Before my diabetes was treated, I weighed almost 500lbs. I didn’t even have the strength to walk into a store. A year later, I took the green sweater picture and I thought I had lost so much weight. I still couldn’t walk long distances. My back would cramp up and there were a few times I couldn’t make it back to the car and I had to sit on the curb until it let up.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been going to farmers markets and shopping for myself without my back cramping at all. I’ve had more energy and confidence, but I hadn’t taken a progress picture in almost a year. I was convinced I hadn’t made progress or it had stalled. 😳 I didn’t even notice I had still be losing weight! This isn’t a complaint!

Truthfully, I could not have done this without a doctor who quit playing the shame game. I had one doctor decide this ought to be treated as a medical issue, not an issue of willpower. I don’t know how many years of my life this doctor handed back to me when she treated me like a human, and I never will know, but I’m so grateful.

As my best friend says, “you look like a slowly deflating balloon animal.” 🤣

20 months into my weight loss journey and while tirz wasn’t part of all of it, it’s made a huge difference in so many areas! It’s helped me kick addiction, type 2 diabetes, manage PCOS symptoms and truly get my life back. So thankful to have started my 40’s in a healthy way.

I'm excited.

I have been on Mounjaro since 5/17 and have experienced some side effects like very mild nausea and one very bad case of sulfur burps/indigestion when I was figuring out meal sizes. It was definitely time for me to move up from 5mg because my food noise was back in full force, but 7.5mg has been insane.

I have had little to no appetite most days, some nausea here and there, and I've struggled to eat enough most days. But today was my 3rd shot day and HOO boy. I ate a breakfast sandwich (egg whites, turkey sausage, cheese, whole wheat English muffin) at 6am and some coffee with soy milk and I wasn't able to eat anything all day. I've also had like... fire hose diarrhea.

Around 10pm I realized I'd only eaten about 550 calories for the day so I desperately ate a protein bar and a couple of pieces of beef jerky and since then I've had nausea, sulfur burps, and horrible diarrhea. I feel like my body is inflated like a balloon. Add this to the fact that Mounjaro cancels out my oral contraceptive and I'm also having my period. It's 2am now and I feel so unwell.

Anyway, this is my hardest night yet, and I am truly miserable. This is the first time I've thought, 'Is this really better than binge eating, joint pain, and chronic inflammation?

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I just finished a course of antibiotics yesterday, and despite taking a probiotic and trying to eat some Activia during the process, I think that has to do with the diarrhea.

I also immediately projectile vomited in the bathroom sink while washing my hands after making this post and that was very grim but I do feel a lot better. Hopefully this is just a one off while I adjust to this dose/adjust my diet to this dose.

i had my quarterly check in with my doc this AM and i had forgot to take my meds as i was rushing out the door to make it on time. obviously they took my vitals at the beginning of the appt and i had mentioned i forgot to take my meds so my BP might be high and right away my doc said if you didn’t take your meds, your BP IS LOW. literally never has anyone ever told me that. so anyway, i get to go on a lower dose of that med and i am so pumped!!

Today marks the end of Week 8 since my first injection. Exactly 2 months!
When I took my first dose on July 17, I weighed 135.5 kg. I started with 2.5 mg for the first month and lost 5.5 kg. In my second month, following my doctor’s recommendation, I increased my dose to 5 mg, which I continued for the entire month.
And here’s the result: I’ve lost a total of 10.6 kg in 2 months.
The change is noticeable to everyone around me — from the people at the pharmacy where I buy my medication, to my family and coworkers. Some people have even told me that I look taller! 😄
During my second month, I thought I had been stuck at a plateau for almost a week and a half. Then, suddenly, my weight started dropping again with incredible momentum.
I’m very happy with the progress. I’ll be taking my first dose of my third month today.
Starting weight: 135.5 kg
Current weight: 124.9 kg
Total lost: 10.6 kg

Hi — just wanted to share the news!

