Stories

Zsofia’s Weight Loss Story

Life before surgery - Before weight loss surgery, I had tried various weight loss programmes, powders, exercise – everything! I couldn’t move because I was so overweight and I was desperate to find a solution to solve this problem. Watch Zsofia's inspiring weight loss story My Tonic experience - I chose Tonic because they were very, very professional, friendly and helpful. They set up my first interview to see the surgeon within one week and I had surgery booke...

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Sophie’s Weight Loss Story

Life before surgery - I decided to get the gastric sleeve because I felt like I had exhausted all other options. At 24, I just felt my weight was really deteriorating. I had hit 19 stone. It was more than just needing to lose a few pounds: this was a genuine addiction to food and a genuine mental issue, which needed medical intervention. Before weight loss surgery, I had tried Weight Watchers, Slimming World and every juice diet and Instagram trend going. It was a food addiction and that’s...

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Leanne’s Weight Loss Story

Life before surgery - Before I went for surgery, everyone used to think I was a really confident person but actually I wasn’t. My friend had a gastric sleeve and, quite quickly, I noticed a drastic difference in her weight. She said she had had a gastric sleeve with Tonic, so I researched Tonic and spoke to them directly. They were really lovely, like a little family team. My Tonic experience - I had a gastric sleeve with Tonic and I’ve lost six stone. I’ve gone down from a size ...

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Kelly’s Weight Loss Story

Life before surgery - Before surgery, I couldn’t run around with my children, couldn’t run around in the park, couldn’t do most things that other parents do with their kids. I absolutely love swimming and I still took my kids, but I always felt so uncomfortable. Watch Kelly’s inspiring weight loss story My Tonic experience - I looked and looked and looked at weight loss clinics. Tonic sold it to me because of their aftercare. At Tonic, it’s 5 years and everywher...

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Charlotte’s Weight Loss Story

Life before surgery - Before I had surgery, I used to find daily life quite difficult. I’d have to be helped out of bed sometimes in the morning by my other half because of backache as I was really struggling with a lot of joint pain. Watch Charlotte’s inspiring weight loss story My Tonic experience - When I first started looking into weight loss surgery, Tonic was one of the first ones that came up in regards to Dr Sherif Awad, who I chose as my surgeon. Everything with...

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Jonny’s Weight Loss Story

Life before surgery - Before surgery, I weighed 26 and a half stone. I know I’ve weighed more than that, but you stop weighing after a while as you really don’t want to know. I felt useless and disgusting and an embarrassment to everyone around me. I know many people have features they don’t like about themselves but to physically feel sick every time you dress in your specially ordered clothes is a daily ritual that leaves you on edge. The very idea of walking upstairs ...

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Zoe’s Weight Loss Story

Life before surgery - Before surgery, I was 21 and a half stone. I was in a really dark place, dreaded leaving the house and was in pain all the time with my back, knees and ankles. It’s not until the weight started to drop off I realised just how dark life had gotten for me. I was in a downward spiral of depression and I didn’t even realise. I wouldn’t let my husband near me, I would never go out with friends, I dreaded family parties/activities and I always watched my ch...

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Paula’s Weight Loss Story

Life before surgery - I was a size 16 and had struggled with my weight for 20 years, when I decided I was going to do something about it. My Tonic experience - I have been looked after so well, from the day I had my consultation, right the way through my journey. The surgeon, hospital staff and Tonic aftercare team are just amazing. They are so caring and I would highly recommend Tonic to anyone considering weight loss surgery. Life after surgery - I feel so much m...

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Leia’s Weight Loss Story

Life before surgery - Before surgery, I was around 15 stone. I felt unhappy, tired all the time and self-conscious. I didn’t want to go out and I felt uncomfortable, and I would then comfort eat because I was lonely. My Tonic experience - The service and aftercare at Tonic is really good. I always feel like if I need anything, I can ask. I’m glad I chose Tonic. Life after surgery - I feel like I’m finally who I should be. I’m more confident and...

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Nikki’s Weight Loss Story

Life before surgery - Before surgery, I was 18 stone and a dress size 22–24. At 5 ft 4", I was very heavy for my height. I was always tired, wasn’t active and got pains now and again. I was always in and out of hospital and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My Tonic experience - The aftercare and service offered at Tonic was very, very good. Life after surgery - I’m now able to do most things, which I never thought I would be. I’m ba...

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