A WOMAN who has shed 32% of her body weight thanks to Mounjaro has opened up on having loose skin since slimming down.
Tami, who is from Tandridge, UK, started her weight loss journey with the fat jab over a year ago and has now lost over five stone.
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But since using Mounjaro, which has been regarded by some as the ‘King Kong’ of weight loss jabs, the content creator has been left with a lot of loose skin, particularly on her stomach.
Before starting the injections, Tami once topped the scales at 16 stone 10 lbs.
Since using Mounjaro, which works by suppressing your appetite, Tami now weighs 11 stone 6 lbs.
But Tami was left gutted when she was left with an “overhang” belly and realised she “couldn’t afford” to have loose skin surgery in the UK.
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However, after doing “lots of research,” Tami, who has been accused of “cheating” her weight loss as a result of using Mounjaro, has now decided to fly to Lithuania to get her dream figure.
Posting on social media, the influencer got candid on having skin removal surgery, which she has booked in for December this year.
She said: “I’ve been on a Mounjaro journey now for the last year and I’ve lost 32% of my body weight.
“Being on this journey has opened a door for me that I never thought would be possible in a million years and I decided around February time to go for skin removal surgery.”
Tami explained that she has successfully “hidden” her loose skin under clothes, but is desperate to get rid of it for good.
She added: “I have got a really bad overhang so I have booked skin removal surgery – I’m going to Lithuania.”
Tami confirmed that she will be jetting off to Nordesthetics Clinic and will be spending approximately £7,5000 on the surgery.
The exact surgery will be decided when she is seen in the flesh at the Lithuanian clinic, but the brunette hopes to have either an extended tummy tuck or 360 liposuction with an uplift.
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.
She acknowledged: “I’ve done my research and I’m really, really excited to go, there’s not one part of me that is nervous.
“I think I’m gonna be going for the 360 [liposuction] – ultimately, I want the best results.”
Social media users react
Tami’s TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @cartcrushuk, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 158,800 views, 4,555 likes and 700 comments.
Social media users were stunned by Tami’s “vulnerable post” and many couldn’t wait to see her results post-surgery.
One person said: “Can’t wait to see the results.”
I have got a really bad overhang so I have booked skin removal surgery – I’m going to Lithuania
Tami
Another added: “Can’t wait to see the ‘after’ pictures. Hope all goes well.”
A third commented: “I’m following now and very interested in your surgery journey, I will need the same eventually.”
Meanwhile, someone else gushed: “I am going to the same place for the same thing in October, we got this. Good luck.”
The reality of Mounjaro
While some have opened up on gross side effects since using Mounjaro, last year it was revealed that Scots nurse Susan McGowan, 58, died after taking low-dose injections of the fat jabs over a fortnight.
A probe also found that nearly 400 people have gone to hospital after taking weight loss drugs.
What are the 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.
While common side effects include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, doctors say they have also seen “life-threatening complications”, including seizures, bowel obstruction and inflammation of the pancreas.
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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