Underwent an extensive body alteration, costing £7,000, which turned out to be my biggest regret – I'd prefer to remain overweight as I am now.
In a whimsical twist of fate, a Southampton mother of two, Chantelle Woolston, dished out a hefty £7K for a tummy tuck in Turkey, thinking it'd be the solution to her excess skin following her drastic 50kg weight loss through gastric sleeve. Little did she know, this decision would leave her longing for the days when she was 'fat.'
After shedding over half her body weight, confident Chantelle, initially thrilled with her transformation from a size 18 to a svelte size 8, started noticing 'excess skin.' Driven by the enticing online promise of a back lift for £6K from a surgeon in Izmir, Turkey, she booked herself in for the sought-after procedure in February of this year.
Waking up from the anesthesia post-op, she knew immediately that she'd made a 'big mistake.' Two arduous months later, she found herself incapable of stretching her skin for fear of 'ripping in half.' Her stomach, once flabby during her heavier days, was now as hard as a block.
Reminiscing about her decision, she lamented, "I thought 'bloody hell, can I have that body?'" But alas, she's now 'regretful' of her impulsive choice, wishing she had taken more time to research and rethink her decision. In hindsight, she even prefers the way she looked before the operations.
Post-surgery, Chantelle has faced numerous challenges, from feeling 'unable to lie on her side in bed' to skin resembling 'dog ears' above her pubic bone. Her stomach is a 'zip' of sewn-up, gathered skin, leaving her with three rolls that she doesn't find pleasing.
Aside from the physical trauma, the emotional toll has been immense. "I should have known by the deal that it was too good to be true," she admitted, torn between her desire to look attractive and the reality of her new, less-than-ideal body.
The clinic has advised Chantelle to 'trust the process' and 'exercise,' but thus far, she hasn't seen the transformation she had hoped for. With healing taking anywhere from three to six months, she fears that her scars and imperfections will remain.
Chantelle's story serves as a cautionary tale for women considering similar procedures. As she admonishes, "Always trust your gut." When asked about the clinic's response, they shared, "We prioritize addressing concerns with clinical evaluations when needed."
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- Chantelle's health and wellness journey took an unexpected turn when she decided to undergo a gastric sleeve procedure, leading to a 50kg weight loss.
- Her makeover entailed a series of consultations, culminating in a £7K tummy tuck in Turkey, but it left her longing for her 'fatter' days.
- After the procedure, Chantelle faced physical and emotional challenges, with her stomach looking like a 'zip' of sewn-up skin, leaving her with unattractive rolls.
- The science of weight management and nutrition didn't provide the answers Chantelle was hoping for, as her body didn't respond as expected to exercise and 'trusting the process.'
- Chantelle's story is a reminder for women considering similar procedures to always trust their instincts, and she urges, "Always trust your gut."
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