I realised I'm a ‘Mounjaro lifer' after stopping for 8 weeks – I lost 5st but now my tummy is a ‘bottomless pit' again
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A FAT jab user has revealed that after stopping the injections for eight weeks, she has now realised she is a 'Mounjaro lifer.'
Laura, who lost five stone in 13 months thanks to Mounjaro, explained that after pausing the injections, her stomach has now returned to being a 'bottomless pit.'
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Laura opened up on stopping the injections for eight weeks and confessed to having a "bottomless pit" feeling she simply can't shift
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The brunette beauty, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 38, recently stopped injecting herself with the weight loss jabs for two months whilst she undergoes cancer treatment.
Prior to the pause, she had been using Mounjaro for over a year, and has now realised: 'I have learned that I am 100% a Mounjaro lifer - I can't do this without Mounjaro.'
Posting on social media, the content creator explained that once she finishes cancer treatment, she plans to go back on the fat jabs.
When she first started Mounjaro, she weighed 18 stone 5 lbs, but has since managed to slim down to just 13 stone 5 lbs.
But after losing 5 stone and coming off of Mounjaro, which is known as the King Kong of jabs, Laura revealed that things have been 'so f*****g hard.'
She admitted: 'It has been super, super hard - the food noise has returned fully, the bottomless pit feeling when I eat is there.'
As a result of stopping Mounjaro she acknowledged that she can eat 'endlessly.'
Laura has plans to get down to her goal weight of 10 stone 7 lbs, but stressed that she'll need Mounjaro to do so, as she continued: 'I 100% now know I will be staying on Mounjaro forever more, it's got to be done, I can't do this forever, there's only so much willpower.'
Now, Laura 'can't wait to restart' the fat jabs and plans to start back at 12.5mg.
She confessed: 'I'll be starting back at 12.5mg, which in a way, I'm kind of glad for, so maybe it'll give the lower doses a new lease of life, but what I've learned over the eight weeks is 100% I'm a Mounjaro lifer.'
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Other Mounjaro 'lifers' react
Laura's TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @itslauraunfiltered, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 79,800 views.
Not only this, but it's also amassed 1,757 likes, 220 comments and 162 saves.
And it's clear that Laura isn't the only Mounjaro user who has concerns about being a 'lifer', as numerous fat jab users rushed to the comments to share their similar experiences.
One person said: 'I am definitely going to be a lifer. I've battled with obesity for 30 years until now. I can't do it without Mounjaro.'
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.
Another added: 'I've not been without it and I'm not at my goal yet, but that's what I think in my head that I'll be taking it for life. Because life is so much nicer on Mounjaro, I just don't want to struggle again.'
A third commented: 'I will never stop taking this. It would be like giving someone glasses to see them away again!'
It has been super, super hard - the food noise has returned fully, the bottomless pit feeling when I eat is there
Laura, Mounjaro user
Meanwhile, someone else admitted: 'I feel the same way. I really enjoy the routine. I'm excited for jab day. I'm on a really low dose. I can't ever imagine stopping.'
Not only this, but another Mounjaro user revealed: 'I'm stopping next week. I'm dreading it.
'I've stopped losing weight over the past two months. I'm quite happy where I am, I'd like to lose another stone…however I can't say I'm not fearful of next week and beyond.'
The reality of Mounjaro
Although many have boasted about weight loss success since using Mounjaro, last year it was revealed that Scots nurse Susan McGowan, 58, died after taking low-dose injections of Mounjaro over a fortnight.
A probe also found that nearly 400 people have gone to hospital after taking weight loss drugs.
The common side effects include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, which can lead to severe dehydration.
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.
And if that wasn't bad enough, doctors say they have also seen 'life-threatening complications', including seizures, bowel obstruction and inflammation of the pancreas.
Model Lottie Moss, 27, even said she had a seizure after taking high doses of Ozempic.
The makers of Mounjaro, Lilly UK, said patient safety is its 'top priority'.
Lilly UK stressed: 'Regulatory agencies conduct extensive independent assessments of the benefits and risks of every new medicine and Lilly is committed to continually monitoring, evaluating, and reporting safety data.
'If anyone is experiencing side effects when taking any Lilly medicine, they should talk to their doctor or other healthcare professional.'
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