A WOMAN has been dubbed ”sad” after revealing the extreme lengths she went to in order to get accepted on Mounjaro.
TikToker Black Country Princess insisted she’s struggled with weight all her life and has since resorted to the so-called fat jabs to achieve her dream figure by summer.
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According to the woman, her weight needed to be at least 12 stone and 7lbs to qualify for Mounjaro.
However, as the scales were showing less than the required minimal weight, the TikTok came up with a rather bizarre solution.
To add the extra necessary pounds, rather than eating more food – which would be harder to burn off – the woman tucked several water bottles into her leggings.
According to the NHS website, Mounjaro can be prescribed to manage your weight on the NHS as of March 23, only if it is prescribed by a specialist weight management service, and if they feel it is the right treatment for you.
Meanwhile, Superdrug Online Doctor reported that you can qualify for Mounjaro on NHS if you have a BMI of at least 35 and at least one other weight-related illness.
Sharing the drastic measures she took to get accepted on the popular medication, the TikToker posted a video online.
”Me making myself heavier to get accepted on Mounjaro,” Black Country Princess said, as she revealed the final weight.
Once all the water bottles were attached to her waist – both at the front and the back – she stepped on the scales.
Zooming into the final number, the blonde beauty revealed she had ”topped” the scales at 12 stone and 7lbs.
”I actually thought about putting stones in my pockets,” she added in the comments.
”I will be thin for the summer.
”I’m deadly serious, I’ve struggled with my weight my whole life.”
The short clip, posted just a day ago under the username @blackcountryprincess, has already taken the internet by storm, winning her over 115k views, as dozens of people flooded to comments to share their thoughts.
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.
‘This is sad’
But while Black Country Princess may have been all chuffed with her solution, not everyone was so impressed, as many slammed the TikToker.
One said: ”This is sad if true.”
Another chimed in: ”U don’t need the Mounjaro Hannah your figure is beautiful.”
Someone else commented: ”please tell me you’re joking.”
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.
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.
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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