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By *ocknpussy500400 OP   Couple
15 weeks ago

wigan

What do people think about weight loss injections and how much are they

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By *viatrixCouple
15 weeks ago

Gatwick

Some people have lost a lot, a lot of weight with them. Complete transformations. If that helps them, the more power to them.

Personally, I didn’t want to pay over £200 a month for something I could do on my own initiative. But I didn’t have that much weight to lose in the first place. I’ve lost 2 stone with lifestyle changes and still have another stone to lose.

I have diabetes 2 so in theory eligible for them on the NHS but my BMI was never high enough for them to prescribe it to me.

It seems they are a very good medicine. If people are able to use them to aid a healthier lifestyle, great. 🩷🎀

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By *ocknpussy500400 OP   Couple
15 weeks ago

wigan

Just been offered them so undecided

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

Wegovy works and it's £104 delivered. No miracle, just a tool though. The work by making your body slowly digest, so eat normal until it kicks in.

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By *uaveNightsMan
15 weeks ago

Canvey Island

Just out of curiosity, you ask if anyone’s been on them but your status says “weight loss Injections, inbox for details”.

Are you selling them or asking for your own use? 🤔

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By *actile TensionMan
15 weeks ago

Sussex


"Just out of curiosity, you ask if anyone’s been on them but your status says “weight loss Injections, inbox for details”.

Are you selling them or asking for your own use? 🤔"

🫢

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By *ocknpussy500400 OP   Couple
15 weeks ago

wigan

Have a guess

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By *arc PolarisMan
15 weeks ago

Château des Étoiles

The latest studies are a little worrying about changes in moods etc

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By *hinstrapMan
12 weeks ago

sheffield

...but what happens when you stop getting jabbed?

Always wondered

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By *oughmanMan
12 weeks ago

Sunderland

I'd rather do the hard work and I am. The injections do nothing to change you habits and attitudes that made you put the weight on it the first place.

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By *oundtightCouple
12 weeks ago

Manchester

It should go without saying but don't inject yourself with anything not given to you by a British doctor or pharmacist from licensed premises (unless you live in another country of course).

Last week someone turned out to be injecting themelves with windcreen wash, with predictable results.

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By *avesmithpeptidesMan
8 weeks ago

Carlow

Ive had great results. Costs have come down a lot.

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By *erdyHollyTV/TS
8 weeks ago

In a galaxy far far away

Many years ago I met a male couple who wanted a spit roast with me. It was quite possibly the best sex I've ever had

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By *olvesxcoupleCouple
8 weeks ago

Round the bend


"Many years ago I met a male couple who wanted a spit roast with me. It was quite possibly the best sex I've ever had"

Wrong thread, holly? 😂😂

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By *orny IrishMan
8 weeks ago

North Wiltshire


"Many years ago I met a male couple who wanted a spit roast with me. It was quite possibly the best sex I've ever had"

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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By *erdyHollyTV/TS
8 weeks ago

In a galaxy far far away

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By (user no longer on site)
8 weeks ago

Few weeks after joining fab,met local guy for a social went great so roughly 5 hours later he came to mine and the sex was explosive ,we continued meeting for months until he moved away

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By *eWillMakeYouSquirtCouple
8 weeks ago

leicester

Fantastic drug I know a lot of people who have done well on it and good on them but the real thing is we believe it’s eating right for life not just when your on it , it’s a bit pricey and getting a trusted supplier another key factor but can be done

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By *hadowSirenWoman
8 weeks ago

Wales

Im contemplating them. I spent months training hard with a PT, eating well, doing loads of steps each day. No change in weight (or inches before I get the ‘muscle weighs more than fat’. Even saw a dietician who wanted a month’s worth of food diaries (and I logged everything). They couldn’t understand why I wasn’t losing weight as just food alone and the calorie deficit would have caused weight loss in itself without training on top. I was prescribed weight loss tablets years ago which worked a treat but they’ve since been withdrawn from issue.

All bloods that have been repeated over and over are all normal. I’m done battering myself in the gym, scrutinising everything I eat and denying myself treats now and again and getting nowhere. Can’t stand the thought of injecting myself but it’s once a week and hopefully it’ll be worth it in the long run and I may actually see some results from my hard work.

Life is too short to be miserable!

