23-07-2025
I shed 4st on fat jabs to banish my ‘six chins' for my wedding day – despite devastating side-effect I won't give up
KIMBERLY Maberly has endured a devastating side effect to fat jabs so she can walk down the aisle with a smaller waistline.
The 42-year-old comedian has dropped 4st since starting weight loss injections last October - but says the powerful slimming drug has left her thick blonde hair falling out in clumps.
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"If the hair loss had been a side effect from day one, I probably wouldn't have stuck with it," the bride-to-be from Stoke-on-Trent.
"It's now at a point where if I'm in the shower it literally falls out in clumps."
The comedy club owner tipped the scales at 17st and a dress size 22 at her heaviest when she decided to fork out £220 for a month's worth of the jabs from a pharmacy after a consultation with her GP.
Kimberly, now a size 16 and weighing 13st, was sick of dodging jokes about her "six chins" during her comedy roast battles and refused to be a "fat bride" for her wedding in July 2026.
The family of drugs known as GLP-1 RAs were originally developed to treat diabetes.
But now they're often used for weight loss because they suppress appetite, helping people shed pounds fast.
She said: "I looked and felt awful and I wanted to look good for my wedding, I don't want to be a fat bride."
"I did diet clubs and slimming shakes but the results were always mediocre. I was drawn to [weight loss jabs] as it seemed like a quick fix."
"I do roast battles at the comedy club and one of the things that people mentioned all the time was my weight.
"When all you're looking at is your six chins, instead of going 'oh I got a few laughs there' that becomes another reason for wanting to lose weight."
But the jabs came with a cruel price.
Weight Loss Jabs - Pros vs Cons
Kimberly has had to stop washing her hair regularly to prevent more fallout and now hides it under a cap when out and about.
She doesn't even let her fiancé, Andrew Fisher, see what is left of her locks.
"I know he doesn't care, but I do," she explained.
"She added: I was FaceTiming my sister who is a hairdresser and showing her and I just started crying.
"I was looking underneath and it was patchy. I daren't get anyone to check my full head because I don't want to know the full extent."
Trying to see the positives, Kimberly has embraced wigs - even making them a bit of fun.
She said: "[In May] I thought 'what if I try a wig?' That way I could carry on with the [weight-loss injections] and hide behind the wigs."
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"I was really trying to make the most of my hair by wearing headbands, trying to part it differently so it didn't look so bad, but wigs have become part of my everyday as it got worse."
"It's a bit of fun and I can be different every day."
Despite what Kimberly thinks, Andrew has been loving the new looks too.
"He's been telling everyone he's getting a different girlfriend every day," she said.
"He likes the pink wig — he says that one is his favourite."
'You don't have to worry about bad hair days'
Despite the hair loss, Kimberly is determined to stay positive.
She added: "I decided I could either cry and moan about how little [hair] I've got or not, I'm just having fun with it and embracing it.
"The way I look at it is that my hair's going to grow back, but the weight isn't going to come back on.
"I'm still taking it now and if I could go back to October and decide not to take it, I wouldn't change a thing.
Now on her last prescription, Kimberly wants to give her hair a year to recover ahead of the wedding.
"I'm aiming to lose the last stone before the big day without using skinny jabs."
"I'm not at my target weight, but I wanted a whole year off the jabs to recover my hair for the wedding.
"Even if I want a hair piece or extensions for the wedding day, I need to have more growth before that's possible."
She said wearing wigs has given her the confidence she needed.
"But I see them [wigs] as a temporary measure to a problem that will go away."
She added: "I'd say to other women suffering from hair loss to see it as another accessory to add to your look, plus you don't have to worry about bad hair days."
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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.
