Woman seeks refund after weight-loss jabs fail amid takeaway diet.

By Our Consumer Correspondent: Colin Allcabs

A 25-year-old woman from Nettlestead, Suffolk, has requested a full refund from a local supplier after claiming a series of weight-loss injections failed to deliver the expected results.

Slob, Sharon Gristle, described in official paperwork as a “professional couch tester,” said she had invested £1,200 in so-called “fat jabs” over several months, funding the purchase through her Universal Credit payments. Despite her financial commitment, Ms Gristle reports that her weight has increased rather than decreased.

Speaking in a measured tone, she explained that the treatment had not aligned with her lifestyle. “I followed the injections as instructed,” she said. “But at the same time, I maintained my regular intake of takeaways, including pizza, Chinese meals, kebabs, chips and burgers. The outcome has been disappointing.”

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At approximately 26 stone, Ms Gristle maintains that the product did not perform as advertised and is seeking reimbursement on the grounds of ineffectiveness. “If something says it helps you lose weight, it should work regardless of what else is going on,” she added.

The unnamed supplier has yet to comment directly on the case but is understood to be reviewing the complaint. Industry guidance generally states that such treatments are intended to be used alongside dietary adjustments and increased physical activity.

A spokesperson for a regional health body reiterated that weight management interventions typically require a “holistic approach,” combining medication with lifestyle changes.

Ms Gristle confirmed she is considering further action if a refund is not provided. In the meantime, she says she will continue her current routine while “exploring other options that fit around it.”