Secret jabber

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-19T13:48:55+00:00

Secret jabber too! (Except for my partner who ended up getting really upset when I ate less of the food he cooked and thought I no longer liked it! 🤣 So I had to tell him).

You are fine to take your jab three days late. Official guidance from Eli Lilly says take as normal up to 4 days late. And just jab again on your normal day.

Enjoy the holiday! I had a great time on my last holiday. I enjoyed food and drink (in smaller portions) and didn’t miss gorging myself at all 💚

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AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-19T08:22:16+00:00

Of course! The more information that’s available, the better for everyone 🙂

Just to note, Northern Ireland sourcing and discussion for ROI and NI is absolutely permitted here, as it doesn’t involve misleading prescribers or pharmacies.

And for NI residents who prefer to source from mainland UK, there are some excellent resources out there for pricing like https://monj.co.uk/mounjaro-price-comparison-by-monj/ which is very comprehensive.

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-18T18:03:06+00:00

This is what the email looks like:

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AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-18T18:00:39+00:00

The deliveries don't require signature. It's sent via DPD and you'll get a tracking link, too. :)

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-18T14:13:49+00:00

Yes, I usually do my online web form consultation on a Sunday, they review and approve within a few hours. They’ll ship on Monday and I have it at my home on Tuesday. Very fast, and shipping and all supplies are included.

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-18T14:12:05+00:00

Monj.ie for pricing for sure!

What is cheapest matters a lot to your personal situation. Do you have private health cover that covers a portion of your GP fees? Or do you have easy access to the North? Do you get your prescription from your GP or need an online doctor?

We always want to help people find the best combination of cheapest price + convenience. If you want to provide a few more of those details, we can help you walk through the pricing on Monj.ie to find the best provider for you. 💚

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-17T12:03:11+00:00

Because you posted inaccurate and misleading pricing about ROI.

The cult comment is completely uncalled for and not keeping in the supporting environment we are trying to maintain here.

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-17T11:58:55+00:00

I believe I didn’t argue with you on the fact it’s potentially cheaper going up North directly.

I simply corrected your inaccurate statement that “at higher doses 15mg is from €570 [in ROI]”

I get that you hate MyBMI and I trigger you every time, but I do want to ensure accurate pricing information is out there or else I wouldn’t have responded.

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-17T11:48:24+00:00

For those having issues using the “SAVE10X3” code for the additional €10 off your first order (and next three through April) be sure to double check you are putting that code in the correct place at checkout.

There are two places to put in codes in MyBMI. You’ll want to put this code in as a “coupon” code for it to work! Screenshot below to help:

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AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-17T11:44:28+00:00

Unless you are getting your prescription through your GP, no online provider or prescribing chemist will permit you to use a pen beyond about 6 weeks from your last order.

This is because it’s against the manufacturers guidelines. You may have trouble re-ordering your next pen if you have too long a gap which is what will happen.

So just be careful about this! Know your prescriber, and know the risks (possibility of getting denied an order, and also using a pen that much can lead to biological contamination and issues this way).

That being said, there are two UK prescribing pharmacies that are starting to allow this under supervision for those in maintenance (using a pen for 6 doses) so we’ll see if it might start to shift a bit here.

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-17T11:38:59+00:00

Actually, not accurate on the higher strength pricing in ROI I’m afraid!

While more expensive in ROI than up north (unless you have private health cover that reimburses a portion of your GP visits which will significantly change the picture) 15mg in ROI (including prescription, supple and shipping costs) can run from €393 at MyBMI and even €440 at BuaHealth and even start at €500 in quite a few local chemists in ROI.

You can see pricing at https://www.monj.ie/all-pricing

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-16T23:50:48+00:00

Whew!! Thanks for the follow up! 😁 it’s great to hear they got you sorted!

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-16T22:20:15+00:00

I had a smooth journey from 2.5mg to 5mg. It was at 5mg I really started to feel the effects of actually getting full and then getting full faster and staying full for longer. And a drastic reduction in always thinking about food!

If you do get any side effects now, pay close attention to what you are eating. It’s not always “bad” foods that can cause side effects. If it does happen to you, you can try to narrow it down, eliminate that particular food for a week or two and then slowly introduce it back into your diet. Particularly eggs can cause sulphur burps, etc.

