FabSwingers.com forum: Wegovy, anyone use this ?

By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

I'm thinking of using Wegovy jabs to help with weight loss, i'm interested in peoples experiences with it.

I'm disabled so struggle exercising but have lost 3 stone via diet but it's now so hard to lose anymore weight.

I've asked my GP for it but in this county it's not prescribed for anyone other than people who are diabetic. She suggested Wegovy for me if i can fund it.

Obviously i've researched it but am interested in peoples experiences too.

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

Please don't send pms. I was hoping to keep the info here rather than in several pms.

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By *CExeCouple
7 weeks ago

Hong-Kong/Exeter

Not much to add on the Wegovy front, but an older friend with a few health issues tried a jab recently and had some pretty grim side effects, possibly as an interaction with her meds. I'd check with your GP (as I'm sure you already have) about interactions with any medication you're on.

I wish you luck, and well done on the weight lost already. I have Sarcoidosis and Hughes syndrome and exercise is a non starter for me at the moment,so I feel your pain, but thankfully I just have a bit of a dad bod for now.

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

"Not much to add on the Wegovy front, but an older friend with a few health issues tried a jab recently and had some pretty grim side effects, possibly as an interaction with her meds. I'd check with your GP (as I'm sure you already have) about interactions with any medication you're on.

Thanks.

I have checked with my GP, she suggested Wegovy

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By *njoysfunMan
7 weeks ago

telford

Obviously the usual depending what meds you may be on warning, but when I had it a while back the only real side effects were some burping ( which to be fair could be controlled away from polite company- it wasn’t incessant.) and some constipation.

Otherwise it seemed to work well as an appetite suppressor. Gave me a chance to adjust bad eating habits and from there start to gain more energy again.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
7 weeks ago

Central

There have been a fair few posts on GLP1 meds, including a couple over the last 2 weeks on Mounjaro. A lot of people have used them.

Congratulations on your success

. I take the latter and it's been great for me. I had minimal side effects, when starting. I know a woman who has lost almost 6 stone, most of it on the starter dose, apart from the final month. Her approach was to shop around each month for the cheapest provider.

Our body resists weight loss and will do much to resist it. As we lose weight, we also need fewer calories for metabolism, so we can't return to our former eating style and substance, once we've lost some. Our inbuilt protection will also further reduce what calories we need to exist too, as part of its trickery to stop us losing more, plus impose feelings of tiredness, to encourage us moving less, etc and thus stop weight loss

. Metabolic adjustment is a real phenomena and it helps to know of it and to predict/adjust to it.

Good luck!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
7 weeks ago

Central

"There have been a fair few posts on GLP1 meds, including a couple over the last 2 weeks on Mounjaro. A lot of people have used them.

Congratulations on your success

. Metabolic adjustment is a real phenomena and it helps to know of it and to predict/adjust to it.

Good luck! "

Here's 1 thread on Mounjaro and other experience -

https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/virus/1796341

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By *uperstar76Woman
7 weeks ago

North Lanarkshire

Friend of mine was on wegovy and recently went onto mounjaro she said she felt she wasnt loosing with wegovy, but everyones bodies are different whats good for one wont be for the other.. ive recently just started mounjaro

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

"Obviously the usual depending what meds you may be on warning, but when I had it a while back the only real side effects were some burping ( which to be fair could be controlled away from polite company- it wasn’t incessant.) and some constipation.

Otherwise it seemed to work well as an appetite suppressor. Gave me a chance to adjust bad eating habits and from there start to gain more energy again. "

Thank you.

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By *teelhorseMan
7 weeks ago

Ludgershall

Been using it and no issues at all, I was 29 stone and had the gastric bypass and that worked but my will power didn’t and started to put the wait back on, I will the injections had been around when I had the opp as I would have gone down that route?if I could give you anymore advise feel free the message me

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

"There have been a fair few posts on GLP1 meds, including a couple over the last 2 weeks on Mounjaro. A lot of people have used them.

