Famed singer Carnie Wilson has admitted that her doctor warned her against using Ozempic, revealing that his advice left her “too scared” about possible side effects to try the popular weight loss drug.
The Hold On hitmaker, 55, who rose to fame as part of pop group Wilson Phillips, has faced intense scrutiny in recent months over her weight loss, after she proudly revealed she had lost 40 pounds.
Images of her slimmed-down figure sparked a wave of speculation that Carnie had turned to weight-loss medication; However, she has now furiously denied those rumors, claiming that her doctor issued a stern “caution” against using treatments like Ozempic for weight loss.
‘Personally, I was too scared of the side effects, the gastrointestinal side effects. ‘My doctor warned me,’ he explained to Fox News.
“He said, ‘This is an option if you want to do it, but I’ll warn you that it hasn’t been around long enough for the way a lot of people use it, and that’s for weight loss.’
Carnie Wilson (seen in 2024) admitted that her doctor warned her against using Ozempic and revealed that she refused to take the weight loss drug because she was “too scared.”
The Hold On hitmaker, 55, tipped the scales at more than £300 in 1993 (pictured)
The singer has vehemently defended her weight loss strategies and continues to shut down any Ozempic rumors (seen in 2022)
Carnie has been candid in the past about undergoing weight loss surgery; In 1993, she revealed that she tipped the scales at 300 pounds, however, after undergoing two surgical procedures, both in 1999 and 2012, she slimmed down to 200 pounds.
But when it came to her most recent weight loss, Carnie furiously denied any suggestion that drugs were behind it.
Carnie admitted that while there shouldn’t be a “stigma” against weight loss drugs, he was personally too afraid of the potential side effects that came with using this trendy drug.
The singer explained that her doctor had offered her the medication as a solution because she was prediabetic, but also told her that many people who took the medication had gone to the hospital because of the side effects.
He also confessed that he was afraid of even taking a “risk” with the drug.
“I didn’t want to take any chances with my anatomy because I had had gastric bypass surgery and they put a gastric band over that gastric bypass,” Carnie added. “I wasn’t prepared to do it; I was too scared of the side effects.”
‘So, it wasn’t right for me. And I don’t look down on anyone who has done it or wants to do it. To each his own. I think we are okay with having some kind of intervention in our lives. I’m an advocate for that.”
The star revealed that her gastric bypass surgery, which she had in 1999, and her gastric band surgery, which she had in 2012 after gaining about 60 pounds due to pregnancy, helped her go from 300 to 200 pounds. .
He told Fox that his doctor had warned him about the medication, despite saying two days ago that his doctor had suggested he take Ozempic.
The singer (seen in 2019) explained that her doctor had offered her the medication as a solution because she was prediabetic.
In 2012, when he went under the knife again, he admitted that he turns to food because that’s how he deals with problems.
The star said: “I’ve had a lot of stress in the last year so it’s really a struggle.”
The host of the upcoming cooking show, Sounds Delicious with Carnie Wilson, noted that while it’s not “perfect,” it’s “healthier.”
Just a few days ago, Carnie once again opened up about her weight loss journey, telling People that her doctor had offered her Ozempic as an option in September, when she discovered she was “half way to being diabetic.”
Singer Wilson Phillips told the site that she gave up sugar after realizing she was addicted to sweets, which were her ‘crutch’ to cope. The singer added that at first it was difficult to say goodbye to cookies and sweets, but now she is okay with it.
And he stopped eating gluten, which, he said, has been a great help to him in losing weight.
“I treat my body with respect now,” she shared. She shared that she hopes to reach a goal weight of 170 pounds.
The Wilson Phillips singer told the site that she gave up sugar after realizing she was addicted to sweets, which were her ‘crutch’ to cope (seen in 2021)
The host of the upcoming cooking show, Sounds Delicious with Carnie Wilson, noted that while she’s not “perfect,” she’s “healthier” (seen in 2009).
Earlier this week, Carnie showed off her impressive weight loss in a series of before and after photos.
Carnie also told Good Morning America that she stars in a new cooking show titled Sounds Delicious With Carnie Wilson that pairs recipes with celebrity guests. The series premieres April 16 on AXS TV.
The star experienced ‘gastrointestinal hell’ and joint pain when she weighed over 200 pounds.
She told the outlet: “There was a voice saying, ‘You have to change the way you eat. You no longer have a choice. It’s for your health”.
Earlier this week, Carnie showed off her impressive weight loss in a series of before and after photos.
She shared: ‘Another before and “during”… my journey to health! ‘This is 40 pounds less.
‘I feel really different. I need to start exercising more to get the scale moving again, but I’m so proud and encouraged. Knowing that I did this solely through diet: no gluten or sugar, no butter and also keeping the fat low.’
For the past year she has been balancing raising her two children, Lola and Luci, while also acting.
Both Ozempic and its sister drug Wegovy have been hailed as magic solutions to obesity and their ability to eliminate fat in a matter of weeks.
Ozempic was first approved by the FDA as a type 2 diabetes medication in 2017, while Wegovy was approved by the FDA as a weight management treatment in 2021.
Last year, she balanced raising her two children, Lola and Luci, while also acting (seen in 2023).
Star Experienced ‘GI Hell’ and Joint Pain When She Weighed Over 200 Pounds
The drugs have taken the world by storm since they came out, with celebrities and patients alike raving about their ability to reduce fat.
Many celebrities have spoken out and defended their use of the weight-loss drug, including Oprah, who slammed those who “shamed” her just a few weeks ago: Boy George, Tracy Morgan, Remi Bader, Chelsea Handler, Elon Musk, Amy Schumer, and Sharon Osbourne.
However, in recent weeks, the drug has come under fire for its overwhelming number of side effects.
There is growing evidence to show that medication side effects, such as vomiting and diarrhea, are becoming so common and overwhelming that it is impractical for most patients to continue taking them for long.
The result is very high real-life patient dropout rates due to side effects. In addition to vomiting and diarrhea, the most common adverse effects are nausea, constipation, and tiredness.
Less common complications of GLP-1 medications are gallstones, increased heart rate, kidney damage, and pancreatitis, a condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed quickly and painfully.
Another serious concern is gastroparesis, a serious disorder in which the stomach muscles become effectively paralyzed and the stomach does not empty, and sufferers vomit up days-old food. For some patients, the only remedy for gastroparesis may be a gastric bypass. About 10,000 patients in the US are suing Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk and Mounjaro maker Eli Lilly for damages for medical injuries.