RHONJ’s Dolores Catania Sounds Alarm on Ozempic-Style Weight Drugs
Oh, fantastic. Another reality star teaches us about health risks after a pricey procedure. Here we go. Dolores Catania of The Real Housewives of New Jersey admitted she faced a serious heart condition known as atrial fibrillation, or AFib, and urged anyone experiencing that odd fluttering in the chest to see a cardiologist immediately, exclusively telling E! News that ignoring those warning signs can be dangerous.
The 54-year-old revealed that her AFib scare forced doctors to suspend her use of Mounjaro, the semaglutide-based medication often compared to Ozempic for weight management. She confessed she packed on about 15 pounds in just over a month once she stopped the injectable, only to shed roughly 10 pounds since resuming treatment. “If you ever feel your heart beat out of your chest, get it checked,” she insisted, rolling her eyes at anyone who brushes sensations like that off as mere anxiety.
As soon as she restarted the GLP-1 therapy, nausea reared its familiar head. But Catania swears by Advanced Herbal ginger chews from Dramamine, calling them lifesavers that smoothed her transition back onto the drug. “I wish I had these when I was pregnant,” she admitted, noting they helped her “get over the hump” of early side effects. She stressed that people shouldn’t let common discomforts overshadow the benefits of these medications and encouraged fans to hang in there.
Post-procedure, her AFib was corrected almost instantly thanks to a routine intervention. Although she was supposed to rest, Catania cheekily confessed she hopped on a plane just a week later—doctor’s orders be damned—and credits her swift return to GLP-1 therapy for helping her feel back to her Jersey-strong self in no time.
Catania also addressed critics who judge those using semaglutide drugs for weight loss. “Why would you care what someone you do not know thinks?” she questioned. “Don’t let haters stop your journey. It’s none of their business.”
She is not alone in this conversation. Comedian Rosie, who has been on Mounjaro since late 2022, stunned followers with a dramatic May 2025 Instagram transformation, captioning her post with #mounjaro #weightloss #bodydismorphia. Over in pop music land, Meghan Trainor and husband Daryl Sabara paired their self-made 75 Hard challenge with the lowest possible dose of Mounjaro, blending disciplined workouts with balanced meals.
Even former Girls Next Door star Kendra Wilkinson tried a single shot of a now-unspecified weight loss injectable, but promptly ditched it after hearing horror stories about emergency visits and complications. She concluded that one dose was enough and decided the potential risks were not worth it.
All in all, Catania’s cautionary tale reminds fans that even glam celebrities face medical twists and turns—and that smart preparation beats blind optimism every time. Well, that was enlightening. Now where are my ginger chews.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News
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