Congratulations on your success

. Metabolic adjustment is a real phenomena and it helps to know of it and to predict/adjust to it.

Good luck! "

Thank you. I think i'll shop around each month to get the cheapest deal/offer.

My GP said to get Wegovy as it's cheaper and works well, she's checked it against my other meds. I'm also hoping to stay at the lowest level and hope that it just boosts how much i've lost already, plus i don't have much money to spend on it at the moment. I have been quite ill for a couple of months and not lost weight during that time due to taking steriods however i think i'm on the mend now and am hoping to carry on losing weight soon. I need to dim my appetite because the steriods make me want to eat all the time

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

"There have been a fair few posts on GLP1 meds, including a couple over the last 2 weeks on Mounjaro. A lot of people have used them.

Congratulations on your success

. Metabolic adjustment is a real phenomena and it helps to know of it and to predict/adjust to it.

Good luck!

Here's 1 thread on Mounjaro and other experience -

https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/virus/1796341"

Thank you

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

"Friend of mine was on wegovy and recently went onto mounjaro she said she felt she wasnt loosing with wegovy, but everyones bodies are different whats good for one wont be for the other.. ive recently just started mounjaro"

I'm hoping wegovy works for me because it's cheaper

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

"Been using it and no issues at all, I was 29 stone and had the gastric bypass and that worked but my will power didn’t and started to put the wait back on, I will the injections had been around when I had the opp as I would have gone down that route?if I could give you anymore advise feel free the message me "

Thank you

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By *ihimbiherCouple
7 weeks ago

lightwater

Started two weeks ago. Lost 8lbs in two weeks. No side effects either.

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By *idmanukMan
7 weeks ago

Riddlesden

Mrs has done really well on it

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By *eveninchguyMan
7 weeks ago

mids

Mounjaro is far the best but so expensive,I used mounjaro lost almost 4 st but when proce doubled i swapped wegovey, 3 months on wegovy never lost a single lb so stopped

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

"Started two weeks ago. Lost 8lbs in two weeks. No side effects either."

Excellent

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

"Mrs has done really well on it "

I hope i do too

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

"Mounjaro is far the best but so expensive,I used mounjaro lost almost 4 st but when proce doubled i swapped wegovey, 3 months on wegovy never lost a single lb so stopped"

I can't afford mounjara so i will try wegovy. I have lost 3 stone on diet alone so just want a boost really. If i don't lose any weight on it then i just go back to diet alone

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

My GP said Wegovy is very good and is fine for me to take alongside my other meds, plus it's cheaper, it's the only one i can afford and only at the smallest dose, possibly go up one dose for a short time. So i don't have much choice

I'm also setting up to go to a gym once a week that is happy to look after someone with limited mobility and lots of pain. Plus i'm trying out some youtube chair exercises. Also eating well.

I'm hoping to start the wegovy next month when i've finished taking the medication that has made my body swell up with water.

I want to win at this

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By *haosAfterDarkCouple
7 weeks ago

Kilmarnock

I've been using it for 3 weeks now. Only side effects I've had is a bit of nausea. I'm currently on the lowest dose though, due to move up with my next order

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By *imnher2017Couple
7 weeks ago

Warrington

Been on it 12 weeks now. Get it from bolt pharmacy. I have lost 16lb. But only 1 side effect

2 days after taking jab im on the toilet all day sometimes both ends. Always injected in tummy.but last week injected in arm and no toilet visit... I have also gone the other way for days and not able to go.

