This story is going viral because it highlights the potential risks of popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, especially when combined with the challenges of a medical emergency in a foreign country.
Koreans often share dramatic personal anecdotes on online forums like Issue Gallery, and stories involving health scares or travel mishaps tend to resonate widely due to their relatable yet extreme nature.
A shocking story from a Korean online community is making waves, detailing a terrifying medical emergency abroad after using popular weight loss drugs. The original poster shared their experience after taking multiple rounds of Wegovy and Mounjaro, hoping to shed some pounds. While they did see a drop in appetite and weight, their journey took a dramatic turn during a family vacation to Vietnam. After enjoying lunch, a sudden, excruciating pain hit after dinner. Their upper abdomen swelled dramatically, feeling like it would burst, with the pain radiating to their back and waist, making it impossible to sit or lie down. An ultrasound revealed large gallstones and dangerously high inflammation, with doctors warning of a rupture risk. The situation escalated when the Vietnamese hospital refused to provide any medication unless the poster agreed to surgery on the spot. When they requested medication to stabilize their condition until they could return to Korea, the hospital insisted they either undergo surgery there or sign a waiver refusing treatment and discharge themselves. Faced with this impossible choice, the poster signed the waiver and returned to their hotel, leaving the story on a cliffhanger about their next steps.