Saxenda Support & Advice #2

[janedoughball]

Hello,

Looking for some advice please, I’m a tad confused at how to actually go about getting same. So can your gp (ireland) prescribe it to you? My BMI is 31 and I’m NEVER full which leads to eat eat eat and in turn worsens my depression. Any help/ advice would be greatly appreciated! X

 

[Pumpkinpie0991]

I’ve been more better with following my TDEE and eating in a deficit and exercising more now. I can’t yet get up past 1.8 without it making me BAD. But I’ve weighed this week and gain 2.5 lbs

Has anyone else had this happen I feel like stalling quicker then I should be.

No binging etc keeping within my carb limit due to pcos.

Or should I just go up to next click lot and deal with the sickness?

Edited to just mention when I say following my tdee I mean eating proper calories and not feeling like I’m starving myself by eating too little calories

 

[KeepitontheDL]

Hello,

Looking for some advice please, I’m a tad confused at how to actually go about getting same. So can your gp (ireland) prescribe it to you? My BMI is 31 and I’m NEVER full which leads to eat eat eat and in turn worsens my depression. Any help/ advice would be greatly appreciated! X

I'm in a similar position & based in Ireland. Weight has crept up steadily over the last 5 years (BMI now 38) and also feel hungry constantly (despite trying to eat generous daily calorie allowance) & struggle massively with binge eating.

I was visiting my GP for a separate issue related to my weight and brought up injections to assist weight loss. She was completely non-plussed. Said oh yes, Ozempic is used off label for weight loss as helps to control satiety. Reckoned it is only effective for 6 months and best results when used in conjunction with watching calories, she encouraged exercise and said she'd let me trial it for 2 months. Barely batted an eyelid! The fact the pharmacy was short stocked tells me it is being prescribed in spades.

First few weeks, I was barely hungry, felt full very quickly & had dropped 10lbs without even trying. I think I get where she's coming from as 6 weeks in (on lowest dosage), my appetite has increased and I can eat more so definitely need to watch my calories and try not to binge.

I am still planning to renew my prescription as it is definitely helping (my thoughts are not consumed with food constantly) and people on here have been successful on Ozempic for longer periods. I recommend giving it a try but know myself I need to work on my habits as well.

 

[janedoughball]

I'm in a similar position & based in Ireland. Weight has crept up steadily over the last 5 years (BMI now 38) and also feel hungry constantly (despite trying to eat generous daily calorie allowance) & struggle massively with binge eating.

I was visiting my GP for a separate issue related to my weight and brought up injections to assist weight loss. She was completely non-plussed. Said oh yes, Ozempic is used off label for weight loss as helps to control satiety. Reckoned it is only effective for 6 months and best results when used in conjunction with watching calories, she encouraged exercise and said she'd let me trial it for 2 months. Barely batted an eyelid! The fact the pharmacy was short stocked tells me it is being prescribed in spades.

First few weeks, I was barely hungry, felt full very quickly & had dropped 10lbs without even trying. I think I get where she's coming from as 6 weeks in (on lowest dosage), my appetite has increased and I can eat more so definitely need to watch my calories and try not to binge.

I am still planning to renew my prescription as it is definitely helping (my thoughts are not consumed with food constantly) and people on here have been successful on Ozempic for longer periods. I recommend giving it a try but know myself I need to work on my habits as well.

Thanks so much for all the info!

Did you mention sax to your gp at all? I’m so afraid mine will say no, such anxiety over it! I just want to feel normal (not constantly hungry and thinking what I can have next and stressing over over consuming)

MASSIVE congrats on the loss that’s amazing!
Are you managing to get exercise in too?l actually? Thanks so much x

 

[KeepitontheDL]

Thanks so much for all the info!