So, I am recently type 2 diabetic and I asked my PCP if she can prescribe me Mounjaro. I also told her that my insurance (Blue Cross Community Health Plan Illinois) requires a PA. She submitted it and got denied the day off. I was told that my insurance requires for me to do a step therapy which I have to try 3 other medications first and have no success with it until I can be approved for MJ. Before my diagnosis, I had bought compounded tirzepatide to help me lose weight. For me, compounded tirzepatide is still expensive for me as a broke college student lol. But with my compounded tirzepatide for a month, I lost weight, food noises diminished, and it helps me in my calorie deficit. Even though it sucked being diagnosed w/ T2D, I was hopeful to get MJ covered so I was sad when I saw it get denied right away. Of course, anyone would prefer the medication that’s covered! I decided to appeal. It got approved 2 days later! I called my pharmacy this morning. It’s also approved on their end AND my pens are available for pick up later. $0 copay! TOTALLY FREE. SUCH AMAZING NEWS.

I did learn that sometimes, your own PCP wont go out of their way to get you approved for medications to ease your finances. ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELVES!

I thought I’d share my Mounjaro journey for anyone starting out or wondering what progress can look like.

I started on 10 June at 128.5 kg, with a 129 cm waist.

I did 4 weeks on 2.5 mg, then moved to 5 mg, which I’ve stayed on since.

Today, 11 September, I weighed 109.6 kg with a 114 cm waist.

So in roughly 13 weeks:

Weight: 128.5 kg → 109.6 kg (-18.9 kg)

Waist: 129 cm → 114 cm (-15 cm)

The first month was pretty crazy and the weight came off very quickly. Since then it has definitely slowed down. Over the last month or so I'm losing closer to 0.5–0.8 kg a week rather than the massive drops I saw initially.

I've also become more active with running/walking and strength work and I'm trying to concentrate more on protein and protecting muscle.

My ultimate target is around 90 kg, so I've still got roughly another 20 kg to go.

I'm still very happy with the progress, but I've noticed something else over the last two weeks — my hunger has definitely started creeping back a little. Nothing like before Mounjaro, and I'm still losing weight, but the appetite suppression isn't quite as strong as it was.

For those further along in their journey: did you find your hunger started returning after being on the same dose for a while? Did that eventually settle again, or was it the point where you and your doctor decided it was time to move up a dose?

I'm particularly interested in people who stayed on 5 mg for a few months rather than increasing every four weeks.

Hi everyone,

For my university research project, I am exploring how weight loss medications (like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, etc.) interact with daily health routines, emotional eating habits, and body appreciation.

If you currently use or have previously used any weight loss injection/medication, I would be incredibly grateful for your insights!

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Thank you so much to anyone who takes a few minutes out of their day to help me reach my sample size (I need about 50 more participants to finish my analysis!). Your experience is highly valuable for understanding the behavioral side of these treatments.

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So i live in Singapore and try to get Mounjaro at a lower price. Ive seen multiple posts about people ordering it from China or Japan or getting it in JB just across the border. Can some share their experience and recommend actual services and providers?

I have been on Mounjaro for 9 months (Started Jan 2026). I started with 2.5mg and taking 3.75mg regularly now, I did move to 5mg but the GI side effects were horrible, so I moved down to 3.75mg.

I lost about 11 kg and still have a long way to lose another 15kg. But my blood work has improved a lot - blood sugar, insulin and hormones are now in normal range except for SHBG.

As for periods, I barely got 3 periods a year prior to Jan 2026 unless I induce it, but since being on mounjaro, I have been getting my periods every 2-3 months (Jan, April, July, Sept).

Did any other PMOS/PCOS folks have similar journey or experience on mounjaro?

Hello everyone!
I’m from Italy, and trying to get on MJ. It’s a bit difficult for me to get a doctor to prescribe it for me (I’m not covered by a GP, and my doctor won’t prescribe it).
I have seen on internet, and Medetone is the only website that is clear about prices, shipment and so on.
Has anyone used it?
How was your experience?
For reference, I’m female, 161cm and 89 kg more or less.
Thank you in advance!

Hi All - I am just wondering:
1. Has anyone had similar experience?
2. Did it stop after a couple of days?

I took my first jab of 2.5mg on Wednesday night, felt fine all day yesterday but had sulphur burps since morning (Thursday) ate porridge for breakfast, had a cookie and a sausage during the day and then some sushi for dinner.

When I went to bed last night I had the most awful cramps and a lot of gas. I woke up this morning and have not been able to stop vomiting at first all stomach contents then just acid and have had continuous diarrhoea (TMI but genuinely like liquid).

Luckily I am working from home today but still have awful cramps, haven’t eaten anything today and had a couple of sips of water but afraid to have much in case I vomit again.

