“RHONJ” Star Danielle Cabral Shows Off Tummy Tuck Results, Defends Earlier Comments About Ozempic Users

The 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star responded to backlash after showing off her tummy tuck days after criticizing people who use Ozempic for weight loss

Danielle Cabral is thrilled with the results of her tummy tuck.

On Friday, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star posted a YouTube video documenting herself getting the cosmetic procedure and her recovery journey. The 38-year-old was all smiles as she revealed her results after previously being “insecure” about the “wrinkly” excess skin she had on her stomach.

“After 2 C-sections, healthy dieting and INSANE workouts, there was nothing left that I could do to get rid of my excess skin,” Cabral wrote on Instagram about the big reveal. “There wasn't a magical pill (I wish) I could take for it to disappear. It wasn't going anywhere unless I had the medical procedure known as a ‘tummy tuck.’”

She added, “🗣I would like to emphasize that I put in countless amounts of work and my body was in the best shape right before I had this procedure. Simply put, there was nothing left to do.”

Related: RHONJ’s Danielle Cabral Slams Ozempic Users Who Don't Have a Medical Need for the Drug: 'Run On a F---ing Treadmill'

Although she was pleased with the procedure, the reality star responded to many people in the comments section who were trolling her about her recent criticism of Ozempic users.

During a live taping of PageSix’s Virtual Reali-Tea podcast last week, Cabral slammed people who were using Ozempic for weight loss and didn’t actually need it, claiming they are limiting the supply for those who actually need it.

Ozempic is an FDA-approved prescription medication for people with type 2 diabetes. It's one of the brand names for semaglutide — also known as Wegovy — which works in the brain to impact satiety, and has become increasingly popular for its off-label use for weight loss.

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“I was with somebody today, a very dear friend of mine, who actually needs [Ozempic] for medical reasons, and cannot get it because of this stupid, bulls— behavior,” Cabral said at the time. “But she can’t get it, she can’t get it… run on a f—ing treadmill.”

Underneath her recent tummy tuck video, one follower told her, “Maybe someone like yourself who shamed the Ozempic use as the easy way out should also apply that to yourself. If it makes you feel good and makes you happy, that’s what matters. So if it applies to you, it should apply to all.”

“Never shamed ozempic if used the right way,” Cabral replied. “The issue for myself is there is no easy way out. That's where my comment came from. Eating whatever you want, taking a pill and dropping a ton of weight is just not normal. If you eat unhealthy then your body will be unhealthy. That's all.”

Related: RHONJ’s Danielle Cabral Slams Ozempic Users Who Don't Have a Medical Need for the Drug: 'Run On a F---ing Treadmill'

The RHONJ star later responded to two other people who criticized her tummy tuck, using her own comments against her and suggesting that she run on a treadmill instead. Cabral defended her decision and noted that she ran “a lot” and “tried everything” to lose the excess skin on her stomach before opting for surgery.

“Ozempic not ok but plastic surgery is ok. Got it. 🙄” another critic commented.

“You missed my point. It was for ppl abusing it,” Cabral insisted. “Ozempic is great. Just can't think of it as a miracle and the only solution. Gotta put in some work, too.”

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