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I lost 12lbs & full dress size in weeks on Mounjaro after changing jabs but surprising side effect transformed my life
IRISH mum
Sandra Keogh spent hundreds of euros EVERY month on Doritos as her eating "addiction" spiralled out of control.
But now the mum-of-four is thriving thanks to a "bizarre" fat jabs side effect and her weight loss has given her husband "a renewed twinkle in his eye".
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Sandra was a big fan of 'trash food' but she's now saving a fortune
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The mum, 37, said her food bill was 'through the roof'
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She has lost 12 pounds in just 8 weeks
The former weight loss consultant, 37, said she needed to urgently make a change but had already tried all of the usual routes.
She said: "I felt unable to find the will to care what I was shoving in my mouth.
"It was compounded by the fact that I knew what I should be doing I just felt useless. I had to try something else."
But she had a light bulb moment one day after sitting down to watch a bit of reality TV.
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"So after a while when I heard about availability here, I went and spoke to my doctor because I haven't had diabetes but I just needed something.
"I knew what had to be done, but I didn't have the willpower or the motivation to do anything.
"I started Ozempic in November 2023, after the doctor thought it was a great idea.
"I was on it until February this year and when I heard Mounjaro was coming in, I was eager to swap because I had lost 33 pounds on Ozempic and I kind of had stalled.
"When I heard that Mounjaro was going to be approved for a weight loss here in Ireland, I thought, 'Right, I'm going to try and get it'.
"I started taking it on the 25th of March and I began losing weight again."
Sandra, who shares her journey on TikTok, said she was addicted to eating Doritos daily but a positive side effect of Mounjaro means she no longer has the desire to eat them.
She said: "As far as day to day, you are probably wondering what exactly it does to me, but I find personally, it takes away all kind of interest that you would have in food.
I lost 98lb on Mounjaro but it's surprise side benefit that's been life-changing
"I was a grazer, food was so urgent, Doritos, especially.
"I was getting up every evening, dragging my young one to the shop and just to go get Doritos. It felt like an urgency, a need.
"I'd have a bag every night plus a Marvellous Creations bar – the big one, I didn't do small.
"I was desperate for it, and the medications just take all that away, but I haven't changed what I eat.
"I just eat when I'm hungry and I would fill my plate the way I always used to, but I would never ever get through a full plate of dinner the way I used to and I've lost 12 pounds now in the last 8.5 weeks.
"So, it's been really, really positive."
Sandra, who has lost three stone in total, said her grocery bill was "through the roof" as she satisfied her cravings.
She said: "My husband was like, 'Where's all the money going?' and I was like we go to the shop every day after school and then I could have been back at the shop in the evening so it could have been €20 a day just on trash.
"A bag of Doritos is €4, and a bar of Marvellous Creations is €4 and you're buying a can of Red Bull or Coca Cola and then stuff for the kids, it was easily €20."
What are the side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections 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.
Sandra also revealed her overall health has also improved as a result - and would recommend it to anyone looking to shed the pounds.
She said: "As a former weight loss consultant a lot of what we did was educating people around eating cleanly and of course that's 100 per cent the right thing to do.
"But sometimes when you eat cleanly, you start to think about the things you shouldn't and can't have.
"Whereas with the weight loss medication, those thoughts and obsessions around food are gone.
"I can't explain it, it's just the most bizarre feeling. I suppose it's addiction really isn't it?"
And Sandra said her husband has noticed her progress - and has been showering her with compliments.
She said: "My husband thankfully met me at my heaviest and has been supportive and loving no matter what weight I've been.
"However, he does have a renewed twinkle in his eye and compliments come a bit more regular. I notice him noticing.
"I'm not unrecognisable just yet but on my way there, but confidence wise though, people are definitely noticing the difference."
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Sandra is feeling happier and healthier since starting her Mounjaro journey