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By *issP69Woman
8 weeks ago

Neath

I lost 5 stone and maintained that loss for 9 years. I have my own personal view of people who use weight loss jabs but at the end of the day it doesnt effect me, so hopefully they will find a weight loss routine that suits them and fingers crossed they dont try and rely on others

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By *ixey and CopperCouple
8 weeks ago

Exeter


"It should go without saying but don't inject yourself with anything not given to you by a British doctor or pharmacist from licensed premises (unless you live in another country of course).

Last week someone turned out to be injecting themelves with windcreen wash, with predictable results."

20/20 vision?

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By *aul watsonMan
8 weeks ago

Yate

Lost nearly 5 stone, best thing ever.

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By *JCRoseWoman
8 weeks ago

Caversham

I am on ozempic for other health reasons and lost some weight.

It is a tool not a miracle cure. You have to change your mindset and do the work for it to make life changing results.

The hardest part is the mind and the bad habits, the injection is there to help and support you while you change them.

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By *allguynowMan
8 weeks ago

durham

Sure monjaro has given me blurred vision. Have lost nearly three stone since September.

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By *hongman1Man
8 weeks ago

Mansfield

Personally I think some people over use them, I know for a fact some people have used more than they should, they end up looking gaunt and unwell!

If you use it simply as a tool to give yourself a head start then fine, some people, like myself, work hard at the gym and eating the right things to see very little change, which can be extremely demoralising!

I was reading yesterday that Wegovey have just had a pull form approved too! That I imagine will go down well for people who don’t like needles.

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By *amieLDN22Man
8 weeks ago

Leeds


"...but what happens when you stop getting jabbed?

Always wondered"

Puffer fish face immediately I've seen it live

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By *uicy_peach79Woman
8 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I don't think they should be readily available to just anyone. I think they should only be for people with obesity and weight related conditions

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By *uicy_peach79Woman
8 weeks ago

Edinburgh


"Im contemplating them. I spent months training hard with a PT, eating well, doing loads of steps each day. No change in weight (or inches before I get the ‘muscle weighs more than fat’. Even saw a dietician who wanted a month’s worth of food diaries (and I logged everything). They couldn’t understand why I wasn’t losing weight as just food alone and the calorie deficit would have caused weight loss in itself without training on top. I was prescribed weight loss tablets years ago which worked a treat but they’ve since been withdrawn from issue.

All bloods that have been repeated over and over are all normal. I’m done battering myself in the gym, scrutinising everything I eat and denying myself treats now and again and getting nowhere. Can’t stand the thought of injecting myself but it’s once a week and hopefully it’ll be worth it in the long run and I may actually see some results from my hard work.

Life is too short to be miserable!"

If you're insulin resistant its harder to lose weight

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By *uicy_peach79Woman
8 weeks ago

Edinburgh


"...but what happens when you stop getting jabbed?

Always wondered"

If you don't keep up with good diet and exercise you put it back on at twice the speed

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By *riel13Woman
8 weeks ago

Northampton

I don't think they are going to be the miracle cure they profess to be

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By *candiumWoman
8 weeks ago

oban

Tried them. They didn't reduce the food noise or my appetite.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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8 weeks ago

O o O oo


"Sure monjaro has given me blurred vision. Have lost nearly three stone since September.

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I have lost 2 and half since end January, no jab though.

I am not going to diss anyone who wants to take these things to help them lose weight, trust me after a life of yoyo weight gains and losses I know how hard it is to stay on track.

I did consider taking them for a while then decided as I don't normally like injecting stuff into my body and I am not sure those side effects would be something I fancy so I went for the old fashioned way of less calories in. It is hard to get the willpower at the beginning and obviously these jabs take that away but once I was into it... carrying on losing weight is greater temptation than eating what I shouldn't.

I know if I stop I may put weight back on if I don't maintain, but by the reports I have seen, when stopping the jabs it seems to make you put it back on faster.

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By *rivextrMan
8 weeks ago

London

If my understanding is correct it’s a GLP1 blocker. It interferes with appetite and urge to eat. It also interferes with what gets digested/absorbed. So far so good.

Lack of appetite and not absorbing enough nutrients is ofcourse not great!

Also it’s been reported that it causes muscle mass loss, maybe fats too. But muscle mass is worrying!

Muscles are not only those showy biceps and abs, but heart muscles, muscles in the arteries probably will all get affected indiscriminately.

I can not imagine it be good long term and would rather avoid and try something else.

Caution; stopping is also not as straightforward as one would think. The lost muscle mass gets replaced with fats!

I think the Pharma industry is again pushing irresponsibly a medication that isn’t fully researched.