If you have disabilities and unable to get to a toilet quickly I wouldn't suggest any glp-1 medication as thats what they do to your body. But well done on the loss without it. K

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By *imnher2017Couple
7 weeks ago

Warrington

"I've been using it for 3 weeks now. Only side effects I've had is a bit of nausea. I'm currently on the lowest dose though, due to move up with my next order "

You dont have to move up if it is working for you and only having nausea is great let your body get used to this dose it can take 6 8 wks then if you feel yoy getting food noise then up it. This was the advice my supplier gave me which was great coz I know its not just money they after

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By *haosAfterDarkCouple
7 weeks ago

Kilmarnock

"I've been using it for 3 weeks now. Only side effects I've had is a bit of nausea. I'm currently on the lowest dose though, due to move up with my next order

Yeah my supplier gave me the choice, I think I'm going to go to the 0.5 and stay there for a while. I'm getting a bit of food noise atm, that's the main reason for upping it

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By *hyKentGuyMan
7 weeks ago

sheerness

I have been using Wegovy since October last year. I started wegovy because at the time Monjaro was starting to be difficult to get hold of. I have lost 30lb in that time. Not as much as I’d like to have lost in the time I’ve taken it. I’m not sure it’s as effective as Monjaro. I have had very few side effects. Had the burps and a lot of acid reflux. On the highest dose I did get very sensitive skin. Felt like I was sun burned when drying myself off with a towel. That seems to have eased now. I’ve decided to try the full dose a couple more months. But only jabbing every other week. (Partly to save money.) highest dose is £280 for the month! Feel free to message me for any other info. But having read other posts in this thread there some very knowledgeable people on here. Good luck.

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

Thank you people x

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By *BWmetalcouple666Couple
7 weeks ago

houghton

Mrs has signed up to juniper, around £150 a month for wegovy, onside effects yet but on lowest dose at present

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By *entakuruMan
7 weeks ago

I await the next generation of these products that don't require injection with interest. I am ludicrously squeamish when it comes to needles, and unless it's a full on medical emergency not even the thought of a chiselled torso would motivate me to start injecting myself.

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By *uperstar76Woman
7 weeks ago

North Lanarkshire

"I await the next generation of these products that don't require injection with interest. I am ludicrously squeamish when it comes to needles, and unless it's a full on medical emergency not even the thought of a chiselled torso would motivate me to start injecting myself. "

You honestly dont feel it its so small and thin, i hate injections and was nervous with my 1st mounjaro jag but hardly felt it

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By *ed FlameWoman
7 weeks ago

South Gloucestershire

You can get on the NHS depending on your BMI.

The highest dose though is only 2.4 and that takes up to 17 weeks to get to.

Privately you can get it quick & get a higher dose.

I have felt sick but that is it.

My eyes have got worse which can be to do with the injection or it could just be my eyes.

Hats off to you for losing weight on your own.

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By *hyKentGuyMan
7 weeks ago

sheerness

"Mrs has signed up to juniper, around £150 a month for wegovy, onside effects yet but on lowest dose at present "

I’m on wegovy. Started out £99 first month (I got veterans discount). But it goes up as the dose increases. I’m on the highest dose. It’s currently £280 for the month. Only get discount on first dose.

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By *ockforplay66Man
7 weeks ago

Southampton/isle of wight/ everywhere

My FB switched to Wegovy after using Ozempic, and found it to be very disappointing. With the Ozempic she lost 5 stone in 6 months, but it was getting expensive. She then swapped to the wegovy as a cheaper option, but found that she actually put weight on again with it.

She has now gone back on to the ozempic and even at the lowest dose again, she is losing weight again steadily.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
7 weeks ago

Central

You honestly dont feel it its so small and thin, i hate injections and was nervous with my 1st mounjaro jag but hardly felt it "

I think it would be good if people could actually see the injection pen. I'm a little nervous when I see the standard medical syringes but these are nothing like a needle. I just feel the plastic pen container and not the injection.

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
7 weeks ago

oadby

"You can get on the NHS depending on your BMI.

The highest dose though is only 2.4 and that takes up to 17 weeks to get to.

Privately you can get it quick & get a higher dose.

I have felt sick but that is it.

My eyes have got worse which can be to do with the injection or it could just be my eyes.

Hats off to you for losing weight on your own.

Xx"

Thank you

You can't get it on the NHS here unless you are diabetic and that's probably going to be stopped now aswell thanks to a certain political party.

