Mounjaro [View all]

For the unaware, Mounjaro is a once per week self-injected weight-loss drug.

A few weeks ago, after giving me the good news about my latest round of tests, my cardiologist shared that he'd recently lost over 60 pounds with Mounjaro. He recommended that I look into it, which I have done. So far my only misgiving is the side effects. Ooh, can't wait.

Last week, I joined a gym (Planet Fitness). I haven't exercised for years. I'm nervous about it, mostly because my gait and balance are poor. I'm a constant threat to trip and fall while walking. One of my sisters won't let me walk beside her unless she's holding my arm; the other just says "go get PT before you break bones." I have a video appointment with my PCP on Monday; I'm going to ask her for an order for PT. At the gym, I'll avoid the treadmill and the stair steppers, probably others.

If you're using or have ever used Mounjaro, I'd like to hear about your experience, if you'd care to tell about it. I'd especially like to hear about side effects: what they are, their severity, whether they go away after a time, etc. Thank you.

Cross-posted in Health. Posted here for a wider audience.