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"I have been ,stopped it and very much looking forward to restarting it. You still need to put in the work, less calories, enough protein and fibe as well as lots of water but its worth it and really made the journey easier for me. Feel free to message me if you want any other information about my experience " If you eat less calories, enough protein and fibre and drank lots of water you are bound to lose weight without the jab. I heard a woman lost 90% of her hair with the jab. This alone would put me off. | |||
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"I have been ,stopped it and very much looking forward to restarting it. You still need to put in the work, less calories, enough protein and fibe as well as lots of water but its worth it and really made the journey easier for me. Feel free to message me if you want any other information about my experience If you eat less calories, enough protein and fibre and drank lots of water you are bound to lose weight without the jab. I heard a woman lost 90% of her hair with the jab. This alone would put me off." Mounjaro helped me because it turned off the food noise. People who haven't experienced food noise won't understand how hard it makes it to stick to a calorie deficit. I wish I didn't struggle the way I do . | |||
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"I'm on my second week - 3rd jab coming up on Sunday Still waiting for the reduction in appetite I was told to expect Only side effects have been sporadic nausea and a tricky tummy" The pharmacy suggested upping the dose of mine after the first month, but I didn't have the side effects you have. The appetite suppressant was very quick for me. Might be worth chatting to your pharmacist/doctors. | |||
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"I have been ,stopped it and very much looking forward to restarting it. You still need to put in the work, less calories, enough protein and fibe as well as lots of water but its worth it and really made the journey easier for me. Feel free to message me if you want any other information about my experience If you eat less calories, enough protein and fibre and drank lots of water you are bound to lose weight without the jab. I heard a woman lost 90% of her hair with the jab. This alone would put me off." The hair thing puts me off too.... bad enough post pregnancy does that  | |||
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"It's pretty much cheating isn't it, medical reasons aside just a lazy way to loose weight. Celebrity fad shit." No idea why there's such a stigma. Surely people losing body fat is good for them, families, NHS (which going from other forum posts is a concern re: costs) etc? Dyeing hair is OK, teeth straightening or whitening is OK, other procedures don't get ridiculed in quite the same way. Plus from what other people have said from what I gather it isn't a like Monopoly 'Go' where you carry on like before eating what you like. It seems like people who struggle with weight are ridiculed when they're heavy but also when they're trying not to be.  | |||
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"It's pretty much cheating isn't it, medical reasons aside just a lazy way to loose weight. Celebrity fad shit. No idea why there's such a stigma. Surely people losing body fat is good for them, families, NHS (which going from other forum posts is a concern re: costs) etc? Dyeing hair is OK, teeth straightening or whitening is OK, other procedures don't get ridiculed in quite the same way. Plus from what other people have said from what I gather it isn't a like Monopoly 'Go' where you carry on like before eating what you like. It seems like people who struggle with weight are ridiculed when they're heavy but also when they're trying not to be. "But it's not being used for that tho is it? The majority are on it for vanity reason's. 25 year olds who are a perfect weight being allowed to take it to lose two,three stone. It's promoting bad body image rather than promoting health and wellbeing. Celebrity fad. All the work done on helping people become comfortable with their weight,plus sized models etc... Suddenly there's a shortcut and all that goes out of the window. It's a shame because for the right people it's a life saver,but it's being abused in the name of vanity. | |||
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"It's pretty much cheating isn't it, medical reasons aside just a lazy way to loose weight. Celebrity fad shit. No idea why there's such a stigma. Surely people losing body fat is good for them, families, NHS (which going from other forum posts is a concern re: costs) etc? Dyeing hair is OK, teeth straightening or whitening is OK, other procedures don't get ridiculed in quite the same way. Plus from what other people have said from what I gather it isn't a like Monopoly 'Go' where you carry on like before eating what you like. It seems like people who struggle with weight are ridiculed when they're heavy but also when they're trying not to be.
But it's not being used for that tho is it?
The majority are on it for vanity reason's.
25 year olds who are a perfect weight being allowed to take it to lose two,three stone.
It's promoting bad body image rather than promoting health and wellbeing.
Celebrity fad.
All the work done on helping people become comfortable with their weight,plus sized models etc...
Suddenly there's a shortcut and all that goes out of the window.
