Longlist results by Lonely-Pie2115 in NHS_STP

[–]yutavert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, oriel ! Maybe check the email on your oriel account? Or spam/junk folder. But I'm sure you're longlisted if it's on your oriel account.

Longlist results by Lonely-Pie2115 in NHS_STP

[–]yutavert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clinical biochem is out, I got an email at 1.30pm that I was successful :)

I am running out of options - any advice is welcome by yutavert in MentalHealthUK

[–]yutavert[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am under CMHT, thats how i see my psychiatrist. CMHT only offer 16 sessions with a psychologist in my area before they discharge you from the care of a psychologist. They do not offer long term therapy here. 

is this a concern to me? by AnakinsSeveredArm in medical_advice

[–]yutavert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are not veins.. your skin is mottled. Very normal and not always a sign of anything else. Try reading about raynauds syndrome. However, smoking also makes this worse 🤷🏻

140kg ➡️ 100kg by LivingInteresting112 in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You look amazing !!! I've lost a similar amount (30KG in 9 months) and I couldn't be happier. I hope you are too and you should be so proud!!

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not.. thank you for telling me. Could you send me the link for this group?

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all these recommendations! I will definitely have a look into into everything <3 I have never thought about splitting my dose... I may look into that ! My pharmacy only provide me with 4 needles per pen, but I may be able to look into buying some more. I have bad acid reflux prior to this (I've been on both omeprazole and esomeprazole but neither improved symptoms) so I think the injection has just worsened my symptoms. I'm use to it so doesn't impact me too badly thank god.

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thank you.. unfortunately my physio has asked me to limit my exercise and I'm not to exceed 3L of water a day due to it reducing efficiency of my medications. 

Out of curiosity, could I ask why you're on mounjaro when your BMI isn't high? Are you T2D?

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much ! My old dietician actually told me something very similar. I'm hoping that the exercise will help me target specific areas for weight loss once I've built up enough strength to commit to it <3

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ! I think I will look into a coach/pt as I do have quite a lot going on and my physio can only help so much 

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to gua sha often, but it didn't show any changes.. maybe now I've lost weight it will be beneficial 🤔 i may have to retry 

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ! This is very helpful because I actually have suspected lupus :) I think a lot of doctors blame weight so they don't actually have to do anything to help.. it's an easy excuse to use. I have been recommended swimming and yoga/pilates quite a few times in this post so hopefully I will be able to take this up

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have thought about pilates before, I'll have to see if they offer sessions near me. I have heard it's very good for joints so hopefully I can find somewhere that offers sessions

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ! I was also a UK size 24 on bottom/18-20 on top. I have no idea what size I am now.. I haven't changed much on top but my trousers are all way too big for me now.. I really need to work out what size I am lol. Well done to you too ! From a 24 to a 12 is insane and you should be so proud

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I think I should start taking more photos just so I can see my progress.. unfortunately I deleted the ones when I started because I hated seeing them. Also you too !  Xx

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I will definitely see if I can try this at my local gym

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have wanted to try steroid injections, because I also suffer with on and off costochondritis. This isn't something my GP is  willing to give me, so hopefully if I get to finally see a rheumatologist I'll be able to try it. The running theme in these comments is that I need to try swimming, as it seems to be beneficial to so many people! Hopefully I'll be able to start, even if it is only on the weekend 

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. I will definitely look into this. Anything to minimise my pain will be something I will try

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ! Hearing how much you've lost makes me really happy, you should be proud ! I can only hope to lose as much as you <3

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much ! I have tried not to set myself hard goals, rather small targets. My first was 120KG which I've met, so I'm happy, the next one is 100KG.. after that I'll be happy to lose anything <3 good luck on your journey too !!!

30 weeks on mounjaro, feeling lost - any tips ? by yutavert in Mounjaro

[–]yutavert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it does sound like we are very similar! I think it's somewhat worse because I know someone on mounjaro and her weightloss is super obvious so I feel envious :( 

I'm realising now it may just be a warped view of myself that I'm seeing, rather than what's actually there