Mum 'screaming in pain and vomiting blood' after £120 skinny jab, slimming for holiday

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A mum-of-two has spoken out about her terrifying experience with a £120 weight loss injection, which left her hospitalised and in agony, worse than childbirth. Nicole Wright, 31, had purchased the product at the end of August, hoping to shed a few pounds before her family holiday to Turkey.

However, after administering the injection on September 1, she began to vomit and was unable to keep even water down. As the week progressed, her symptoms worsened, and she started throwing up 'fresh' blood, leaving her convinced she was going to die.

Following two trips to A&E, where she received fluids and anti-sickness medication, Nicole was rushed back into hospital in excruciating pain. Doctors stabilised her and flush the weight loss medication out of her system.

Now in recovery, Nicole has vowed never to use a skinny jab again, feeling "embarrassed" and "ashamed" for risking her health to lose weight. She is urging others to only use weight loss injections prescribed by a doctor or pharmacy, warning that salon-sold alternatives may not be safe.

Police Scotland confirmed they investigated the incident, but no further action will be taken at this time. Nicole, from North Ayrshire, Scotland, said: "I had a holiday booked and I started taking them to curb my appetite.", reports Wales Online.

"It was only to lose a few pounds and I wasn't planning on being on it long term to get really skinny. I only took one small injection of 0.1ml. I took a really small amount."

She explained the ordeal that followed saying: "The first two days I just had no appetite and then by the third day I was sick and on the fourth day I was still sick and couldn't eat anything or keep any water down. As the days went on I was getting worse and worse and I ended up in A&E as I was so dehydrated."

She added: "I told them what I had taken and they gave me one bag of fluids and anti-sickness and sent me home. The injection was meant to wear off after a week but it didn't and I just felt worse. I then went back to hospital and was given further fluids and anti-sickness tablets."

Her condition deteriorated, leading to multiple hospital visits: "I then ended up back in hospital again and an ambulance had to come to my house. I was still vomiting, my whole body was shaking and I had the worst stomach pains. My stomach was burning and I was in so much pain. I couldn't even take a sip of water. At this point I started to throw up blood, loads of fresh, red blood and it was really scary."

Reflecting on the intensity of the pain, she said: "I thought I was going to die. It was getting worse and worse and the pain was worse than childbirth. I was rolling about my bed screaming in pain."

She told how police had then come to see her at the hospital. she said: "I realised how serious it was and I told them everything and they came and they seized the vial. So they took the vial and stuff to test it and they went out to the salon that I bought it from."

Nicole said the weight loss drug was said to be part of the GLP-1 drug family - used in diabetes treatment but which has also been found aiding weight reduction. The ex-hairdresser and beautician now believes she fell victim to a fake product and emphasises the dangers of opting for 'skinny jabs' from beauty salons instead of through NHS channels.

Nicole shared: "I feel embarrassed and ashamed that I risked my health. The lesson I'm going to teach my daughters is that you're beautiful no matter how you are and there is nothing worth risking your health for."

She firmly added: "I would never take them again. I think if anyone is thinking of getting them go through a doctor or pharmacy and not through a salon as you don't know what you are taking. Don't trust anyone as you don't know what is in them."

Nicole reported her severe illness, resulting from the use of this medication, to the salon where it was bought. Following her hospitalisation on September 8, Ayrshire Police confiscated the material and paid a visit to the salon.

A Police Scotland representative stated: "A thorough investigation was carried out and all enquiries have concluded. No further police action will be taken at this time. If anyone has any further information, they should contact Police Scotland on 101."

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