It's a shame because for the right people it's a life saver,but it's being abused in the name of vanity."I mean it very much depends 2 or 3 stone can be a lot. I'd like to lose 2 so I'd fall into that demographic you stated. I'm also just over 5ft so 2 (or 3) stone would be huge for me. I don't know about those who "perfect weight" though and how much regulation goes on when it's prescribed. | |||
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"It's pretty much cheating isn't it, medical reasons aside just a lazy way to loose weight. Celebrity fad shit. No idea why there's such a stigma. Surely people losing body fat is good for them, families, NHS (which going from other forum posts is a concern re: costs) etc? Dyeing hair is OK, teeth straightening or whitening is OK, other procedures don't get ridiculed in quite the same way. Plus from what other people have said from what I gather it isn't a like Monopoly 'Go' where you carry on like before eating what you like. It seems like people who struggle with weight are ridiculed when they're heavy but also when they're trying not to be. "Agree, and other addictive habits are supported when trying to detox and move away from those: alcoholism, smoking, drug taking 🤷🏻♀️ however for some reason people with food related issues seem to be disparaged in society. We need to eat food to live so we can’t step away from it completely like booze, fags and chems as we are constantly bombarded with images and surrounded by opportunities to over consume. I think if something is available to help switch off the problematic voice and it supports building of new habits then it should be celebrated. Many of the reported side effects and comorbidities are things which are common amongst the obese anyway due to poor nutrition and non healthy lifestyle choices so I’m not sure the stats on these seemingly negative outcomes are independent and statistically significant, as with many things, the data is manipulated to skew to a particular view point. The test subjects used are not slim healthy people with good lifestyle and nutritional habits, they are morbidly obese and or have some form of insulin issue. Don’t believe everything you read on the internets  | |||
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"Has anyone tried this what’s your experiences ? I want to lose a bit of weight been going to the gym as well was just curious for your thoughts " I’m finding it suits me perfectly OP alongside a change of eating habits and exercise. Obviously everyone is different and can have a greater or lesser effect. Please don’t heed too much “advice” from the scaremongering bollocks typed above ^^ Do your own research and see if it is right for you. Speaking to my doctor it is incredibly beneficial for peri-menopausal women and doesn’t have the long term effects stated above. But what would she know being a professional and all *eyeroll* Good luck in whatever journey you choose 🌈 | |||
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"Funny enough I was talking to my doctor about this at an appointment for something else on Tuesday, even though the have “relaxed” the rules for people being able to get it on the NHS, they are still so strict that my doctor reckons they had 150 enquiries about it from patients in the last two weeks.. and only 1 person was eligible even under the new rules It is something I am looking at, and honestly…it’s something I am looking at getting I know 2 people who are on it and they have done fantastically on it , which is encouraging me I don’t care if people think I am cheating… if taken it helps my overall health and mental wellbeing, good! " Give it a go! Im nothing but pleased with the results and have experienced zero side effects | |||
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"Best manager Chelsea ever had. Yeah well he fucked off to spurs so " But in a way, don't we all fuck off to Spurs in the end? | |||
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Regular community Zumba classes (gym Zumba is too insane) also help keep me on track but I truly believe it's the improvement in my diet which has caused the weight loss. | |||
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"Thanks for all the info guys I appreciate it 😊" As you can see. It's a very mixed bag of experiences. | |||
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"I'm on my second week - 3rd jab coming up on Sunday Still waiting for the reduction in appetite I was told to expect Only side effects have been sporadic nausea and a tricky tummy The pharmacy suggested upping the dose of mine after the first month, but I didn't have the side effects you have. The appetite suppressant was very quick for me. Might be worth chatting to your pharmacist/doctors. " The Diabetes nurse prescribed mine I have an overactive thyroid and take meds for that As my thyroid is kept (artificially) at the lower end of normal, there has been some weight gain which, in turn, has resulted in a decline in my diabetic health I'm not really interested in aesthetics, I'm interested in improving my diabetes I am only on the 2.5mg dose for the first month, then it goes up to 5mg Will see what happens when the bigger dose kicks in | |||
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"I saw an article just yesterday about people getting pancreas issues from it " Yes apparently there's been hundreds of cases of people getting pancreatitis from it and if you've had pancreatitis you can't have the jab either as it puts you at a higher risk of getting it again thats why I can't have it | |||