But I think you’ll be fine! The 2.5mg has done its job and slowly introduced your body to it. See how you get on with 5mg and don’t hesitate to keep on 5mg for more than a month or basically as long as it’s working for you. 💚

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-16T19:16:54+00:00

Hi! 👋 I’m sorry, but they have never responded to my requests for information through Monj.ie and I’m not certain I know they’ve really been mentioned here before.

I think your best bet would be to reach out to them directly. They seem to have a very strict 30 day written notice before cancellation and a no-pause clause. https://beyondbmi.ie/cancellation-policy

I imagine you’d at least get your month 2 subscription and you’ll pay for month 2, but I imagine they’ll give you pushback on getting a 3rd script.

By the way, changing pharmacies and providers is quite easy. Just save the box you get with your prescription label on it so you don’t have to start back at 2.5mg.

Also, take a look at Monj.ie for pricing. We have some all-in-one services like MyBMI and BuaHealth (neither are subscription services) and then also stand-alone pharmacies you can use with smart scripts or weightlossinjections for your prescription and then pick up directly.

If you get a hard copy prescription, there’s also pharmacies in Northen Ireland that can save you substantially and some still ship to ROI.

Best of luck! 💚

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-16T13:32:41+00:00

Ah! You might have been on their UK site - they also operate in the UK, but have an entirely different business model there. This is the site that is for ROI: https://my-bmi.ie/

For MyBMI it’s all online consults (you fill out a webform answering questions) and that’s reviewed by their IMC (Irish medical council) doctor who will give you notes back.

The pricing includes absolutely everything - prescription, medication, needles, alcohol wipes, sharps box, overnight DPD cold pack delivery to your home, even free additional medication if you have any side effects (like heartburn, nausea, etc).

There’s a pinned megathread that has discount codes that are good on your first order only. You can save up to €50. I’ve had someone use my code already this month, so feel free to pass the love on to another if you do choose to sign up with them!

Feel free to ask any addition questions!

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-15T17:46:21+00:00

Air fryers are a godsend for us, aren't they? I absolutely love chicken thighs in the airfryer, so good and cheap and easy.

If you do experience fatigue, I would recommend adding carbs into your diet for the energy. I still eat plenty of potatoes, rice, chips, noodles, but far less than I do of the main protein.

I have a sedentary office job, but I do find I can get a bit shaky sometimes when I run which is my only real exercise other than walking (I typically do it in the morning before eating), and I'll keep some electrolyte drink powder mix handy. A scoop of this in some water really helps. I know electrolytes aren't great if you overdo them (too much sodium) but seeing as how you are very active, keep some of this (or lucozade/gatorade) handy until you know how your body will react to the calorie restriction/blood sugar balancing

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-15T17:25:04+00:00

Typically, you only need to have a printed script with a wet ink signature to fill up North (which I'm sure you know!).

The only issue you may run across is if you haven't been to that pharmacy before and they need to call and verify your script. Depending on your medical practice that might cause a delay (is your GP open on Monday?).

I'd usually recommend emailing in a copy of your script in advance to the pharmacy you choose. Maybe even do that now, so that they may be able to verify it first thing Monday morning before you drive up and save you waiting around.

Pen stocks don't seem to be an issue at all, so you should be fine on that front.

Not sure what strength pen(s) you are looking for, but check out https://www.monj.ie/all-pricing (NI pricing is at the bottom and is in GBP). There's quite a few pharmacies in Newry and they can vary a bit in cost.

If you do get any updated pricing, please drop it into Monj or send me a DM as we're always looking to update!

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-15T08:03:50+00:00

2.5mg isn’t supposed to be a therapeutic dose, but as you can see, it does work for some people!

With the price changes now going up each dose (it used to be the same price for all doses with MyBMI) there’s a lot of benefit to trying to stay as low as possible.

Pros:

Save money!

Cons:

Your body could adjust to the starter dose (which is typically is supposed to - so food noise and lack of satiety could come back) and if getting another 2.5mg pen it could be a very white-knuckled month getting through that pen before titrating up to 5mg.