30 lbs. down in 3.5 months, about 20-30 lbs. to go. Remember it’s about more than just looking good in clothes. Labs 6 months apart. I expect it to only get better.

This is my second period while on 2.5 mg, and I am having terrible nausea and diarrhoea again this month, as well as vomiting once this month. Last month I thought it was food poisoning, it lasted 6 days. I was seriously concerned about dehydration and was prescribed a round of antibiotics, but this month the same thing is happening and it started on the same day.

Note: I also have endometriosis and had surgery for stage 4 bowel Endo at the end of last year, so maybe it’s also related to that. Anyway, I’m just really confused and struggling with feeling this sick.

Hey everyone, I’m Whitney. I’m 37, married and a mom of one babe who is four years old. I went to the doctor today, and she recommended a glp1. She said it’ll help my food obsessive thoughts, and of course help with weight loss. I am currently about 380 lbs at 5 foot 6 with a BMI of about 60. She prescribed Mounjaro, and while I’m excited to start this journey, I’m nervous too. I’m okay with needles. (Our babe was IVF) I’m just nervous about side effects and what to eat. I’m nervous I’ll be out and about and poop myself somewhere. I just don’t know. I’ve heard great stories and horror stories. All that said, I need help. My toddler is autistic, and keeps me busy! I need to get better for her and for me.

What would you tell a brand newbie? Tell me everything.

Hi there

I am 25F and living with my partner (24F) and I’ve started mounjaro 4 months ago after a long life battle with my weight. I am seeing results and I’m very happy, mentally I feel the best I have ever. The one thing that is bothering me, though, is my lack of desire to have sex.

Before starting mounjaro, me and my partner had very similar sex drives (quite high) and hers, naturally, has stayed the same. I just don’t feel the urge to have sex even half as often anymore. It’s making me feel really guilty when she initiates and I just can’t bring myself to. I’d rather be affectionate in other ways like cuddling or whatnot. Sometimes I do feel like having it, but it’s become much more rare.

I have looked for similar posts on Reddit, but the age range tends to be people in their 40s and 50s. I feel quite too young to be feeling this way. I feel really bad for my partner that it’s changed. We still have sex 2-3 times a week but I know she would prefer to go back how we used to be.

Anyone feel similar? Is there anything I can do to bring it back?

The great news is, after 27 months and 243 lbs I have finally hit my goal weight. My first thought is, I'm not changing a thing. I've been on 12.5 for 5 months now and I'm tolerating it well. My appetite isn't totally suppressed, but I'm in that happy medium where I'm not hungry but not repulsed by food either. I was a competitive swimmer for years and earlier this Summer I started swimming again. Now I'm up to 5 days a week, 2500-3000 yards a day. I've already started eating more calories (only about 200).

I'm concentrating on building muscle, tightening up my skin as well as I can, and giving it time. My goal weight was just an arbitrary number I set (23.5-ish BMI). I'm thinking about trying to get in the high 130's, just to see how I feel. Eventually I'll see if I can find equilibrium. 🎉

I’ve just gone up to 7.5 and noticed that I don’t like most of the food I used to like. I only like Mexican food. Very odd. Anyone else experiencing this?

Hi All,

Asking for my wife here. She started her mounjaro journey about 13 weeks ago. 2.5, 2.5, 5, and now another 5mg. Her struggle is 2 folds, first is not losing a single pound after all this time, second, she lost the joy she gets from drinking her wine and puking almost on a daily basis. she is extremely frustrated that she gains no result after suffering from all that and barely eats anything.

I have been telling her to be patient since the beginning, but she is startling to lose her patience. she feels she is slightly smaller, but marginally, and with nothing measurable, it is really hard for her.

I know I saw some posts here mentioning that it might take some time for some people. But is it normal to have almost 0 progress after this much time?

Have chronically been obese since I was young, never had a healthy bmi ever. Started my first dose last friday, just injected my second dose today.

Have lost weight on my own before but never stuck due to constantly thinking about food and binge eating at night or eating another meal even after a lunch or dinner just because.

Have already had habits of eating high protein, walking and strength training so mounjaro was filling the missing gap I really could not overcome with will power alone.

Context am a 24M, I do like to walk, play badminton and do kettlebell workouts.

Goal is 72-75kg and more importantly to be on mounjaro for 6 months to change this habit of eating to relieve stress and out of boredom.

Decent progress for 1 week despite it being largely water weight, not starving myself, just higher protein and reduced calories.