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"Have a look at kind patches they do a patch to help loose weight and it's all natural, and the cost is far cheaper than manjarou " If it's anything like as effective as these jabs, they will be a $multibillion company. But there are a lot of snake oil scams out there  | |||
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"I'm one of the 15% that semiglutides have no effect on. I actually gained weight. Hey ho, I'll just go back to the gym. My clients have been using them and have successfully lost a lot of weight. Side effects- every single one of them has lost hair. Not just a little bit. Significant hair loss. One of them has had to come off due to kidney issues and has gained the weight back very quickly and some more. The rest have been fine, but are still on it. I would say, it's great for people with severe obesity and health problems that need to lose the weight, but it's for life. Once it's stopped, the old lifestyle creeps back in. And you're back where you started. " Sorry it didn't work for you. I'v been on and off prescription drugs since I was 20. Some very necessary and other not so much. Some with manageable side effects and withdrawals and some with hellish withdrawals and side effects. | |||
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"Ive used it for a couple of months. Lost 10kgs so far. It's taken away my urges to snack as you do feel full all the time. I have been fortunate not to have had any bad side effects, but a friend did have. " That's great. | |||
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"I have been ,stopped it and very much looking forward to restarting it. You still need to put in the work, less calories, enough protein and fibe as well as lots of water but its worth it and really made the journey easier for me. Feel free to message me if you want any other information about my experience If you eat less calories, enough protein and fibre and drank lots of water you are bound to lose weight without the jab. I heard a woman lost 90% of her hair with the jab. This alone would put me off." I'm already losing hair without the jab so... maybe best I avoid it...but on the plus side I already own wigs. Lol! | |||
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"My mum was put on it by her Diabetic Clinic. She has lost 4 stone so far and her blood sugars are excellent. She hardly ever needs to use insulin now." That's great. That's the best outcome I've heard for it, and it's what I understood it was originally created for. | |||
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"I have been ,stopped it and very much looking forward to restarting it. You still need to put in the work, less calories, enough protein and fibe as well as lots of water but its worth it and really made the journey easier for me. Feel free to message me if you want any other information about my experience If you eat less calories, enough protein and fibre and drank lots of water you are bound to lose weight without the jab. I heard a woman lost 90% of her hair with the jab. This alone would put me off. Mounjaro helped me because it turned off the food noise. People who haven't experienced food noise won't understand how hard it makes it to stick to a calorie deficit. I wish I didn't struggle the way I do ." I have just noise generally. lol! Not limited to food noise. lol! I'd say I have disordered eating but I also took mental health medication that made me "fat". | |||
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"It's pretty much cheating isn't it, medical reasons aside just a lazy way to loose weight. Celebrity fad shit." Not really. Just using the tools available to reduce weight. Who cares how it is healthily achieved? | |||
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"Don’t forget the crippling osteoporosis it will cause later on as it reduces calcium and vitamin assimilation, ligaments and muscle wastage will start a lot earlier than is now normal and we will end up with a lot of people in their thirties with arthritis, the people that make these drugs are counting on it as they also are heavily invested in arthritic drugs as well, no this isn’t some tin foil hat made up shit, this is real, why not bury the health service with it when you are older, the impact of this could be bigger than smoking, big pharma is counting on you to do the right thing. The solution is stop eating processed and ultra processed food, that’s it, forget gym diets 10 million steps malarkey, just stop eating things you cannot pronounce and slowly it will come off, no one will tell you this, it’s not glamorous, it’s boring slow steady consistent weight loss, your body isn’t equipped for rapid weight loss, it will think you are starving and after a short period of time will eat healthy tissue inside the body to maintain energy levels, please don’t take it." I think most people who struggle with weight and obesity related conditions know what they should eat but it's more food psychology. it's really about a completely lifestyle change and it's really hard to do in our current society. I have to change my lifestyle due to autism and perimenopause and I've had 6 months of roadblocks from my employer, doctors and the DWP!! Seriously considering handing it off the the employment tribunal court and just becoming a content creator. I just want a stable, independent life, but I don't see that happening, to be honest, in the near future. Imagine someone who works in an office and has refuse to attend office parties with all their high calorific/ultra