OPENING her eyes in the post-op recovery ward, groggy from the anaesthetic, Amy Kane, 35, put a hand to her belly.
It took a moment for the mum-of-three to realise the 6lb apron of loose skin (the weight of a newborn) that she had to stuff into her pants had disappeared.
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Then, touching her chest, she realised her ‘granny boobs’ – which she described as “long floppy socks with golf balls in the end” – had gone too.
Instead, Amy felt surgical bandages covering a flat stomach and perfectly perky and uplifted size 32D breasts.
“I spent more than £10,000 to get rid of my post-Mounjaro weight loss effects,” says content creator Amy, from Chicago, USA, who’s married to Ken, 34.
“It’s a lot of money but worth it. “Before going on the weight loss injections I weighed 21st, the size of a refrigerator, and had a Body Mass Index of 65 – severely obese. I lost 12st and now weigh 9st but pre-surgery was left with mounds of saggy skin.
“I ended up with a ‘Mounjaro belly, boobs, butt and knees’. No amount of moisturising or exercise can prevent that in some people.”
Amy, who started on the jabs in December 2022, went from a size 28 to a size 8 in less than two years.
Her three-decade struggle with her weight began when she was just a child.
“Doctors constantly told me I was chubby,” she says. “Looking at pictures now I don’t think I was fat, just carrying some baby weight.”
At 12, Amy was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) which can cause weight gain and irregular periods.
“I was constantly told to lose weight after that,” she says. “I felt fat and out of place.”
At 14 and wearing size 16 women’s clothes to school, Amy claims her doctors put her on diet pills.
“It worsened as I got older,” she says. “In my late teens and early 20s, dating was almost impossible. Food noise was all I heard.
“I was constantly feeling ashamed if I ate anything. I had low self-esteem and thought I’d never find a man who would love me for me.”
After graduating with a Masters Degree in Psychology, Amy became a social worker and, while working in Chicago, decided to try online dating.
Aged 24 in 2015, she met Ken, a dad-of-one. “He wasn’t judgemental about my size, and I told him about my battle with weight,” she says.
A year later, in July 2016, the couple married.
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“We only had a small wedding but looking for a bridal gown was horrific,” she says. “I was a size 18 at the time and managed to find a white dress that didn’t make me look like a tent. Ken told me I was beautiful. His support is what has kept me going even in my darkest times.”
In April 2018 the couple welcomed their first son together, Hudson, now six, followed by Harper, now five, in April 2020.
After Harper’s birth Amy says she ‘shut down’ living in lockdown with a newborn and a 22-month-old and struggling with postnatal depression.
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.
“I never went out,” she says. “Takeaways were comfort food. I just gave up on myself. I was focussed only on my babies and husband. I felt there was no hope for me, and I was destined to be forever fat. It was my rock bottom.”
It wasn’t until Amy went to the doctor in June 2022 tests revealed she had diabetes. In December 2022 she was prescribed Mounjaro, similar to Ozempic.
“I was sceptical but the results were almost instant,” she says. “The first two months I could feel some clothes loosening but when I dropped to a size 20 it was an emotional experience.”
Amy even cried when she walked into Zara and could pick something off the rail… something she could never do before.
But it wasn’t all plain-sailing. Because the rapid weight loss caused a whole host of ‘Ozempic side effects’ – also true of Mounjaro.
Mounjarno sex is great and I can’t get enough of it.
Amy Kane
“It was life changing,” she says. “The food noise in my head stopped, I could think clearly and not just about food for the first time in my life, my brain was clearer, and I was able to make healthy food choices. I was more motivated and had more energy but there was definitely a downside.
“Within a few months I noticed I was getting a Mounjaro butt, which is a flat bottom.
“If you have fat legs you will get Ozempic or Moujarno knees or thighs. I have always had reasonably good legs, but my knees are wrinkled now. Moujarno elbow is the same especially if you have had larger arms.
“Everyone talks about Ozempic face. That is caused by weight loss in the temple and cheek, some people counterfeit with filler and Botox. I’ve not done that yet.
“Rapid weight loss whether you use injectables or a gastric sleeve or band will leave you with granny boobs as well. If you have had kids, be prepared for this.”
Ken can pick me up and swing me around. In the past he’d likely end up in hospital if he’d tried that.
Amy Kane
What to do if you lose too much weight too quickly whilst on Mounjaro
IF you’re losing too much weight too quickly while on Mounjaro, it’s important to take action to avoid potential health risks like muscle loss, malnutrition, dehydration, and fatigue. Here’s what you can do:
Evaluate Your Caloric Intake
Mounjaro reduces appetite, which can make it easy to eat too little. If you’re losing weight too fast (more than two to three lbs per week after the initial adjustment period), try:
- Tracking your food intake to ensure you’re eating enough calories (apps like MyFitnessPal can help).
- Increasing protein intake to preserve muscle mass (aim for 0.6–1g per pound of body weight).
- Adding healthy fats and complex carbs (e.g., avocados, nuts, whole grains) for balanced energy.
Adjust Your Dosage (With Doctor’s Approval)
If your weight loss is too rapid or causing side effects, your doctor may:
- Pause dose increases or lower your dosage.
- Adjust your treatment plan to stabilise your weight loss.
Strength Training & Exercise
To prevent muscle loss:
- Incorporate resistance training at least two to three times per week.
- Stay active with low-impact exercises like walking or yoga.
Hydrate & Manage Electrolytes
- Drink enough water (Mounjaro can reduce thirst).
- Electrolytes matter – Consider adding magnesium, sodium, and potassium if you feel weak or fatigued.
Monitor for Malnutrition & Deficiencies
Rapid weight loss can cause vitamin/mineral deficiencies (especially B12, iron, and electrolytes). If you experience:
- Fatigue, hair loss, or dizziness, ask your doctor about supplements.
Consider Further Medical Guidance
If your weight loss is excessive or causing health concerns, speak with your healthcare provider.
They might adjust your dosage, diet, or exercise plan to help stabilise your weight loss.
Amy says the emotional impact is significant too.
“Mounjaro sex is great and I can’t get enough of it,” she says. “I feel sexy and attractive. I want to be hugged and touched and intimacy gets a radical overhaul thanks to the jab.
“Ken can pick me up and swing me around. In the past he’d likely end up in hospital if he’d tried that.”
But she’s suffered bullying too. “I share my journey on social media and the hate is horrible,” she says. “Trolls don’t realise the heartbreak and horror I suffered because of my weight and battle to be slim. I get told I ‘cheated’ all the time.
“No matter how people lose weight they’ll be attacked. It’s time to support people’s weight loss journeys.
We are told to lose weight, slim down and aim to be healthy, then when people do that they are attacked.
Amy Kane
“Criticising and attacking people’s choices to be healthy is cowardly. My weight loss. It angers me that people think Ozempic or other weight loss jabs are the easy option or cheating.
“We are told to lose weight, slim down and aim to be healthy, then when people do that they are attacked.
“It is just so sad. You are damned if you do or don’t. I’ve got a thick skin though – just not physically anymore.”
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