Posting on throwaway due to me being embarassed and tmi
I just wanted to share my experience with weightloss injections to the broader audience.
I've been "Larger" my whole life. I have a history of weight issues within my family and also Endosalpingyosis (Which is apparently an off-shoot of endometriosis idk but shit sucks), I started gaining a fair bit of weight when I got into my first relationship in 2020 and got implanon and then the mirena. From there, I was hovering around 120kg for a couple of years.
Eventually I just hit a wall and was over not being able to shop at normal stores and went to a GP to get help, I tried the "legal speed"and while that was great for my energy levels and productivity at work (Pretty sure I have ADHD bc I've never felt more locked in when I was taking that stuff), the excersise I was doing did nothing for my weight.
From there, Doc suggested injections which cost me about $350 a month (meanwhile, I have a mortgage and bills to pay so this is simply not a long-term solution for most people). I'm greatful to have been in the position to be able to afford it but it's simply unattainable for a lot of people.
It is scary as hell I know it freaked me out and its important that you weight side affects.
I've been able to lose around 15kg in 6 months and have been able to keep it off for the last 4 months with only a little fluctuation.
I was on mounjaro personally and yes it worked a lot, my partner was the only reason I would eat at all most days as I just felt so physically full just the thought of eating anything would make me feel absolutely sick.
Another sideaffect that isnt spoken about very often (and this one is a bit gross to be warned) The constipation. My dudes, I'm talking a month of not being able to go without using an enema.
The risk of your bowel being pierced bc of the lack of movement is a REAL ISSUE ok
With that in mind, in my country (Australia) you're only allowed to be on it for (I think) 6 months due to the damage it can cause to your eyes?
Idk but its very nice to see someone who looks like me talking about this stuff to a broad audience
Angels on ur body kate
This is literally just rambling and I apologise but thank you for listening.