells me to focus on protein and hydration and that’s what I do. I roughly track calories. I walk a lot, I’m starting strength training next week. Why is my weight loss so slow? I seem to loose abit then it stalls for weeks.. just looking for some inspiration ♥️ It’s so expensive to keep battling when I’m not seeing results like everyone else.
Hey guys,
I just did my first juniper consultation with the doctor. I am 170cm female with 92kg body weight. I try to be active (strength training and cardio almost everyday) but still cant lose weight. I try to stick to my exercise plan but my food noise and craving is very bad. Everything was fine with the consultation until I was being honest and said that I sometimes feel guilty after binge eating so I take laxative or make myself vomit, it happened very rarely only if i felt like my stomach is going to burst. Anyway, because of that the doctor rejected me from juniper. It made me feel even worse about myself and i felt like maybe I should not be honest 😔😔
My question is : how long do I need to wait until I can do another consultation? I have been thinking to try mosh, downscale, or my weight loss clinic. I’m wondering what should I do to not get rejection again?
Purchased in southern NSW 😞
It was nice while it lasted.
Edited to add it’s 15mg. I click count 5mg doses in maintenance.
Hey guys, I’m currently looking for to start mounjaro for my weight loss journey. I’m thinking to start juniper but i read that a lot of people say it’s better to get prescriptions from local GP. Does anyone have any recommendations for gp that understands mounjaro in perth area? Thanks in advance
I have been looking into mounjaro for over a year. I kept convincing myself that I am just lazy, and if I put in the work I would lose weight. I spent a year losing and regaining the same 2kg. Finally over the long weekend, I decided to bite the bullet.
I am starting at 89.1kg, 40 years old and 5ft6. I haven't been happy with my weight since 2019 (76kg) - classic covid weight gain story!
I am very needle phobic and obviously concerned about potential side effects - I already frequently get heartburn and nausea so I expect these to be exacerbated at first, but am hopeful I will be one of the lucky ones that don't get negative side effects.
I am off work next week, but am still planning to take my first shot today as I can work from home Thursday and Friday, and don't have plans until Saturday - hopefully I am making the right choice!
Have joined the Reddit community for my journey as so far only my partner knows I am starting!
Update: taking my first dose on Sunday as I have the week off work!
Was in a depression hole, this has definitely helped me become a functional adult again.
Yesterday I took my 6th shot. Out of curiosity I counted how many clicks there was whilst turning the dial to 1....I counted over 60 clicks. I thought the pen was supposed to have 60 clicks only??
One of my sexual partners asked me today if I was using a penis pump or taking something because my penis seems bigger...
If that's not a victory, what is?
Finally got my first mini goal of getting under 100kg with this morning's weigh in!
Next mini goal will probably be 95kg and just take it in 5kg increments until I get to my ultimate goal of 66kg.
Thank you so much to everyone posting in this sub, I find it so motivating seeing others achievements and helps keep me on track.
First time I’ve been under 100 since 2021
And first week of seeing double figures for weight loss!
I’ve heard of some stories of people getting extreme nausea and diarrhea after starting.
I just began a new job which requires driving and being around lots of people.
I am waiting for my contract to end so I have a month or a bit off so I can ease into using the medicine.
Thoughts?
I have a 12.5 pen at the moment and it was broken when it arrived. I have put in for replacement but as I was doing my dose I've used a syringe to take a dose. However, I've taken 1 ml and I've just realized that's probably more than the recommended dose.
I've been up to 15 before and not really suffered that badly. Not really had any side effects and have been taking for about a year but still think this might be a big mistake. Have I accidentally given myself 20 ml
Not Convinced it all went in
I was fine for the first month, but I took my first 5mg shot on Friday and I’ve been living on ginger beer and crackers ever since. Does the nausea eventually settle or should I ask my GP to stay on 2.5mg for a bit longer?
Mounjaro is the first real medication that I've ever taken in my life, other than over the counter.
I'm now moving into the maintenance phase and wondering if MWLC or my GP can give a repeat prescription (and if so how many) so I don't need to keep doing appointments. Also, can you get more than one pen at a time from the pharmacist?
I've finely convinced my mum who is a registered nurse, to get that golden dose.
My questions are -
Is there golden dose a full 5th dose
If no, are you able to then take what's needed from the next pen to make it up, or would doing that leave you with not enough for the next regular 4 doses.
And if no, again, are you better off leaving the syringe with the golden dose in it, in the fridge and then taking the golden dose oit of the end of the second pen.
I hope this makes sense
Thank you xx
I’ve been reflecting lately on my journey with mj (9months so far), and while the weight loss is great, it’s the other wins I'm noticing that are making me really happy that I decided to do this.
A few non-scale wins I've had:
- crossing my legs with ease
- walking into a shop and just knowing that I will be able to fit into the clothes now without trying to find the largest size available
- being able to wrap a standard towel around me on a recent hotel stay
And the best ones
- kneeling down to play with my kids comfortably
- not shying away from a photo or a video being taken with my kids
What are some of your non-scale wins or goals?
Curious what everyone thinks is their favourite dose - was it the weight loss, the lack of food noise, appetite suppression?
*im not asking for medical advice, just wondering if anyone has been thru similar.*
I have an appointment next week with my doctor.
I’m a female pretty sure I’m in perimenopause/pcos/type2 diabetic and I’m on 7.5mg Mounjaro. Been on it for 8/10 months I think. I usually take Metamucil every night. I haven’t for maybe 2 weeks. Anyhoo, I’ve now got lower abdominal discomfort/pain and a feeling I need to poop and it’s there but I can’t get it out. There’s some pressure. It hurts abit when I push urine out too. I’m assuming this is the dreaded constipation part of Mounjaro? and I shouldn’t have skipped my Metamucil. Has anyone else had similar? I’m going to my doctor next week.