I lost three stone in just 10 weeks on Mounjaro, but suffered with an instant side effect that won't budge
NO WEIGH I lost three stone in just 10 weeks on Mounjaro, but suffered with an instant side effect that won't budge
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A WOMAN has revealed that she has lost three stone in just ten weeks thanks to weight loss jabs.
Kayleigh Akister, from Lancaster, took to social media to share her weight loss transformation.
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Kayleigh Akister revealed her weigh tloss journey using Mounjaro
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Despite being thrilled with her new weight, there was one side effect she couldn't budge
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She wrote: "After 10 weeks I have lost 3 stone."
Taking to social media, she shared images of herself before her weight loss wearing a beige floor-length dress.
She revealed that she initially weighed 14.5st and had gone down to 11.5st.
But now, Kayleigh looked much smaller and happier as she wore a silky, figure-hugging dress that showed off her new body.
While Kayleigh was thrilled by the weight loss, she had experienced one setback.
She revealed that since being on the weight loss jab, her hair had become thin and was falling out.
Kayleigh added: "But (I) started with hair loss, it feels so thin anyone else have this and what will help please?"
Unfortunately, hair loss is listed as a common side effect of Mounjaro.
This can be heightened with losing weight at a fast pace.
Telogen effluvium is a form of alopecia that is temporary and caused by sudden changes in the body (like weight loss).
I've lost nearly 6 stone in 9 months on fat jabs - trolls call me 'lazy' & say it's the 'easy way out' but I don't care
It causes hair follicles to enter the resting phase and shedding phase of the hair growth cycle.
Kayleigh's post was shared to the Facebook group, mounjaro ozempic wegovy weight loss support, and people were quick to share their tips on combatting hair loss on the drug.
One person wrote: "Congrats on your success!! Hair loss is common with weight loss, especially a lot of weight loss in a short time. Make sure you're getting your protein, drinking water and taking a multivitamin."
Another commented: "My hair is so bad. I don't know how I'm not bald already! I'm doing everything I can to stop the shed but nothing seems to be working!"
"You look amazing. I believe losing weight too quickly will cause some hair loss," penned a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: "I take collagen and biotin and it definitely helps me."
"Try taking collagen supplements, they've really strengthened my hair and nails! My skin looks younger too. Been on them 2 months,' claimed a fifth
Someone else added: "Bloody hell, well done. 16 weeks and a whopping 1 stone down."
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