Bit worried about my mum and her weight and wondering if anyone’s had something similar??
So,
She’s:
-61 years old
-5ft
-sedentary desk job
-recently had a broken ankle so mobility has been low (she can walk now but still gets pain sometimes so it’s still healing)
-drinks around 2–2.5L water daily
-eats around 1500 calories or slightly under most days
-usually gets around 60–80g protein max because of her kidneys.
She also struggles with constipation quite a lot. She now takes Lactulose and Laxido every other day and is going to the toilet most days now.
She started Mounjaro on 21st Feb at 19st 12lb. Dropped a stone quickly. She then got down to 18st 5lb three weeks ago, but now she’s back around 18st 9lb and hasn’t really seen losses for about a month despite sticking to things.
Last week she moved up to 7.5mg and somehow went UP in weight again which has really upset her.
Could this just be constipation/water retention/inflammation from the healing ankle? Or does 1500 calories sound too high for someone her age/height/activity level?
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone older, shorter, less mobile, or dealing with constipation on Mounjaro because she’s feeling very discouraged right now.
Thanks!!