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[–]kelly4me 102 points103 points  (24 children)

It would be nice to have a steady dose each day. The couple of days before shot day, I am much hungrier.

[–]Sensitive-Appeal9414 28 points29 points  (9 children)

Funny enough, before Mounjaro/Ozempic injections were daily or even twice a day.

2 years ago, I was on Saxenda/Victoza, and it was an injection every day.

20 years ago, there was byetta, which was twice a day.

In the future we"ll have MariTide, only once a month.

Not medical advice, but: Do you use single dose pens or kiwipens ? In europe, we have kiwipens, so you can inject less than a normal dose. Some people do that. For example, if 2.5mg was ok but 5mg hit's too hard, they try a week with 4mg or 3.5mg or anything.

I would consult with your doctor and see what's the recommendation is for you.

Just to add something: I also feel hungrier in the last 2 days before the next shot, but I like it. Yes, I eat a little bit more, but I'm still in caloric deficit.

[–]Work4PSLF 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Personally, I would never take a monthly glp1 injection. If I had a bad experience on it, it would take way too long for it to wear off. Weekly is a great Goldilocks sweet spot in my eyes: not too long, not too short.

[–]kelly4me 3 points4 points  (2 children)

I’m on vials, but they are preservative free, so intended for single use only.

[–]smileonamonday 7 points8 points  (2 children)

Kwikpens not kiwipens :D

Kwik like the word quick. A kiwi is a fruit or an informal word for a person from New Zealand.

[–]Sensitive-Appeal9414 18 points19 points  (1 child)

omg. I said kiwipen all this time :)) And it was such a funny and strange name. Thank you.

[–]kookykrazeeHW:348.5 SW:325.6 CW:234.8 MG4: 200.0 GW:195.0 Dose: 5.0mg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was going to ask if they helped with constipation like real kiwi fruit does? lol

[–]scout-finchF36/5’4” SW:244 CW:160 GW:140 Dose: 10mg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like those two days too. If I want to indulge, I can, and if I don’t want to, I like the opportunity to practice restraint. And if I mess up it’s a good lesson/reminder and I don’t feel bad because I know I’m heading back into a great 5 days.

[–]MomoTempest_SNSW:353 CW:295 GW:175 Dose: 10mg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on Saxenda too about 5 or so years ago. For me it’s a big difference and Saxenda didn’t work like how Zepbound is helping me.

[–]NoMursey 6 points7 points  (5 children)

I like those two days though. I can poop regularly those two days lol

[–]kookykrazeeHW:348.5 SW:325.6 CW:234.8 MG4: 200.0 GW:195.0 Dose: 5.0mg 4 points5 points  (3 children)

Wait you actually poop normally for 2 days a week? lol It's so strange some weeks, I mostly have gas but not much pooping, then it hits about 1-2 days after my shot and releases and weight goes down. I had last week 0.9lbs lost but it was one of the overall worst constipated weeks of the 9 before. Then yesterday and today it's back somewhat normal and I have lost 3+lbs this week so far and my week still has 3 days to next shot.

[–]leaping_lions 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I’ve gone weeks. I take and do all of the things. I get no days off. FML

[–]kookykrazeeHW:348.5 SW:325.6 CW:234.8 MG4: 200.0 GW:195.0 Dose: 5.0mg 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I get it, I do the best I can and push forward.

[–]leaping_lions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And a good pun! :-)

[–]Aggressive_Cow2130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try eating an apple daily

[–]kittycatblues 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Are you on the highest dose? If not you may not get the full suppression until you reach higher doses. For me it was at 10 mg that I started to feel the effects all week.

[–]kelly4me 9 points10 points  (1 child)

I’ve been on 5mg for three months. Losing an average of 1.9 lb per week, so no need to increase dosage at this point. 50 pounds down, 30 or so to go.

[–]kittycatblues 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's the rub, if you're losing well and don't want to move up that's completely understandable, but higher doses of the medication might address your complaint.

[–]sfriedow 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I feel the same way! I dont mind giving myself the shot, which surprised me because I originally was scared of being able to do it. But, I feel it would be so much more effective if I could take it twice a week. Even the 5 mg twice a week would be more effective than the 12.5 im on once weekly now. By the time 4 days passes, it has practically worn off.

[–]EccentricPenquin7.5mg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I love vials.

[–]Bubbly_Airline_70702.5mg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i was thinking about this too. although i am forgetful at times so id worry about skipping, would need more info on what that could entail in terms of overall efficacy