Did you mention sax to your gp at all? I’m so afraid mine will say no, such anxiety over it! I just want to feel normal (not constantly hungry and thinking what I can have next and stressing over over consuming)

MASSIVE congrats on the loss that’s amazing!
Are you managing to get exercise in too?l actually? Thanks so much x

I didn't mention a specific brand, just mentioned my constant hunger, wanting to kick-start weightloss and that I had heard about injections and she brought up Ozempic. I think perhaps Wegovy is also licensed in Ireland and has approval specifically for weight loss.

Also asked me was I aware of potential side effects (which I was and can't say I have experienced any, except feeling uncomfortable if I have overeaten) and asked my current weight. I was also very anxious about it, expecting a grilling or scolding for not just embracing "eat less, move more" but honestly, she was very matter of fact and laid-back about it.

I have been doing light exercise (yoga, short walks) but currently have plantar fasciitis in my foot that is impeding me somewhat as some days I'm hobbling The GP indicated my weight wasn't helping my foot hence the Ozempic discussion! Hoping in the coming weeks as my heel pain improves that I can increase activity. I know myself I need to get back into regular exercise & healthy eating habits as I can't stay on Ozempic forever

 

[Sandyclaws]

I started at beginning of Sept, did well but was very sick at times, just extreme nausea. Did it for a month and stopped for a week while on holidays, didn't gain but stayed the same. Anyway it hasn't really worked properly for me since then. I'm even beginning to wonder are the ones gone off but still clear. I have however been going up extremely slowly like one or two extra clicks every few days as I really can't deal with the sickness and found I couldn't concentrate or do my job properly. I'm in 1.2 + 8 clicks now which i take before bed as I was so tired thing it in AM. I'm not as hungry as if I would be without it but I'm still well able to eat or almost push through the initial feeling of fullness. Hvnet been sick at all this time but not losing the weight either. One pen left and really unsure of whether to order a new batch. I probably just need to take it as prescribed but can't deal with the sickness. Any advice? Thanks

You need to be using it as prescribed, not just as you see fit.
Sorry if that sounds blunt, but it's not a toy, it's a medication

Hello,

Looking for some advice please, I’m a tad confused at how to actually go about getting same. So can your gp (ireland) prescribe it to you? My BMI is 31 and I’m NEVER full which leads to eat eat eat and in turn worsens my depression. Any help/ advice would be greatly appreciated! X

Yes, your Gp van prescribe. Where are you based? Ring around pharmacys in your area to get best price

 

[janedoughball]

Thanks so much ladies! I’m just so anxious as what to say to definitively get my gp to prescribe. I’m not prepared for a no! I’m based in north Dublin, is anyone else from around here? Thanks so so much! I’m absolutely dying to get approved and get started! Have my gp appointment on Monday now!

 

[caremum]

Jane good luck. It will be the best investment in yourself. McCabes is the cheapest pharmacy with it. Think it'll be E120 off plan. Unfortunately if you are not perscribed for diabetes the drug relief scheme won't cover. I was paying E140 p.m. but not availability yesterday anywhere and ended up paying E167. Was so desperate I just had to suck it up.

 

[janedoughball]

Jane good luck. It will be the best investment in yourself. McCabes is the cheapest pharmacy with it. Think it'll be E120 off plan. Unfortunately if you are not perscribed for diabetes the drug relief scheme won't cover. I was paying E140 p.m. but not availability yesterday anywhere and ended up paying E167. Was so desperate I just had to suck it up.

Thanks so so much! Did you have any trouble getting your GP to prescribe?
How are you finding it? Are you loosing much?
It is v costly but I feel it will be worth it!
So do you take your prescription out of normal chemist and try with another?

 

[caremum]

My gp is a bit backwards hrt is the devil according to him so he referred me to another meno specialist who is connected with my best weight. I started off with a bmi of 34. I am loosing 7 lbs a month. Even in the last month. This is consistent through holidays, weekends away or meals out which would have stopped me in the past.

