Amy Reast

Katya Komleva survived a 2011 nightclub evacuation accident in Yekaterinburg after falling into boiling water from an underground pipe and wading through it for up to ten minutes. She suffered extensive burns, had eight and a half toes amputated, developed sepsis twice and spent two years in hospital after doctors gave her a 50% chance of survival. Since recovering, she has resumed walking, travelled, tried extreme sports, written a book and become a confidence coach and yoga instructor. She says the accident transformed her outlook, gave her a sense of purpose and is something she would not undo, while refusing to hide or reduce her scars.

A GP advises patients using GLP-1 weight‑loss injections such as Wegovy or Mounjaro to plan their long‑term lifestyle before starting treatment, stressing that the drugs are tools rather than magic solutions. He highlights the importance of sustainable habits, higher protein intake, and improved nutrition to maintain weight loss after stopping the injections. While the medications can deliver significant health benefits, their high cost limits long‑term use for some people.