US Woman Sheds 75 kg With ‘Miracle’ Ozempic Drug But She Now Faces New Challenges
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While the transformation has contributed to Amy’s regained self-esteem, she has also been sharing her experience to help others understand the journey.
These drugs mimic GLP-1, a hormone released after eating, which helps reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness.(Representative Image)
Weight loss drug Ozempic has helped 34-year-old Amy Kane turn into a social media sensation. But it hasn’t come without challenges because of the lesser-known side effects that don’t get enough spotlight.
At her heaviest, Chicago-based Amy weighed 136 kg. The mother of three turned from a size 24 to a four in less than two years with the help of weight loss injections like Ozempic. She currently weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
While the transformation has contributed to Amy’s regained self-esteem, she has also been sharing her experience to help others understand the challenges that come with the journey.
Under her stylish wardrobe, Amy is struggling with excess skin, particularly around her midsection. The problem is not uncommon among patients of similar medications like Zepbound and Wegovy, Dr. Siamak Agha, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, California, told the Daily Mail. He also noted a rise in patients of such drugs requesting excess skin removal.
Agha further explained that the problem was not limited to the stomach. Patients have also been dealing with loose skin on their faces, necks, and even their posterior areas.
To counter this, Amy is undergoing another procedure – Neveskin treatments. These are done to tighten the skin using hot and cold therapy. She explained that the challenges are tough and unique but she remains positive about her transformation. “I’ll take this all day because my health has gotten a lot better,” she told The New York Post.
How does the Ozempic drug work?
These drugs are classified as GLP-1 receptor agonists and can cost more than $1,000 per month. Originally meant for type-2 diabetes, the drug has become popular as a weight loss remedy even among some Hollywood stars.
These drugs mimic GLP-1, a hormone released after eating, which helps reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness.
The transformation can be appealing, but many patients struggle with patience. In July 2024, Reuters reported that only one in four US patients prescribed Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss were still using the medications two years later.
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