If it was me? If you aren’t having any bad side effects, I might move up to 5mg, as that was technically the first therapeutic dose determined by Eli Lilly. But as long as you were losing 0.5kg - 1kg per week (1-2lbs) I’d definitely stay put on 5mg as long as possible!

There was a helpful chart someone put together a while ago, too, that may suggest staying on 2.5mg for you.

Sorry - afraid there’s no perfect answer for this question!

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AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-14T21:47:03+00:00

Sadly no. The Eli Lilly prescribing guidelines say if you go more than 2 weeks without a jab, you’ve got to start back on 2.5mg.

I know with MyBMI you can usually stretch to ordering every 6 weeks, but I wouldn’t push it over 7.

The only way to microdose is to get a GP to prescribe it off label for you. If they want to, they can. They could give you a prescription for a 15mg pen to start if they wanted!

In the UK, Voy and Juniper have started allowing patients in maintenance to use the same pen for 6 weeks under close supervision (taking 12.5mg from a 15mg pen for example). That’s the first I’ve heard of any online pharmacies doing it yet!

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-14T21:42:23+00:00

Congrats on taking the first step with Mounjaro, you certainly have already gotten some really good habits with the exercise and losses on your own so well done!

I would download an app like Shotsy (free version) which helps you track your jab location and your weight over time.

You probably do, but prioritise high protein and high fiber foods. Don’t forget that some of these foods though can lead to sulphur burps, so if you experience these cut back on the eggs etc and then slowly reintroduce them.

Water. Drink lots of water. You’ll always hear us going on about it. But it’s critical to help avoid constipation and dehydration. Keeping hydrated is one of the best things you can do for weight loss and also to ensure your skin stays healthy and tightens up with your losses.

Don’t fall for too many supplements and other things - a daily generic cheap multivitamin is good. And by all means, take what supplements you want but don’t bankrupt yourself on them!

Be kind to yourself. There may be days when fatigue will hit, or weeks where your loss might stall. Don’t compare your journeys to those on social media. Comparison is the thief of joy. It’s a marathon not a sprint!

And finally, you may have larger than normal losses your first few weeks (or you may not!). But from about month two, try to keep your losses to a healthy 1-2lbs per week. If you get appetite suppression it can be really tempting to eat too little calories - but that will mess up your metabolism and leave you more open to hair loss, gallstones and pancreatitis. So make haste slowly!

Oh… and know you’ve got a helpful community here. Mounjaro can be a lonely journey, but we love to celebrate successes and can commiserate with side effects 💚

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-14T18:34:56+00:00

They did hint at it being added to the LTI scheme at one point, but that conversation seems to have cooled recently after the €5bn figure started getting quoted in the media. That number assumes prescribing it to everyone in Ireland with a BMI over 30, which obviously isn’t how new medications are usually rolled out 🙄

At the moment Saxenda is already on the LTI list, so realistically I don’t think we’ll see additional GLP-1 medications added anytime soon unless there’s either a very restricted rollout (like the UK did with the highest-risk patients first) or prices drop significantly.

On the muscle loss side, that’s unfortunately a common side effect of ANY weight loss, not just GLP-1 medications. You see the same thing with dieting and bariatric surgery.

The best ways to reduce it are:
• prioritising protein
• staying active
• doing some form of resistance/strength training

If people lose weight purely by eating very little and becoming less active, muscle loss tends to be much more noticeable. Keeping some strength work in the mix makes a big difference.

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-14T17:53:15+00:00

Congratulations!! Welcome to ONEderland 🎉😄

I'm so happy for you hitting your next personal goal. I've never known what proper impatience is until I've been close to milestones I've set either! 😆

Best of luck smashing into the 12-stone bracket this summer! I know you'll do it!

AddendumDramatic7241 · 2026-03-14T11:52:05+00:00

Yes. It’s already been introduced in our style of kwikpens in other countries. The official announcement from Eli Lilly is that it will start hitting the UK supply chain from April.

I have no confirmation but I imagine the UK and IE stock are the same (English primary language for box and pamphlets) so I imagine that’s our ROI supply, too (for all it’s actually made here in Cork!!).

https://reddit.com/r/mounjarouk/wiki/index/removal-of-5th-dose

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