BIG Brother's Chanelle Hayes reveals her weight loss journey after dropping nine stone.
The 35-year-old, who was a dead ringer for Victoria Beckham during her time on the show, had bariatric surgery in 2020.
Chanelle Hayes has shared her transformation process after getting weight loss surgeryThe TV star, who now works as a nurse and aesthetic practitioner, says that she "doesn't regret" opting for a gastric sleeve.
She shared a reel documenting the procedure along with snippets of exercise and happy times with family and loved ones.
In one picture, Chanelle revealed her scars from the incisions on her tummy.
Davina McCall still talks to three Big Brother stars and felt bad for Jade Goody"I get so many DMs about my weight loss surgery," she said, before revealing the most frequently-asked questions.
"Was I nervous? Yes! But I did plenty of research beforehand.
"Do I regret it? Not one bit, it’s changed my life when I was unable to do so on my own.
"Is it easy? No, there’s still lots of work to put in, it’s not a quick fix and it changes the way you eat/digest forever.
"Is it for everybody? No. Nothing is for everybody really. If you’re seriously considering bariatric surgery, do your research.
"Exhaust other options. Speak to a professional who is able to give you medical advice.
"Did it change my life? Yes it did and I am forever grateful…in some ways it didn’t only change my life but it saved it. It allowed me to live again.
"My WLS allowed me to experience things with my loved ones that I wouldn’t feel able to do before. It improved my mood, my health, my quality of life."
At the height of her fame in 2009, Chanelle weighed 8.5 stone, barely eating and taking laxatives to try and achieve a WAG body - skinny with big boobs.
She made the decision to go under the knife after struggling to overcome binge eating.
Made in Chelsea star Ruby Adler dating drug dealer son of ex VIP dominatrixChanelle recently told fans that she's picked her wedding dress.
Sharing some snaps on Instagram, the brunette beauty stunned in a crop top and jeans while saying "yes" to her wedding dress.
Chanelle wrote: "I SAID YES TO THE DRESS!!!!!!!
"Thank you so so much to Louise at @lovecherishbridal for making me, my mum and my bridesmaids so welcome. I have had the best day today."
Chanelle, who is mum to Blakely, 12, and Frankie, five, from previous relationships, announced her engagement to Dan in May last year.
She said that she doesn't regret the decision, but warned fans that it's not one to be taken lightlyChanelle recently picked her wedding dress, showing off her slim figure in the processShe shared a few before and after photos, showing off her nine stone weight lossShe said that the surgery 'saved her life' after she struggled to lose weight