I've been on Mounjaro for 5 months – my bank balance is depleting but I've hardly lost ANY weight, it's not a quick fix
NO WEIGH I've been on Mounjaro for 5 months – my bank balance is depleting but I've hardly lost ANY weight, it's not a quick fix
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WHEN you invest in yourself, you want to see results quickly.
And one woman who is spending hundreds on mounjaro every month has been left disappointed by the results as she warns it's not the magical drug many assume it is.
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Nat was left feeling unmotivated after spending five months on the jab
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Despite seeing lots of success stories, Nat felt she wasn't having the same experience
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Nat, from the UK, took to social media to share her frustration with the weight loss jab and the lack of weight she had lost since she started taking it five months ago.
She said: "Mounjaro people, I need to hear something different because everyone who is doing Mounjaro and is on TikTok is talking about how amazing and how quick it is and is showing their transformations."
Looking for some support, Nat said she was gutted she wasn't having the same results after only losing 1.5st in the last five months.
She continued: "I really thought after five months of being on it that I'd have something to show for it, and I don't.
"I'm losing motivation and my bank balance is (throat-slit hand gesture).
She asked those who were also slow responders to the weight loss drug to share their success stories to keep her motivated.
Nat said she carries her weight in 'strange places' so despite losing over a stone, she couldn't tell the difference.
"So if anyone's in the same position or it was slow and now it's like gone fast or if they've got any tips and tricks, please help me out," she pleaded.
"Because yeah, like I said, my bank balance is done and I am losing the will to live."
Nat's video was a reminder that the weight loss jab is not a quick fix as many took to the comments to share they had similar experiences.
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Ive been on Mounjaro for 5 months – my bank balance is depleting but I've hardly lost ANY weight, it's not a quick fix, https://www.tiktok.com/@nat.lk/video/7506608458536602902
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The clip went viral on her account @nat.lk with over 44k views.
One person wrote: "I've been on Mounjaro for 3 weeks but have lost nothing."
Another commented: "I'm on mounjaro and the weight is coming off slowly and yes, like you I did feel a little disheartened, but it's coming off and I'm not constantly thinking about food like I would be normally."
"Started end of January. lost 2 and a half stone. The last month lost NOTHING," penned a third.
What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include:
Nausea: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts.
Vomiting: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea.
Diarrhea: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset.
Constipation: Some individuals may also experience constipation.
Stomach pain or discomfort: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
Reduced appetite: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss.
Indigestion: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating.
Serious side effects can also include:
Pancreatitis: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Kidney problems: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon.
Thyroid tumors: There's a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic.
Vision problems: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: "Slow and steady is good. I'm the same though, always want to lose quickly."
"It works a bit slower on some people you've just got to stick with it but you will lose,' claimed a fifth
Someone else added: "I'm thinking of coming off it for a month and restarting from scratch."
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