Let’s wait and see

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By *anillaTroubleWoman
8 weeks ago

NG17

I have it as T2 diabetic, not lost 1lb but it has helped my diabetes which is why am on it. I have mounjaro at 5mg and have for 9 months, appetite has massively decreased, I do more exercise but still not lost any weight.

Some people react differently so just be open minded x

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By *a LunaWoman
8 weeks ago

Wales

I think people need to realise that if you take the medication for diabetes then the side effects and complications of Diabetes is far more concerning than the side effects of GLP1 medications, some of which have been around for years and have good outcomes.

Diabetes side effects are no joke. And I say that as someone who watched her step-dad slowly drown to death in his own fluids in a Hospital Bed as a result of complications of diabetes and heart failure.

If a Dr has prescribed you this medication then to all intents and purposes it is for good reason, and the pro’s outweigh the cons.

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By *rivextrMan
8 weeks ago

London

100% it is a medication of diabetes the worry is only when people are taking it purely for wt loss.

Anyway, everyone has to decide themselves. There is absolutely no medication in this world that has no side effects. Usually one weighs pros and cons.

But always remember the Pharma industry does not care about you. It really only cares about making more money!

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By *lainJane23Woman
8 weeks ago

Liverpool

Bingo..

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
8 weeks ago

Central


"I have it as T2 diabetic, not lost 1lb but it has helped my diabetes which is why am on it. I have mounjaro at 5mg and have for 9 months, appetite has massively decreased, I do more exercise but still not lost any weight.

Some people react differently so just be open minded x"

Have you changed your diet significantly? I've lost a good amount of weight with it but have had to make major changes to my diet, including giving up alcohol

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By *ad NannaWoman
8 weeks ago

East London

Supermarkets are now cashing in on the fad. It's all about profit.

What happens when you can no longer afford the treatment?

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By *ad NannaWoman
8 weeks ago

East London


"I have it as T2 diabetic, not lost 1lb but it has helped my diabetes which is why am on it. I have mounjaro at 5mg and have for 9 months, appetite has massively decreased, I do more exercise but still not lost any weight.

Some people react differently so just be open minded x

Have you changed your diet significantly? I've lost a good amount of weight with it but have had to make major changes to my diet, including giving up alcohol "

Wouldn't doing that without the injections work anyway?

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
8 weeks ago

Central


"I have it as T2 diabetic, not lost 1lb but it has helped my diabetes which is why am on it. I have mounjaro at 5mg and have for 9 months, appetite has massively decreased, I do more exercise but still not lost any weight.

Some people react differently so just be open minded x

Have you changed your diet significantly? I've lost a good amount of weight with it but have had to make major changes to my diet, including giving up alcohol

Wouldn't doing that without the injections work anyway? "

It should do but I, like many others on the medication, find it much easier to stick to the dieting, due to reduced appetite and food noise, etc.

The meds aren't a magic fat melting tool, as some would hope for but they supplement the necessary dieting very well. They add a choice for people who need to lose weight.

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By (user no longer on site)
8 weeks ago

For 20 years I have struggled with my weight, every diet every fad under the sun. Gyms, running, pats. All had varying results but any weight lost comes back on.

I have never found it easier to loose weight than since starting the jabs.

I have lost over 3 stone. For me it has completely changed my eating habits. No snacking between meals, no binge eating, not constantly hungry like when trying to diet. The food noise I used to have in my head has gone.

That’s my experience and I’m carrying on. It’s expensive but I can justify it, I get that not many can’t but this, for me, was last chance saloon. My health was only going one way before this

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By *opman121Man
8 weeks ago

stoke on Trent

Ok but your skin goes ridiculously lose u need to weigh training as well

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
8 weeks ago

Central


"Ok but your skin goes ridiculously lose u need to weigh training as well "

Everyone has their own unique results, including side effects response. It's the dieting that results in the weight loss - are you stating that everyone on a diet gets 'ridiculously loose...skin'?

That doesn't seem to stack up against the evidence.

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By *aymuskMan
8 weeks ago

poole

Well I have been reading all comments.I think everyone has there own assumptions about this and should looking more before saying to much .But the thing is it's making alot of people happy and that can't be a bad thing

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By *iz..Woman
8 weeks ago

Somewhere Over The Rainbow..

I'm ashamed to say I've lost 16st on mounjaro. 2 years. Never felt better. New mindset. Just don't like my boney coccyx.

