Saxenda, Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Advice and Support #17 No Referral Codes

Are you taking a break for Christmas?

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Another question, I’ve been looking on med express, so I can get a look of how much this will cost me going forwards, I previously ordered via boots online so collected in store. Med express requires a signed for delivery, I am never in for my post, how do people get round this? Does the pen not need refrigeration, I would worry if it was sat in the sorting office as they don’t allow pick up until following day.
 
My mum’s been really supportive of my weight loss but only because she’s always been obsessed with my weight 🙄 she put me on so many diets when I was a teen and always took issue when I gained/made me feel shit. She has never mentioned it in recent years tbf, because I would have fallen out with her over it. I didn’t even speak to her about my current weight loss until it was very noticeable and she asked, but she will never know how I’ve achieved it because I’m not telling her about MJ. She’s the type who would believe anything the media says and would probably be against them. I cba dealing with that 😂
 
Millyve said:
Another question, I’ve been looking on med express, so I can get a look of how much this will cost me going forwards, I previously ordered via boots online so collected in store. Med express requires a signed for delivery, I am never in for my post, how do people get round this? Does the pen not need refrigeration, I would worry if it was sat in the sorting office as they don’t allow pick up until following day.
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I’ve never had to sign for mine. My post woman leaves my parcels when I’m not in though.
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PSA particularly for those just starting out. Bodies are WEIRD. Last weekend I had a few things on and ate differently to usual, but not excessive calorie wise. But I gained 1.5lb over the weekend. Then Monday - Thursday I was so busy and barely ate, and was exercising too. Scales didn’t budge. Last night (Friday) I had a huge steak with chips, and I had chocolate. This morning I’ve dropped nearly 3lb overnight. Make it make sense 🤣🤣
 
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LittleMy said:
My mum’s been really supportive of my weight loss but only because she’s always been obsessed with my weight 🙄 she put me on so many diets when I was a teen and always took issue when I gained/made me feel shit. She has never mentioned it in recent years tbf, because I would have fallen out with her over it. I didn’t even speak to her about my current weight loss until it was very noticeable and she asked, but she will never know how I’ve achieved it because I’m not telling her about MJ. She’s the type who would believe anything the media says and would probably be against them. I cba dealing with that 😂
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My mum once offered to pay me £1000 if I lost 3 stone 🤦🏼‍♀️ I didn’t take her up on it.
I had a sleeve two years ago and she couldn’t bring herself to say anything about 4st weight loss. I’ve put a few lbs on and then want to get to goal hence why I’ve just started Mounjaro. She will never know. Just not worth telling her.
 
Stringyone said:
My mum once offered to pay me £1000 if I lost 3 stone 🤦🏼‍♀️ I didn’t take her up on it.
I had a sleeve two years ago and she couldn’t bring herself to say anything about 4st weight loss. I’ve put a few lbs on and then want to get to goal hence why I’ve just started Mounjaro. She will never know. Just not worth telling her.
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That’s awful. As a parent myself I just think I could never ever treat one of mine like that. You love them no matter what. I hope you told her where to stick that £1000 ❤️

The worst is when they use the “I’m only saying it because I’m worried for your health” line, but you know that’s not the main reason at all. It’s more they’re embarrassed to have a fat daughter/son.

Good luck on your journey with MJ. When I started it I did it for me not anybody else, and I’m so glad I did. I really hope you get what you want from it x
 
I saw a tiktok that said unless someone can change something about themselves in 30 seconds or less, like your flies are undone, you have something in your teeth, you have a bit of fluff in your hair then don't tell them.

Telling them they are overweight or anything about their appearance, they can't change in 30 seconds so don't mention it. I believe they should teach this in schools everywhere. Teach them kindness and compassion from a young age.
But, I don't believe most people nowadays could be so cruel as our mothers. Mine is as unsupportive and unloving as they can get
 
I think I've said on here before, but a fully blame my mother for my poor relationship around food. She was anorexic and bulimic so herself had a bad relationship, but she used to use food as a punishment. I remember many times sitting at the table, making myself throw up as I was served something I didn't like (now diagnosed autistic I know my issues are around texture, but it wasn't really a think 35 yrs ago)

I remember having friends around as a young child, she'd feed them the food kids like (pizza, nuggets, chips etc) and me something like courgettes and lentils. She would then tell them 'P&T can't have nice food as she's too fat'
I wasn't even really fat, I was tall and well developed so had quite a womanly body from a young age which she despised

The final straw I took my first boyfriend home at about 14, and she asked him want me saw in me, as he was skinny AF and i was 'so fat'
After that I never ever took a friend home again. My friends knew she was a cow and I tried to laugh it off but it was pretty hurtful
I went to collage, uni and was earning my own money and just started to eat the wrong stuff and of just got worse from there.

I've not seen here for 5 months, and altho normally I do before Christmas am paranoid to this this year as I don't want my weight to be a conversation.
 
I had to force my breakfast down this morning , I’m on my third pen currently 5mg and have two doses left in this one ( inc magic dose) before moving to 7.5mg my weight loss seems to have stalled though I’m at 13st but hasn’t budged for a couple of weeks, started at 14.5st going to increase my water intake this weekend and hope for a whoosh !
 