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By *unseekers888Couple
7 weeks ago

Southampton

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By *eiaorganaWoman
6 weeks ago

Dundee

Started on Wednesday. No side effects really as yet, didn't snack at all yesterday so that's good.

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By *essTTWoman
6 weeks ago

Birmingham

I tried semiglutamide years ago and didn't get on with it, i had terrible acid reflux all day everyday.

However I do usually suffer with reflux so the medication just made it worse.

I have a few friends on it and they have got on beautifully

Best thing would be to just try it and see how you get on x

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By *eveninchguyMan
6 weeks ago

mids

Never done a thing for me wygovey . I swapped to this one as the other doubled in price . Mounjaro was very good but when price doubled it killed it for me .

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By *tewymacMan
6 weeks ago

carlisle

Fasting helps, I work 12 hours shifts and I eat once a day

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By *ucky57Man
6 weeks ago

Hull

Year and half on, 6stone off

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By *lasphemousGirlWoman
6 weeks ago

Cambs

A friend of mine has been on this for a year and has had very minimal side effects, a bit gassy, nauseous on the day she takes it but lost the weight she wanted to loose and is genuinely so much happier, she has mobility issues that prevent a lot of exercise, her GP recommended it to her and she swears by it.

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By *ihimbiherCouple
6 weeks ago

lightwater

4 weeks in and lost 10lb

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
6 weeks ago

Central

"Never done a thing for me wygovey . I swapped to this one as the other doubled in price . Mounjaro was very good but when price doubled it killed it for me ."

I think the Trump agreement on international medical prices hit us badly.

There's variations on prices amongst suppliers though and a friend went over a year, losing almost 6 stones, by staying at the lowest dose and shopping around for offers each purchase, saving a lot of money

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By *az45Man
6 weeks ago

glasgow

Wegovy is definitely a safer option than mounjaro. Know a few people who developed severe problems with gallstones and required surgery in one case due to complications.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
6 weeks ago

Central

"Wegovy is definitely a safer option than mounjaro. Know a few people who developed severe problems with gallstones and required surgery in one case due to complications."

Do you have quantitative data, supporting your claim, from published research?

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By *unseekers888Couple
6 weeks ago

Southampton

Retatrutide is the game changer.

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By *idmanukMan
6 weeks ago

Riddlesden

Mrs done pretty well on it

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
6 weeks ago

Central

"Retatrutide is the game changer. "

It's not licensed in the UK, as still undergoing trials here. It looks set to be impressive

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By *ussymufferMan
6 weeks ago

Lanarkshire

I had horrible side effects from ozempic a weight loss injection

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By *aylad2026Man
6 weeks ago

rugeley

Most GLP1s carry risks. You just have to be well educated on them. Remember youll get a PIL (PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET) with your medicine stating side effects. Which not everyone will suffer. I used Mounjaro and lost 9 stone in 2 years and only had mild side effects at the beginning.

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
5 weeks ago

oadby

"Fasting helps, I work 12 hours shifts and I eat once a day "

I can't fast at the moment due to medication i take throughout the day. However i did lose 3 stone thru fasting and eating better.

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By *rl444Man
5 weeks ago

sliema

Yes I do

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By *eiaorganaWoman
5 weeks ago

Dundee

Took my second dose this morning, no side effects as yet

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
5 weeks ago

oadby

I can't have it yet as i've been very ill and in hospital so have to wait a while.

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By *uperstar76Woman
4 weeks ago

North Lanarkshire

4th jab tonight and ive lost 12lbs, had a bit of constipation but im fine now, drink about 2 litres a day and try to reach my calories, plenty protein and fibre

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By *ingerie lover1TV/TS
4 weeks ago

Cardiff

I am in monjouro and it's amazing. 21kg down

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By *eiaorganaWoman
4 weeks ago

Dundee

I lost 4lbs the first week but only 1lb the second week

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
4 weeks ago

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By *andS_coupleCouple
4 weeks ago

reading

Mounjaro lost 6 stone.