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By *idmanukMan
8 weeks ago

Riddlesden

Mrs has done very well on it too

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By *aymuskMan
8 weeks ago

poole

Why do you feel ashamed good on you you done something about it and your happy ppl around are happy well done I say

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By *ndluxkenMan
8 weeks ago

London

Each person reacts differently so what’s the comparison for? It is not an easy journey- so better be supportive x

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By *ig daddy 1969Man
8 weeks ago

manchester


"I'm ashamed to say I've lost 16st on mounjaro. 2 years. Never felt better. New mindset. Just don't like my boney coccyx."

Congratulations

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By *eekyTattsCoupleCouple
7 weeks ago

Tyne and Wear

I had to stop mounjaro due to developing gallstone issues.

I’ve now started wegovy this week, initially lost 3 pounds, suppression still good but nothing since the first 2 days.

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By *londebiguyMan
7 weeks ago

Southport


"Ok but your skin goes ridiculously lose u need to weigh training as well

Everyone has their own unique results, including side effects response. It's the dieting that results in the weight loss - are you stating that everyone on a diet gets 'ridiculously loose...skin'?

That doesn't seem to stack up against the evidence. "

Unfortunately,and especially with rapid or extreme weight loss, it's a very real situation that will need to be dealt with in future or you live with it.

Training will help a little but as we age , elasticity of our skin decreases and there is a limit to what we can achieve naturally.

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By *londebiguyMan
7 weeks ago

Southport


"I'm ashamed to say I've lost 16st on mounjaro. 2 years. Never felt better. New mindset. Just don't like my boney coccyx."

Great result.

Certainly nothing to be ashamed of at all

Be proud of yourself.

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By *ebaucherous_duoCouple
7 weeks ago

Bristol/ Daventry

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By *ebaucherous_duoCouple
7 weeks ago

Bristol/ Daventry


"For 20 years I have struggled with my weight, every diet every fad under the sun. Gyms, running, pats. All had varying results but any weight lost comes back on.

I have never found it easier to loose weight than since starting the jabs.

I have lost over 3 stone. For me it has completely changed my eating habits. No snacking between meals, no binge eating, not constantly hungry like when trying to diet. The food noise I used to have in my head has gone.

That’s my experience and I’m carrying on. It’s expensive but I can justify it, I get that not many can’t but this, for me, was last chance saloon. My health was only going one way before this"

Completely agree!! This was my story too. I eat healthily. Exercise more than most (2 massive dogs plus gym), tried everything. Did a weightless dna test. It turns out my body only needs 1400 cal a day. Without the jabs 1400 feels like starvation.

I’m only taking 3/4 of the second level of dosing (0.5mg) to spread it out. Any more I feel sick and rough. Yes I’m losing waaaaya slower than most. Yes it’s costing more. But, life is too short to be miserable and losing weight while being healthy and no food noise is amazing.

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By *omealone2018Man
6 weeks ago

Farnham

I've been on mounjaro for 12 months. Lost about 35 lbs and had no side effects at all. However, you really need to be strict once you stop them or you'll put some of the weight back. Unfortunately for me, my current situation in life doesn't allow me time to myself or to have a proper food planning so I'm using it for a bit longer until things settle down personally and I can live healthier so I can keep the weight. But I know there have been stomach upset issues for others on the same medicine.

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By *atpussygood69Man
6 weeks ago

wakefield

I have been on them since mid Jan and I have lost 3.1/2st but I have changed my eating habits and started swimming and doing weights also. They are not cheap paying £260 a month but I am going to wean myself off them.

As for side effects everyone is different I get like a hangover the day after I have taken the jab for a couple of hours that's about it

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By *aringcouple666Couple
6 weeks ago

Telford

I get prescribed Mounjaro because I’m diabetic. I’ve been on it for 2 years now….. I lost 93lb in the first 7 months (calorie counting and counting my steps along side it) the last year I’ve not lost any weight but I pretty much eat like normal now so I’m not surprised I’ve not lost anything else. I would highly recommend Mounjaro to anyone wanting to loose weight, it’s amazing stuff!!

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By *ocknpussy500400 OP   Couple
6 weeks ago

wigan

Thats amazing well done

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By *ocknpussy500400 OP   Couple
6 weeks ago

wigan

Have you tried retatrutide

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By *ocknpussy500400 OP   Couple
6 weeks ago

wigan

Thats fabulous well done,you ever thought about retatrutide

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By *im_86Man
6 weeks ago

liverpool

My dad was in hospital the other month. Was told by the doctors that the specialist ward he was in, kidney, pancreas etc, was full of people with side effects to these weight loss jabs, so be careful people.

