INTRO Frustration from the UK!

[skins657]

Hi everyone!

My journey began with mounjaro last year, and the weight loss results were massive. It did wonders for me—not just physically, but mentally too. I genuinely felt like a brand new man!

Then the cost went up, and it became unaffordable, so I had to stop entirely. My mental health took a dive again, and the pounds came back on fast.

After that, I gave wegovy a go for 3 months (it did absolutely nothing), and for the past few months I've been on RETA. My experience with it has been very up and down, and while it's cheaper than mounjaro and similar, I'm clearly overpaying by getting it from a UK 'supplier' (a reddit seller).

I've been looking into tirzepatide and think that since mounjaro worked so well for me, it would be my best option. The person I get RETA from offered it to me at the same price per pre mixed vial.

But I'm at ease with the idea of purchasing multiple raw vials in bulk and reconstituting with BAC water.

I've joined here hoping to connect with others who've had a similar experience and are also deeply frustrated by high prices and 'gatekeeping'

 

[AngieHolmes]

skins657 said:

Hi everyone!

My journey began with mounjaro last year, and the weight loss results were massive. It did wonders for me—not just physically, but mentally too. I genuinely felt like a brand new man!

Then the cost went up, and it became unaffordable, so I had to stop entirely. My mental health took a dive again, and the pounds came back on fast.

After that, I gave wegovy a go for 3 months (it did absolutely nothing), and for the past few months I've been on RETA. My experience with it has been very up and down, and while it's cheaper than mounjaro and similar, I'm clearly overpaying by getting it from a UK 'supplier' (a reddit seller).

I've been looking into tirzepatide and think that since mounjaro worked so well for me, it would be my best option. The person I get RETA from offered it to me at the same price per pre mixed vial.

But I'm at ease with the idea of purchasing multiple raw vials in bulk and reconstituting with BAC water.

I've joined here hoping to connect with others who've had a similar experience and are also deeply frustrated by high prices and 'gatekeeping'

When your reta contact told you about it, did they point out that it costs more than tirz? Because if not, then charging you reta-level prices for tirz isn't doing you any favors.

Seems like you've landed on something that works better for you—nice one! For me, the gatekeeping got so irritating that I ended up locating suppliers on my own (worldwide ones), and nobody could say I wanted to be "spoonfed" haha. Prices aren't something I can grumble about. What I do wish is that I could get past the trust issues. Though I figure those are just built into this whole thing. Either way, you're moving forward; wishing you all the best!

 

[skins657]

AngieHolmes said:

skins657 said:

Hi everyone!

My journey began with mounjaro last year, and the weight loss results were massive. It did wonders for me—not just physically, but mentally too. I genuinely felt like a brand new man!

Then the cost went up, and it became unaffordable, so I had to stop entirely. My mental health took a dive again, and the pounds came back on fast.

After that, I gave wegovy a go for 3 months (it did absolutely nothing), and for the past few months I've been on RETA. My experience with it has been very up and down, and while it's cheaper than mounjaro and similar, I'm clearly overpaying by getting it from a UK 'supplier' (a reddit seller).

I've been looking into tirzepatide and think that since mounjaro worked so well for me, it would be my best option. The person I get RETA from offered it to me at the same price per pre mixed vial.

But I'm at ease with the idea of purchasing multiple raw vials in bulk and reconstituting with BAC water.

I've joined here hoping to connect with others who've had a similar experience and are also deeply frustrated by high prices and 'gatekeeping'

When your reta contact told you about it, did they point out that it costs more than tirz? Because if not, then charging you reta-level prices for tirz isn't doing you any favors.

Seems like you've landed on something that works better for you—nice one! For me, the gatekeeping got so irritating that I ended up locating suppliers on my own (worldwide ones), and nobody could say I wanted to be "spoonfed" haha. Prices aren't something I can grumble about. What I do wish is that I could get past the trust issues. Though I figure those are just built into this whole thing. Either way, you're moving forward; wishing you all the best!

To give you an idea: the amount I spend on 1 could get me close to 10 raw.

 

[Chocoholic1234]

You've found a solid community. Welcome aboard. I'm in the UK too.

 

[AngieHolmes]

skins657 said:

AngieHolmes said:

skins657 said:

Hi everyone!

My journey began with mounjaro last year, and the weight loss results were massive. It did wonders for me—not just physically, but mentally too. I genuinely felt like a brand new man!

Then the cost went up, and it became unaffordable, so I had to stop entirely. My mental health took a dive again, and the pounds came back on fast.

After that, I gave wegovy a go for 3 months (it did absolutely nothing), and for the past few months I've been on RETA. My experience with it has been very up and down, and while it's cheaper than mounjaro and similar, I'm clearly overpaying by getting it from a UK 'supplier' (a reddit seller).

I've been looking into tirzepatide and think that since mounjaro worked so well for me, it would be my best option. The person I get RETA from offered it to me at the same price per pre mixed vial.

But I'm at ease with the idea of purchasing multiple raw vials in bulk and reconstituting with BAC water.

I've joined here hoping to connect with others who've had a similar experience and are also deeply frustrated by high prices and 'gatekeeping'

When your reta contact told you about it, did they point out that it costs more than tirz? Because if not, then charging you reta-level prices for tirz isn't doing you any favors.

Seems like you've landed on something that works better for you—nice one! For me, the gatekeeping got so irritating that I ended up locating suppliers on my own (worldwide ones), and nobody could say I wanted to be "spoonfed" haha. Prices aren't something I can grumble about. What I do wish is that I could get past the trust issues. Though I figure those are just built into this whole thing. Either way, you're moving forward; wishing you all the best!

To give you an idea: the amount I spend on 1 could get me close to 10 raw.

My mistake — I was under the impression you had a source for the cheaper option. The annoyance is definitely genuine: watching others land on an affordable route while you're still locked out of it. Plenty of "reasons" get thrown around, but to me they make no sense. Best of luck to you. Something this forum has taught me is that digging through a great deal of material leaves you with solid know-how. Jot things down, chase the leads, and look beyond here as well.