A MOTHER has revealed that she lost six stone on Mounjaro and it totally “saved her life”.
However, since coming off the “miracle” fat jabs, Amie Ryan has admitted she feels “disgusting.”
Posting on social media, the young woman, who was a size 16 to 18 and believed she would “probably be overweight” all her life prior to starting the injections, opened up on life after Mounjaro.
Amie claimed that she used Mounjaro for just over seven months and now weighs 10 stone 10 lbs.
She described starting Mounjaro as the “best decision” she has “ever made,” as she proudly showed off her tiny frame and flat stomach since losing weight.
But getting candid about life after slimming down and stopping the jabs, which are administered once a week and are said to silence ‘food noise’, the content creator said: “I want to buy Mounjaro, but I’m not going to – this is my life after Mounjaro.”
Discussing the initial period after stopping the injections, the mother explained: “The first few weeks, fine, absolutely fine, didn’t even find it hard, just stuck to my calorie deficit.”
However, things have since gone downhill for Amie, as she shared: It’s not even just the food noise, I feel bloated, I’ve gained 3lb, it’s not the end of the world, I can probably get rid of it in a week, but the food noise is just overwhelming.”
As well as feeling unhappy with her weight gain and the return of the food noise, Amie acknowledged that she is also struggling to know how to dress.
Being “completely honest” with herself and questioning her ability to keep the weight off “alone,” Amie continued: “I feel bloated, I feel that none of my clothes fit me.
“I genuinely feel disgusting and I know that’s awful to say because it’s literally 3lb and you probably can’t even see it, but to me, my brain just takes over and I’m literally back to where I was pre-Mounjaro, it’s awful.”
Amie’s TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @amieryan93, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 211,100 views, 2,955 likes and 330 comments.
But it’s not just Amie who’s struggling since coming off of Mounjaro, as many ex-fat jab users eagerly raced to the comments to open up on their own experiences.
One person said: “I am STRUGGLING. Have been exercising like crazy to make up for it.”
I genuinely feel disgusting and I know that’s awful to say
Amie Ryan
Another added: “I am where you’re at. I’ve caved in and re-ordered just to stop me going insane.”
A third commented: “This is me, I stopped two weeks ago. I wish I never.”
Everything you need to know about fat jabs
Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases.
Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK.
Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market.
Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year.
How do they work?
The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight.
They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients’ sugar levels are too high.
Can I get them?
NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics.
Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure.
GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss.
Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk.
Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health.
Are there any risks?
Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild.
Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea.
Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at patient.info, said: “One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.”
Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia.
Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients’ mental health.
Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines.
Meanwhile, someone else chimed in and shared: “I feel the same as you.
“I’m waiting till when I’ll be back from my holiday, then I’ll buy it again if I have gained weight.”
The reality of Mounjaro
Not only have many battled gross side effects since using Mounjaro, but last year it was revealed that Scots nurse Susan McGowan, 58, died after taking low-dose injections of the fat jabs over a fortnight.
A probe also found that nearly 400 people have gone to hospital after taking weight loss drugs.
How to take Mounjaro safely
IF you’re thinking of starting Mounjaro, here’s everything you need to be aware of to ensure you use it safely.
Consult your doctor first
- Discuss your medical history with a GP, especially if you have: thyroid issues, pancreatitis history, gastrointestinal disorders and kidney or liver issues.
Start a low dose and increase slowly
- Starting dose is usually 2.5 mg once weekly, injected under the skin.
- Typical progression: 2.5 mg → 5 mg → 7.5 mg → up to 15 mg weekly (in 2.5 mg increments every four weeks, as tolerated).
Administer it properly
- Inject once a week, same day each week, with or without food.
- Inject subcutaneously in stomach, thigh, or upper arm and rotate injection sites weekly.
Watch for side effects
- Common side effects include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, decreased appetite and fatigue.
- Seek medical help if you experience any of the following serious side effects: signs of pancreatitis (severe stomach pain), allergic reactions and kidney problems (low urine output, swelling).
While common side effects include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, doctors say they have also seen “life-threatening complications”, including seizures, bowel obstruction and inflammation of the pancreas.
The makers of Mounjaro, Lilly UK, said patient safety is its “top priority”.
Lilly UK stressed: “Regulatory agencies conduct extensive independent assessments of the benefits and risks of every new medicine and Lilly is committed to continually monitoring, evaluating, and reporting safety data.
“If anyone is experiencing side effects when taking any Lilly medicine, they should talk to their doctor or other healthcare professional.”
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