Especially if the deal looks too good to be true, no idea how many dodgy knock off jabs exist these days

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By *izandpaulCouple
6 weeks ago

merseyside


"What do people think about weight loss injections and how much are they "

They are an excellent tool to help people with their weight loss journey.

Obviously, like all drugs they have side effects and each person will have to decide if these effects can be tolerated.

Mostly, tummy troubles, heartburn and constipation, some feelings of sickness etc.

The cost is a real consideration.

If you are confident once your desired weight is reached you can then use the meds as a tool to help maintain stable weight or then to use the normal willpower, diet, exercise to maintain.

If you feel you cannot maintain on the normal willpower etc then it could be you will spend thousands of pounds just to end up back where you started or even heavier.

Or, you could use the larger doses to reduce, then small maintenance doses for stability.

There are new drugs in the pipeline waiting for approval and it can be envisaged that some folks will have these type of drug for a lifetime, as there is no doubt the health benefits from substantial weight loss are undeniable but once appetite is suppressed a close watch on diet and muscle building / maintenance regime is important.

In short, its up to you.

As always, chat to your GP and consider the options and as always, best to try an exercise, food, lifestyle option if possible.

The initial cost is around £70 for a 4 dose monthly injectable pen.

The costs then increase up to around £300 per month when you need the higher doses of around 12.5 mg.

It ain't cheap and consideration of what happens when you reach your target weight has to factor into decision making.

Good luck.

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By *ister MeanerMan
6 weeks ago

Manchester

Can appreciate it’s helped a lot of people out who struggle to shift weight the ‘natural way’, but for me the health concerns already coming out of the woodwork is enough of a red flag to not consider it.

Same thing with vaping, it’s been widespread for the best part of a decade now and even back then the risk of ‘Popcorn Lung’ was a subtle rumour doing the rounds, but it’s now more widespread and recognised as a resulting health concern.

Funnily enough this sounds all too familiar when once upon a time smoking was considered good for you, until it was irrefutable that you were doing anything other than healthy when sparking up.

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By *a LunaWoman
6 weeks ago

Wales


"Can appreciate it’s helped a lot of people out who struggle to shift weight the ‘natural way’, but for me the health concerns already coming out of the woodwork is enough of a red flag to not consider it.

Same thing with vaping, it’s been widespread for the best part of a decade now and even back then the risk of ‘Popcorn Lung’ was a subtle rumour doing the rounds, but it’s now more widespread and recognised as a resulting health concern.

Funnily enough this sounds all too familiar when once upon a time smoking was considered good for you, until it was irrefutable that you were doing anything other than healthy when sparking up."

Do you know the long term consequences of uncontrolled diabetes?

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By *omKsubSMan
6 weeks ago

Newton


"Im contemplating them. I spent months training hard with a PT, eating well, doing loads of steps each day. No change in weight (or inches before I get the ‘muscle weighs more than fat’. Even saw a dietician who wanted a month’s worth of food diaries (and I logged everything). They couldn’t understand why I wasn’t losing weight as just food alone and the calorie deficit would have caused weight loss in itself without training on top. I was prescribed weight loss tablets years ago which worked a treat but they’ve since been withdrawn from issue.

All bloods that have been repeated over and over are all normal. I’m done battering myself in the gym, scrutinising everything I eat and denying myself treats now and again and getting nowhere. Can’t stand the thought of injecting myself but it’s once a week and hopefully it’ll be worth it in the long run and I may actually see some results from my hard work.

Life is too short to be miserable!"

Did your bloods include thyroid levels?

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By *ikely ladMan
6 weeks ago

Hounslow

I use wegovy, I find it okay, the only real side effect I get is a bit of constipation. Wegovy is the cheaper option too.

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By *rof LukeMan
6 weeks ago

Slough

How well did it work?

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By *ngry IngridWoman
6 weeks ago

Cardigan


"I use wegovy, I find it okay, the only real side effect I get is a bit of constipation. Wegovy is the cheaper option too. "

Me too. Although have found that if I eat a Galaxy Ripple, I get explosive runs 🙈 (happened twice, linked it with chocolate the 2nd time)

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By *londebiguyMan
6 weeks ago

Southport


"Can appreciate it’s helped a lot of people out who struggle to shift weight the ‘natural way’, but for me the health concerns already coming out of the woodwork is enough of a red flag to not consider it.

Same thing with vaping, it’s been widespread for the best part of a decade now and even back then the risk of ‘Popcorn Lung’ was a subtle rumour doing the rounds, but it’s now more widespread and recognised as a resulting health concern.