Was slow titrating up. Only move up a scale when I feel the affects wear off. I didn't jump for .5 to 1 mg in one swop either. Was at .75 - .8 and then 1.00 as the side affects can be a bit scary. Toxic burps and some feeling pukey mainly. Have the pepermint oil to hand and that works. You titrate by counting clicks too and it makes the pen last a big longer. Your first pen at .25 will get you through first 6 weeks instead of the 4 its says. Maybe look at getting spare needle heads and also watch the video or get help doing first injection as I wasted some doses faffing around. My pt advised I stop loosing weight now, he feels it will age me (I'm in my 50s) as I'm not a skinny build. I agree with him too so I'm very interested in seeing how people maintain once at goal. I know giving up medication isn't a short term option so trying to figure that out but not getting many answers.

 

[janedoughball]

Thanks so much! I’m a bag of anxiety!

Oh wow that’s brilliant! Well done you!
Once you’re at a weight you feel comfortable at that’s all that matters! I’m hoping I can loose and exercise too! Hopefully when you reach target weight we don’t have cravings for all the food all the time

 

[Tree_]

My gp is a bit backwards hrt is the devil according to him so he referred me to another meno specialist who is connected with my best weight. I started off with a bmi of 34. I am loosing 7 lbs a month. Even in the last month. This is consistent through holidays, weekends away or meals out which would have stopped me in the past.

Was slow titrating up. Only move up a scale when I feel the affects wear off. I didn't jump for .5 to 1 mg in one swop either. Was at .75 - .8 and then 1.00 as the side affects can be a bit scary. Toxic burps and some feeling pukey mainly. Have the pepermint oil to hand and that works. You titrate by counting clicks too and it makes the pen last a big longer. Your first pen at .25 will get you through first 6 weeks instead of the 4 its says. Maybe look at getting spare needle heads and also watch the video or get help doing first injection as I wasted some doses faffing around. My pt advised I stop loosing weight now, he feels it will age me (I'm in my 50s) as I'm not a skinny build. I agree with him too so I'm very interested in seeing how people maintain once at goal. I know giving up medication isn't a short term option so trying to figure that out but not getting many answers.

Your pt sounds like my waxer. 'its either your figure or your face when ya hit 50 dallyn'

 

[bluefootedbooby]

Halfway through the 1.2 dose and I'm down 5lb! The whole thing does make me quite nauseous and I was already a sicky person, so I'm a little worried about going up to 1.8. I might do a few extra days at 1.2 and tirate up a little slower.

 

[theeyeroller]

I haven’t taken any for 2 days as I had 2 nights out involving alcohol and didn’t want to have any adverse effects but can anyone please advise me what I do now? Start back on 0.6 today? Then go to 1.2 tomorrow then 1.8 the next day? Or do I have to work back up more gradually? I was only on 1.8 anyway as I’m a cheapskate so I never went up further in the hope the pens would last longer!

 

[raspberryjuice]

After 2 days you can go back to your normal dose. This is from the message boots send out when they authorise a prescription.

 

[theeyeroller]

After 2 days you can go back to your normal dose. This is from the message boots send out when they authorise a prescription.

Fab thank you!

 

[Ashfox]

Morning!
Just a quick update on week 2 on Sax. 1.2kg this week (4.1kg total). Minimal side effects on the new dose - slight nausea one night. Still planning the crap out of it meal wise & I wasn’t as healthy this week as period kicked in, and that’s definitely impacted on how I’ve felt - not as positive!

I’ve still drank alcohol & the only difference is I’ve not drank as much!

onwards to week 3 & have a good week x

 

[hereforalaugh38]

5lbs down since restarting wooo! So delighted and lowest weight for the last 3 years I have a wedding in just over 4 weeks and I’d love to lose another half a stone

Moved up to 2.4 today, hopefully won’t feel too sick this week

 

[Tattylifeconvos]

Where does everyone get their Ozempic from please? The last place I used is out of stock. I have lost a stone so far and want to carry on but no luck anywhere. Thank you.

 

[caremum]

I'm seeing 1 mg pens seem impossible to source in Ireland. I am panicng slightly. I know its contributing to shortage but going to try and find another pen this week and titrate back to ride through this. If this is not possible what are other medications available in Ireland .