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Updated · thelooker.thedailybeast.com · Apr 28
Edd Langmead undergoes emergency gallbladder surgery after unsupervised online GLP-1 use
Updated
Updated · thelooker.thedailybeast.com · Apr 28

Edd Langmead undergoes emergency gallbladder surgery after unsupervised online GLP-1 use

3 articles · Updated · thelooker.thedailybeast.com · Apr 28
  • Langmead, a 44-year-old drummer from England, lost over 80 pounds using online-prescribed Mounjaro before developing gangrenous cholecystitis and requiring immediate surgery in March 2026.
  • He spent four days in hospital and credits emergency care with saving his life, warning others about the dangers of unsupervised GLP-1 use for rapid weight loss.
  • Medical professionals note a recognized link between GLP-1 drugs and gallbladder dysfunction, especially when used without supervision, with other users reporting similar complications online.
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