Wegovy put weight on.

Unless you fix your diet, it'll all go back on though.

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
4 weeks ago

oadby

"Mounjaro lost 6 stone.

Wegovy put weight on.

Unless you fix your diet, it'll all go back on though."

Obviously

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By *rof LukeMan
4 weeks ago

Slough

Did any if you also lose muscle mass or just fat?

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By *idlander134Man
4 weeks ago

wallsal

I had it, but it got to be too expensive. It works I put some weight back on but not all. Would do it again if it was more affordable

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Central

"Did any if you also lose muscle mass or just fat?"

I think it's probably almost impossible not to lose some muscle, when you're in a sustained calorie deficit.

. Certainly, maintaining something like weight training and keeping protein intake high, can help to alleviate it but the body will pull energy from where it wants to. If it does this, it also reduces the basal metabolic rate, so cuts what energy it will need, from that point onwards.

I've lost some of my muscle but also some fat

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By *inchyorksMan
4 weeks ago

huddersfield

I used Monjaro with the only side effect of losing 5 stone, I then went onto wegovy when the prices increased.

I lasted three months, did lose another stone but the nausea as a side effect was awful, so stopped using it and went back to Monjaro!

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By *otty74Man
4 weeks ago

witney

Lost 1.4 stone in 7 weeks

The last couple of weeks had really bad eggy burps and been throwing quite a lot of my meals back up

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
4 weeks ago

oadby

I've bought Wegovy. My GP said to get Wegovy rather than mj.

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By *ngry IngridWoman
4 weeks ago

Cardigan

I took my first dose on Tuesday night. Felt a bit sick Wednesday morning and the occasional burp but other than that feel fine.

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By *ee_78Woman
4 weeks ago

IT changes

I’ve lost 4 stone on wegovy same as yourself limited mobility so needed the help while building a sensible low impact exercise routine. On high dose now and still no side effects other than forgetting to eat plenty of fruit and veg as can end up only eating bit you really like. Hope it goes well for you.

D xx

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
4 weeks ago

oadby

"I took my first dose on Tuesday night. Felt a bit sick Wednesday morning and the occasional burp but other than that feel fine. "

That's good

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
4 weeks ago

oadby

"I’ve lost 4 stone on wegovy same as yourself limited mobility so needed the help while building a sensible low impact exercise routine. On high dose now and still no side effects other than forgetting to eat plenty of fruit and veg as can end up only eating bit you really like. Hope it goes well for you.

D xx"

Oh wow that's really good, well done x

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By *hatterbox 2Couple
4 weeks ago

wakefield

the highest dose is only 2.75 which isnt high as that is mounjaro starting dose

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
3 weeks ago

Reading

GLP1s are amazing for quietening the food noise and reducing hunger. I'm diabetic so take Ozempic and have lost 25 kgs and keep it off but I have stalled somewhat on further weight loss. I also lost a lot of muscle. So if you can exercise then do.

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By *uliette500Woman
3 weeks ago

Hull

I had my second dose yesterday. No side effects at all.

I cant believe how it has just turned off the food noise. I don't want or need to snack and my portion size for meals has reduced because I dont feel hungry. I have also started to eat healthier too, it seemed pointless before as I couldn't fight the urge to snack on the wrong things. Only lost a couple of pounds up to now but it's only been a week so it's a start.

I also aim to try and increase my exercise too but not done that bit yet.

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By *eiaorganaWoman
3 weeks ago

Dundee

8lbs off in 3 weeks so not bad. Not really snacking and not often feeling hungry. I'd set my calories at 1700 but not reaching that some days.

Only side effect so far is burping and a bit of acid reflux

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By *eachyPairCouple
3 weeks ago

Leicester

Good job your not a female on here if you dont like a little prick, the place is full of them

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Central

"8lbs off in 3 weeks so not bad. Not really snacking and not often feeling hungry. I'd set my calories at 1700 but not reaching that some days.