processed food in order to lose weight. Meanwhile the office thin person ( there's always one) can shovel 3000 calories in one sitting and not gain any weight. That's demoralising and demotivating. I'm very stubborn. I can go to my pub next door and socialise with a pint of Pepsi max. I've done that since I was in my 20s. Everyone else has been drinking since their 20s and now have to turn around and tell everyone that they are not drinking because of the calories. You become the social pariah. I think once your GP starts insisting on your losing weight due to obesity-related health conditions, you are at the end of the rope so to speak. I had a group psychotherapist who got put on weight loss shakes by the GP and he was incredibly hungry and grumpy but he had uncontrolled diabetes so drastic measures were needed. Sometimes, pharmacology is the lesser evil than the thing that can cause more severe damage in the immediate future. For me, it was take anti-psychotics or have my brain spiral out of control and into lots and lots of hospital admissions, Acute HDU/ICU and secure psych units on section. For some people it will be take weight loss drugs/shakes or have their organs damaged by uncontrolled blood sugar or blood pressure or end up needing prosthetic limbs or eyes. | |||
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"It's pretty much cheating isn't it, medical reasons aside just a lazy way to loose weight. Celebrity fad shit." Not always. See above La Luna's mum. It does have genuine uses but with every medication, I say it should be prescribed, regulated and monitored and reviewed very closely. That's like saying antidepressants are a lazy way to be happy. For me, anti-depressants are a short-term solution to avoiding bed rotting and unaliving attempts due to situational and environmental factors. | |||
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"I have been ,stopped it and very much looking forward to restarting it. You still need to put in the work, less calories, enough protein and fibe as well as lots of water but its worth it and really made the journey easier for me. Feel free to message me if you want any other information about my experience If you eat less calories, enough protein and fibre and drank lots of water you are bound to lose weight without the jab. I heard a woman lost 90% of her hair with the jab. This alone would put me off. The hair thing puts me off too.... bad enough post pregnancy does that "I already have wigs as I seem to be developing some sort of inflammation/stress-induced alopecia/female pattern baldness/ andro-genetic alopeica. Not keen on speeding up my little old lady wigs just yet. | |||
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"Some disturbing information about this type of drug causing pancreatic issues to be aware of. These type of drugs can be very useful for specific cases. For some, it’s the silver bullet. It needs careful monitoring and can take time to get the dosage right, and that can vary over time. I would suggest that a conversation is had with your doctor before making a final decision. I’d also suggest that unless you’re in the morbidly obese category and weight is curtailing your life, that there are other options that you can choose." I concur. Definitely discuss with GP taking it, if you have obesity-related conditions or obesity aggravated conditions. | |||
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"I (Dan) have lost almost 5 stone now after being on it since October couldn't recommend it enough xxx" Amazing. the main thing is that you are healthy. If the GP has checked and says you are ok, then great! I'm going the old-fashioned route. Just finished week 7 of 8 weightlifting programme. However, despite being BMI obese, I leg press 279lbs 4 sets of 8 and I don't have any obesity related conditions. | |||
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"It's pretty much cheating isn't it, medical reasons aside just a lazy way to loose weight. Celebrity fad shit. No idea why there's such a stigma. Surely people losing body fat is good for them, families, NHS (which going from other forum posts is a concern re: costs) etc? Dyeing hair is OK, teeth straightening or whitening is OK, other procedures don't get ridiculed in quite the same way. Plus from what other people have said from what I gather it isn't a like Monopoly 'Go' where you carry on like before eating what you like. It seems like people who struggle with weight are ridiculed when they're heavy but also when they're trying not to be. "I think we are just getting mixed reviews and also horror stories from people who were not closely monitored. I've not always been obese so not really dialed into the ridicule. Also I think I might fall into the "obese but don't really look obese" category? I'm also autistic so a lot of social ridicule just goes over my head anyway. | |||
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"It's pretty much cheating isn't it, medical reasons aside just a lazy way to loose weight. Celebrity fad shit. No idea why there's such a stigma. Surely people losing body fat is good for them, families, NHS (which going from other forum posts is a concern re: costs) etc? Dyeing hair is OK, teeth straightening or whitening is OK, other procedures don't get ridiculed in quite the same way. Plus from what other people have said from what I gather it isn't a like Monopoly 'Go' where you carry on like before eating what you like. It seems like people who struggle with weight are ridiculed when they're heavy but also when they're trying not to be.
