Hello, I just started Mounjaro!! I'm on Week 3 of 2.5mg and the appetite suppression is no joke! My doctor put me on this after stalling out at 80 pounds lost post op. Surgery March 2021, stopped losing March 2022 (but haven't gained).

I'd like to hear about anyone else's experience so far, the weight loss has been slow, but I'm hopefully because the scale is finally moving again!!

I was amazed to learn that normal people don’t have “obsessive food chatter” I want to live that life so bad.

I had a VSG in 2013. Did well. I went from 271 to 180. After some depression [a man issue!], I got to 175 in 2021 :-). Now, due to some stress (when I graze), I'm up to 200 pounds. I've tried some of the GLP-1s, but what do you do for the constipation? i HATE being constipated. Grr. Thanks for any replies with advice.

On 8/29/2024 at 7:29 AM, curiousone said:

I had a VSG in 2013. Did well. I went from 271 to 180. After some depression [a man issue!], I got to 175 in 2021 :-). Now, due to some stress (when I graze), I'm up to 200 pounds. I've tried some of the GLP-1s, but what do you do for the Constipation? i HATE being constipated. Grr. Thanks for any replies with advice.

Fiber, fiber and yes more fiber. Oh, and my morning coffee! If I need more, Fibercon.

1 hour ago, BlondePatriotInCDA said:

Fiber, fiber and yes more fiber. Oh, and my morning coffee! If I need more, Fibercon.

Is there a good brand or two that you recommend and really does the do...? ? Thanks.

2 hours ago, curiousone said:

Is there a good brand or two that you recommend and really does the do...? ? Thanks.

I have fiber in the turkey chili (kidney beans) I make and I also take 6 (2 morning, 2 mid and 2 evening) of the Psyllium Husk Fiber Supplement 1450mg, 240 Capsules from Amazon just a bit above recommended daily dosage, but my GP said it can't cause any issues other than maybe gas..but I have noticed anymore than normal with a bypass..

I also eat 3 (again 1 at different times throughout the day) OLLY Probiotic + Prebiotic Gummy, Digestive Support and Gut Health, 500 Million CFUs, Fiber, Adult Chewable Supplement for Men and Women, Peach, 30 Day Supply - 30 Count. I started the psyllium when my GP started me on Ozempic to break my 3 month stall and to stop the annoying food cadence in my head!

I'm holding at 1mg dose and have had very little constipation if any. I don't "go" regularly at 7am everyday like I used too, but I do go each day. I just make sure I get my water in and all works as it should. I hope this helps!

Edited September 1, 20242 yr by BlondePatriotInCDA

Hi La0525 I'm Wales, UK

I had gastric sleeve surgery in 2019 and the result was amazing. Since then, I have been watching what I eat and how much I eat and when I eat. This self-discipline worked until in 2024 I lost my job through no fault of my own and on top of that there were family bereavements. With having lost my job along with it lost my home. Anyhow I'm now slowly getting back on track, but the hunger hormone ghrelin is raging havoc again and I'm beginning to pile the pounds on especially in the bloated stomach area. I have been to see the G.P and they prescribed multivitamins tablets along with a B12 injection every twelve weeks and had has also prescribed me 10 mg Citalopram (Anti - depressive tablet). I suggested to the G.P would I be eligible for Mounjaro and the clear answer was no! despite being a former type 2 diabetic and have struggled with my weight for years .

I have started grazing and binge eating and need to suppress this hunger hormone. The Doctor has just referred me to the Mental Health Team and on to the BEAT (Beat Eating Disorder self-help group). This is all very well, but for the time being I feel I need 2.5 mg of Mounjaro for at least for 6 months to get back on track before my weight starts spiraling out of control. What's your thought on this ?

PS: In the UK unless you are morbidly obese beyond belief the NHS will not prescribe any weight loss medication .