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Not just a quick shave where they slap some foam on your face and get it done in 5 minutes. 😅

I’m looking for more of an experience - something slow, relaxing and almost therapeutic. Proper hot towel, good lather, someone who actually takes their time, a really smooth shave, maybe a face massage / cold towel afterwards, etc.

Basically, I want to sit in a barber chair and zone out for 30–45 minutes while someone gives me a really good shave.

TL;DR: 9 kg down in 5 weeks on Mounjaro. Considering switching to sema mainly for long-term affordability. Anyone done this?

Just finished my 5th dose of 2.5 mg Mounjaro and have lost 9 kg in 5 weeks. My doctor said I could either continue 2.5 mg or move to 5 mg.

I was considering getting the 10 mg pen and taking smaller doses, but I’m now wondering if I should switch to semaglutide instead. My main concern is long-term cost. At higher Mounjaro doses, ₹20-25k/month feels difficult to sustain, whereas the generic semaglutide is much cheaper.

Would it make more sense to switch now while I’m still on 2.5 mg, or continue Mounjaro for a while and switch later?

TL;DR: Where’s the best place to buy Mounjaro 10mg in Bangalore right now?

I’ve finished my first four doses of Mounjaro 2.5mg and I’m moving up to 5mg. I’m planning to buy a 10mg KwikPen and use half doses.

I bought my first pen from Tata 1mg and had a good experience. I was planning to get the 10mg pen from Amazon Pharmacy this time because the discounts were better, but it’s currently out of stock.

Tata 1mg is still an option, but before I order, I wanted to check if there are any better options online or in Bangalore?

TL;DR: I’m getting a recurring pattern of gas, sulfur burps, stomach pain, and constipation after my Mounjaro dose, and I’m looking for ways to manage it.

I’m currently on Mounjaro 2.5 mg and took my 4th dose this Saturday.

For the last two weeks, I’ve noticed the same pattern after my Saturday dose:
Sunday: mild stomach pain, gas, and sulfur burps
Tuesday: stomach pain gets significantly worse
Wednesday: constipation and trapped gas finally pass, and I feel much better

It seems to be repeating again this week.

I know GI side effects are common with GLP-1s, but I’m looking for practical ways to manage them.

Would be interested to hear what has worked for others dealing with similar symptoms.

EDIT: Thanks to everyone who commented, this was genuinely useful. Compiling the advice here in case it helps someone searching for the same thing later.

- Identify your triggers, especially deep fried stuff, oily food, complex carbs, eggs.
- Eat bland from the day before your dose through three days after.
- Small portions.
- Fiber. Isabgol, one spoon in warm water on alternate days, is an easy way to get it in.
- Finish dinner at least two hours before bed. Biggest fix for sulfur burps.
- Widen the gap between meals by a couple of hours.
- Brisk five minute walk after every meal. Don't lie down after eating.

TL;DR: Finished 4 weeks of 2.5 mg and want to move to 5 mg. Thinking of getting the 15 mg KwikPen and splitting it into 5 mg doses. Is this safe/reliable?

I just took my 4th dose of Mounjaro 2.5 mg, so I’ve completed my first month and plan to move up to 5 mg. I have my endo consultation today.

I’m considering getting the 15 mg KwikPen and taking one-third of the dose each week, as I’ve seen some people here do.

For anyone who’s done this: Is this safe/reliable, and is there anything I should be particularly careful about?

TL;DR: Looking for a compact EDC sling/bag for a small camera + a few small EDC items

I’m looking for recommendations for a small everyday-carry bag. I mainly want to carry my Fujifilm X-M5, a small notebook, pen, and maybe a small knife/other EDC bits.

I currently use the Uniqlo Multi-Pocket Shoulder Bag, and while it works, it’s a little too roomy for my needs, so the camera moves around inside. I also don’t want a proper/bulky camera bag since the X-M5 is quite small.

What are you guys using/recommend for something compact that keeps a small mirrorless camera relatively secure?

I’ve been on Mounjaro for close to two weeks and so far it’s been going really well. I’ve lost some weight, the food noise has reduced significantly, and I’m feeling great overall. I’m currently on 2.5 mg.

I’m now looking for a good endocrinologist who consults online. I’d like someone who is comfortable managing GLP-1s and who I can have a few proper discussions with regarding dose titration, side effects, long-term maintenance, and potentially switching to semaglutide later on.

Would really appreciate recommendations from anyone who has had a good experience with an online endocrinologist!

Hey everyone,

I’m on day 5 of Mounjaro 2.5 mg and so far I’m down 2.4 kg. The first few days were amazing - my hunger almost disappeared and I was getting full much faster.

Today though, I’ve noticed my appetite coming back. It’s not as intense as before, but it’s definitely more noticeable than it was over the last few days.

Is this something others have experienced towards the end of the week on 2.5 mg? Does the appetite suppression tend to wear off before the next shot, or is this just my body adjusting?

Would love to hear your experiences/thoughts. Thanks!

Hey everyone!

Started my first Mounjaro 2.5 mg shot this Saturday.

The first thing I noticed, almost immediately, was how much the intense hunger reduced. I used to get these intense hunger spikes that felt impossible to ignore, and they’ve calmed down dramatically. Almost feels like Im finally free. Like food is not controlling me anymore :)

By day two, I realized I couldn’t even finish my usual lunch. I ended up eating half and saving the rest because I was genuinely full. That was a pretty strange (but welcome) experience.

A little about me: I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my life. I’ve been both overweight and underweight, and I’ve spent years stuck in the yo-yo dieting cycle. In 2022, I lost around 35 kg and managed to keep it off for a while. Unfortunately, after a road accident left me bedridden for some time, most of that weight bounced back.

Since then, the hardest part has been getting past the mental block of, “What’s the point? You’ll just gain it back again.”

I’m hoping this helps me finally break that cycle. I’m trying to rebuild myself, one step at a time. Looking forward to learning from everyone here, and wishing everyone else on this journey the very best.

Hey folks,

I’m looking to start learning guitar as an adult and was wondering if anyone has recommendations for good guitar classes around Whitefield. Open to both individual tutors and music schools.

Would love to hear about places you’ve had a good experience with. Thanks!

Heyyo folks, I’m 26 and I haven’t properly shaved my face since my school days. Recently I’ve decided to get back into shaving and I’d like to build a nice traditional wet shaving setup.

I generally prefer buying quality gear and doing things the old-fashioned way. I’ve used a DE safety razor once (borrowed from a cousin) and remember really enjoying the experience compared to cartridge razors.

Looking for recommendations for a good beginner-friendly setup : razor, blades, brush, soap/cream, and anything else you’d consider essential.

Thanks!

Heyyo!

I’m looking to connect with people who are as obsessed with coffee as I am. I’ve been deep into the hobby for almost 10 years now, and what started as an appreciation for Chennai’s filter coffee has turned into a full-blown passion.

My setup includes an espresso machine, grinder, several pourover brewers, and a steadily growing collection of beans from different roasters. I enjoy everything from dialing in espresso shots to experimenting with new brewing methods and tasting different origins.

Just hoping to meet like-minded people around Whitefield to chat coffee, exchange brewing tips, try new beans, visit cafés, or maybe even organize the occasional coffee meetup.

If that sounds like your kind of thing, drop a comment or send me a message!