It took me less than three minutes to secure a prescription for weight loss jabs—those controversial drugs with numerous side effects, some of which are still unknown. Despite the warnings, it seemed surprisingly simple.
All I did was answer a few questions about my medical history, height, and weight—some of which I fibbed about.
The AI medical team processed my answers without a second thought, and just like that, I was offered a weight loss plan that promised a 12kg reduction in just four months.
The cost? A hefty $449 per month for the drugs, which I assume would be for a month’s supply.
Not only is the price steep, but the promise of $150 off the first batch seemed too good to pass up—if you’re willing to hand over your credit card details, of course.
Once the money was in, a “practitioner” would then call to confirm the lies I’d told. It was disturbingly easy to get started.
Why This Easy Access Is So Alarming
I’m disgusted and honestly worried by how easily people are being handed these drugs through telehealth services.
Yes, Ozempic and similar medications can be beneficial to those who truly need them—like people with type 2 diabetes or those who are morbidly obese. But the misuse of these drugs poses severe risks.
Not only does it contribute to shortages, but it can also cause dangerous side effects and even death.
What’s even more concerning is that many people who don’t need these medications are using them, some with disastrous consequences.
Unfortunately, a few of my friends are part of this group.
The Dangerous Path My Friend Took
I recently met with my friend Michelle* at a café overlooking Bondi Beach.
Michelle is a 41-year-old real estate agent with a successful career and family.
Despite her slim, gym-toned body, she was looking drained and a bit off.
She admitted that a few months ago, she nearly ended her life after taking Ozempic for a week.
She had been given the medication by someone at her gym, who was passing it around like it was candy.
“I wanted to look good in a bikini for my holiday to the south of France,” she confessed.
In just seven days, Michelle lost 7kg, but she felt physically and mentally awful.
The side effects were unbearable: nausea, severe stomach pain, blurred vision, and, most alarmingly, suicidal thoughts.
Thankfully, she stopped after a week, but she’s deeply regretful for even starting. “I didn’t need it, I was just being vain,” she admitted.
A Growing Problem Among My Friends
Unfortunately, Michelle isn’t alone. Several of my friends have been scrounging for Ozempic from dubious sources—gym contacts, acquaintances, and even online black-market sellers—just to lose a few kilos.
This desperation for a quick fix is strikingly similar to the behavior I saw when I was struggling with substance abuse.
Back then, I witnessed friends desperate enough to take drugs from strangers, whether in dingy bathrooms or shady back alleys.
Now, I see people doing the same thing with weight loss jabs.
They’re willing to take dangerous shortcuts, ignoring the risks to their health for the sake of achieving a slimmer body.
The Shocking Consequences
The consequences are not just physical. I’ve seen friends lose their hair, develop gaunt faces, and age rapidly, all in just a few months.
It’s not just a few wrinkles—these women are changing in a way that feels unnatural.
I’ve even come across disturbing reports linking these drugs to an increased risk of certain cancers and stomach paralysis, a condition that wreaks havoc on the digestive system.
Despite their flatter stomachs and slimmer thighs, these women are aging prematurely.
I’ve known drug addicts who seem to have aged more gracefully than these women who are injecting themselves with black-market weight loss drugs.
It’s worrying to think about how this will all end and what price we’re willing to pay for thinness.
The Real Question We Should Be Asking
Women deserve to take up space in the world. We don’t need to conform to an unrealistic standard of beauty.
Yes, self-love and acceptance are easy to promote on social media, but how many of us truly believe those messages? I recently came across a quote that hit me hard: “Stop trying to fix your body; it was never broken.”
I wish more women could embrace this mindset and understand that their bodies are fine just as they are.
So, if you’re considering weight loss jabs or any other quick fix, ask yourself: Is it worth the risks? Maybe it’s time to put the needle down and pick up a healthier alternative, like an apple. Your body—and your life—will thank you.