Funnily enough this sounds all too familiar when once upon a time smoking was considered good for you, until it was irrefutable that you were doing anything other than healthy when sparking up.

Do you know the long term consequences of uncontrolled diabetes?"

Diabetes is fairly easily controlled now.

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By *izandpaulCouple
6 weeks ago

merseyside


"Can appreciate it’s helped a lot of people out who struggle to shift weight the ‘natural way’, but for me the health concerns already coming out of the woodwork is enough of a red flag to not consider it.

Same thing with vaping, it’s been widespread for the best part of a decade now and even back then the risk of ‘Popcorn Lung’ was a subtle rumour doing the rounds, but it’s now more widespread and recognised as a resulting health concern.

Funnily enough this sounds all too familiar when once upon a time smoking was considered good for you, until it was irrefutable that you were doing anything other than healthy when sparking up."

These type of agonist drugs have been around for a very long time in different forms and are very safe but like all drugs do have side effects but nothing that most people in decent health can't tolerate. The dose can easily be changed should effects become an issue and stopping is extremely easy but can lead to a bounce in weight gain, so a wean off is best.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
6 weeks ago

Central


"My dad was in hospital the other month. Was told by the doctors that the specialist ward he was in, kidney, pancreas etc, was full of people with side effects to these weight loss jabs, so be careful people.

Especially if the deal looks too good to be true, no idea how many dodgy knock off jabs exist these days "

Your scare ref a hospital ward being full of people prescribed this type of medication, needs to be balanced with the evidence of overall improvements to health, that the majority of people get, as well as reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events too.

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By *ust JuicyWoman
6 weeks ago

east london

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By *ust JuicyWoman
6 weeks ago

east london


"What do people think about weight loss injections and how much are they

They are an excellent tool to help people with their weight loss journey.

Obviously, like all drugs they have side effects and each person will have to decide if these effects can be tolerated.

Mostly, tummy troubles, heartburn and constipation, some feelings of sickness etc.

The cost is a real consideration.

If you are confident once your desired weight is reached you can then use the meds as a tool to help maintain stable weight or then to use the normal willpower, diet, exercise to maintain.

If you feel you cannot maintain on the normal willpower etc then it could be you will spend thousands of pounds just to end up back where you started or even heavier.

Or, you could use the larger doses to reduce, then small maintenance doses for stability.

There are new drugs in the pipeline waiting for approval and it can be envisaged that some folks will have these type of drug for a lifetime, as there is no doubt the health benefits from substantial weight loss are undeniable but once appetite is suppressed a close watch on diet and muscle building / maintenance regime is important.

In short, its up to you.

As always, chat to your GP and consider the options and as always, best to try an exercise, food, lifestyle option if possible.

The initial cost is around £70 for a 4 dose monthly injectable pen.

The costs then increase up to around £300 per month when you need the higher doses of around 12.5 mg.

It ain't cheap and consideration of what happens when you reach your target weight has to factor into decision making.

Good luck. "

Many people never need to go up to the higher doses to lose a healthy amount of weight at a healthily , my advice is do your own research and chat to your GP and ask questions. Also don’t start unless you know you are going to be able to fund it for a while

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By *ust JuicyWoman
6 weeks ago

east london


"Some people have lost a lot, a lot of weight with them. Complete transformations. If that helps them, the more power to them.

Personally, I didn’t want to pay over £200 a month for something I could do on my own initiative. But I didn’t have that much weight to lose in the first place. I’ve lost 2 stone with lifestyle changes and still have another stone to lose.

I have diabetes 2 so in theory eligible for them on the NHS but my BMI was never high enough for them to prescribe it to me.

It seems they are a very good medicine. If people are able to use them to aid a healthier lifestyle, great. 🩷🎀"

I’m one of those people - they enabled me to change my lifestyle

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By *estivalMan
6 weeks ago

borehamwood

They are great idea to help people with starting to lose weight, problem i see with them is a lot of t dint do anything to keep the weight off, so if you stop the jab weight comes back on, and doung the jab constantly will cause damage of some sort, so yea good idea to help with weight loss but pointless if its not being used along with people changing there diet and exercising

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By *inky duo 100Couple
6 weeks ago

Lancaster


"If my understanding is correct it’s a GLP1 blocker. It interferes with appetite and urge to eat. It also interferes with what gets digested/absorbed. So far so good.

Lack of appetite and not absorbing enough nutrients is ofcourse not great!