Only side effect so far is burping and a bit of acid reflux "

Be wary of losing too much weight, too quickly. Very slow weight loss is more preferable - though runs counter to our motivation and desires to get it gone ASAP

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By *uncornladMan
3 weeks ago

runcorn

yep no issues but its not a miracle,I lost 2 stone and stuck at that mark for now

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By *enfleetEssexMan
3 weeks ago

Benfleet

Currently 3 stone down on Maunjaro

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By *iz-wasMan
3 weeks ago

Sittingbourne

These jabs can work. You've already lost weight, so you "should" have some good habbits - stick to them if you go on the jabs.

I've been on Mounjaro for six weeks - lost 6 kgs. Also my Blood sugars are stablising (T2 Diabetic).

There are a lot of people that don't like the idea, think it's a cheat etc. etc. They are not you - my advise try it and see how you get on.

EVERY SINGLE PERSON IS DIFFERENT - what affected your next door neigbours cousin's pub landlord may or may not affect you.

Yes there are some side effects - in my research these are usually due to not having a balanced diet - you do need fibre, you do need protein.

See how you get on - nothing but a few quid to lose.

Message if you want to chat more

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By *picyminxWoman
3 weeks ago

Huntingdon

Apparently Wegovy is also coming out as a pill in a couple of weeks too but hasn't been approved for dispensing on the NHS yet. I wonder if its as effective as the jab?

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By *ngry IngridWoman
3 weeks ago

Cardigan

Urgh. Had my 2nd dose on Tuesday, had the runs Wednesday night and been constipated ever since! Any tips to get things moving again?!!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Central

"Urgh. Had my 2nd dose on Tuesday, had the runs Wednesday night and been constipated ever since! Any tips to get things moving again?!! "

Increasing your fibre intake should help, as well as keeping yourself hydrated. Some exercise helps to increase your body's passage of food through your system, such as through your large intestine. Take a pause after eating, so that blood is allowed to centre on your stomach, helping digestion.

Even some small walks can help.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Central

"Apparently Wegovy is also coming out as a pill in a couple of weeks too but hasn't been approved for dispensing on the NHS yet. I wonder if its as effective as the jab? "

They're about as effective as each other, the tablet version maybe 1% or so, of lower effectiveness. The pill is more complicated to take, as it has to be on an empty stomach, with a break before you can eat, otherwise it reduces how well it works.

Whilst the needle delivered option is nothing like a medical injection, there are some people who could prefer a tablet instead. We don't yet know what the private pricing level will be, so whether 1 type might provide savings.

I think I will probably stick with the injection, as it's so easy and less restricted on how to take it.

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By *wayne-PipeMan
3 weeks ago

howton

I've read somewhere that weight loss jab reduces muscle mass rather that fat.

So I'd do your research before going down that route.

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By *wayne-PipeMan
3 weeks ago

howton

Some injection where you have to take secondary medication to protect the muscle mass..

Heart is a muscle too so I'd be careful

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Central

"Some injection where you have to take secondary medication to protect the muscle mass..

Heart is a muscle too so I'd be careful "

It's best to be specific, rather than adding vague information, which could deter. People can rely on their prescribing Doctor, to inform them, etc. Wegovy is prescribed without anything for muscle loss, though any weight loss is never targeted, to a specific area or body component.

People are encouraged to do muscle building as well as to eat good volumes of protein, whilst losing weight.

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By *erdyguy45Man
3 weeks ago

Solihull/milton keynes & other

I tried mounjaro last year and did lose weight with it over the course of 4 months.

You do have to maintain a good amount of daily protein intake to protect muscle mass though and don't fall into trap of not eating.

I found I always felt full (bloated even) so struggled to eat sometimes so relied on high protein foods mainly.

I did stop taking it as felt I had my eating habits under control through it, however my appetite came back with a vengeance and my weight went straight back to what it was.

I'm just using calorie control now and more exercise and seeing a slower result but still a result so I'm happy.

