Mama June receives flak over her claims of dermatologist suggesting 'Semaglutide' amid weight loss struggles

'Mama June' star June Shannon claims of using weight loss injection
UPDATED APR 17, 2024
Mam June shares her weight loss struggles (TikTok/@officialmamajune)
Mam June shares her weight loss struggles (TikTok/@officialmamajune)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: 'Mama June: Family Crisis' star June Shannon has recently decided to lose weight using weight loss drugs and the critics were disappointed with her procedure. The WETV show star recently took to her Instagram and shared a video revealing that she has decided to take the drug after struggling with weight fluctuations over the past years.

In the video, June revealed that she has started taking Semaglutide, an FDA-approved prescription medication for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic obesity. June elaborated that she consulted her dermatologist, Dr Anna Charon, about Semaglutide following her unsuccessful attempt to lose weight. The reality star further claimed that she has seen people all over social media using drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro.

June elaborated, "I decided to go with semaglutide a couple months ago through my main doctor." The reality star later urged people to be safe and talk to their primary care physician before considering the medication. The WETV show star also showed off her physique and promised her followers to post weekly updates about her progress as she takes the injections. June even filmed her husband Justin Shroud giving her the first injection.

However, the social media users took to the comment section and slammed June over her claim that her dermatologist has recommended the weight loss drug. An Instagram user commented, "How in the hell is a dermatologist going to prescribe you weight loss medication??!!" Another person added, "So freaking pathetic." Another follower wrote, This Dr is a dermatologist! Lol What a joke."

Another critic noted, "You should be ashamed of yourself u ain't gonna do nothing but lie lie lie how can u promote anything when u always eat like crap." Another internet user penned, "Don't trust her. Get it from your own doctor." Another social media user claimed, "I'm not sure if I want weight loss injections from a Dermatologist."


 
 
 
 
 
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Mama June claims she gained weight amid stress of caring Anna Cardwell

Mama June Shannon recently revealed that she has gained weight over the "last year and a half." The reality star claimed that she has gained a lot of weight due to the stress of caring for her daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell amid her stage 4 cancer battle.

Anna along with her daughters moved into June's house before she died in December 2023. June was taking care of her daughter until she took her last breath. June also claimed that she was constantly eating out because of the stress and wasn't focused on her own health. She claimed, "I have packed on about 120, 130 lbs."

Anna Cardwell moves in with Mama June (@wetv)
Anna Cardwell moved in with Mama June (@wetv)

What cosmetic procedures has Mama June undergone?

Mama June has undergone quite a few cosmetic procedures to lose weight. In the latest video, June detailed her struggles and the surgeries she had previously undergone to attain the desired weight. June shared that she had gastric sleeve surgery in May 2015.

The reality star explained that she went from 311 all the way down to 195lbs in just six weeks after her surgery. June further revealed that she also had bariatric surgery and breast augmentation. The reality star also had a $40,000 smile makeover.

Mama June is blind in one eye (Instagram/@mamajune)
Mama June has undergone multiple cosmetic procedures (Instagram/@mamajune)

Mama June receives backlash over her eating habits

Mama June Shannon has struggled to lose weight for years despite multiple surgeries. However, the critic has blamed June's unhealthy lifestyle for continuously gaining weight. June has often seen eating fast food at restaurants. The reality star also promotes sweets on her social media.

June has enjoyed outdoor meals in the latest season of 'Mama June: Family Crisis' which left the viewers furious. However, after June reflected on her weight loss struggles, her followers called her over her 'unhealthy' eating habits. A social media user claimed, "June.. I've seen you eat... it's also a lifestyle change, you gotta change them BAD eating habits of yours!"

Another person added, "You didn’t change your eating habits before you won’t do it now." Another critic said, "You never eat right for what we be seeing on your show." Another internet user penned, "You Have to change you eating June. I don't see you doing that. You over order EVERYTIME you eat." Another follower wrote, "Cut out all the sugar and junk food."

Mama June defends stealing Honey Boo Boo's money (@wetv)
Mama June slammed over her eating habit (@wetv)
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