A MUM who lost a whopping 3.5st in just two months thanks to Mounjaro has revealed she finally feels happy despite having saggy skin.
In less than three months, mum-of-two Gemma Kelly was able to go from just under 13st to 9st.
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According to the young mum, who forked out £120 every month for Mounjaro – which is regarded by some as the King Kong of weight loss jabs – she has now come off the medication.
During the eight weeks that Gemma was on Mounjaro, she’d inject Mounjaro into her thigh and stomach every morning to avoid ”feeling hungry throughout the day”.
Although the brunette stunner didn’t exercise during the eight-week course, Gemma ensured she followed ”a clean diet and stayed away from sugary foods and drinks”.
While Gemma has left people gobsmacked with the epic transformation, the young mum revealed the huge weight loss has left her with saggy skin.
But this, as well as the stretch marks – which she developed during two pregnancies – have been worth it, as Gemma now feels better than ever.
”I feel amazing and happy with my body finally,” she told her 11.3k followers in a recent TikTok video.
She went on in the comments: ”I’ve actually had my bloods done yesterday just due to how much weight I have lost.
”I’m very healthy and everything is fine within my body.
”Yes, it’s a lot of weight I have lost that’s why I was checked and I have taken my last dosage to now maintain my weight I have lost.”
Since ending her journey with the popular fat jab three weeks ago, Gemma revealed she is experiencing food noise – but is determined to keep the weight off for good.
”I’m feeling hungry again but I’m sticking to a diet and continuing to work out.”
Thrilled with her new physique and slimmed down appearance, Gemma beamed: ”Mwahh to Mounjaro.
”Thanks Mounjaro it’s been lovely,” she wrote in the caption of another clip, sharing her fabulous makeover.
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.
‘Looking fine mama’
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @gemmakelly97, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up a whopping 1.5million views.
Social media users were gobsmacked by Gemma’s incredible weight loss and more than 100 viewers rushed to praise her.
One wrote: ”Looking fine mama, don’t listen to them. They do not know what it involves. Going to get that too soon.”
Another chimed in: ”You look incredible I would say I’m probably your weight pre now and your after results are my goal.”
”LOVE this progress, so inspiring!” a viewer wrote.
Be aware of the dangers
Although many were impressed with Gemma’s weight loss, those debating whether to start using Mounjaro should know that it can have fatal consequences.
And experts and NHS medics have shared a stern warning about the dangers of taking such medications without a prescription.
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.
Sun GP Dr Zoe Williams acknowledged that Mounjaro, which could soon be rolled out on the NHS, can save the lives of people with “life-threatening levels of obesity.”
But despite this, the NHS advised people to “never take an anti-obesity medicine if it has not been prescribed to you.”
The NHS warned: “These types of medicines may not be safe for you and can cause serious side effects.”
Mounjaro works by suppressing your appetite, making you feel fuller for longer.
The injections, which are administered every seven days, are licensed for patients with type 2 diabetes.
They are also available to assist those who are clinically obese (with a Body Mass Index of 30 or over).
The drugs, which have been widely regarded as ‘fat jabs’, can be prescribed by a practitioner – such as a doctor, nurse or a pharmacist-independent prescriber.
Following the death of a man from Burton upon Trent, Staffs, who died after taking Mounjaro, his family are now calling for a probe into the jab’s “potential to kill.”
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