Do the research and yes there can be some quite severe side effects with some people, I was lucky though not to have them.

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
3 weeks ago

oadby

My GP recomended Wegovy and we talked about side effects etc. Im going with their recomendation

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By *untiWoman
2 weeks ago

Newport

I've taken Wegovy since October last year. I've lost nearly 5 stone. I was 199kg when I started and am 168kg today.

I have stomach and bowel issues but didn't find much side effects. Fibre is important to keep everything moving as the less food you eat means that it can stop motility.

I pay privately for it but to be honest I've probably saved the same amount of money not eating the crap I was before. For me it's literally been a life saver.

Good luck with what ever you decide to do OP x

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By *k_123Man
2 weeks ago

Lancashire

I used it for 9 months. Was right on the edge of the bmi cut off for prescription so looking back I should have left it alone.

I only lost 4kgs in the time I used it, it cut my sex drive in half, made me not want to drink

Alcohol at all …. made me boring AF!

The food noise came back with a bang when I came off it. It’s really hard to stop gaining weight, hungry all the time and started snacking a lot more than I did before.

I think it’s great for people that need to lose lots of weight but for those trying to lose under 10kgs I’d personallystick to a ‘conventional’ diet, fasting & adding in more physical activity every day. I really don’t think there has been enough thought about when people come off the jab.

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
2 weeks ago

oadby

"I've taken Wegovy since October last year. I've lost nearly 5 stone. I was 199kg when I started and am 168kg today.

I have stomach and bowel issues but didn't find much side effects. Fibre is important to keep everything moving as the less food you eat means that it can stop motility.

I pay privately for it but to be honest I've probably saved the same amount of money not eating the crap I was before. For me it's literally been a life saver.

Good luck with what ever you decide to do OP x"

Well done, thank you x

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By *ooking4funukMan
2 weeks ago

warrington/st.helens

I've lost over 3stone since January, had stents and needed to get in better shape.

Started on wegovy,now I'm on 5mg retatrutide a week,helped me so much .

Had headaches for first 2 weeks then nothing.

Went on holiday in april put 9lb on but have lost in again since.

Give it a go.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Central

"I've lost over 3stone since January, had stents and needed to get in better shape.

Started on wegovy,now I'm on 5mg retatrutide a week,helped me so much .

Had headaches for first 2 weeks then nothing.

Went on holiday in april put 9lb on but have lost in again since.

Give it a go."

retatrutide isn't approved for prescription in the UK and unlikely for some time. It sounds very promising. How are you getting prescribed this?

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By *idmanukMan
2 weeks ago

Riddlesden

Mrs has done well on it and no major side effects

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By *eekyTattsCoupleCouple
1 week ago

Tyne and Wear

I’ve recently started wegovy this week after developing complications on the Mounjaro and having to stop.

Suppression is good, since a weight loss in first 2 days and nothing since. I have felt like a have a permanent cold after taking it which can be a side effect apparently.

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By *otoBlue69Man
2 days ago

Stockport

I went vegetarian. No processed food. Lots of nuts, seeds, legumes and fruit. Went from 110Kg to 75 Kg in a year without feeling hungry for a single minute and a bonus is I feel I can break bricks with my erection now.

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By *oml and mwgc OP Couple
1 day ago

oadby

"I went vegetarian. No processed food. Lots of nuts, seeds, legumes and fruit. Went from 110Kg to 75 Kg in a year without feeling hungry for a single minute and a bonus is I feel I can break bricks with my erection now."

Excellent

Sadly it won't work for me,i was vegetarian for approx 20 years and weighed the most i have in my life.

I eat very little processed food anyway.

Hence i will try Wegovy.

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By *eiaorganaWoman
1 day ago

Dundee

My appetite has been all over the place for the past fortnight, but we've been away and extreme heat makes my appetite disappear anyway. I've lost half a stone in 2 weeks so I'm not sure what was that and what was the injection.

I need to order my next set this week but not sure whether to stay on the one I'm on for another month or go up one

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