Also it’s been reported that it causes muscle mass loss, maybe fats too. But muscle mass is worrying!

Muscles are not only those showy biceps and abs, but heart muscles, muscles in the arteries probably will all get affected indiscriminately.

I can not imagine it be good long term and would rather avoid and try something else.

Caution; stopping is also not as straightforward as one would think. The lost muscle mass gets replaced with fats!

I think the Pharma industry is again pushing irresponsibly a medication that isn’t fully researched.

Let’s wait and see"

. Totally agree with this , everyone can lose weight the natural way without injecting drugs , go to the gym weight train , walk as much as you can manage everyday, stop eating rubbish and fill up on healthy food instead and stay in calorie deficit and your body with definitely improve in so many ways..

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By *ang VanMan
5 weeks ago

Solihull


"If my understanding is correct it’s a GLP1 blocker. It interferes with appetite and urge to eat. It also interferes with what gets digested/absorbed. So far so good.

Lack of appetite and not absorbing enough nutrients is ofcourse not great!

Also it’s been reported that it causes muscle mass loss, maybe fats too. But muscle mass is worrying!

Muscles are not only those showy biceps and abs, but heart muscles, muscles in the arteries probably will all get affected indiscriminately.

I can not imagine it be good long term and would rather avoid and try something else.

Caution; stopping is also not as straightforward as one would think. The lost muscle mass gets replaced with fats!

I think the Pharma industry is again pushing irresponsibly a medication that isn’t fully researched.

Let’s wait and see. Totally agree with this , everyone can lose weight the natural way without injecting drugs , go to the gym weight train , walk as much as you can manage everyday, stop eating rubbish and fill up on healthy food instead and stay in calorie deficit and your body with definitely improve in so many ways.."

That's the whole point of the jabs, some people don't have the same biochemistry to cause satiation. If it was as easy as just deciding not to eat bad food, and go to the gym more, people would.

The whole point of a GLP-1 is it triggers satiation easier so you people don't eat as much. It slows down digestion, keeping you fuller for longer allowing you to return to a healthier food intake.

GIP then increases your insulin sensitivity, meaning you get a better insulin spike to help your body utilise fats more effectively.

The benefits of theses single and double agonising peptides, even in people who would be considered just outside a healthy bodyweight is staggering. And that's before you get into the realms of the stuff not on the shelves.

There's a world of stuff out there, and more people are biohacking themselves every day. Don't want to get on a sunbed? Melanotan. Dodgy joints? BPC.

All these jabs are working wonders for people, and they're all naturally occurring within the body, but we have varying levels from person to person.

Mounjaro is no different to weight loss to a knee brace with running. You've still got to do the work, it's just that help to stop you failing.

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By *ang VanMan
5 weeks ago

Solihull


"Can appreciate it’s helped a lot of people out who struggle to shift weight the ‘natural way’, but for me the health concerns already coming out of the woodwork is enough of a red flag to not consider it.

Same thing with vaping, it’s been widespread for the best part of a decade now and even back then the risk of ‘Popcorn Lung’ was a subtle rumour doing the rounds, but it’s now more widespread and recognised as a resulting health concern.

Funnily enough this sounds all too familiar when once upon a time smoking was considered good for you, until it was irrefutable that you were doing anything other than healthy when sparking up."

Zero confirmed cases of popcorn lung in the UK. Not saying they're good, just correcting that point.

These "drugs" in the pens are naturally occurring within the body anyway, what the pens do is allow people who have lower levels naturally occurring to boost the level (and those who choose to to enhance their levels)

The side effects of the peptides are minimal compared with things like AAS's

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By *dventure.AwaitsCouple
5 weeks ago

Godstone

I used them for 10 weeks. I lost a stone had such bad side effects with stomach issues I did stop. It’s swings and roundabouts some people it works for and some not. A few years ago I lost 9 stone but didn’t maintain it. It’s all in the mindset really eating less and moving more. But it’s not always that easy.

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By *dinburghWomanWoman
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I’ve been thinking about getting the weight loss pills, apparently you can lose about 30 pounds in about 24 weeks. What you can lose with normal eating changes, why would you pay money ?

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By *a LunaWoman
5 weeks ago

Wales


"Can appreciate it’s helped a lot of people out who struggle to shift weight the ‘natural way’, but for me the health concerns already coming out of the woodwork is enough of a red flag to not consider it.

Same thing with vaping, it’s been widespread for the best part of a decade now and even back then the risk of ‘Popcorn Lung’ was a subtle rumour doing the rounds, but it’s now more widespread and recognised as a resulting health concern.

