My Mounjaro Journey Week 30 - The Weight Of Uncertainty

Hey Gang. How's tricks?

Well, it appears SheMed are having supply issues. I say this because a couple of people on the Facebook page have posted emails from SheMed saying they aren’t increasing their dose due to limited supplies. They’ve also suspended early refills, which is a nightmare for anyone trying to plan around holidays. I’m still waiting for my new prescription, and the silence is starting to feel ominous.

It’s not just SheMed. I’ve seen posts from people using other pharmacies where discount codes have been suspended—apparently due to customers buying from multiple suppliers. It’s starting to feel eerily familiar, like the bulk buying frenzy during Covid when you couldn’t get toilet roll, pasta, or vegetables for love nor money. I sort of understand it. Some people are stretched to their financial limit and go without just to afford Mounjaro. But let’s be honest—it’s probably not those people who are able to spend £1,000 on kwik pens in one go.

The upcoming price increase is all anyone’s talking about. And rightly so. Mounjaro has been life-changing for many of us. People who were once sedentary are now taking up hobbies, going to the gym, even landing their dream jobs. It’s not just about weight; it’s about reclaiming your life, so of course people are worried. The idea of being priced out of progress is heart breaking.

Novo Nordisk issued a statement this week saying they have no plans to raise the cost of Wegovy in the UK. That’s reassuring, and it could be a lifeline for those who want to continue with weight loss injections but can no longer afford Mounjaro. I’ve written before about the performance differences between Wegovy and Mounjaro—Mounjaro still comes out on top—but surely something is better than nothing. Wegovy still helps suppress the food noise and supports weight loss. It’s not as potent as Mounjaro, but it’s a tool.

Then there’s the “golden dose” chatter. For those of you who don't know what that is: it’s the extra medication in the pen used to prime the needle. It’s not meant to be used, but some people do because, let’s face it, this stuff isn’t cheap. Mounjaro has a shelf life of up to two years unopened, but only 30 days once the first dose is taken. I imagine the temptation to use every last drop has increased a thousand fold for some. But I wouldn’t recommend it because it’s not worth compromising safety for a few extra milligrams.

And now, the darker side of desperation: the rise of “back street” suppliers. I’ve heard stories of people buying pre-filled syringes of GLP-1 peptides without knowing what’s actually in them. It’s really scary; the risks are enormous, and the consequences could be life-altering. No medication is worth gambling with your health like that.

Whatever happens, I'm sure we'll all find a way through. Some of us will continue with Mounjaro and some of us will make the switch to Wegovy. As the saying goes 'everything will be okay in the end and if it's not okay, it's not the end'.

If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know my journey with Mounjaro started after a blood test before Christmas showed I was pre-diabetic. That was my wake-up call. My GP referred me to a weight loss clinic and said someone would be in touch. They never were. That’s when I decided to go private.

Even so, I’ve always wanted to use a proper weight loss service—not just for the medication, but to help me tackle the food noise and maintain my progress once I reach my goal. Honestly, I’d all but given up on that idea. But then, out of the blue, I received a text message a few days ago saying someone would contact me about a place on their six-month course. The appointment isn’t for another three weeks, but I’ve waited this long; what’s a few more weeks?

I really can't believe how little I weigh now. Yes, I'm still obese but this is the lightest I've been in years and years - and I feel great:

Weight  - 12st 8lb 
Mounjaro dose - 7.5mg
BMI - 33.3
Total loss - 3 stone 7lbs

As I've been typing this, I've received an update from SheMed.  The general gist is that they'll know more next week and they aren't prepared to speculate at this point.  Once they know, we'll know.

Can't say fairer than that. 

Bye x

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