But it's not being used for that tho is it?
The majority are on it for vanity reason's.
25 year olds who are a perfect weight being allowed to take it to lose two,three stone.
It's promoting bad body image rather than promoting health and wellbeing.
Celebrity fad.
All the work done on helping people become comfortable with their weight,plus sized models etc...
Suddenly there's a shortcut and all that goes out of the window.
It's a shame because for the right people it's a life saver,but it's being abused in the name of vanity."Is this the Tikki T0K as I don't follow what a lot of 25 and under are doing. I've seen a lot of middle-aged people take it over age 35s. Especially women with pregnancy weight, PCOS weight and perimenopause/menopause weight. Female healthcare sucks. | |||
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"Has anyone tried this what’s your experiences ? I want to lose a bit of weight been going to the gym as well was just curious for your thoughts I’m finding it suits me perfectly OP alongside a change of eating habits and exercise. Obviously everyone is different and can have a greater or lesser effect. Please don’t heed too much “advice” from the scaremongering bollocks typed above ^^ Do your own research and see if it is right for you. Speaking to my doctor it is incredibly beneficial for peri-menopausal women and doesn’t have the long term effects stated above. But what would she know being a professional and all *eyeroll* Good luck in whatever journey you choose 🌈" I'm in the avoiding category, simply because my body and brain does a lot of opposite things to everyone else. But it's not life-threatening physical health conditions for me. ( the mental health is but is well managed and stable) In weird autistic fashion, I quite like my extra fat to stim on. Lol! In weird kink sexual fashion, my boobs are now big enough to lick my own nipples. 
In realistic fashion- If I lose weigh my boobs will be the first to go. so I best enjoy them while they are here.  | |||
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"My GP put a note out saying we know who is eligible & will be in touch in due course. They have been inundated with queries. The criteria is high, I sadly fit them all. I have lost 2 stone on my own but can’t seem to shift any more. If offered, I will take it as I believe the benefits outweigh the risks & will reduce the amount or tablet medication I am taking. There was a really good & informative piece with Dr Sarah Jarvis about it on Radio 2 on Monday just after the 1pm news that you can still listen to J x" Wow! My GP hasn't said anything yet. Then again, I do live in an outdoorsy part of London. I'm fat but outdoorsy so only tabs I take are anti-depressants and I'm planning on reducing them in September. The pilates class at my local leisure centre is over-subscribed. Lol! mostly women. Mostly women in the aquafit also. | |||
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"I’ve lost nearly 2 and half stone but I’ve now had to stop the injections due to medical issues. " well done on the lost. Sorry about the medical issues. I'm going through some physical medical issues but still trying to keep on top of it and my mental health...get a bit frustrated as I'm off work and dunno if I can go back. | |||
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"Have a look at kind patches they do a patch to help loose weight and it's all natural, and the cost is far cheaper than manjarou " Sounds interesting. I might need a bunch of hormonal patches instead. Lol!  | |||
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"I've always had a big appetite and lots of food noise, I'd literally be eating one meal, not even finished but already thinking and planning the next one. Struggling to feel full mentally and physically. What worked for me over the last 7 years is small lifestyle changes - very slowly until it becomes habit. I'm now almost 6 stone down. Lightbulb moment about 2 years ago as I made more and more improvements to my diet, if I eat more of the right foods that keep me fuller for longer then the food noise gets quieter and easier to ignore. Less refined sugar (with a family history of T2 I'm very strict - half the week or more no biscuits/chocolate/sweets/cake/ice-cream, small portions when I do eat one of them), carb balance for me that's 100% malted or wholemeal bread/rolls + smaller portions of white rice & pasta, more fruit & veg, more whole/processed foods as opposed to UPF, sticking to 3 meals a day (unless very hot/cold when my body needs a more constant food supply). I'm naturally most hungry at lunchtime so that's my biggest meal. Yes the food noise is still there, yes I'm still a fast eater, yes I still eat ultra processed food, takeaways etc, but that's now the minority of what I eat