Stringyone said:
My mum once offered to pay me £1000 if I lost 3 stone 🤦🏼‍♀️ I didn’t take her up on it.
I had a sleeve two years ago and she couldn’t bring herself to say anything about 4st weight loss. I’ve put a few lbs on and then want to get to goal hence why I’ve just started Mounjaro. She will never know. Just not worth telling her.
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As a child I only got my pocket money if I’d lost weight that week 😞 I can’t really blame her the school told her I was fat and I was sent to a dietician, they told her to incentivise my weightloss but not with food (although I was also allowed a woolies pic n mix on a Saturday if I’d lost weight)
 
PinkandTwinkly said:
So you've taken one full dose 0.6ml of 2.5mg, then one quarter dose 0.15ml which is about 0.6mg so just over 3.1mg
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You are so good at working these things out for people! I’ve only every stuck to complete doses and the four per pen
PinkandTwinkly said:
I think I've said on here before, but a fully blame my mother for my poor relationship around food. She was anorexic and bulimic so herself had a bad relationship, but she used to use food as a punishment. I remember many times sitting at the table, making myself throw up as I was served something I didn't like (now diagnosed autistic I know my issues are around texture, but it wasn't really a think 35 yrs ago)

I remember having friends around as a young child, she'd feed them the food kids like (pizza, nuggets, chips etc) and me something like courgettes and lentils. She would then tell them 'P&T can't have nice food as she's too fat'
I wasn't even really fat, I was tall and well developed so had quite a womanly body from a young age which she despised

The final straw I took my first boyfriend home at about 14, and she asked him want me saw in me, as he was skinny AF and i was 'so fat'
After that I never ever took a friend home again. My friends knew she was a cow and I tried to laugh it off but it was pretty hurtful
I went to collage, uni and was earning my own money and just started to eat the wrong stuff and of just got worse from there.

I've not seen here for 5 months, and altho normally I do before Christmas am paranoid to this this year as I don't want my weight to be a conversation.
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i am so sorry you went through this. I can’t imagine doing this / speaking this way to my children. My kids have autism so we rotate the same three meals. And that’s fine. As long as they are fuelling their bodies.
 
I made a terrible, terrible mistake last night. I made a pulled brisket and had a mac and cheese on the side, served with loads of salad and fries. I was conservative with my portion and still within my daily cals but my god, my stomach 💩💩💩 im literally glued to the toilet and if planned to be in town by now finishing the Christmas shopping, there’s always tomorrow I guess as no way I’m risking it today 😭
 
Attended a Christmas party and I normally avoid any photos and fancy dresses . Wore a lovely dress I’ve had for years but never could fit into . Finally got in it with a little room to enjoy the food and felt a million dollars . Had so many compliments and people pleased I actually attended an event I would have previously avoided because of feeling self conscious . Mr bird was so happy to see me happy tottering off in my heels to the party too . This drug has changed my life for the better
 
tablesandchairs said:
Not sure this is right 🤔 I’m sure everything says you need to keep it in the fridge after it’s opened.
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It is. The pens can be kept out of the fridge after the first jab. Makes it easier to travel with too - no need for a cooler bag or similar. This link is quite helpful for anyone with storage/travel questions! https://onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy...-to-store-and-travel-with-wegovy-and-mounjaro
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Millyve said:
I’m coming up to 3 dose on wegovy, unfortunately I’ve have a unrelated illness for the past 10 days, my appetite is still there albeit I’m only interested in very bland food but the snacking has certainly disappeared, I use to go daily to the shops for a grab bag of crisps and a duo chocolate bar so that’s a positive.
I’m looking at swapping over to MJ and starting again when I need to reorder, has anyone else done this?
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Yes lots of people have switched! If/when you switch you might not notice much of a change in weight or appetite on the MJ for a little while as you'll be again on a starter dose. Early on it's a big exercise in patience (something I am not naturally good at :ROFLMAO: )
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pinksunsetx91 said:
I’ve been on mounjaro for 12 weeks now with minimum side affects apart from nausea at the start and on the day of my injection. I took my injection on Tuesday and was up all night being very sick then again tonight I have been up being very sick again. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced these symptoms after 12 weeks when being fine up til now. I should say I’m only on 5 and this was my last 5 dose in the injection I have
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I hope you're feeling a bit better now. I wonder if maybe you've got some unrelated bug causing the vomiting? It seems weird if it's the 5mg after so many weeks with not bad side effects.
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Millyve said:
Another question, I’ve been looking on med express, so I can get a look of how much this will cost me going forwards, I previously ordered via boots online so collected in store. Med express requires a signed for delivery, I am never in for my post, how do people get round this? Does the pen not need refrigeration, I would worry if it was sat in the sorting office as they don’t allow pick up until following day.
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They ship the pen with little ice packs so it'll stay cold for a short while. But I'm not sure if they'll leave it for you if there's no-one home to sign? I feel like a few people have had luck with their deliveries being left though!
 
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mindlessness said:
It is. The pens can be kept out of the fridge after the first jab. Makes it easier to travel with too - no need for a cooler bag or similar. This link is quite helpful for anyone with storage/travel questions! https://onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy...-to-store-and-travel-with-wegovy-and-mounjaro
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I know, if you read on you’d see I apologised for my mistake 😊 I just always keep my pens in the fridge no matter what anyway, so I hadn’t thought about it much, but I assumed that like foodstuffs etc usually once opened you refrigerate! It was my mistake 😊
 
Dollybird said:
Attended a Christmas party and I normally avoid any photos and fancy dresses . Wore a lovely dress I’ve had for years but never could fit into . Finally got in it with a little room to enjoy the food and felt a million dollars . Had so many compliments and people pleased I actually attended an event I would have previously avoided because of feeling self conscious . Mr bird was so happy to see me happy tottering off in my heels to the party too . This drug has changed my life for the better
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Amazing! Love Sharing our success on this thread
 
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