Can I take Mounjaro if I've had weight loss surgery?
Yes. In fact, there are some bariatric surgeons that group members have reported told them that they don't want to do the surgeries on patients unless the patients will go…
Mounjaro · Weight loss
Weight loss
Realistic expectations for weight loss on Mounjaro: how much, how fast, what slows it down, and what happens if you stop.
14 questions in this topic
How much weight can you lose with Mounjaro?
A weight loss trial is currently in process as of September 2022, which will answer many more questions about this topic. However, in the trial called SURPASS-4, there were more…
I only lost 8 pounds this month, what am I doing wrong?
Ordinary and sustainable weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week is really awesome. Nice work! Please bear in mind that weight loss very quickly can result in gallbladder problems, gall…
If I stop taking Mounjaro, will I gain the weight back?
More than likely, yes. Research is being done to learn more about results and recommendations when used for weight loss. Anecdotally, I haven't met any trial participant yet who has…
In Weight-loss-only people, will Mounjaro be dangerous or harmful?
The blood sugar lowering activities of Mounjaro in the body happen in a glucose-dependent way. Meaning only when glucose is high does Mounjaro trigger the body to release more insulin…
Is Mounjaro approved as a weight loss drug?
Not yet, though it is in trials as of 10/2022 as Eli Lilly is seeking FDA approval for the indication of weight loss. In early October 2022, Eli Lilly issued…
Once Mounjaro is approved for weight loss, is that all it will take for me to get it covered by insurance?
Not necessarily. You'll need to check with your insurance plan to find out what sort of coverage, if any, they will provide for Weight Loss medication. Most insurance plans don't…
What sort of diet should I follow on Mounjaro?
The trial participants were advised to consume a diet of 50% carbohydrates, 20% fat and 30% protein. Many participants in the trials that had diabetes were also on insulin or…
What sort of exercise should I do on Mounjaro?
Trial participants were advised to get 150 minutes of cardiovascular/aerobic exercise per week. That breaks down to 30 minutes, 5 days a week. 40 minutes, 4 days a week also…
What will happen to my weight if I go off of Mounjaro?
"Is weight loss sustained after stopping treatment with a GLP-1 receptor agonist? Will rapid weight gain occur? Unfortunately, the weight loss benefit of GLP-1 receptor agonists does go away when…
Why do I feel hungry again?
Delayed gastric emptying is one of the initial effects that happens early on in taking Mounjaro or other GLP-1RA drugs. Whole part of what creates the feeling of fullness is…
Why does stuff taste weird now on Mounjaro?
The GLP-1 and GIP hormone receptors that Mounjaro is activating exist all throughout the body. This includes bones, the brain, and even the tongue. It changes the taste of foods…
Will Mounjaro be approved as a weight loss drug?
More than likely, since semaglutide was (WeGovy, by Novo Nordisk). Estimated date summer 2023.
Will Mounjaro work even if I don't go on a diet?
Potentially for some things, yes. Better results come from diet and exercise. And in diabetes, it is a condition that can get worse. Do yourself favors and make it easier…