Regular community Zumba classes (gym Zumba is too insane) also help keep me on track but I truly believe it's the improvement in my diet which has caused the weight loss."Well done to you! I have weird genetics for my brain and body so I need to lean on the more holistic route of things. Not anti-meds as have taken mental health meds for 20 years on and off but I know those meds have been limited in what they can do for me long term. I will say that my withdrawals from prescribed meds now in my 40s can be hell and I can only deal with it because I had intensive psychotherapy twice a week, individual and group for 18 months. I'm also learning that some of my autistic sensory seeking is related to food so I do things like swap the "unhealthy" for the "healthy". It does cost a bit more which is annoying. Food swaps Salty Spicy crips vs. Kimchi, Olives, Grilled artichokes, vegetable mezze, vegetable antipasti, popcorn Sweet biscuits/chocolate bars vs canned pineapple, grapes, Keto cocoa mug cake with olive oil. Fizz- Low calorie options or fizzy water with a dash of juice. I also like walking, swimming and cycling so that's less weight on the old joints. Obviously more creative sex positions. | |||
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"I'm on my second week - 3rd jab coming up on Sunday Still waiting for the reduction in appetite I was told to expect Only side effects have been sporadic nausea and a tricky tummy The pharmacy suggested upping the dose of mine after the first month, but I didn't have the side effects you have. The appetite suppressant was very quick for me. Might be worth chatting to your pharmacist/doctors. The Diabetes nurse prescribed mine I have an overactive thyroid and take meds for that As my thyroid is kept (artificially) at the lower end of normal, there has been some weight gain which, in turn, has resulted in a decline in my diabetic health I'm not really interested in aesthetics, I'm interested in improving my diabetes I am only on the 2.5mg dose for the first month, then it goes up to 5mg Will see what happens when the bigger dose kicks in " oh yeah definitely take it for those chronic conditions. I had to take a sedating mood stabalising anti-psychotic for 8 years which increase my weight/appetite and decrease my body's ability to lose weight. I'm now 22 month off of it and still carry the excess weight/fat? but they did say that withdrawals and effects can last for 2 years. If your medication is keeping you alive, definitely stay on it! Thyroid issues are a lot to deal with. Have friend who has them and she's in a wheelchair with other co-morbidities. She's thin but not a healthy thin as she takes a lot of meds to keep her alive. | |||
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"I’ll never be able to cope with it!! My portion control is my life….BIG IS BETTER 👀😂😂" Lol! I probably would have said this when I was younger. Now not so much. My food habits and awareness has changed a lot. I'm just trying to keep it as stable and balanced as possible. I also feel better when I eat the right kind of food in the right amounts at the right times. I just struggle to get it right every single day. Lol! | |||
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"I've only heard bad reports from my friends who have taken it. They couldn't deal with the side affects" Oh dear! Some people swap between the weight loss drugs and get less extreme side effects. Unfortunately, with a lot of these prescribed drugs it's trial and error and swaps. For example with anti-depressants- for me Citalopram did nothing but Sertaline worked. However, still had uncomfortable side effects that I have to mitigate. | |||
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"Funny enough I was talking to my doctor about this at an appointment for something else on Tuesday, even though the have “relaxed” the rules for people being able to get it on the NHS, they are still so strict that my doctor reckons they had 150 enquiries about it from patients in the last two weeks.. and only 1 person was eligible even under the new rules It is something I am looking at, and honestly…it’s something I am looking at getting I know 2 people who are on it and they have done fantastically on it , which is encouraging me I don’t care if people think I am cheating… if taken it helps my overall health and mental wellbeing, good! " Similar.. I know 3 people who have taken it. And successfully lost a load of weight in a controlled way, one also said she'd been told by her gp it can help with fatty liver disease damage. Only one side effect one of them had was nausea the day of the jab. Very encouraging that I'm considering "cheating" myself to be a better weight. As for 20 year olds and social media influences... Not seen any of that as I don't do that stuff. But I'd be mindful of taking anything anyone who gets paid per click too seriously. | |||
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"In 6 months I have lost just under 4 st. And need at least 2 stone to go. To look not fat. I'm feeling better in do many ways from it. More body confidence and my pecker is bigger and stays up better to. Nog that I took mens ever for that. Do it for the right reasons for the right people I say." Well done! Just jumped on the scales today for the first time in a few weeks now 5s 4lb down well happy! | |||
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