Funnily enough this sounds all too familiar when once upon a time smoking was considered good for you, until it was irrefutable that you were doing anything other than healthy when sparking up.

Do you know the long term consequences of uncontrolled diabetes?

Diabetes is fairly easily controlled now."

Only if you know you have it.

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By *orruptionandliesMan
5 weeks ago

Leeds

Made my appetite completely drop off which wasn't a bad thing but was also doing 4 x 5kms a week

It also stopped me drinking loads

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By *elvet VenomWoman
5 weeks ago

Torbay

I was prescribed them by the hospital. side effects were unpleasant. considering how much weight I have to loose i only did 3 stone in just under a year. I then ended up in hospital with acute pancreatitis and having emergency gall bladder removal. its not right for everyone and can be dangerous, especially if u are not weight training as it targets muscle.

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By *ang VanMan
5 weeks ago

Solihull

It doesn't actually target muscle. The degradation comes from diet. If you cant get the 1g per lb target weight protein in to sustain the jabs by food, drink it.

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By *ikely ladMan
5 weeks ago

Hounslow


"I use wegovy, I find it okay, the only real side effect I get is a bit of constipation. Wegovy is the cheaper option too.

Me too. Although have found that if I eat a Galaxy Ripple, I get explosive runs 🙈 (happened twice, linked it with chocolate the 2nd time) "

I've not had any chocolate to be honest. I might just give it a wide birth now haha. Milk made me ill when I was talking Mounjaro. I was uncontrollably sick 🤢

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By *b03Man
5 weeks ago

Exeter

They're expensive, but they really do work and I think a net positive for people who have serious or life limiting weight issues or caused by non lifestyle factors.

With that said.. you're basically injecting extremely amped up super version of a hormone your body makes and have evolved to keep in balance since becoming cavemen...

You certainly shouldn't be taking it if you don't need to! This is an extremely powerful drug with known side and unknown side effects and as research continues, perhaps more.

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By *ombikerMan
4 weeks ago

the right side of the river

These weight loss jabs seem to be showing worrying side effects and remember they were not developed for weight loss originally but for diabetes treatments. Apparently there is a 2 billion dollar lawsuit against one of the better known jab because of a thyroid cancer side effect that was covered up.

Not to be a tin foil hat type but the pharma industry is probably one of the most untrustworthy industries out there, known to suppress known cures in order to promote long term treatments amongst other very questionable practices.

What were we talking about again.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

4 weeks ago

East Sussex


"These weight loss jabs seem to be showing worrying side effects and remember they were not developed for weight loss originally but for diabetes treatments. Apparently there is a 2 billion dollar lawsuit against one of the better known jab because of a thyroid cancer side effect that was covered up.

Not to be a tin foil hat type but the pharma industry is probably one of the most untrustworthy industries out there, known to suppress known cures in order to promote long term treatments amongst other very questionable practices.

What were we talking about again. "

Is there any actual evidence to support your claim that cures are being suppressed?

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By *ussymufferMan
4 weeks ago

Lanarkshire

I had terrible experience with ozempic.

I couldn't leave the house most days because I had bad diarrhea with it.

I just stopped taking it and put it in the bin

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By *candiumWoman
3 weeks ago

oban

I've taken them all at various times. Didn't get any appetite suppression or reduced food noise with any of them. No side effects either though and I did eat healthier. The nature of the noise changed.

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By *ustlook4nowMan
3 weeks ago

Bathgate

I’ve lost 5st since October I feel so much better in myself and I’m glad I started taking them, it’s given me the motivation to kick on and lose more

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By *atpussygood69Man
2 weeks ago

wakefield

They are expensive but work I have lost nearly 4st since late Jan.

I do have side effects as it's a strong dose mainly forget to drink water

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By *eaches254Woman
2 weeks ago

Bury


"Many years ago I met a male couple who wanted a spit roast with me. It was quite possibly the best sex I've ever had"

This 😂 tickled me…

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By *im and Her MeowCouple
2 weeks ago

dorset

I know someone if you want them

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By *ertcoupleCouple
2 weeks ago

Welwyn Garden City

Mother in law was on it now she has kidney problems so be careful

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By *otwifecouple1004Couple
3 days ago

Cardiff

I have lost 5 stone. Got no issues. I didnt have side effects.

Husband is on a small dose weekly because it keeps his diabetes in remission and enables him to drink and eat what he wants rather than control the diabetes with diet

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